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Emergency Response Flashcards

0
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What are the three types of emergencies?

A

Immediate danger, unplanned, planned

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What is the primary responsibility of a flight attendant?

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Passenger safety

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Define TEST

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1) Type of emergency
2) evacuate
3) special instructions
4) Time remaining

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3
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Announcements to be used in an emergency can be found in chapter?

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Chapter 5

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4
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Emergency lighting will last approximately how long?

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20 minutes

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5
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List three duties you might assign an ABA in an emergency?

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1) open the exit door
2) attach a lifeline
3) assign an ABA to help in assisting a physically challenged pax to exit

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Explain the brace position for a passenger seated in forward rows?

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Place feet flat on the floor, bend over with face in lap, grasp elbows under knees

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Explain the brace position for passenger seated in all other rows

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Place feet flat on the floor, cross wrist and place them on the facing seat belt, rest forhead on wrist

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Explain the brace position for passengers traveling with infants

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1) The adult hold the infant with one arm bracing the infants head, neck, and body providing uniform comfort
2) infants legs may be placed between the adults leg for added stability
3) The adult leans over the infants other arm braced on facing seat back

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Explain the flight attendant brace position (forward and aft)

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1) Feet flat on the floor out from under the seat shoulder width apart
2) facing aft head against headrest facing forward head forward chin bracing on chest hands under outer thighs palm side up

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During takeoff and landing what should the fA do while sitting in the jumpseat?

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1) preform the 60 so I can’t review

2) monitor the cabin immediately notify the flight deck if irregularities of any emergency nature are observed.

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List four indications of a depressurization?

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1) ears pop
2) Air is pulled from the nose and mouth
3) cabin temperature changes drastically
4) Fog forms in the cabin

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What are the steps that must be taken in the event of a rapid decompression? (in correct order) (8)

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1) don oxygen mask
2) secure yourself so you are not standing
3) remain seated with oxygen mask donned into the flight deck makes a PA announcement
4) turn on main cabin lights
5) check lav for pax
6) go through cabin and release any oxygen mask that did not deploy
7) reassure passengers and assist if necessary
8) check the cabin for damage or injured passengers notify captain

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13
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List for symptoms of hypoxia?

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1) Visual impairment
2) tingling
3) Hot and cold flashes
4) dizziness

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14
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What are the three classes of fire and what are the components in each?

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A,B,C

A- ordinary combustible materials such as papers, cloth, wood

B- liquid fuel, grease and oil

C- electrical

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Explain the acronym used to remember how to use the fire extinguisher

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1) pull the pin
2) aim at the base of the fire
3) squeeze the handle
4) spray in a sweeping motion into all flames have stopped

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Fire can be extinguished by removing any one of these three elements what are they?

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1) fuel
2) air
3) heat

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17
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The FA that discovers a fire must_________and _________. The other FA must __________ and ______________.

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  • notify the other FA
  • begin to fight the fire
  • advise the flight deck
  • obtain other extinguishers and PBE’s
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18
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List the steps (in order) for fighting a fire in flight? (6)

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1) notify captain or assign ABA to notify captain
2) obtain fire extinguisher and PBE,don PBE
3) move passengers if necessary
4) fight fire
5) update the captain on the status
6) wait for further instructions

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19
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How does FA determine if the lav door is hot and why is it important to do it this way?

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The door and or door handle shall be felt with the back of the hand for heat

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If you notice an air leak what steps incorrect order will you take?

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1) notify the captain and follow instructions
2) mentally prepare for possible decompression
3) if the air leak is associated with the door or window exit do not touch any part of the operating handle
4) possible receipt passenger away from air leak
5) sit in the FAA jumpseat unless the air leak is associated with the door adjacent to the jumpseat
6) check lavatory for passengers
7) The cabin for damage and engine passengers and notify the captain

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21
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List the steps in order for hidden fires (5)

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1) notify the captain or assign ABA to notify the captain
2) locate the exact source of a fire
3) obtain fire extinguisher and PBE
4) by the fire and start the hose into the opening
5) update the captain of the status

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22
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What are the two ways you maybe signal to initiate evacuation?

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Primary: evacuate evacuate evacuate over the PA by Capt.

Back up: emergency lights cycled three times

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23
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In an immediate danger situation the FA’s first thought should be to?

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Survive the impact and get the passengers out

24
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How would you stop an unwarranted evacuation? (6)

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1) remain seated
2) attempt to stop evacuation
3) notify the captain
4) monitor and protect all open exits
5) identify how many passengers have exited the aircraft
6) and passengers have exited the aircraft command stop stay where you are call Capt.

25
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Before opening exit to initiate an evacuation the flight attendant must look for evidence of? (3)

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No fire, no water below the seal of the door, no debris

26
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Where are the protected positions on the aircraft?

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FWD exits: Front of the flight deck door

Window: knees facing aft

27
Q

Define ADD

A

Assist, decide, do

28
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What are the flotation devices that are located on board aircraft? (3)

A

1) slide
2) seat cushions
3) crew life vest

29
Q

When would the flight attendant inflate the life vest in a water landing?

A

Outside the aircraft

30
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In a water landing what commands must be added to the normal evacuation command?

A

Release seatbelts, grab see cushions leave everything come this way

31
Q

Who attaches the lifeline and when would it be used?

A

ABA, in the event of a water landing

32
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In an emergency what command should the flight attendant start shouting when the aircraft comes to a complete stop?

A

Remain seated

33
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How do you assess the conditions outside the main cabin door prior to opening it for you evacuations?

A

Assess conditions by looking through row one passenger window for fire debris or water

34
Q

The exit is clear you open it and your command is now?

A

Release your seat belts leave everything come this way

35
Q

In order to use the AED the passenger must be? (4)

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1) unconscious
2) not breathing
3) no signs of circulation
4) over 8 years of age

36
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Who should always be notified before the use of the AED?

A

Capt.

37
Q

How do you determine if an unconscious passenger is breathing and has a pulse?

A

Use the look listen and feel method

38
Q

The EEMK is for use in critical emergency situations only when directed by?

A

Medlink

39
Q

Other than flight attendants Mesa restrict the use of the EEMK to?

A

Iicensed medical professional

40
Q

Prior to administering first aid to a conscious person you must always ask?

A

Asked permission to give assistance

41
Q

When performing CPR what is the correct rate of compressions?

A

100 times per minute

42
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You have a passenger that has gone into cardiac to arrest you receive the AED stop CPR and place the AED next to you what are the next five steps that must taken?

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1) unzip the AED and press green on an off button
2) prepare chest for the AED pads
3) open the AED pads from the packet
4) plug in pad connector at flashing yellow light
5) The AED will begin analyzing

43
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While the AED is analyzing and or shocking the passenger what do you do? Say, do

A

Say: i’m clear your clear everybody is clear

Do: visually check

44
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List all of your evacuation commands (6)

A

1) Release your seatbelt
2) leave everything come this way
3) sit and jump, leg body leg
4) in the event of a water landing command ABA to attach lifeline
5) redirect if necessary
6) obtain emergency equipment

45
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After receiving the evacuation signal flight attendant 1 will? (2)

A

1) stow jumpseat

2) turn on emergency lights

46
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What are the two signals of an emergency?

A

1) three high low chimes

2) Captain will announce flight attendant able over PA

47
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What are the two signals to brace?

A

1) Captain over PA brace brace brace

2) four high low chimes

48
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How do you remove the crew oxygen mask from its container in the flight deck and don it properly?

A

Squeeze ithe harness in inflation control valve while pushing up the mask to remove it from the storage compartment

49
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How is the crew oxygen mask removed from the head when it is no longer need it?

A

The red release levers on the mask are squeezed

50
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What are the universal precaution? (6)

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1) Blood and body fluids
2) any exposure to blood or bodily fluid must be treated carefully
3) always Don latex gloves
4) always use a breathing
5) avoid contact with blood and bodily fluids
6) wash your hands immediately using soap and warm water

51
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What is the treatment for hypoxia?

A

Oxygen administered

52
Q

What does the abbreviation TUC stand for?

A

Time of useful consciousness

53
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Why is it so important that the FA checks the lav or passengers if there has been a decompression?

A

No oxygen mask are in the lav

54
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Which elements of fire does halon eliminate?

A

Air

55
Q

Which direction should the passengers go off the wing on the CRJ 100 200?

A

Fwd

56
Q

Which direction should the passengers go off the wing on the CRJ 700 900?

A

AFT

57
Q

A water landing is also known as?

A

Ditching

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