aeromedical factors

Question 1

what is not a type of hypoxia

Answer 1

hypertoxic

Question 2

which would most likely result in hyperventilation

Answer 2

emotional tension, anxiety or fear

Question 3

pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

Answer 3

body signals are used to interpret flight attitude

Question 4

if a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition. the best way to overcome the effect is to

Answer 4

rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

Question 5

what effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight

Answer 5

all traffic features appear to be farther than their actual distance

Question 6

what is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight

Answer 6

scan slowly to permit off center viewing

Question 7

large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in

Answer 7

loss of muscular power

Question 8

what is the correct response if an exhaust leak were to be detected while in flight

Answer 8

open air vents or windows

Question 9

if a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to

Answer 9

rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

Question 10

rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as

Answer 10

hyperventilation

Question 11

a pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

Answer 11

slowing the breathing rate. breathing into a bag. or talking aloud

Question 12

pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

Answer 12

visual cues are taken away as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

Question 13

which of the following is a correct response to counteract the feelings of hypoxia in flight

Answer 13

promptly descend altitude

Question 14

which statement best defines hypoxia

Answer 14

a state of oxygen deficiency in the body

Question 15

pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

Answer 15

body signals are used to interpret flight attitude

Question 16

when a stressful situation is encountered in flight an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as

Answer 16

hyperventilation

Question 17

lack of orientation with regard to the position attitude. or movement of the aircraft instrument space is defined as

Answer 17

spatial disorientation

Question 18

a pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

Answer 18

slowing the breathing rate. breathing into a paper bag or talking aloud

Question 19

which would most likely result in hyperventilation

Answer 19

emotional tension
anxiety
fear

Question 20

what is a correct response if an exhaust leak were to be detected while in flight

Answer 20

open air vents or windows

Question 21

the danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by

Answer 21

having faith in the instruments rather than taking a change on the sensory organs

Question 22

effects of carbon monoxide poisoning include

Answer 22

dizziness
blurred vision
loss of muscle power

Question 23

large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in

Answer 23

loss of muscular power

Question 24

which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight and level flight

Answer 24

systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals

Question 25

a state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs defined as

Answer 25

spatial disorientation

Question 26

what is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight

Answer 26

scan slowly to permit off center viewing

Question 27

what preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying

Answer 27

avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

Question 28

susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increase as

Answer 28

altitude increases

Question 29

what effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight

Answer 29

all traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance

Question 30

the best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to

Answer 30

look to the side of the object and scan slowly