Aviation Physiology

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Which one of these is a symptom of dehydration?

Headache (correct)

Impaired judgment

Decreased reaction time

Cyanosis

Which one of these is a cause of hypoxic hypoxia?

Physical injury resulting in blood loss

Extreme cold temperature

Alcohol

Being at high altitude (correct)

Which one of these is a cause of hypemic hypoxia?

Blood donation (correct)

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Hot flight decks

Histotoxic hypoxia

Which one of these is a cause of histotoxic hypoxia?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a cause of stagnant hypoxia?

Extreme cold temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of hypoxia?

Cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for hypoxia?

Use supplemental oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time a pilot has to make rational decisions?

Time of Useful Consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of barotrauma?

Increasing altitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of decompression sickness?

Being underwater Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Confusion Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a cause of barotrauma of the ear?

Pressure changes within the ear canal Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a treatment for hyperventilation?

Breathing normally to restore carbon dioxide level Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of the bends?

Localized deep pain Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a cause of barotrauma of the sinuses?

Pressure changes within the ear canal Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of decompression sickness?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of pulmonary manifestation in decompression sickness?

Burning deep chest pain Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of skin manifestation in decompression sickness?

Tiny-scar like depressions Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a symptom of neurological manifestation in decompression sickness?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a prevention measure for decompression sickness?

Waiting 12 hours after a dive Signup and view all the answers