CHUF Sample Examination Questions

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Ql.

The part of the ear involved in balance is the :

a.
b.
c.
d.

ossicles
tympanum
semi-circular canal
utricle

02.
On recovery from a prolonged spin the pilot will suffer :

a.
b.
c.
d.

somatogravic illusion
somatogyral illusion
coriolis illusion
auto-kinetic illusion

Q3.
A severe head cold can lead to :

a.
b.
c.
d.

pressure vertigo
confused thinking
acute kinesis
coriolis illusion

Q4.
In the retina :

a.
b.
c.
d.

the
the
the
the

cones are grouped around the fovea and are sensitive to colour
rods are grouped around the fovea and are sensitive to colour
rods have better visual acuity than the cones
cones function better at night then the rods

Q5.

The centre of the retina is called :

a.
b.
c.
d.

optic nerve
fovea
blind spot
cornea

Q6.

Which of the following does not result in an early onset of hypoxia :

a.
b.
c.
d.

alcohol
low blood pressure
smoking
fatigue

07.
Hyperventilation is not accompanied by :
a.
b.
c.
d.

increased blood pressure

tremors
faintness
confused thinking

QS.
Severe hypoxia will cause :
a.
b.
c.
d.

general feeling of well being

blue colour in the lips
blood poisoning
the "bends"

Q9.
The part of the ear concerned with hearing is the :
a.
b.
c.
d.

cupula
semi-circular canals
eustachian tube
cochlea

Q10.

Empty field myopia leads to

a.
b.
c.
d.

impaired distance vision

Improved near vision
presbyopia
nystagm us

Q11.
Hypoxia is more likely with persons who :
a.
b.
c.
d.

scuba dive
drink alcohol
do not exercise
are under weight

012.
The "bends" are caused by an escape from the blood :
a.
b.
c.
d.

carbon monoxide
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide

Q13.
Reduced night vision can be brought on by :
a.
b.
c.
d.

smoking
fatigue
head cold
hypothermia

Q14.
Carbon monoxide poisorung does not lead to :
a.
b.
c.
d.

fatigue
headache
ear ache
poor vision

Q15.
Hypoxia is
a.
b.
c.
d.

lack of nitrogen
lack or oxygen
too much oxygen
lack of haemoglobin caused by excessive carbon monoxide

Q16.
Oxygen is carried around in the blood :
a.
b.
c.

dissolved in haemoglobin
only when nitrogen Is present In the blood
in association with the endolymph

Q17.

Which of the following is a sign of hypoyia7

a.
b.
c.

blue colouration of the lips

tingling in the arms
immediate ear ache

Q18.
The haemoglobin in the blood of a smoker compared to a non-smoker carries
less oxygen as it is also carrying larger amounts of :
a.
b.
c.
d.

endolymph
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen

Q19.
After diving what should be the minimum rest period before flying if no
decompression stops were required?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2 hours
4 hours
8 hours
24 hours

Q20.
Which part of the eye contains light sensitive cells?
a.
b.
c.
d.

retina
lens
cornea
iris

Q21.
Hypermetropia .

a.
b.
c.
d.

is an error of long sight

Is an error of short sight
is a lack of colour differentiation
is a lack of night vision

022.
If the focal length of the eye lens is too long, this will cause :
a.
b.
c.
d.

myopia
hypermetropia
astigmatism
vestibular-ocular reflex

Q23.
Endolymph is the fluid contained in the :
a.
b.
c.
d.

cornea
internal ear
otoliths
cupula

Q24.
Astigmatism :
a.
b.
c.
d.

lack of oxygen
insufficient haemoglobin
is an error of vision that is caused by imperfections in the shape of
the cornea
is caused by the lack of responsiveness of the cones of the eye to
colour at night

Q25.
What sound level can lead to deafness?
a.
b.
c.
d.

60 dB
85 dB
40 dB
55 dB

Q26.
The cones in the retina
a.
b.
c.
d.

function in bright light are sensitive to colour

function in bright light and are not sensitive to colour
function in dim light and are grouped around the fovea
function in bright light and are off-set from the fovea

027.
The poisonous gas produced by a piston engine :
a.
b.
c.
d.

nitrogen
carbon dioxide
endolymph
carbon monoxide

Q28.
The part of the ear concerned with hearing is the :
a.
b.
c.
d.

cupula
semi-circular canals
eustachian tube
cochlea

Q29.
The flicking eye movement during steady motion is called :
a.
b.
c.
d.

autokenesis
hypothermia
nystagm us
vestibulo-ocular reflex

Q30.
Pure oxygen should be used for
a.
b.
c.
d.

hypoxia
carbon dioxide poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning
coriolis illusion

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