Chapter 6.1 - Medical and Lifestyle Factors

Question 1

What does DAME stand for?

Answer 1

Designated Aviation Medical Examiner.

Question 2

Define Dehydration?

Answer 2

A condition which a person’s water content has fallen to a dangerous level.

Question 3

How many hours do CASA recommend to stay on ground after giving blood?

Answer 3

24 Hours.

Question 4

Define Hyperventilation?

Answer 4

Abnormal breathing in which the rate and depth are increased.

Question 5

Name three causes of Hyperventilation?

Answer 5

• Anxiety.
• Stress.
• Fear.

Question 6

What is the effect of Hyperventilation?

Answer 6

Reducing the level of Carbon Dioxide in the Lungs.

Question 7

Name four symptoms of Hyperventilation?

Answer 7

• Tingling Sensations in the Skin.
• Dizziness.
• Headaches.
• Increased Pulse Rate.
• Muscle Spasms.
• Visual Disturbances.
• Hot or Cold Feelings.

Question 8

Name two factors which are more likely to increase Hyperventilation on a Pilot?

Answer 8

• Flying Under Stress.

- High Altitudes Using Supplemental Oxygen.

Question 9

What is the simple remedy in treating Hyperventilation?

Answer 9

By breathing normally.

Question 10

Name two ways of eliminating Hyperventilation?

Answer 10

• By talking in a normal paced conversation.

- Breathing in a paper bag.

Question 11

Define Hypoglycaemia?

Answer 11

Medical condition by having lower-than-normal levels of glucose/sugar in the blood.

Question 12

True or False. When physically fit, we cope better with Stress, Fatigue and are more mentally alert and efficient?

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

True or False. Sleep loss doesn’t cause a deterioration in human performance?

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

Adequate Rest and Relaxation are important to our well-being, particularly in raising our tolerance to what?

Answer 14

Stress.

Question 15

Define Depressants?

Answer 15

Drugs which depresses the functions of the central nervous system.

Question 16

Name three effects of Depressants?

Answer 16

• Drowsiness.
• Loss of Concentration.
• Loss of Judgement.
• Loss of Memory.
• Decreased Coordination.
• Disorientation.

Question 17

Name three Depressant Drugs?

Answer 17

• Antihistamines.
• Alcohol.
• Cannabis.

Question 18

Define Stimulants?

Answer 18

Drugs which stimulates the functions of the central nervous system.

Question 19

Name three mild Stimulants?

Answer 19

• Tea/Coffee.
• Cola Drinks.
• Tobacco.

Question 20

Name three strong Stimulants?

Answer 20

• Amphetamines.
• Cocaine.
• Ecstasy.

Question 21

Alcohol is absorbed directly into what?

Answer 21

The Bloodstream.

Question 22

A small amount of Alcohol is eliminated via what?

Answer 22

Kidney.

Question 23

90% of Alcohol is eliminated via what?

Answer 23

Metabolised by the Liver.

Question 24

What’s the average rate of elimination of Alcohol in the human body?

Answer 24

10 to 15 millilitres of Alcohol per hour.

Question 25

True or False. The metabolic or elimination process of alcohol is speeded up by drinking strong black coffee?

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

Name three major organs which are impaired through Alcohol?

Answer 26

- The Brain. - The Eyes. - The Inner Ear.

Question 27

Name four impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Brain?

Answer 27

- Coordination. - Reaction Time. - Judgement. - Comprehension. - Attention to Detail. - Reasoning. - Memory.

Question 28

Name two impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Eyes?

Answer 28

- Double Vision. | - Difficulty in Focusing.

Question 29

Name two impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Inner Ears?

Answer 29

- Dizziness. | - Decreased Hearing Perception.

Question 30

According to CASA, what is the minimum amount of hours after consuming Alcohol?

Answer 30

8 hours.

Question 31

It is advised that Pilot should wait for at least how many hours after consuming Alcohol?

Answer 31

12 to 24 hours.

Question 32

Name three poisonous substance found in Smoking?

Answer 32

- Nicotine. - Tar. - Carbon Monoxide.

Question 33

Name three Coronary Risk Factors that can’t be changed?

Answer 33

- Increasing Age. - Gender. - Heredity.

Question 34

Name four Coronary Risk Factors that can be changed?

Answer 34

- Smoking. - High Blood Cholesterol. - High Blood Pressure. - Physical Inactivity. - Obesity. - Diabetes.

Question 35

Name two other factors that can contribute to the risk of heart disease?

Answer 35

- Stress. | - Excessive Alcohol Consumption.