Flight Physiology Quizzes || All Answers are Flawless.
which is the central and most crucial element of the SHEL model? correct answers liveware
in the movies, pilots are generally portrayed as which of the following correct answers macho,
fearless, adventurous
you should concentrate on looking out for contributing factors in accidents. why? correct
answers because you can control them and thus prevent repeating the accident
what rule was brought in to combat distractions on flight decks due to unnecessary conversation
correct answers sterile-cockpit
sudden incapacitation is usually correct answers obvious
someone who drops dead is suffering from which class of incapacitations correct answers total
what is the anonymous reporting system run by NASA which is available to everyone correct
answers ASRS
identify examples of "hardware" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers flight controls, radio control switches,
what do we mean when we talk about "error chains"? correct answers Virtuall no accident occurs
without a preceding set of occurrences, but is merely the final error that has the immediate effect
of causing an accident.
identify examples of "liveware" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers technician, air traffic controller
,a pilot can suffer incapacitation merely from being distracted correct answers true
which human characteristics often result in crewmembers failing to accept that they are
incapacitated correct answers ego, pride
define incapacitation correct answers being incapable of performing expected normal activity
select the elements of the SHEL model from the following list correct answers software,
hardware, environment,liveware
which of the following conditions will probably make you more likely to make errors correct
answers fatigue, ear infection, stress
identify examples of "software" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers standard operating procedures, checklist, symbology
define what we are referring to when we talk "flight physiology" correct answers how the body
and mind work in the flying environment
if a pilot suffers sudden incapacitation which of the following actions should other crew
members carry out as soon as possible correct answers declare an emergency maintain control of
the aircraft
what should be the prime goal in flight for all pilots - or indeed for anyone involved in aviation
correct answers safety
what do you think is the best available way to avoid subtle incapacitation from going unnoticed
correct answers the body metabolizes ingested and digested food by changing it to energy using
insulin without insulin, glucose cannot be used by the body in its metabolism too much insulin
results in glucose quickly being used up - hypoglycemia
,External respiration occurs: correct answers in the lungs
After the stomach, material is passed on to the correct answers duodenum
The heart is a muscle and as such requires a constant supply of what? correct answers blood
red blood cells are produced in correct answers bone marrow
Describe briefly the purpose of arteries. correct answers distribute the blood from the heart to
various organs, getting smaller (arterioles) as they branch out.
Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is normally 95-98%. Below what percentage level of
saturation will cells receive inadequate oxygen supply? correct answers 76%
Describe briefly what is happening in a patient suffering from fibrillation in the heart. correct
answers Fibrillation occurs when the muscle fibers are contracting at different times and not in
syncrony.
The liver will regenerate itself when damaged providing that part of it is healthy correct answers
true
A concussion is defined in the text as: correct answers any period of unconsciousness caused by
a blow to the head
Air enters the lungs via the mouth and nose, the pharynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles and
ends up in tiny sacks called what? correct answers alveoli
What is the main objective of respiration? correct answers To add oxygen and remove carbon
dioxide
, The disease where not enough or not even any insulin is produced is called: correct answers
diabetes
If you were suffering from infected and inflamed nerves, you would be diagnosed as having
_______ ? correct answers neuritis
The brain controls all physiological, mechanical and mental functions by: correct answers
sending electrical signals through nerves
All joints are held together by: correct answers ligaments
Is exhalation normally a passive event or an active event? correct answers passive
The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli of the lungs is fairly constant at: correct
answers 40 mm Hg
which is the largest part of the brain correct answers cerebrum
Arteries are unique from other blood vessels because they: correct answers have muscles and
elastic cells allowing them to dilate and constrict
The circulatory system can be likened to a closed hydraulic system, driven by a pump and this
pump is called the.........? correct answers the heart
If you were diagnosed with hepatitis, what would you be suffering from? correct answers
The thyroid hormone: correct answers Is essential but it can be replaced with oral medication
According to the text, food might remain in the stomach for as long as: correct answers 4 hours
which is the central and most crucial element of the SHEL model? correct answers liveware
in the movies, pilots are generally portrayed as which of the following correct answers macho,
fearless, adventurous
you should concentrate on looking out for contributing factors in accidents. why? correct
answers because you can control them and thus prevent repeating the accident
what rule was brought in to combat distractions on flight decks due to unnecessary conversation
correct answers sterile-cockpit
sudden incapacitation is usually correct answers obvious
someone who drops dead is suffering from which class of incapacitations correct answers total
what is the anonymous reporting system run by NASA which is available to everyone correct
answers ASRS
identify examples of "hardware" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers flight controls, radio control switches,
what do we mean when we talk about "error chains"? correct answers Virtuall no accident occurs
without a preceding set of occurrences, but is merely the final error that has the immediate effect
of causing an accident.
identify examples of "liveware" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers technician, air traffic controller
,a pilot can suffer incapacitation merely from being distracted correct answers true
which human characteristics often result in crewmembers failing to accept that they are
incapacitated correct answers ego, pride
define incapacitation correct answers being incapable of performing expected normal activity
select the elements of the SHEL model from the following list correct answers software,
hardware, environment,liveware
which of the following conditions will probably make you more likely to make errors correct
answers fatigue, ear infection, stress
identify examples of "software" as referred to in the SHEL model from the list below correct
answers standard operating procedures, checklist, symbology
define what we are referring to when we talk "flight physiology" correct answers how the body
and mind work in the flying environment
if a pilot suffers sudden incapacitation which of the following actions should other crew
members carry out as soon as possible correct answers declare an emergency maintain control of
the aircraft
what should be the prime goal in flight for all pilots - or indeed for anyone involved in aviation
correct answers safety
what do you think is the best available way to avoid subtle incapacitation from going unnoticed
correct answers the body metabolizes ingested and digested food by changing it to energy using
insulin without insulin, glucose cannot be used by the body in its metabolism too much insulin
results in glucose quickly being used up - hypoglycemia
,External respiration occurs: correct answers in the lungs
After the stomach, material is passed on to the correct answers duodenum
The heart is a muscle and as such requires a constant supply of what? correct answers blood
red blood cells are produced in correct answers bone marrow
Describe briefly the purpose of arteries. correct answers distribute the blood from the heart to
various organs, getting smaller (arterioles) as they branch out.
Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is normally 95-98%. Below what percentage level of
saturation will cells receive inadequate oxygen supply? correct answers 76%
Describe briefly what is happening in a patient suffering from fibrillation in the heart. correct
answers Fibrillation occurs when the muscle fibers are contracting at different times and not in
syncrony.
The liver will regenerate itself when damaged providing that part of it is healthy correct answers
true
A concussion is defined in the text as: correct answers any period of unconsciousness caused by
a blow to the head
Air enters the lungs via the mouth and nose, the pharynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles and
ends up in tiny sacks called what? correct answers alveoli
What is the main objective of respiration? correct answers To add oxygen and remove carbon
dioxide
, The disease where not enough or not even any insulin is produced is called: correct answers
diabetes
If you were suffering from infected and inflamed nerves, you would be diagnosed as having
_______ ? correct answers neuritis
The brain controls all physiological, mechanical and mental functions by: correct answers
sending electrical signals through nerves
All joints are held together by: correct answers ligaments
Is exhalation normally a passive event or an active event? correct answers passive
The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveoli of the lungs is fairly constant at: correct
answers 40 mm Hg
which is the largest part of the brain correct answers cerebrum
Arteries are unique from other blood vessels because they: correct answers have muscles and
elastic cells allowing them to dilate and constrict
The circulatory system can be likened to a closed hydraulic system, driven by a pump and this
pump is called the.........? correct answers the heart
If you were diagnosed with hepatitis, what would you be suffering from? correct answers
The thyroid hormone: correct answers Is essential but it can be replaced with oral medication
According to the text, food might remain in the stomach for as long as: correct answers 4 hours
