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Question 1

Stagnant Hypoxia defined

Answer 1

Oxygen deficiency due to poor circulation of the blood (common cause g’s)

Question 2

Histotoxic Hypoxia defined

Answer 2

Inability of cells to effectively use oxygen. Impairment of cellular respiration is caused by alcohol and other drugs narcotics/poisons

Question 3

Blocking Hypoxia

Answer 3

Maintain good physical health, (increased energy usage physical or mental increases risk of hypoxia) avoid hypoxia by flying at lower altitudes or using supplemental oxygen

Question 4

Hypoxia Symptoms

Answer 4

Headache, Decreased reaction time, impaired judgement, euphoria, visual impairment, drowsiness, tingling, numbness, blue fingernails and lips, and limp muscles

Question 5

Hyperventilation Defined and Symptoms

Answer 5

Rapid or deep breathing which can be caused by emotional tension, anxiety, or fear

Symptoms of Hyperventilation include headache, decreased reaction time, impaired judgement, euphoria, vision impairment, drowsiness, lightheaded or dizziness, tingling, clammy, paleness, numbness, and muscle spasms

Question 6

Overcoming Hyperventilation

Answer 6

Breathe into a bag, breathe slowly, or talk aloud

Hyperventilation is a result of overwhelmed signals, calm you or others to lower the effects or get rid of it

Hyperventilation can occur while breathing supplemental oxygen

Question 7

Spatial Disorientation Defined

Answer 7

Spatial Disorientation is caused by sensory inputs being contradictory or confusing to the brain, the brain primarily relies upon sight to determine orientation. Peripheral vision is very strong in relaying body position to your brain.

Question 8

Spatial Disorientation Night Defined

Answer 8

Darkness or limited visibility your brain relies heavily on visual sense, interpret the flight instruments for accurate information

Question 9

Increased effects of Spatial Disorientation caused by

Answer 9

Fatigue, Anxiety, intake of alcohol or other drugs increase susceptibility and visual illusions

Question 10

Overcoming the effects of Spatial Disorientation

Answer 10

Believing your instruments and their indications, regardless of how your body feels

Peripheral Vision is highly important for orientation, look for correct mental images of your position, altitude, or movement in relation to what is actually happening