PPL Human Factors 4

What is the risk of flying after donating blood?

• More susceptible to hypoxia

• More susceptible to hyperventilation

• Increased risk of dehydration

• Weak muscle performance

How long must you wait before flying after donating blood?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

A cherry red colour on the lips and fingertips indicates...

• Hypoxia

• Hyperthermia

• CO poisoning

• Food poisoning

What should you do when you recognise CO poisoning?

• Cut off heating, open vents

• Cut off vents, turn on heating

• Fuel pump on, switch tanks, land

• Descend to a lower altitude and lie the patient down

What are some effects of CO poisoning? Choose all that apply:

• Confusion

• Lethargy

• Headache

• Nausea

What is the risk of fuel fumes, lubricants and hydraulic oils?

• Pain to eye and is toxic if absorbed into the skin repeatedly

• Infertility or cancer possible after minimal exposure

• Extremely cold, can freeze body parts that come in contact

• Extremely flammable, small amount on clothing can burn for hours

What is the risk of compressed gases like oxygen?

• Pain to eye and is toxic if absorbed into the skin repeatedly

• Infertility or cancer possible after minimal exposure

• Extremely cold, can freeze body parts that come in contact

• Extremely flammable, reacts violently with oils and grease

What is the risk of chemical sprays?

• Pain to eye and is toxic if absorbed into the skin repeatedly

• Infertility or cancer possible after minimal exposure

• Extremely cold, can freeze body parts that come in contact

• Extremely flammable, reacts violently with oils and grease

What is the risk of liquid oxygen?

• Pain to eye and is toxic if absorbed into the skin repeatedly

• Infertility or cancer possible after minimal exposure

• Extremely cold, can freeze body parts that come in contact

• Extremely flammable, small amount on clothing can burn for hours

What is the risk of deicing fluids?

• Eyes, respiratory tracts, central nervous system, the heart and the kidneys can be damaged, potentially fatal

• Infertility or cancer possible after minimal exposure

• Extremely cold, can freeze body parts that come in contact

• Extremely flammable, small amount on clothing can burn for hours