Aviation Medical Exam

Question 1

What is the Pre-Flight check for the Defib?

Answer 1

1. Present
2. Green tick present in status indicator window

Question 2

How do you use the Defib on a Child?
What’s the age and weight?

Answer 2

By pressing the button on the front of the unit.

Age - 8 years old
Weight - 25kgs

Question 3

As a first aider, what is the aim?

Answer 3

• To PRESERVE life
• PROTECT the unconscious
• PREVENT the condition/ injury becoming worse
• PROMOTE recovery

Question 4

What’s the location of the Laerdal Pocket Mask on the 186 Pax, 180 Pax & 180 Alt?

Answer 4

186 PAX - R1, L2
180 PAX - R1, R2
180 ALT - R1, L2

Question 5

What’s the location of the Defib on the 186, 180 & 180 ALT?

Answer 5

All of them are R2

Question 6

What forms must be completed after the use of the Physician’s Kit?

Answer 6

• Intelex
• OSCAR

Question 7

What is Hypoxia?

Answer 7

a lack of sufficient oxygen in the body cells or vital tissues

Question 8

Signs and symptoms of Hypoxia?

Answer 8

*Increased breathing rate, headache, fatigue. 

* Light-headed or dizzy sensation, listlessness. 

* Tingling or warm sensation, sweating. 

* Poor coordination, impairment of judgement. 

* Loss of vision or reduced vision, sleepiness

Question 9

How to treat Hypoxia ?

Answer 9

Oxygen on Hi Flow

Question 10

Pre- Flight Check for the Physicians Kit?

Answer 10

Pre-Flight Serviceability Check

• Present. 

• Stowage is unlocked. 

• Seal intact. 

• Expiry date has not been exceeded.

Question 11

Location for the Physicians Kit?

Answer 11

R1 on all aircrafts

Question 12

Signs & Symptoms for fainting?

Answer 12

• Cold, moist skin. 

• Sighing. 

• Vomiting. 

• Slow pulse

Question 13

How to treat someone if they have fainted? Conscious & Unconscious?

Answer 13

If they are conscious;
* Lay the person down in the horizontal position with legs elevated. 

* Administer oxygen at high flow. 

* Treat as for shock.

Altered Conscious State or Unconscious: 

* Place the person in the recovery position and follow DRSABCD Action plan. 

* Administer oxygen at high flow. 

* If no improvement, help the passenger to lie down.

Question 14

What can trigger Asthma ?

Answer 14

• Cigarette smoke
• Pet hair
• Exercise
• Cold air
• Respiratory infection
• Nervous tension
• Food additives

Question 15

What is Decompression sickness?

Answer 15

It is caused by nitrogen, which is normally dissolved in body fluids, coming out of solution and forming bubbles throughout the body. (From suba-diving)

Question 16

Sings of Decompression sickness?

Answer 16

• Dull ache, which increases to a deep constant pain around the large joints, particularly the knee, 
shoulders or elbows. 

• Skin tingling (also known as ‘the crawls’) – a burning rash like sensation. 

• Headache. 

• Body weakness, numbness. 

• Chest tightness causing shortness of breath. 

• Dizziness and feeling faint. 

• Collapse.

Question 17

How to treat decompression sickness?

Answer 17

• Discourage physical activity. 

• Loosen tight clothing particularly around the chest and neck. 

• Advise the captain. 

• Administer oxygen 4 LPM – High Flow. 

• Consider descent to a lower altitude (or not allowing the cabin to continue climbing). 

• Consider diversion to the nearest medical aid. 

• Offer drinks of water every 15 minutes until landing. 

• Make a PA seeking qualified medical assistance.