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Question ID: 626777

Presbyopia..

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is caused by long-termed exposure to stimuli over 90 dB.

B

is usually treated by surgical replacement of the lens and is compatible with flying.

C

is common over the age of 50.

D

is partial visual loss due to pressure changes in the eye.

Explanation

Presbyopia is long sightedness with age, typically around 45-50. With a reduction in elasticity the eye is less able to accommodate.

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Question ID: 626771

A pilot becomes skilled when he/she:

1. trains or practises regularly
2. knows how to manage himself/herself
3. possesses all the knowledge associated with the aircraft
4. knows how to keep resources in reserve for coping with the unexpected.

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1 and 2 only

B

2, 3, and 4

C

1, 3, and 4

D

1, 2, and 4

Explanation

Statement 2 says possesses all the knowledge. Nobody will know everything about their aircraft. Watch the wording

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Question ID: 626761

In a healthy human being, low saturated blood is found in the..

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left atrium.

B

aorta.

C

pulmonary artery.

D

pulmonary vein.

Explanation

The pulmonary artery carries unoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart

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Question ID: 626756

'The Bends' as a symptom of decompression sickness consists of..

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loss of peripheral vision.

B

pain in the thorax and a cough.

C

pain in the joints.

CNS disturbances

Explanation

Decompression sickness is common to divers, where dissolved gasses(nitrogen mainly) in the blood form as bubbles of gas. (Henrys Law)
The bends - pains in the joints
The creeps - itching of skin, caused by nitrogen bubbles under the skin.
The chokes - pains in the chest
The staggers - collapsing leading to unconsciousness and death

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Question ID: 626753

The 'Time of Useful Consciousness' after a decompression at 35000 ft is..

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between 30 and 60 seconds.

B

approximately 5 minutes.

C

approximately 3 minutes.

D

less than 20 seconds.

Explanation

Time of useful consciousness
20,000ft - 30 mins
30,000ft 1-2 mins
35,000ft 30 - 90 seconds
40,000ft 15-20 seconds

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Question ID: 626742

With too much cohesion, Groupthink can be:

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positive and far-reaching

B

popular and positive

C

negative

D

positive

Explanation

Members of the group stick together with the attitude we are in this together and this can lead to Risky Shift.

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Question ID: 626740

Glaucoma

1. can lead to total blindness
2. can lead to undetected reduction of the visual field
3. reduces visual acuity in its final stage

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1 and 3 are correct, 2 is false

B

1 is correct, 2 and 3 are false

C

2 and 3 are correct, 1 is false

D

1, 2 and 3 are correct

Explanation

The aqueous humour maintains the shape of the eyeball. The liquid inside is always being replaced, so the existing liquid should drain out, however if this 'drain' becomes blocked the new liquid will still be coming in with none or very little draining out, increasing the pressure. If not treated with medication it can lead to blindness.

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Question ID: 626703

On experiencing a vestibular illusion in straight and level flight, it is recommended that..

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you avoid head movements and rely on your instruments.

B

you rely on your sensations only, as humans are much more reliable than flight instruments.

C

you close your eyes for a moment so that the oculo-vestibular conflict disappears.

D

you tilt your head to the side opposite to the turn to nullify the stimulus causing the illusion.

Explanation

When you move your head whilst manoeuvring it can cause the otoliths and semicircular canals to become upset, don't trust them and rely on your instruments.

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Question ID: 626696

To prevent vertigo in flight we should..

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keep breathing normally.

B

avoid moving the head suddenly while we are turning.

C

look towards the sides when we make a turn.

D

breath deeply but control the respiratory frequency.

Explanation

Vertigo is caused by the vestibular apparatus being subjected to more than one movement at any one time, your head moving and the aircraft turning.

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Question ID: 626689

Presbyopia is..

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myopia.

B

short-sightedness.

C

long-sightedness linked with age.

D

high intraocular pressure.

Explanation

Presbyopia is long sightedness due to the lack of elasticity of the eyeball. This is common around the ages of 45-50.

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Question ID: 626686

A stereotypical and involuntary reaction of the organism on stimulation of receptors is called..

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a change of stimulation level.

B

a reflex.

C

data processing.

D

a control system.

Explanation

The 3 main types of neurone are the:
sensory
motor and
relay.
In a reflex action all 3 work together almost instantaneously but in fact they are successive of each other will almost unnoticeable time gap. A reflex action is an involuntary and often very fast reaction to a particular stimuli which is recognised by the body as potentially harmful and acts in a way to provide protection from that threat. Do you remember your action the last time you burn a finger on a frying pan?

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Question ID: 626678

What is the name of the functional connection between neurons?

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Synapse

B

Soma

C

Dendrite

D

Axon

Explanation

The neuronal connection is achieved through a process know as synapse.

Synapse is a Greek word and in free translation means connection.

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Question ID: 626662

The 'break-point' is that point after which, if stress continues to rise, performance..

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is enhanced.

B

is initially degraded and is then enhanced.

C

is degraded.

D

peaks and remains at this level.

Explanation

We all get to the point that we can't take no more and we then go downhill. Find methods to manage stress effectively.

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Question ID: 626650

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Scotopic Vision is the same as Photopic Vision.

B

Photopic Vision is the same as Peripheral Vision.

C

Scotopic Vision is vision through the operation of the Rods.

D

Scotopic Vision is vision through the operation of the Cones.

Explanation

Scotopic vision is vision with low light levels. We know that the rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions.

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Question ID: 626511

Name the major drawback of Stress Exposure Training in aviation.

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Totally unexpected situations cannot be created.

B

It does not focus on a specific problem which is trained in-depth.

C

Failure to complete the task may cause additional fear in pilots.

D

It is cost-intensive and uses up a lot of time.

Explanation

When going into the sim you're often expecting some kind of failure, so you're mentally prepared for it. Think of the movie Sully (if you haven't seen it, do), where after recreating the dual-engine failure they're able to land the plane safely. This is because they were expecting the dual engine failure, and because they knew their lives weren't in danger their stress levels weren't anywhere near as high as Sully's would have been in real life.

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Question ID: 626504

Select from below the factors that affect noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

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Duration and sensitivity

B

Noise level and duration

C

Frequency and sensitivity

D

Frequency and noise

Explanation

Expose to high dB levels, for prolonged periods lead to NIHL. Being out airside exposes you to noise levels around 120dB

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Question ID: 626501

When performing deep water dives, how long should you wait before flying?

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48 hours

B

12 hours

C

8 hours

D

24 hours

Explanation

12 if its less than 30 foot diving! 24 if its more

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Question ID: 626496

In a company, a safety culture is established where a person is not legally prosecuted when committing an error without consent, but where intentional violation or negligent behavior are not tolerated. This safety culture is called?

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Open culture

B

Non-punitive culture

C

Just culture

D

Flexible culture

Explanation

Cultures
Informed - collects and analyses data
Reporting - environment where people have confidence to report without fear of blame
Learning - learns and implements changes
Just - errors won't be punished if unintentional

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