Gleim Commercial Pilot SU 6: Aeromedical
Factors And Aeronautical Decision Making
(ADM) With Complete Solutions
Which is not a type of hypoxia? ANS✔✔ Hypertoxic
Which of the following is a correct response to counteract the feelings of hypoxia in flight? ANS✔✔ Promptly descend to
a lower altitude
Hypoxia susceptibility due to inhalation of carbon monoxide increases as ANS✔✔ altitude increases
Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition? ANS✔✔ Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled
oxygen
If a pilot has not consumed a drink in 12 hours, and has a blood alcohol level of .04 percent, can (s)he fly? ANS✔✔ No,
the pilot has a blood alcohol level of .04
14 CFR 91.17 requires that blood alcohol level be less than ANS✔✔ 0.04% when piloting an aircraft
According to current regulations, how many hours must elapse between consuming alcohol and piloting an aircraft?
ANS✔✔ 8 hours
Which of the following statements concerning the combination of alcohol and altitude is true? ANS✔✔ Altitude
multiplies the effects of alcohol
Hypoxia is the result of which of these conditions? ANS✔✔ Insufficient oxygen reaching the brain.
To rid itself of the alcohol contained in one mixed drink, the human body requires about ANS✔✔ 3 hours
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Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body? ANS✔✔ Judgement and decision-making
abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol
To rid itself of all the alcohol contained in one beer, the human body requires about ANS✔✔ 3 hours
With a blood alcohol level below .04 percent, a pilot cannot fly sooner than ANS✔✔ 8 hours after drinking alcohol
You attended a party last night, and you consumed several glasses of wine. You are planning to fly your aircraft home
and have been careful to make sure 8 hours have passed since your last alcoholic drink. You can make the flight now
only if you are not under the influence of alcohol and your blood alcohol level is ANS✔✔ below .04%
Which of the following could increase susceptibility to hypoxia? ANS✔✔ Flying after donating blood
While experiencing a hangover, a pilot ANS✔✔ will have impaired motor and mental responses.
A pilot making a blood donation in order to help a sick associate should be aware that for several weeks ANS✔✔
sufficient oxygen may not reach the cells in the body
Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation? ANS✔✔ Drowsiness
As hyperventilation progresses, a pilot can experience ANS✔✔ symptoms of suffocation and drowsiness
To overcome the symptoms of hyperventilation, a pilot should ANS✔✔ slow the breathing rate
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? ANS✔✔ Insufficient carbon dioxide
Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation? ANS✔✔ Tingling sensations
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