Chapter 6.6 - Exam Review

Question 1

True or False. Cockpit noise interferes with communication in the cockpit, causes fatigue and, over time, can cause permanent hearing impairment?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Name an occasion in the cockpit when noise may actually be an advantage?

Answer 2

During times of boredom/fatigue.

Question 3

The maximum permissible continues exposure level to steady noise in a working environment is usually quoted as (90 dB/140 dB) for a maximum of (4 hours/8 hours)?

Answer 3

• 90 dB.

- 8 hours.

Question 4

Task that require vigilance, concentration, calculations, and making judgements about time can be adversely affected by exposure to noise with an intensity higher than (40 dB/90 dB)?

Answer 4

90 dB.

Question 5

Good quality headsets can lower noise levels by about (30 to 35 dB/80 to 90 dB)?

Answer 5

30 to 35 dB.

Question 6

Loudness or intensity of noise is measured in (hertz/decibels) and pitch or frequency in (hertz/decibels)?

Answer 6

• Decibels.

- Hertz.

Question 7

Sounds of low pitch are (more/less) tolerable than high pitched noises and (more/less) damaging to hearing?

Answer 7

• More.

- Less.

Question 8

What is the basic cause of motion sickness?

Answer 8

Continued stimulation of the balance organ in the inner ear.

Question 9

List three factors which may aggravate motion sickness?

Answer 9

• Stuffy Environment.
• Anxiety.
• Full Stomach.
• Focusing on Nearby Objects.

Question 10

List three methods of combating motion sickness in flight?

Answer 10

• Fresh Air.
• Loosen Clothing.
• Focus on a point outside the Aircraft.
• Avoid unnecessary Head Movements.
• Land as soon as possible.

Question 11

Greying out is most likely to occur at (3 to 4.5 g/2.5 to 3 g)?

Answer 11

3 to 4.5 g.

Question 12

Total loss of vision under a sustained load of 4.5 g to 5.5 g is called (grey out/black out)?

Answer 12

Black out.

Question 13

Increasing degrees of Hypoxia followed by loss of consciousness are most likely (below/above) 6 g?

Answer 13

Above.

Question 14

With increased (positive g/negative g), the blood pools in the lower abdomen and legs. This pooling drains the blood from the brain and starves it of (carbon dioxide/oxygen)?

Answer 14

• Positive g.

- Oxygen.

Question 15

Under increased (positive/negative) g, the blood vessels within the transparent membrane covering the white of the eyes become enlarged and are visible as a red mist known as red-out?

Answer 15

Negative.

Question 16

True or False. Hypoxia-induced unconsciousness results from the cardiovascular effects of high g?

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

Name three sources of the highly toxic gas, carbon monoxide?

Answer 17

• Fire.
• Cigarette Smoke.
• Exhaust fumes from the Engine.

Question 18

What are the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning (3)?

Answer 18

• Feeling of Unease.
• Inability to think clearly.
• Dizziness.

Question 19

The body is affected by carbon monoxide poisoning in the same way as it is by Hypoxia, with one major difference, explain this difference?

Answer 19

Oxygen immediately removes Hypoxia, however not with Carbon Monoxide.

Question 20

Like Hypoxia, the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning (decrease/increase) with Altitude?

Answer 20

Increase.

Question 21

True or False. As the concentration on carbon monoxide is increased, headaches become more severe and vision is impaired. This is rapidly followed by incapacity, loss of consciousness and death?

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

True or False. Breathing in fumes from fuels and lubricants usually causes headache, nausea and drowsiness?

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

If inhaled in large enough amounts, (AVGAS/fire extinguisher) fumes may produce an anaesthetic reaction in some people?

Answer 23

AVGAS.

Question 24

What precautions should be taken to lessen the chance of inhaling toxic amounts of AVGAS (2)?

Answer 24

• During Refuelling.

- Quickly cleaning up any accidental spills.

Question 25

List the four priorities for survival?

Answer 25

• Protection.
• Location.
• Food.
• Water.

Question 26

In Australia’s arid centre, water for the survivors of an accident must be found within (30 hours/3 days)?

Answer 26

3 Days.

Question 27

Survival without food is possible for (3 days/30 days)?

Answer 27

30 Days.

Question 28

True or False. Water, coffee or alcohol are equally food for persons suffering from dehydration?

Answer 28

False. Water is best.

Question 29

What is the appearance of a shock victim and how does the skin feel?

Answer 29

Pale appearance with cold, clammy hands.

Question 30

The affected area of a burn victim should be cooled with water for (10 minutes/20 minutes)?

Answer 30

20 minutes.

Question 31

Fractured (arms/legs) should be splinted and strapped together?

Answer 31

Legs.

Question 32

When contemplating first aid, what is the first aspect to consider?

Answer 32

Ensure there is no danger.

Question 33

In first aid, what does ABC stand for?

Answer 33

• Airways.
• Breathing.
• Circulation.