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Which symptoms fit hyperventilation, often triggered by stress or anxiety?
- A.A slow pulse and a feeling of heavy sleepiness
- B.Perfect calm and unusually sharp vision
- C.Lightheadedness, tingling in the fingers or lips, and a feeling of not getting enough air despite rapid breathing
Correct answer
C. Lightheadedness, tingling in the fingers or lips, and a feeling of not getting enough air despite rapid breathing
Why
Breathing too fast blows off carbon dioxide and produces dizziness and tingling that can feel like a serious medical event. Recognizing the pattern is the first step to correcting it.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 9 · ACS knowledge area: Physiological Factors · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-054).