Aeromedical Factors

Question 1

Hypoxia

Answer 1

Lack of oxygen to the body and the brain

Question 2

Hypoxic hypoxia

Answer 2

Lack of oxygen do the partial pressure

Question 3

Conscious time levels

Answer 3

FL220 = 10 minutes
FL250 = 3 to 5 minutes
FL280 = 2 to 3minutes
FL300 = 1 to 2 minutes

Question 4

Hypemic hypoxia

Answer 4

Oxygen is available but is not being transported

Question 5

Stagnant hypoxia

Answer 5

Oxygen is available but it’s not flowing where it’s needed

Oxygen rich but not circulated

Question 6

Histotoxic hypoxia

Answer 6

Oxygen rich blood body unable to use

-> Alcohol or drugs in body

Question 7

Symptoms of hypoxia

Answer 7

Lightheaded
drowsy
cyanosis (fingertips turn blue)
and euphoria

Question 8

Hyperventilation Symptoms

Answer 8

Hot and cold flashes
Muscle spasms
Visual impairment
Unconsciousness

Question 9

Cause of Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer 9

Leak in the exhaust pipe

Question 10

Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms

Answer 10

Blurred vision
loss of muscle power
make you unconscious

Question 11

Carbon monoxide poisoning cure

Answer 11

Turn off cabin heat
Open windows
Supplemental oxygen

Question 12

Decompression sickness (scuba stuff)

Answer 12

Nitrogen is in bloodstream

Must wait 24 hours below 8000 feet or are planning to go above 800 feet

Question 13

Decompression sickness symptoms

Answer 13

Can cause the Bends and joint pain

Question 14

Scuba diving

Answer 14

Noncontrolled ascent to 8000’ wait 12 hours

Controlled ascent for flights above 8000’
Wait 24 hours