FIRST AID Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal body temperature?
A
37oC or 98.6oF
2
Q
When would you place someone in the recovery position?
A
If the person is unconscious and breathing
3
Q
What should be your immediate action if you find a passenger is unconscious and not breathing?
A
Start CPR
4
Q
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for CPR?
A
30:2
5
Q
Give three examples of when to stop CPR?
A
- Signs of life resume
- The MedLink doctor gives instruction to stop resuscitation (regardless of whether there
is a doctor on board) - If MedLink cannot be contacted and the doctor onboard gives the instruction to stop
resuscitation - If MedLink cannot be contacted, there is no doctor onboard and CPR has been given
for 30 minutes with no signs of life within this period, and no shocks have been
recommended by the AED within the same period - The scene becomes unsafe
- All Cabin Crew are too tired to continue
- The aircraft lands and care is transferred to emergency medical services
6
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of stroke?
A
- Perhaps a few minutes of warnings: headache, dizziness, ringing in ears, spots before eyes
- Sudden severe headache with no apparent cause
- Sudden confusion
- Depending on the seriousness, the casualty may have paralysis on one side or both
sides of the body. He may be dribbling from the mouth, have slurred speech, unequally
dilated pupils and even loss of bladder or bowel control - Sudden or progressive loss of consciousness
- Breathing and heartbeat may stop
7
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of angina pectoris?
A
- Vice-like chest pain which may spread to the jaw and down one or both arms. Pain eases with rest
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness, which is often sudden and extreme
- Feeling of anxiety
8
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of heart attack?
A
- Continuous vice-like chest pain which may spread to the jaw and down one or both arms. Pain does not ease with rest
- Discomfort occuring high in the abdomen, may feel similar to severe indigestion / heartburn
- Difficulty in breathing, extreme gasping for air
- Sudden faintness, dizziness or collapsing
- Pale, grey skin
- Lips turn blue
- Rapid, weak and irregular pulse
- Profuse sweating
- Shock
- Unconsciousness may develop
- Breathing and heart beat may stop
9
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions?
A
- Anxiety
- Red, blotchy skin
- Swelling of the face and neck
- Puffiness around eyes
- Red, itchy or watery eyes
- Impaired breathing or wheezing
- Rapid pulse
- Mild itching
- Anaphylactic shock
10
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication?
A
- Odour of alcohol
- Partial or complete unconsciousness
- Face flushed at first, then pale
- Pulse strong, then weak
- Breathing slow and deep, as in sound sleep
- Vomiting
11
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of shock?
A
- Rapid and shallow breathing
- Pulse rate increases, but is weak and irregular
- Pale grey skin
- Lips turn blue
- Weakness and dizziness
- Restless and anxious
- Nausea and possible vomiting
- Sweating, cold and clammy skin
- Thirsty
- Heartbeat may stop
12
Q
What is the treatment for angina pectoris?
A
- Make the casualty sit comfortably
- Assist casualty in taking his medicine if available
- Give oxygen
- Encourage the casualty to rest. Pain should ease within a few minutes
- If pain persists, or returns, suspect and treat for a heart attack
- Call MedLink
13
Q
What is the treatment for heart attack?
A
- Treat on the spot
- Make the casualty comfortable in a half sitting position
- Assist casualty in taking his medicine if available
- Loosen tight clothing
- Give oxygen
- Use AED
- Treat shock
- If unconscious with breathing, put him in the recovery position
- If not breathing NORMALLY, start CPR
- Contact MedLink
14
Q
What is the treatment for fainting?
A
- If the casualty is conscious:
- Sit him down, ask him to lean forward and place his head between his knees * Take deep breaths
- If the casualty becomes unconscious:
- Lay the person down, raise legs and monitor breathing and pulse
15
Q
What is the treatment for nose bleeding?
A
- Sit the casualty down with head slightly forward
- Ask the casualty to pinch the soft part of the nose and breathe through his mouth
- Tell him not to speak, swallow, cough, or sniff, as this may disturb the blood clot. Give
him a clean cloth or tissue to wipe away any blood - Tell the casualty to spit out any blood from the mouth
- Apply a cold compress to the bridge of the nose
- After 10 minutes, gently release the pressure and remind the casualty to breathe
through the mouth - If nose is still bleeding, reapply the pressure for another 10 minutes
- If the nosebleed persists beyond 30 minutes, contact MedLink and seek medical help
onboard
