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16 Cards in this Set
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What is Hypoxia?
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State of oxygen deficiency in the body negatively impacting the brain and other organs
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Where does Hypoxia occur? and what are the symptoms?
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- From 12,000 ft
- Judgement, memory, coordination, dizziness and sense of well being - Deterioration in night vision can occur from 5,000 ft |
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What factors can make a pilot more susceptible to hypoxia?
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- Carbon monoxide
- Lowered hemoglobin - Medication reducing the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood - Small amount of alcohol, and certain drugs - Extreme heat and cold - Fever |
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How to avoid hypoxia?
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Use supplemental oxygen above 10,000 feet during the day and 5,000 ft at night
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What is hyperventilation?
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Abnormal volume of air breathed in and out. Happens subconsciously when in a stressful situation
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What are hyperventilation symptoms?
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- Suffocation, tingling in extremities,
Can cause uncoordination, disorentiation, muscle spams Finally unconsciousness can occur |
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How to reverse hyperventilation condition?
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- Reduce depth and rate of breathing
- Breathing in and out a paper bag |
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What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless
Reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen |
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How does carbon monoxide poisoning happen, and what symptoms should a pilot be alert for?
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- Using the heater white exhaust fumes are escaping through manifold cracks and seals .
- Detect the odor of the exhaust or experience headache, dizziness while using the heater |
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What action to take is suspecting carbon monoxide poisoning?
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- Shut off the heater
- Open all air vents |
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Cause of motion sickness?
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brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body
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What actions to take against motion sickness?
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- Open air vents
- Loosen clothing - Use supplemental oxygen - Keep eyes on a point outside the airplane |
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What is ear block?
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Difference in pressure between the middle ear and the aircraft cabin.
Happens especially during descents, popping the ear can be difficult, creating pain |
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Regulation about alcohol?
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- No alcohol 8 hours before flying
- No more than .04% - 12 to 24 hours bottle to throttle |
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What regulations and common sense apply regarding drugs and medication?
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- Not taking medication that may affect flight safety.
- No medication except if accepted by FAA |
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Effects of nitrogen excesses during scuba diving upon pilot or passenger in flight in flight?
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- Allow the body sufficient time to rid itself of excess nitrogen absorbed during diving
- If no, decompression sickness can occur at low altitudes Flight up to 8,000ft: - Wait at least 12 hours or 24 hours is controlled ascent was used Flight up above 8,000ft: - Wait 24 hours |
