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WorksheetsHuman Factor - Aviation Physiology (2)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
At what cabin altitude do most commercial aircraft maintain cabin pressure to ensure passenger safety and comfort?
8.000 feet
10.000 feet
12.000 feet
14.000 feet
What is hypoxia in the context of aviation physiology?
Excessive oxygen in the blood
Reduced oxygen supply to the body tissues
Increased carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
Dehydration due to high altitude
Which physiological response occurs when a pilot experiences spatial disorientation?
Decreased heart rate
Loss of equilibrium
Improved depth perception
Enhanced auditory perception
Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance and is affected by rapid changes in altitude?
Outer ear
Middle ear
Inner ear
Eardrum
Above what altitude do pilots need to breathe supplementary oxygen?
2000 ft
8000 ft
12500 ft
20000 ft
What is the primary symptom of hyperventilation in pilots?
Improved concentration
Decreased heart rate
Dizziness and tingling sensations
Increased blood pressure
What is the purpose of cabin pressurization in modern aircraft?
To prevent dehydration
To maintain oxygen levels similar to sea level
To increase the speed of the aircraft
To reduce the effects of turbulence
Which body system is primarily responsible for regulating balance and spatial orientation in aviation physiology?
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Muscular system
Digestive system
Which type of hypoxia is most commonly associated with high altitude flying?
Hypemic hypoxia
Stagnant hypoxia
Histoxic hypoxia
Hypoxic hypoxia
How long a pilot should not fly after a local anesthetic?
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
What is the term of the phenomenon where a pilot experiences a temporary loss of vision due to increased blood flow to the eyes during high-G maneuvers?
Red-out
Black-out
Grey-out
Brown-out
What is the recommended action for a pilot experiencing spatial disorientation?
Ignore the instruments and rely on visual cues
Trust the body's sensations
Rely on aircraft instruments and maintain a level flight
Perform a rapid descent
Symptoms of Hypoxia are below, except:
Heat
Personality Change
Sensory Loss
Memory Impairment
Hyperventilation may be a side effect of hypoxia, but the following can include an attack below, except:
Coronary Heart Disease
Anxiety
Motion Sickness
Pain
Which physiological effect is caused by the expansion of gases in the body due to decreased atmospheric pressure at high altitudes?
Hypoxia
Barotrauma
Hyperventilation
Decompression sickness
Below are human elements in the physiology aspect, except:
Pressure effects
Fatigue
Workload
Lifestyle
Which one is not susceptible to hypoxia?
At lower altitudes hypoxia onset is measurable in sec, not min
The body uses energy to warm
Increases the demands on the body's need for energy
Hypoxia impairs the body's higher mental functions
Hyperventilation may be a side effect of hypoxia, but the following can include an attack:
Stomachache
Anxiety
Appendicitis
Constipation
What physiological factors based on the “SHEL” model checklist, on health criteria?
Blood Donation
Friendship
Hangover
Dehydration
What physiological factors based on the "SHEL" model checklist, on illusions criteria?
Motion Sickness
Hypoxia/Anoxia
Disease
Vertigo
