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Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors Flashcards

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What are the three classes of medical certificates?

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  1. First-class: Required for airline transport pilots.
  2. Second-class: Required for commercial pilots.
  3. Third-class: Required for private and recreational pilots.
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What is hypoxia?

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A condition where there is insufficient oxygen available to the body.

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What are the four types of hypoxia?

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  1. Hypoxic hypoxia
  2. Hypemic hypoxia
  3. Stagnant hypoxia
  4. Histotoxic hypoxia
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What is hyperventilation?

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Excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.

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What are common symptoms of hyperventilation?

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  1. Lightheadedness
  2. Tingling sensations
  3. Visual impairment
  4. Muscle spasms
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What are the primary causes of spatial disorientation?

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Conflicting signals from the vestibular, somatosensory, and visual systems.

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What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?

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  1. Headache
  2. Drowsiness
  3. Dizziness
  4. Blurred vision
  5. Loss of muscle power
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What is the IMSAFE checklist?

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  1. Illness
  2. Medication
  3. Stress
  4. Alcohol
  5. Fatigue
  6. Emotion
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What are the symptoms of dehydration?

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  1. Fatigue
  2. Dizziness
  3. Headache
  4. Cramps
  5. Sleepiness
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What is decompression sickness (DCS)?

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A condition where inert gases come out of solution in the body due to decreased barometric pressure, forming bubbles.

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What are the FAA alcohol regulations for pilots?

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  1. Blood alcohol level must be less than 0.04%.
  2. At least 8 hours must pass between drinking alcohol and flying.
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What are the common optical illusions during flight?

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  1. Runway width illusion
  2. Runway slope illusion
  3. Featureless terrain illusion
  4. Autokinesis
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What are the effects of chronic fatigue?

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  1. Impaired coordination
  2. Reduced decision-making ability
  3. Physical and mental exhaustion
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What are the disqualifying medical conditions for obtaining an FAA medical certificate?

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  1. Epilepsy
  2. Bipolar disorder
  3. Severe personality disorder
  4. Substance dependence or abuse
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What is the purpose of an altitude chamber?

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To allow pilots to experience and recognize the symptoms of hypoxia and spatial disorientation in a controlled environment.

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What is the function of the vestibular system in flight?

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Senses position and movement using the inner ear’s semicircular canals and otolith organs.

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