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Chapter 6.1 - Medical and Lifestyle Factors Flashcards

1
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What does DAME stand for?

A

Designated Aviation Medical Examiner.

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Define Dehydration?

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A condition which a person’s water content has fallen to a dangerous level.

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3
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How many hours do CASA recommend to stay on ground after giving blood?

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24 Hours.

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4
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Define Hyperventilation?

A

Abnormal breathing in which the rate and depth are increased.

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5
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Name three causes of Hyperventilation?

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  • Anxiety.
  • Stress.
  • Fear.
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6
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What is the effect of Hyperventilation?

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Reducing the level of Carbon Dioxide in the Lungs.

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7
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Name four symptoms of Hyperventilation?

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  • Tingling Sensations in the Skin.
  • Dizziness.
  • Headaches.
  • Increased Pulse Rate.
  • Muscle Spasms.
  • Visual Disturbances.
  • Hot or Cold Feelings.
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8
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Name two factors which are more likely to increase Hyperventilation on a Pilot?

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  • Flying Under Stress.

- High Altitudes Using Supplemental Oxygen.

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9
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What is the simple remedy in treating Hyperventilation?

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By breathing normally.

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10
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Name two ways of eliminating Hyperventilation?

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  • By talking in a normal paced conversation.

- Breathing in a paper bag.

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11
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Define Hypoglycaemia?

A

Medical condition by having lower-than-normal levels of glucose/sugar in the blood.

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12
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True or False. When physically fit, we cope better with Stress, Fatigue and are more mentally alert and efficient?

A

True.

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13
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True or False. Sleep loss doesn’t cause a deterioration in human performance?

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False.

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14
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Adequate Rest and Relaxation are important to our well-being, particularly in raising our tolerance to what?

A

Stress.

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Define Depressants?

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Drugs which depresses the functions of the central nervous system.

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Name three effects of Depressants?

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  • Drowsiness.
  • Loss of Concentration.
  • Loss of Judgement.
  • Loss of Memory.
  • Decreased Coordination.
  • Disorientation.
17
Q

Name three Depressant Drugs?

A
  • Antihistamines.
  • Alcohol.
  • Cannabis.
18
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Define Stimulants?

A

Drugs which stimulates the functions of the central nervous system.

19
Q

Name three mild Stimulants?

A
  • Tea/Coffee.
  • Cola Drinks.
  • Tobacco.
20
Q

Name three strong Stimulants?

A
  • Amphetamines.
  • Cocaine.
  • Ecstasy.
21
Q

Alcohol is absorbed directly into what?

A

The Bloodstream.

22
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A small amount of Alcohol is eliminated via what?

A

Kidney.

23
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90% of Alcohol is eliminated via what?

A

Metabolised by the Liver.

24
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What’s the average rate of elimination of Alcohol in the human body?

A

10 to 15 millilitres of Alcohol per hour.

25
Q

True or False. The metabolic or elimination process of alcohol is speeded up by drinking strong black coffee?

A

False.

26
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Name three major organs which are impaired through Alcohol?

A
  • The Brain.
  • The Eyes.
  • The Inner Ear.
27
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Name four impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Brain?

A
  • Coordination.
  • Reaction Time.
  • Judgement.
  • Comprehension.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Reasoning.
  • Memory.
28
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Name two impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Eyes?

A
  • Double Vision.

- Difficulty in Focusing.

29
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Name two impaired conditions which Alcohol has on the Inner Ears?

A
  • Dizziness.

- Decreased Hearing Perception.

30
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According to CASA, what is the minimum amount of hours after consuming Alcohol?

A

8 hours.

31
Q

It is advised that Pilot should wait for at least how many hours after consuming Alcohol?

A

12 to 24 hours.

32
Q

Name three poisonous substance found in Smoking?

A
  • Nicotine.
  • Tar.
  • Carbon Monoxide.
33
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Name three Coronary Risk Factors that can’t be changed?

A
  • Increasing Age.
  • Gender.
  • Heredity.
34
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Name four Coronary Risk Factors that can be changed?

A
  • Smoking.
  • High Blood Cholesterol.
  • High Blood Pressure.
  • Physical Inactivity.
  • Obesity.
  • Diabetes.
35
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Name two other factors that can contribute to the risk of heart disease?

A
  • Stress.

- Excessive Alcohol Consumption.

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