Ch 6 - Aeronautical Factors & ADM - Questions 587 - 630

Question 1

Which statement best define hypoxia?

Answer 1

A state of oxygen deficiency in the body

Question 2

Which is not a type of hypoxia?

Answer 2

Hypertoxic

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct response to counteract the feelings of hypoxia in flight?

Answer 3

Promptly descend to a lower altitude

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Sufficient oxygen may not reach the cells in the body

Question 5

Anemic (hypemic) hypoxia has the same symptoms as hypoxic hypoxia, but it is mist often a result of

Answer 5

A leaking exhaust manifold

Question 6

Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition?

Answer 6

Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen

Question 7

A piot should be bale to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

Answer 7

Slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud

Question 8

Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as

Answer 8

Hyperventialltion

Question 9

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in an out can cause a condition known as

Answer 9

Hyperventilation

Question 10

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

Answer 10

`Emotional tension, anxiety or fear

Question 11

A pilot experience the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

Answer 11

Slowing the breathing, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud

Question 12

Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation?

Answer 12

Tingling Sensations

Question 13

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

Answer 13

They ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear

Question 14

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to

Answer 14

Rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

Question 15

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, altitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as

Answer 15

Spatial Disorientation

Question 16

A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as

Answer 16

Spatial Disorientation

Question 17

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by

Answer 17

Having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs

Question 18

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?

Answer 18

Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals

Question 19

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

Answer 19

All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance

Question 20

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?

Answer 20

Avoid bright white lights at least 30 mins before the flight

Question 21

What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?

Answer 21

Scan slowly to permit off-centre viewing

Question 22

The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is

Answer 22

Look to the code of the object and scan slowly

Question 23

The illusion associated with landing on a narrower than usual runway may result in the pilot flying a

Answer 23

Tower approach with the risk of striking objects along the approach path or landing short

Question 24

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in

Answer 24

Loss of muscular power

Question 25

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as

Answer 25

Altitude increases

Question 26

What is correct response if an exhaust leak were to be deterred while in flight?

Answer 26

Open air vents or windows

Question 27

Effects of carbon monoxide poison include

Answer 27

Dizziness, blurred vision and loss of muscle power

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement

Question 29

What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

Answer 29

Continual flight into instrument conditions

Question 30

What is one the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

Answer 30

Checklists

Question 31

Hazardous altitudes occur to every pilot ti some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous altitudes?

Answer 31

Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation and invulnerability

Question 32

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous altitude?

Answer 32

Recognizing hazardous thoughts

Question 33

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous altitude, such as “Antiauthority”?

Answer 33

Follow the rules

Question 34

WhWhat is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous altitude, such as “Impulsivity”?

Answer 34

Not so fast, think first

Question 35

What is the antidote when pilot has the hazardous altitude of “Invulnerability”?

Answer 35

It could happen to me

Question 36

What is the antidote when pilot has a hazardous altitude, such as “Macho”?

Answer 36

Taking chances is foolish

Question 37

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous altitude, such as “Resignation”?

Answer 37

I am not helpless

Question 38

Who is responsible for determining wether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate?

Answer 38

The pilot

Question 39

What is one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

Answer 39

Human error

Question 40

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous altitude of impulsivity?

Answer 40

Not so fast, think first

Question 41

The most important key to risk management is

Answer 41

Management of external pressures

Question 42

One purpose of crew resource management (CRM) is to give crew tools to

Answer 42

Recognize and mitigate hazards