Chapter 6.1 - Exam Review Flashcards
The period of validity for a Class 1 Medical Certificate is every (2 years/1 year)?
1 year.
A medical examination for the issue of a Pilot’s licence is conducted by (your local doctor/ a DAME)?
A DAME.
Too many carbonated drinks before or during flight may cause (dehydration/indigestion)?
Indigestion.
True or False. For Pilots, regular exercise to promote physical fitness is important?
True.
Why Pilots need to drink more water when flying?
Due to the air being drier than at sea level.
Name the three most damaging poisons in cigarette smoke?
- Nicotine.
- Tar.
- Carbon Monoxide.
A headache can affect Pilot performance by causing (blurred vision/decreased concentration)?
Decreased Concentration.
True or False. Pregnant women should cease flying six months pregnant or when recommended by a DAME?
True.
Name the three major, and common, emotional factors that can affect Pilot performance?
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Fear.
CASA recommends at least (24 hours/8 hours) on the ground after giving blood?
24 hours.
Name three adverse brain effects of alcohol on Pilot proficiency/performance?
- Judgement.
- Coordination.
- Reaction Time.
- Attention to Detail.
- Comprehension.
- Reasoning.
- Memory.
Most alcohol is eliminated from the body via the (kidney as urine/metabolic process)?
Metabolic Process.
The adverse side effects of lack of coordination and increased risk-taking, aggression and disorientation can result from prolonged use or higher doses of (amphetamines/antihistamines)?
Amphetamines.
Tranquillisers cause (drowsiness/blurred vision)?
Drowsiness.
An over-the-counter drug is found in some (indigestion/cough or allergy) remedies?
Cough or Allergy.
What is the most common cause of Pilot incapacitation in flight?
Food Poisoning.
True or False. Pilot do not need a clearance to fly from a DAME provided they are taking an over-the-counter drug?
False.
True or False. Even with a BAC of Zero, the hangover effect can last from 48 to 72 hours?
True.
Over-confidence in skill not matched with increase in ability; aggressive and dangerous behaviour; impaired ability to react appropriately; sudden onset of sleep as the drug wears off – these are all adverse side effects of (cocaine/ecstasy)?
Cocaine.
Which of the main psychoactive drugs cause psychomotor and performance-reducing effect that are dose dependent and increase with increasing degree of difficulty of the task?
Cannabis.
A diet that is (mainly protein/balanced) promotes good health – essential for optimal Pilot performance?
Balanced.
A condition in which both the rate and depth of breathing increases is called (hypoxia/hyperventilation)?
Hyperventilation.
List five of the more important hangover symptoms that may affect flying performance?
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Nausea.
- Irritability.
- Impaired Judgement.
True or False. The higher the BAC when drinking finishes, the worse the hangover symptoms?
True.
