Challenge Questions PPL Sec 1.

Question: 3844 Subject Code: J52
Which statement best defines hypoxia?
A) A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.
B) An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed.
C) A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.

Question: 3845 Subject Code: J53
Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as
A) hyperventilation.
B) aerosinusitis.
C) aerotitis.

Question: 3846 Subject Code: J53
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
A) An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.
B) Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.
C) The excessive consumption of alcohol.

Question: 3847 Subject Code: J53
A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by
A) increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.
B) closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane.
C) slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

Question: 3848 Subject Code: J58
Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
A) altitude decreases.
B) altitude increases.
C) air pressure increases.

Question: 3849 Subject Code: J60
What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?
A) Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight.
B) Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.
C) Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

Question: 3850 Subject Code: J61
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by
A) leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft.
B) having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs.
C) shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel.

Question: 3851 Subject Code: J62
A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as
A) hypoxia.
B) hyperventilation.
C) spatial disorientation.

Question: 3852 Subject Code: J62
Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if
A) eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments.
B) they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear.
C) body signals are used to interpret flight attitude.

Question: 3853 Subject Code: J62
If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
A) consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate.
B) rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
C) concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations.

Q 3844:A
Q3845: A
Q3846: B
Q3847: C
Q3848:B
Q3849:B
Q3850:B
Q3851:C
Q3852:A
Q3853:B