Take Test: Quiz 11: Aeromedical Factors & Human Factors
Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as a. Altitude increases b. Altitude decreases c. Air pressure increases
a. Altitude increases
Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if a. Body signals are used to interpret flight attitude b. Eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments c. They ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear
a. Body signals are used to interpret flight attitude
What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks? a. Checklists b. Flying outside the envelope c. Situational awareness
a. Checklists
What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents? a. Human error b. Mechanical malfunction c. Structural failure
a. Human error
The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to a. Look to the side of the object and scan slowly b. Scan the visual field very rapidly c. Look to the side of the object and scan rapidly
a. Look to the side of the object and scan slowly
What is a correct response if an exhaust leak were to be detected while in flight? a. Open air vents or windows b. Increase altitude so the effects of CO would be decreased c. Take deep breaths so as to inhale more oxygen
a. Open air vents or windows
In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude? a. Recognizing the hazardous thoughts b. Making a rational judgment c. Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation
a. Recognizing the hazardous thoughts
If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to a. Rely upon the aircraft instrument indications b. Concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations c. Consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate
a. Rely upon the aircraft instrument indications
Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight? a. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment b. The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take c. Application of stree management and risk element procedures
a. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment
Which statement best defines hypoxia? a. An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed b. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body c. A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles
b. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? a. The excessive consumption of alcohol b. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen c. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear
b. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen
What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying? a. Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight b. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight c. Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight
b. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by a. Shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel b. Having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs c. Leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft
b. Having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs
What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight? a. The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily b. Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity c. All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance
b. Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity Explanation: Haze creates the illusion of being a greater distance than actual from the runway, and causes pilots to fly a lower approach.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Impulsivity"? a. Do it quickly to get it over with b. Not so fast, think first c. It could happen to me
b. Not so fast, think first
Which of the following is a correct response to counteract the feelings of hypoxia in flight? a. Increase cabin air flow b. Promptly descend to a lower altitude c. Avoid sudden inhalations
b. Promptly descend to a lower altitude
A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as a. Hyperventilation b. Spatial disorientation c. Hypoxia
b. Spatial disorientation
What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)? a. Duck-under syndrome b. Getting behind the aircraft c. Continual flight into instrument conditions
c. Continual flight into instrument conditions
Effects of carbon monoxide poisoning include a. Sweating, increased breathing, and paleness b. Motion sickness, tightness across the forehead, and drowsiness c. Dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of muscle power
c. Dizziness, blurred vision, and loss of muscle power
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Antiauthority"? a. I know what I am doing b. Rules do not apply in this situation c. Follow the rules
c. Follow the rules
Which is not a type of hypoxia? a. Hypoxic b. Hypertoxic c. Histotoxic
c. Histotoxic
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Resignation"? a. Someone else is responsible b. What is the use? c. I am not helpless
c. I am not helpless
Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition? a. Significantly less oxygen molecules at high altitude b. Incorrect balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide c. Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen
c. Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen
What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of "Invulnerability"? a. It cannot be that bad b. It will not happen to me c. It could happen to me
c. It could happen to me
What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft's limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling? a. Peer pressure b. Mind set c. Scud running
c. Scud running