Physiological Factors

Question 1

Whos responsiblity is it to make sure that your (you) medical condition is under control?

Accepted Answer

remote PIC

Question 2

What is hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Casued by rapid rate of breathing Too much oxygen, not enough carbon dioxide in the blood stream

Question 3

What are some symtpoms of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Visual impairment Unconsciousness Light headed and dizzy Tinling sensation Hot/Cold sensation Muscle spasms

Question 4

How do you treat hyperventilization?

Accepted Answer

Slow breathing down Breath into a bag to get more co2 instead of oxygen Talking outloud to yourself or someone

Question 5

Why is fatigue bad?

Accepted Answer

Leads to degredation of attention

Question 6

What are the 2 types of fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Acute and chronic Short vs long term

Question 7

What are some reasons for acute fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Mild hypoxia (Oxygen dificiency) Physical or psychological stress Physical energy depletion

Question 8

How is acute fatigue prevented?

Accepted Answer

Proper diet Adequate sleep

Question 9

What causes chronic fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Can be psychological or disease related

Question 10

What are symptoms of chronic fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Weakness Tirednesss Heart Palpatations BReathlessness Headeaches Irritability

Question 11

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

Accepted Answer

Objects appear farther than they are

Question 12

Most midair collision accidents occur during

Accepted Answer

Clear days

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