FATIGUE and HEALTH

Question 1

What are the 3 tyoes of FATIGUE?

Answer 1

Question 2

Being awake for 17 hours equates to alcohol impairment of…

Answer 2

0.05% above the legal limit to drive

Question 3

What is the definition of STRESS?

Answer 3

It is an organisms total response to environmental demands or pressure.

Question 4

STRESS arises from interactions between individuals and the environment that….

Answer 4

go beyond their ability to cope and adapt, thereby threatening the individual’s well being.

Question 5

STRESS RESPONSE depends on factors such as…

Answer 5

Individuals personality

Physical attributes

General Health

Question 6

It is now believed that ____%of all diseases are caused by ___________.

Answer 6

80-90 %

prolonged periods of stress

Question 7

Symptoms of STRESS:

Answer 7

Irritable bowel syndrome

Heart attack

Arthritis

Chronic Headaches

Question 8

Does Stress Prevention varies widely from person to person?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

System Induced Incapacitation cam include…

Answer 9

Mechanical Failure

Or external like

Laser attacks

Question 10

Startle and confusion can arise from…

Answer 10

Occurrences that are unexpected or have not been trained for such as cascading failures from catastrophic failures.

Question 11

Laser beams can cause serious (painless)

Answer 11

Serous damage to vision even from 10 miles away.

Question 12

HYPOXIA is a lack of sufficient oxygen in the body cells or tissues caused by….

Answer 12

Inadequate transportation of oxygen to them.

Question 13

Is it possible to recognize Hipoxia before being incapacitated…

Answer 13

Only if properly trained and even then is not certain.

Question 14

Which is the earliest effects of hipoxia?

Answer 14

Impairment of judgment.

Question 15

What are some of the symptoms of HIPOXIA?

Answer 15

Behavior changes
Poor coordination
Discoloration of fingernails
Sweating
Increased breathing rate
Headache
Vision deterioration
Light headnezz or dizzy sensation
Tingling or warm sensation

Question 16

HISTOXIC HIPOXIA

Answer 16

Is the inability of cells or tissue to use oxygen.

It is not corrected by the use of oxygen.

Question 17

Hypoxic Hipoxia is

Answer 17

Caused by a reduction of circulating red cells (hemoglobin) OR contamination of blood with gasses other than oxygen because of anemia, carbon monoxide, etc.

Question 18

STAGNANT HIPOXIA…

Answer 18

Is oxygen deficiency cause by the failure of the circulatory system to deliver oxygen.

It can be caused also by high G forces.

Question 19

What is EPT or TUC?

Answer 19

EPT: Effective Performance Time

TUC: Time of Useful Conciousness

Question 20

The sudden supply of pure oxygen after a sudden depresurization actually can aggravate the symptoms of Hypoxia?

Answer 20

Yes, therefore oxygen should be taken gradually, specially if the symptoms have developed already.

Question 21

The nitrogen acquired during normal breathing is not a threat because…

Answer 21

It is in liquid state

Question 22

Evolving and expanding of games in the body is known as…

Answer 22

Decompression sickness.

Question 23

When the ambient pressure reduces sufficiently…

Answer 23

The Nitrogen comes out of solution and forms bubbles.

Decompression sickness.

Question 24

For flights above 8000’ the recomemded waiting after scubadiving time is….

Answer 24

24hrs

Question 25

What are the symptoms of decompression sickness?

Answer 25

Burning Depp chest pain Pain is aggravated by breathing Shortness of breath Dry constant cough

Question 26

What is PARESTISIA?

Answer 26

Is when the therebare visual deficiencies or temporary paralysis. I.e. when you stand up too fast or a limb goes asleep.