AVIATION HEALTH Flashcards
An ADULT casualty is CHOKING and NOT coughing. What is your next action?
Administer abdominal thrusts
If you require further medical advice, your primary medical advisor will be:
MEDLINK
A casualty is complaining of chest pain and difficulty in breathing; what will you treat the casualty for?
A suspected heart attack
An UNCONSCIOUS casualty has STOPPED BREATHING. What’s your next action?
CPR
what is the most important piece of equipment to use during a Cardiac Arrest?
AED
What is an EpiPen used for?
Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
An INFANT is choking and NOT coughing. What are your actions..
Alternate between 5 Back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
In what position will you place a casualty experiencing chest pain?
Comfortable sitting position
Which equipment should be used to clean up any body fluid spillage?
UPK
What vital signs will you monitor during secondary survey?
Pulse, breathing, temperature
A casualty has fainted; what position will you place him into?
Lay him flat, elevate his legs
During resuscitation, an adult is.. (What age??)
Puberty and above
An Asthmatic casualty has forgotten his Ventolin, what are your actions?
Retrieve Ventolin from EMK, give 2 puffs 30-60s apart
Low-volume shock can develop after..
Severe vomiting and diarrhea
CONSCIOUS casualty suffered a stroke, what position will you place him into?
A comfortable position with head and shoulders raised
How do you manage a burn?
Flush the affected area with copious amounts of water
When will you place a casualty into the recovery position?
When unresponsive and breathing normally
Which of the following applies when using the Tourniquet?
Do not release once applied
The ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths is:
30:2
When should chest discomfort be treated as a cardiac emergency
- All the time
While a casualty is having a seizure you should..
Protect the casualty from injuring themself and contact MedLink immediately
Your casualty is suffering from nose bleed, your management will be..
- Advise to lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for a total of 20min
Your casualty has sprained his ankle, your management will be:
RICE procedure
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)?
MedLink should be contacted when a casualty suffers this reaction
A PREGNANT pax is CHOKING and CANNOT cough. You will administer..
Chest thrusts
When will you seal a FAK with a Red seal?
A Red seal is applied when an item is depleted and another kit is opened for the same item
When would you seal the AED with a RED seal?
If the machine is unserviceable
Where is the delivery pack located?
-EMK
A pax becomes very anxious and starts to hyperventilate, your management will be:
Reassure and encourage slow, regular breathing
After a seizure a casualty is UNCONSCIOUS and BREATHING, which position would you place him in:
Recovery position
What medication can crew administer for a suspected heart attack?
Aspirin / Jusprin
What is the correct position for a casualty in shock?
Lying down with the legs elevated
A casualty is having a stroke. How will you assess him?
Use the FAST assessment
In what position would you place and Asthmatic casualty?
A comfortable position - usually sitting upright and leaning forward on a tray table
If you are confused whether a diabetic casualty is experiencing high or low blood sugar, you should:
Offer a sweet drink
The management of a casualty who is feeling faint is to..
Lay casualty flat; raise the legs
You have a child in Cardiac Arrest and ONLY Adult pads were available. Can you use Adult Pads on a child?
Yes,mid pediatric pads are not available
Where can you find Aspirin / Jusprin onboard?
FAK, EMK
It is necessary to monitor a burns casualty for signs of..
Shock
Who must be informed immediately in all cases where the aircraft catering is the suspected cause of food poisoning?
Commander
Sharp items should ideally be discarded in?
Sharp Box
A casualty has an object embedded in the eye, what are your actions?
Stabilize the object to prevent movement by padding around the object
How would you manage a guest suffering from motion sickness?
APAGAR
How long should you continue CPR on a casualty if diversion is not possible, MedLink and Medical volunteer are not contactable?
APAGA
The first piece of equipment to be accessed for a medication that is available in all kits is…
FAP
What is the most effective method of controlling severe external bleeding?
Apply direct pressure and elevation
Whilst conducting the primary survey on an Infant, you find no response and no breathing. What is your immediate action?
- Chest compressions
What is the management of an open fracture?
Apply indirect pressure and immobilization
A casualty who has suffered a serious open fracture must be also be treated for..
Shock
During Choking management abdominal thrusts are delivered to..?
Adults/ Children
After bandaging the arm, how would you check for circulation?
Press one of the nails until it turns pale, then release the pressure. Color should return within 2s.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Stroke?
Chest pain radiating into jaw
Whenever the use of the Body Fluid Clean-Up Kit is necessary, cabin crew shall:
Gain the approval of the CM/CS and fill out a Health & Safety Report (HSR)
Whenever the Zero Two Cylinder (oxygen) is in use, Cabin crew shall check on the guest every:
15 min
In case of chemical burn, for how long would you flush the affected area with water?
at least 20 min
What medication from the FAP and FAK is used to treat mild allergies?
Anti allergy tablets
Which is the primary location to check the pulse of an adult?
Radial (wrist)
When must a pregnant pax present a medical certificate to fly?
beggining of 29th- 36 weeks
The signs & symptoms of shock include..
Pale, cold clammy skin, rapid / weak breathing
Which of the following statements regarding CONSENT is CORRECT?
If the casualty is unconscious, cabin crew can assume consent and commence First Aid
When taking a history, what does the acronym SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Previous History, Last Meal, Events
When there is a need for a seated / ambulance pax to receive therapeutic oxygen on a flight, the following will be provided
ZERO TWO portable oxygen cylinder
Portable Oxygen Concentrator carried by Paxs are subject to the following..
apagar
The most common cause of hypoxia in-flight is..
The reduced oxygen pressure in the aircraft cabin
What is the use of anti-emetic medication?
To treat nausea and vomiting
What is the use of analgesic / antipyretic medication?
To treat pain and fever
What is the use of anti-acid medication?
To treat indigestion, heart burn
What is the use of anti-spasmodic medication?
To treat abdominal cramps
What is the use of anti-diarrhea medication?
To treat diarrhea
What is the use of anti-allergy medication?
To treat mild allergies
What is the use of anti-inflammatory medication?
To treat pain associated with inflammation
If a crew is injured or becomes unwell on a flight, can the FAP be utilized as required?
Yes
Whose permission must be obtained prior to opening the EMK?
Commander
If during CPR, the first rescue breath is ineffective what should you do?
Attempt a second rescue breath followed by compressions
You have bandaged an arm and after pressing one of the nails to check for circulation, you have noticed that the nail color returned slowly, what is your next action?
Loosen the bandage
If you’re unsure whether a casualty has sustained a fracture, dislocation, strain or sprain, how would you manage?
Treat it as a fracture and immobilize
How would you manage a needle stick injury?
Encourage bleeding, wash hands thoroughly under running water, sanitize and cover with a Band Aid
Which of the following are considered to be medical volunteers?
Doctor of medicine, registered nurses and paramedics, midwife (for births)
During Primary Survey, what is your action when you observe Agonal breathing or gasping during breathing check?
start CPR