Human Performance and Limitations Exam
Select all that apply: Carbon monoxide gas is colourless and does not smell, so you cannot tell if it is around you. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: NHS Link Page 97 – Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 105 Cosgrove 8th Edition In the UK, the number of units in a pint of beer depends on its strength, known as ABV (Alcohol by Volume). As a general rule, an “average” pint contains about 2 to 3 units NHS LINK Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 99 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 101 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 98 Cosgrove 8th Edition The NHS recommends that both men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, and it’s best to spread this consumption over three or more days, including alcohol-free days, to keep health risks low. NHS Ref LINK Flying shortly after giving blood can lead to Hypemic Hypoxia and an increased risk of fainting (syncope). Even if you feel perfectly fine on the ground, your body has a reduced ability to carry oxygen and handle pressure changes for a period after donating. While regular “Hypoxic Hypoxia” is caused by a lack of oxygen in the air, Hypemic Hypoxia happens because you don’t have enough red blood cells (hemoglobin) to carry the oxygen that is available.
Page 97 – Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 97 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 98 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 105 Cosgrove 8th Edition Moving aircraft, especially those with little or no relative motion (converging), are harder to see because the human eye is better at spotting movement, but a potential collision target that appears stationary can blend in, creating a significant risk Page 132 of the Skyway Code LINK Page 102 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 101 Cosgrove 8th Edition Sorry – Wrong answer Ref Page 100 Cosgrove 8th Edition
Results
#1. Carbon monoxide is odourless, but an indication of poisoning is:
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
#2. A pilot with low stress level is:
#3. 1 pint of beer contains:
#4. The medical requirement for reading a car number plate for a pilot is:
#5. If looked into a featureless sky the eyes will tend to focus on a point:
#6. If suffering from a head cold, a pilot should:
#7. Maximum weekly intake of alcohol for men and women are:
#8. Flying following giving blood can lead to:
1. Hypemic Hypoxia
#9. Smokers who smoke 20 cigarettes a day will be able to absorb less oxygen than non smokers.
#10. To avoid painful results due to pressure changes, it is advisable not to do which of the following:
#12. If a student pilot feels that an instructor has made an incorrect assesment of a situation they should:
#13. Moving aircraft are more difficult to see if they:
#14. If used to landing on a level runway, landing on a runway which slopes up, as seen from the approach can give the impression of:
#15. A unit of alcohol takes how long to clear the bloodstream?
Books to read: Brian Cosgrove (8th Edition)
Test exam questions: http://www.wiggleys.com/Trial-papers.