BGS - Post its

Question 1

Boyles law is?

Answer 1

Under constant T:

p prop 1/V

Question 2

Charles law is?

Answer 2

Under constant p:

V prop T

Question 3

Guy Lussacs law is?

Answer 3

Under constant V:

p prop T

Question 4

Henry’s law is?

Answer 4

Dissolved gas law (decompression sickness)

Question 5

Finks law is?

Answer 5

Diffusion rate law (external respiration)

Question 6

Dalton’s law is?

Answer 6

Sum of parital p’s = total p. (hypoxia)

Question 7

What is the purpose of pressoreceptors?

Answer 7

Maintain homeostasis by measuring blood pressure

Question 8

What are the 2 types of neuron in the nervous system?

Answer 8

Motor & Sensory

Question 9

What happens to CO₂ and therefore blood acidity during hyperventillation?

Answer 9

CO₂ decreases and so blood becomes more alkaline

Question 10

What are the characteristics of an active error?

Answer 10

They are produced by the operator and are rapidly detected.

Question 11

What characterisies an individual with macho behaviour?

Answer 11

A high opinion of themselves

Question 12

What can strict adherance to SOPs and checklists do regarding errors?

Answer 12

They can mitigate or eliminate the adverse effects of operational factors and human errors.

Question 13

What characterises a democratic leader during conflict?

Answer 13

They will try to get everyone involved to clarify the reasons and causes behind the conflict.

Question 14

What are cognitive illusions caused by?

Answer 14

A misinterpretation of sensory inputs.

Question 15

How is Dengue spread?

Answer 15

Via mosquito bite during the day.

Question 16

What do proprioreceptors do?

Answer 16

Inform of the relative motion & relative position of body parts.

Question 17

When does knowledge based bahaviour occur?

Answer 17

When rules can no longer be applied to a situation.

Question 18

Why should pilots not fly immediately after giving blood?

Answer 18

There is a risk of lowered blood pressure.

Question 19

What are the main strategies for adapting to time constraints?

Answer 19

Planning ahead and prioritising

Question 20

What does acute fatigue usually result from?

Answer 20

Short term physical effects

Question 21

When is reversion to previous behaviour patterns most likely to occur?

Answer 21

During high stress or very relaxed situations

Question 22

To what levels of stress does the body adapt to repeated exposure of?

Answer 22

Moderate

Question 23

What should an aircraft system be able to do regarding pilot interaction and avoiding errors?

Answer 23

Tell the pilot of a system malfunction.

Question 24

What is under-confidence likely to result in in terms of behaviour?

Answer 24

Aggressiveness

Question 25

Where is blood pressure measured?

Answer 25

At the same height as the heart.

Question 26

How long can performance be reduced for after a short sleep?

Answer 26

Up to 20 mins from waking.

Question 27

Is the critical stage the death zone?

Answer 27

no but the critical stage can result in death after incapacitation

Question 28

Where should the most important items in a checklist be located?

Answer 28

At the start of a checklist.

Question 29

What symptoms will an individual experience if internal body temperature raises to 39degC?

Answer 29

Impairment of physical and mental performance.

Question 30

Below which altitude is decompression sickness unlikely?

Answer 30

18000ft | (and rare below 25000ft)

Question 31

What if the function of cortisol and what is it's effect on pulse rate?

Answer 31

It increases blood sugar levels but has no effect on pulse rate.

Question 32

At what point in the cockpit can hypovigilance occur?

Answer 32

At any time.

Question 33

If an individual does not want to fly but is going to, what kind of symptoms may occur?

Answer 33

Air sickness and lack of sleep.

Question 34

What defines an informed culture?

Answer 34

One that collects and analyses data and disseminates safety information.

Question 35

What defines a reporting culture?

Answer 35

One that cultivates an atmosphere where people have the confidence to report safety concerns without blame.

Question 36

What defines a learning culture?

Answer 36

One that is able to learn from mistakes and and make changes.

Question 37

What defines a just culture?

Answer 37

One where errors or unsafe acts will not be punished if unintentional.

Question 38

What are the most critical perceptual illusions?

Answer 38

Visual, Kinaesthtetic and auditory.

Question 39

What does error management consider?

Answer 39

error: Tolerance Recovery Detection Prevention Detectability Reduction

Question 40

What can make motion sickness worse?

Answer 40

Lack of sleep or fatigue.

Question 41

What factors affect attention and vigilance?

Answer 41

Environmental Physiological Motivation Task factors (frequency of inputs required)

Question 42

The skill, rule and knowledge based model (Jens Rasmussen) is associated with?

Answer 42

Behaviour

Question 43

In a complex task, what do high levels of arousal lead to?

Answer 43

narrowing the span of attention

Question 44

How is Dengue spread, what are some symptoms, prevention and treatment?

Answer 44

Mossy bites during the day Sudden high fever; Headaches & pain behind eyes; nausea and vomiting Vaccine Intravenous fluids

Question 45

How is Tetanus spread, what are some symptoms and treatment?

Answer 45

Puncture in the skin Lockjaw Vaccine

Question 46

How is Rabies spread, what are some symptoms and treatment?

Answer 46

Saliva from infected animals Madness, foaming at the mouth Wash wound with soap and water for at least five minutes