Day 7 FAD Flashcards

(50 cards)

1
Q

Who can declare death

A

A medical doctor

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2
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If there is a death on board, why may the CMD decide to divert

A

If the risk of infection requires so
If advised by a doctor

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3
Q

Who is responsible for the belongings of a dead PAX

A

The CMD

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4
Q

How should a dead person be positioned

A

Lay down out of sight if possible
Eyes closed, arms crossed

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5
Q

What is the procedure for the use of O2 bottles

A

Inform CMD
No smoking reminder to pax
Remove make up, grease from person’s face
Attach mask to outlet
Carefully open valve, select required flow
Monitor flow rate
Assign buddy to look after bottle if needed during landing

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6
Q

What is SCA

A

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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7
Q

What is the latest that CC can consume alcohol before a flight

A

8 hours

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8
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What is the latest a CC can donate blood before a flight

A

24 hours

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9
Q

What are the stages of sleep

A

Wakefulness
NREM-non rapid eye movement
REM–rapid eye movement

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10
Q

Describe the different kinds of stress

A

Acute stress:occasional one of stress
Episodic stress:happens more frequently
Chronic stress:constant stress

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11
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What sort of foods are recommended for CC

A

Veg
Minimally processed food
Eating before flights

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12
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What sort of foods are not recommended for CC

A

Highly processed foods
Sugary foods

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13
Q

WHO decides the vaccine regulations for travelling into different countries

A

WHO
world health organisation

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14
Q

What equipment is stored in a basic first aid kit

A

Bandages
Wound dressings
Safety pin

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15
Q

A person has a sharp wound injury, should you remove the object

A

NO it is steaming the bleeding

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16
Q

What sort of drugs can a CC take without prescription

A

None, contact AME if given prescription

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17
Q

How should a person with an injury on the eye be bandaged

A

Bandage both eyes

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18
Q

What is the procedure with sharp object injury

A

Squeeze area-wash-disinfect-dress-doctor report

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19
Q

What volume of blood loss poses a risk to life

A

1 L

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20
Q

How should you approach internal bleeding

A

Treat as hypovolemic shock
Seek medical help

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21
Q

What are symptoms of internal bleeding

A

Bruising
Coffee ground looking vomit
Pale clamy skin

22
Q

What colour would blood from venous bleeding be

23
Q

What may indicate arterial bleeding

A

Blood pulsing
Bright red blood

24
Q

How should nose bleeds be treated

A

Pinch nose
Lean forward
Drip blood into cup to monitor volume of loss

25
How much damage is done in 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns
1st: 1st layer of skin damaged 2nd: all layers of skin damage 3rd: reaches fat layer beneath skin
26
How should burns be treated
Remove clothing if not stuck Pour cold running water over wound >10 mins Cover with burn dressing, burn jel Bandage loosely Elevate area
27
What percentage and/or areas of bodies need to be burnt that would require landing
10% and or Head, genitals
28
What should CC be careful NOT to do when treating a burn
-placing adhesive dressing on injury -placing ice on injury -removing stuck clothing to injury -pop blisters
29
Define open and closed bone fractures
Open:bone penetrating skin Closed:bone within skin
30
How should bone fractures be treated
-Immobilise surrounding joints -splint -provide ice pack -elevate
31
How should suspected sprains and strains be treated
As fracture.
32
When treating a fracture, what should CC be careful NOT to do
-move bone back into position -allow person to move
33
How may respiratory, gastro-intestinal and blood borne diseases be spread
Respiratory:coughing sneezing Gastro-intestinal:contact with vomit, diarrhoea, Blood borne:blood-blood contact
34
How may CC reduce risk of infection in aircraft
-hand washing -cleaning surfaces -IDing I’ll PAX -treating all body fluids as DG -Wearing PPE when necessary
35
If someone is suspected of having an infectious disease, what is the protocol
-inform CMD -the person that discovered the person is only allowed to contact them -this CC should wear PPE -move PAX away 2m radius -tell them and other PAX to cover nose and mouth
36
Explain difference between disinsection and disinfection
Disinsection:eliminating insects, animals that carry disease Disinfection:eliminating bacteria, virus that cause disease
37
What is HEPA filter
High efficiency Particulate Air (filter)
38
Which side should a pregnant person lie if in in the recovery position
Left
39
If a person is lying in the recovery position, how often should you change the side they’re lying on
Max every 30 mins
40
When giving CPR, how deep should you press (adult)
5-6 cm
41
How should you treat choking
5 back slaps, 5 abdominal thrusts Repeat Seal emer help if unsuccessful after 3 attempts
42
When giving CPR what is the ratio of presses to rescue breaths
30:2
43
How many bpm should you provide CPR
Between 100-120
44
What is the adult BLS algorithm adult
-check for danger -seek help -check for breathing -inform others -30 chest compressions -2 rescue breaths
45
What is the adult BLS algorithm child or INF
-check for danger -seek help -check for breathing -inform others -5 rescue breaths -30 chest compressions -2 rescue breaths
46
What is the procedure after effective resuscitation
If patient breathing normally -place in recovery position -keep warm -provide O2 -monitor
47
When should you stop CPR
-instructed by doctor -patient starts breathing normally -no longer safe to do CPR -person is exhausted
48
When swapping on CPR, the time waisted shouldn’t exceed…. Secs
10
49
How should CPR be performed on INF or child
At least 120 BPM INF:2 fingers Child:1 hand
50
What is the age range when using AED for INF, CHILD, ADULT
INF:0-1 Child:1-8 Adult:8+