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IERW Aeromedical Training: Questions & SolutionsWho is responsible for aeromedical training at the unit level? Right Ans -
unit commanders
How often must FW and RW rate/nonrated crewmembers who fly in
pressurized aircraft, or in aircraft that routinely exceed 10,000 feet mean seal
level (MSL) or Army military free fall complete aeromedical refresher
training? Right Ans - Every 5 years
Crewmembers who fly in pressurized aircraft also must complete ______ during
their initial low pressure exercise. Right Ans - a rapid decompression
(T/F) Crewmembers with one successful altitude chamber iteration must
complete classroom training requirements but are exempt from the altitude
chamber practical exercise requirements. Right Ans - True
The minimum refresher training needed to meet the requirements of
refresher training. Right Ans - Altitude physiology review.
G-forces review (FW only).
Altitude chamber orientation or ROBD orientation.
Altitude chamber or ROBD practical exercise.
What are the four atmospheres of the Earth? Right Ans - Troposphere,
Stratosphere, Mesosphere, and Thermosphere
The negative effects of bubbles formed from undissolved N2 in the body is
known as Right Ans - Decompression Sickness (DCS)
Atmospheric pressure _____ with increasing altitude Right Ans - decreases
What altitude levels does the efficient zone include? Right Ans - MSL to
10,000 feet
What altitude levels does the deficient zone include? Right Ans - 10,000
feet - 50,000 feet
What altitude levels does the space equivalent zone include? Right Ans -
50,000 feet and upward
, Without the use of supplemental O2, a decrease in night vision capabilities
occurs above what altitude? Right Ans - 4,000 feet
Decompression sickness is rare below what altitude? Right Ans - 18,000
feet
The higher the pH level of the blood is the more (acidic/basic) and O2
(deprived/rich) it is. Right Ans - Basic, Rich
The lower the blood pH level is, the more (basic/acidic) and O2
(rich/deprived) it is. Right Ans - Acidic, Deprived
Increased CO2 in the blood leads to _______ blood levels. Right Ans - acidic
Decreased CO2 in the blood leads to _______ blood levels. Right Ans -
basic/alkaline
Define Hypoxic Hypoxia Right Ans - Not enough O2 in the air or decreasing
atmospheric pressure prevents diffusion of O2 from the lungs to the
bloodstream.
Define Hypemic, or anemic, hypoxia Right Ans - A reduction in the blood's
O2-carrying capacity. (Common in carbon monoxide poisoning)
Define Stagnant Hypoxia Right Ans - A reduction in the circulation of blood
(due to compressed blood vessels)
What is histotoxic hypoxia? Right Ans - results from an interference of
body tissues to use oxygen (alcohol, narcotics, cyanide interfere with cell's
ability to use an adequate supply of oxygen)
Usually occurs from: alcohol abuse, drugs, poisons. Cyanide can cause
histotoxic hypoxia.
What are subjective signs and symptoms of hypoxia? Right Ans - Increased
breathing rate, apprehension, fatigue, headache, euphoria, blurred vision,
dizziness
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