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1
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First aid for a dry chemical burn includes:

Covering the area with cool, wet towels until the burning stops

Put gloves on and brush off any dry chemicals with a cloth.

Remove all contaminated clothing if not stuck to the skin. To prevent further skin damage, cool the skin by flushing with copious amounts of water.

Both B and C

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Both B and C

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Several factors increase a person’s risk of developing hypoxia; these factors fall into three main groups. They are:

Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, Medical Conditions

Smoking, Age, Body mass

Alcohol consumption, Age, Body mass

Age, Fitness level, Body mass

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Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, Medical Conditions

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Which of the following is true in regard to performing CPR on a child?

Use less head tilt/chin lift (sniffing position)

Compress the chest at least one-third the depth of the chest with each compression.

Compression depth is at least two inches

Ventilations are 2 breaths to 15 compressions

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Compress the chest at least one-third the depth of the chest with each compression.

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Hypoxia occurs either when body cells do not receive enough oxygen or when they cannot use oxygen effectively. There are four main types of hypoxia : Hypoxic hypoxia—reduction in oxygen pressure (high altitude), Hypemic hypoxia—inability of the red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to the tissues (anaemia), Stagnant hypoxia—diminished blood flow resulting in insufficient blood supply to the body tissues (shock) and Histotoxic hypoxia—toxins that impair the ability of body cells to use oxygen (e.g. medications, alcohol). True or False?

A

True

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A person with a suspected spinal injury stops breathing. You should:

Start CPR

Stabilize the head and neck until EMS arrives

Roll them into the recovery position

None of the above

A

Start CPR

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A guest is having difficulty breathing and you can hear them wheezing. They state they have asthma. What is the best way to manage their asthma?

Get the person a glass of water

Keep them calm and have them breathe into a paper bag

Administer oxygen, call for medical assistance and assist them with their inhaler

Administer oxygen and encourage them to cough

A

Administer oxygen, call for medical assistance and assist them with their inhaler

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What is an example of a workplace hazard or risk to a cabin crew (first aider) inflight when providing first aid?

Environment

Limited resources

Space

All of the above

A

All of the above

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A person gets up from their seat and is headed toward the lavatory. They are red in the face and coughing forcefully. You should:

Ask them if they are choking and encourage coughing

Administer five back blows

Access help

Administer five abdominal thrusts

A

Ask them if they are choking and encourage coughing

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You are splinting a fractured forearm. Where are you checking circulation?

On top of the injury

Above the injury

Beyond the injury site

It is not important to check cirulation

A

Beyond the injury site

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A blockage of blood to the heart can be a heart attack and a blockage or bleed to the brain can be a stroke. True or False

True

False

A

True

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When conducting the Secondary Survey, the First Aider must obtain the History of the incident. The history is the information that a victim can provide about what happened and any current medical problems. A quick acronym to remember the components of obtaining a medical history is HAM. What does HAM stand for?

H-high A-arm M-maneuver

H-history A-allergies M-medications

H-history A-amputations M-medical aid

H-history A-allergies M-medical aid

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H-history A-allergies M-medications

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Major arterial bleeding is an emergency; the victim can develop hypovolemic shock, and can lead to:

Increased awareness

Fatigue

Loss of blood

Uncontrollable bleeding and death

A

Uncontrollable bleeding and death

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The Mental Health First Aid for Panic Attacks and Phobia includes:

Assess the victim’s behavior and look for signs such as abnormally fast breathing or trembling. Ask the victim if they are afraid of flying. Provide reassurance and ask if the victim has a history of panic attacks.

To relieve any signs of hyperventilation, advise the victim to breathe normally; suggest that they copy your breathing rate, and breathe slowly and regularly

If the symptoms of hyperventilation persist, give oxygen on a high setting, using an oxygen mask per MedLink/EMS advice. Advise the victim to maintain a slow breathing pattern until the symptoms have resolved.

All of the above

A

All of the above

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The main priority in all first aid situations is:

Assessing the person’s ABC’s

Controlling major bleeding

Bringing a defibrillator to the scene

The safety of the rescuer

A

The safety of the rescuer

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When using an AED, immediately before pressing the SHOCK button, you need to:

Re-asses the ABCs

Check for danger

Tell everyone to “Stand clear!”

Press the pads firmly to the chest

A

Tell everyone to “Stand clear!”

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A person has the following signs and symptoms: itchiness, rash, hives, vomiting, difficulty breathing and anxiety. What might they be experiencing?

Stroke

Asthma attack

Food poisoning

Anaphylactic shock

A

Anaphylactic shock

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17
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If you discover a guest has a communicable disease during flight, you should:

Relocate the guest to a more isolated area if space is available

Continue to look after the sick guest yourself, if possible, as you have already been dealing with him. This will attempt to reduce exposure to the rest of the crew.

Store any soiled items in a biohazard bag

All of the above

A

All of the above

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When splinting a possible closed fracture, it is important to:

To support an arm, wrist, or hand, lay the arm across the victim’s body and advise him or her to support it with the other hand.

Immobilize the joint above and below the fracture

Ask the person to move it around to see how much it hurts

Both A and B

A

Both A and B

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Consent from a conscious person must be granted in order to administer first aid. True or False.

A

True

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20
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The first action when assessing a passenger who is a victim of a sudden illness or accident is:

Check the victim’s mouth for foreign bodies

Check the scene assessment, surveying a victim

Perform the abdominal thrust

Evaluate their ability to breathe

A

Check the scene assessment, surveying a victim

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21
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When should you seek medical aid for a person having an asthma attack?

If the victim’s breathing is not improving with the inhaler

When they have had more than one attack in a week

If the victim does not have an inhaler

Both A and C

A

Both A and C

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You are attempting to treat a person who does not speak the same language as you, how can you resolve this issue?

Call EMS/Medlink and ask if they can help communicate

Speak more loudly and use lots of hand gestures

Try to locate someone who can interpret for you

Both A and C

A

Both A and C

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The preferred method for stabilizing an impaled object is to:

Pad around the object with bulky dressings and then immobilize the area

Apply direct pressure to hold the object in place

Tape a cup over the object

All of the above

A

Pad around the object with bulky dressings and then immobilize the area

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Pathogens (germs that cause illness) are always airborne.

True or False

A

False

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For Second Degree burns- all layers of the skin are affected. The skin may be dark, leathery or translucent/white. Pain will vary with the extent of damage. Causes include prolonged contact with fire or hot items and electrical burns.

True or False

A

False

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Which of the following are the signs of cardiac arrest and signs that you should attach the AED?

Facial droop, arm weakness, speech abnormalities

Chest pain, light-headedness’, sweating, and nausea

No response and no normal breathing

No response, normal breathing and chest pain

A

No response and no normal breathing

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Signs and symptoms of shock include:

Pale, cold, clammy skin

Shallow rapid breathing

Nausea or vomiting

All of the above

A

All of the above

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What does the acronym R.I.C.E. stand for?

Rest, immobilize, cold, elevate

Rest, immobilize, cold, EMS

Rest, ice, compress, elevate

Rest, ice, communicate, elevate

A

Rest, ice, compress, elevate

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It is hard to distinguish a person having a heart attack or an angina attack. Treatment is the same for both. True or False?

A

True

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30
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Following any medical emergency in a workplace situation, which report must be submitted within 24 hours?

Patient Care Report

Incident Hazard Report (IHR)

Safety Moment Form

WCB Report

A

Incident Hazard Report (IHR)

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31
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AEDs are programmed to shock all types of heart rhythms.

True or False

A

False

32
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The role of a first aider in a mental health emergency is not to offer professional advice to individuals in crisis. Instead, it is to facilitate a connection between the person and the appropriate support services.

True or False

A

True

33
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Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

Blotchy, itchiness

Swollen lips, tongue, face, eyes

Difficulty breathing

All of the above

A

All of the above

34
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Signs and symptoms of a burn can include painful, red blisters. True or False?

A

True

35
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Management of hypothermia includes:

Monitor their airway, breathing

Monitor victim’s consciousness

Slowly rewarm

All of the above

A

All of the above

36
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moke inhalation is a life-threatening environmental injury. Signs and symptoms include:

Soot in the mouth/nose

Difficulty breathing

Exposure to fire in an enclosed space

All of the above

A

All of the above

37
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When administering first aid for a severe external bleeding injury it is most important to prioritize:

Elevation and immobilization

Direct pressure and elevation

Rest and distal circulation

Rest and elevation

A

Direct pressure and elevation

38
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The definition of First Aid includes prescribing medication to passengers when requested. True or False?

A

False

39
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If a passenger has a possible pneumothorax due to severe turbulence in flight, the cabin crew should:

Insert a chest tube

Administer oxygen and contact MedLink/EMS

Administer aspirin

Lie them down and contact MedLink/EMS

A

Administer oxygen and contact MedLink/EMS

40
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Signs and symptoms of injuries to the eyes, ears and nose include:

Bleeding from the nose

Pain to the affected area

Possible loss of sight

All of the above

A

All of the above

41
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person spills hot coffee on their hand. Appropriate first aid measures include:

Removing jewelry (as long as it is not stuck to the wound)

Cool the skin by flushing with copious amounts of water

Elevate the injured area, if possible, to prevent swelling.

All of the above

A

All of the above

42
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Signs and symptoms of a possible spinal injury include:

Clear fluids coming out of the ears/nose

Broken arm

Difficulty breathing

Both A and C

A

Both A and C

43
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Victims of cardiac arrest may have irregular/abnormal shallow breathing or infrequent gasps called “agonal breathing” in the first few minutes following a cardiac arrest. This is not normal breathing. What is the first aid priority?

Initiate CPR starting with chest compressions

Place in recovery position and complete Secondary Survey

Initiate CPR starting with rescue breaths

None of the above

A

Initiate CPR starting with chest compressions

44
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A person who is hypoglycemic has high levels of sugar in their blood. True or False?

A

False

45
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To remove a loose particle from the eye (e.g. eyelash), the first aider should:

Spit in the eye

Pour eye irrigation solution or water in the inner corner of the eye, allowing the fluid to run across the eye.

Blow on the eye

Transport the person to medical aid

A

Pour eye irrigation solution or water in the inner corner of the eye, allowing the fluid to run across the eye.

46
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An Operational Stress Injury (OSI) is a psychological injury that includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse.

True or False

A

True

47
Q

You have a guest who is experiencing pain and pressure in the ears. Which of the following would you not suggest they do?

Sip hot fluids

Yawn widely

Chew gum

Pinch nose, close mouth and blow as hard as possible

A

Pinch nose, close mouth and blow as hard as possible

48
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After providing first aid, regardless of if gloves were worn or not, immediately wash your hands with soap and running water for at least:

15 seconds

30 seconds

60 seconds

120 seconds

A

30 seconds

49
Q

Hypothermia can only occur when the temperature is below zero. True or False

A

False

50
Q

It is important to communicate with other cabin crew members (first aiders) early so they can assist with equipment and advise the captain.

True or False

A

True

51
Q

First Aid for a sucking chest wound include applying a large dressing over the wound and sealing it with a plastic film and taping only 3 sides of the plastic film.
True or False

A

True

52
Q

The ideal rate of compressions when performing CPR is:

60-80 compressions per minute

80-100 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

120-140 compressions per minute

A

100-120 compressions per minute

53
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A passenger hit their head when they tripped in the aisle, and they are bleeding from the top of their head. Treatment includes:

Apply clean dressing

Control bleeding

Wear appropriate PPE

All of the above

A

All of the above

54
Q

Hepatitis B is a water-borne infection.

True or False

A

False

55
Q

A decision made by MedLink to divert or continue on with the flight can be overridden by the medical volunteer assisting the CCMs.
True or False.

A

False

56
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A seizure can be defined as abnormal activity in the brain which can result in stiffening and jerking of the limbs. True or False.

A

True

57
Q

What if the First Aid treatment for someone with a penetrating chest injury?

Apply direct pressure over the impaled object to control bleeding

Pull the impaled object out and control bleeding

Stabilize the impaled object (if still in the chest), control bleeding, treat for shock

Do not touch the impaled object as it should fall out on its own

A

Stabilize the impaled object (if still in the chest), control bleeding, treat for shock

58
Q

A person suffering from heat stroke will have pale, cold skin and be sweating profusely. True or False

A

False

59
Q

Are cabin crew (first aiders) required to provide first aid to a passenger under Occupational Health and Safety legislation?

True or False

A

True

60
Q

Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Pale, sweaty skin

Behaviour changes/ confusion

Weakness, slurred speech

All of the above

A

All of the above

61
Q

The purpose of CPR is to:

Deliver oxygen to the blood and to pump blood from the heart throughout the body

Restart the heart

Prevent cardiac arrect

All of the above

A

Deliver oxygen to the blood and to pump blood from the heart throughout the body

62
Q

AEDs are to be used in the same manner on every person, regardless of age. True or False.

A

False

63
Q

A common type of burn is caused by radiation due to over-exposure to the sun. Treatment for this type of burn would include:

Covering the area with room temperature or cool, wet towels

Applying sunburn ointment as soon as possible

Applying sunburn ointment or cooling gels once the skin has cooled

Both A and C

A

Both A and C

64
Q

A passenger suddenly cries out, drops to the floor, and twitching violently. You suspect they are experiencing a:

Stroke

Heart attack

Seizure

Hyperventilation

A

Seizure

65
Q

Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding include pain at the injured site along with possible swelling to the area.

True or False

A

True

66
Q

Defibrillation is the delivery of a strong electrical current or shock to the heart. It is done through the chest wall. True or False

A

True

67
Q

If someone is hyperventilating, possible treatment includes encouraging a slower rate of breathing by having the person match their breath with yours.

A

True

68
Q

If a person is unconscious and requires first aid, you may provide first aid without consent. true or False

A

True

69
Q

While in the galley, P2 complains of feeling weakness, and you quickly notice a change in their behavior. They appear confused pale and sweaty. You know that they are diabetic, but they cannot remember when they’ve last eaten. What should you do?

Give them an insulin injection

Call EMS/911 immediately

Offer them something sweet to drink and monitor their condition

Give nothing by mouth, treat for shock and lay them down

A

Offer them something sweet to drink and monitor their condition

70
Q

A person working with chemicals was not wearing proper protection and some of the chemical has entered their eye. What should you do?

Put on gloves

Advise the victim to tilt their head toward the affected side, and position a container such as an ice bucket just under the victim’s face

Flush the affected eye with eye irrigation solution or water. Ensure that no run-off or chemical enters the other eye

All of the above

A

All of the above

71
Q

You discover a needle on the floor of the lavatory during flight. What actions will you take?

Notify the flight deck

Don gloves and dispose of the needle in the Needle Disposal Kit

Submit an IHR within 24 hours

All of the above

A

All of the above

72
Q

Medications that normally are safe for you can become poisonous if you take more than the recommended dose. True or False

A

True

73
Q

The measures taken by a first aider to protect themselves from possible disease transmission are called:

Universal Precautions

Universal Protections

The Good Samaritan Act

Universal Preventions

A

Universal Precautions

74
Q

Cabin crew are required to follow the Transport Canada requirements for providing First Aid (which is the Intermediate First Aid level). True or False

A

True

75
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