6: (59) Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

Question 1

A pilot making a blood donation in order to help a sick associate should be aware that for several weeks…

Answer 1

sufficient oxygen may not reach the cells in the body.

Question 2

Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition?

Answer 2

Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen.

Question 3

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?

Answer 3

Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.

Question 4

While conducting an operational check of the cabin pressurization system, the pilot discovers that the rate control feature is inoperative. He knows that he can manually control the cabin pressure, so he elects to disregard the discrepancy. Which of the following alternatives best illustrates the INVULNERABILITY reaction?

Answer 4

What is the worst that could happen?