Revision tests Flashcards
Type of human errors which feature commonly in aircraft accidents are?
Errors in judgement or poor decision making
The most common cause of pilot incapacitation during flight is?
Food or drink poisoning
Dehydration is more likely to be experienced after several hours at?
At high altitude on a dry day
Symptoms of dehydration include…
- Drying of the nasal passage
- Prickly sensation in eyes
The CASA has recommended a period on the ground after making a blood donation of…
-24 hours
CAR 256 requires total abstinence by all pilots from any alcohol for a period of…
- 8 hours before departure
What should you do if you want to take any drugs?
- Get the opinion of a DAME before using any drugs
Discomfort or pain in the ears or sinuses is most likely during
- High rates of descent in unpressurized aircraft
If an otherwise pilot suffers from a bout of dizzy spells, the appropriate action required under CASR 67.205 would be:
- Notify a DAME and refrain from all flying until cleared
Pilots can best assist airsick passengers by
- Flying as smoothly as possible and making all manouvres and descents gentle
What is a condition which is caused by excessive uric acid in the blood and can be aggravated by poor diet?
- Gout
Which of the following would NOT be likely to result from flying with a severe cold?
- Dizziness caused by pressure build-up in the middle ear
- Discomfort or pain in the ears during a rapid descent
- Blurring of vision
- Rupturing of the eardrum
- Blurring of vision
It is generally accepted that human error can be totally eliminated from aviation with proper training and standard operating procedures
- This statement is false
Too much salt in the diet can lead to
- High blood pressure
Foods most likely to produce intestinal gases are
- Green vegetables
Obesity has been linked with which of the following health problems
- High blood pressure, gout, diabetes and heart disease
Too little iron in the diet can lead to which of the following health problems?
- Anemia
High blood pressure is a common cause of disqualification on medical grounds. Which of the following is hypertension most directly linked?
- Heart disease
On a hot dry day, it is possible for the body to lose about 5 liters of water
- Yes
One of the common characteristics of aging is a deterioration of hearing. This is usually noticed first i…
- High frequencies
The purpose of the Eustachian tube in the human respiratory system is to connect the…
- Middle ear to the throat
The primary cause of pilot incapacitation in flight is…
- Gastrointestinal disorders
A person flying with a head cold would not usually be affected…
Hypertropia
The recommended period of time between blood donations and commencement of flying duties is…
24 hours
If suffering from heat stress, a pilot should…
Drink more fluid than dictated by thirst alone
Pilots who are inclined to suffer from air sickness…
Should use caution when using travel sickness preparations
The valsalve manouvre-
Is more likely to be needed on descent than a climb
An excessively cold environment does not pose the danger of-
Feeling of elation
An obese pilot with hypertension would be unlikely to suffer from-
Difficulty breathing due to lung cancer
The painful condition known as barotrauma is most likely to occur-
With an increase in differential pressure inside and outside the body on descent
The ideal relative humidity for passenger comfort in a jet transport aircraft is considered to be-
4-60%
On long-haul flights at high altitudes, the relative humidity in the cabin may fall below comfortable levels. The relative humidity considered optimal for human comfort is-
40-60%
During a descent with blocked eustachian tubes, the gas volume in the middle ear
Decreases
Sinus pain experienced by a pilot in an unpressurized cabin is most likely with-
A head cold during descent
Select the lowest operating environment temperature at which the symptoms of heat stress are likely to occur-
32 degrees
If you pinch yourself just above the hip, a good level of fitness is indicated if the fold of flesh in your grasp has a thickness of about-
12mm
The best way to guard against dehydration is to
Drink regularly throughout the day
The period of validity of a medical certificate unless otherwise cancelled or suspended is….
- 4 years for students and private pilot licences under 40 years old
- 1 year for commercial licences
The most important process by which alcohol is removed from the body after the consumption of an alcoholic drink is-
- Through chemical breakdown in the liver (metabolism)
For the average male, the rate at which alcohol can be metabolized is equivalent to one…..
-Standard drink per hour