First Aid

Question 1

Can you administer oxygen to a person with COPD

Answer 1

Yes but only 2l/min for a maximum of 15 min at a time with intervals of 15 minutes

Question 2

CPR Meaning

Answer 2

Cardio pulmonary resuscitation

Question 3

Do not stop CPR unless:

Answer 3

• you find obvious signs of life
• an AED is ready to use
• scene becomes unsafe
• you are too exhausted to continue > other person takes over

Question 4

What’s a normal blood sugar level

Answer 4

4-6 mmol/l > 72-108 mg/dl

Question 5

RICE meaning

Answer 5

R REST > sit person down, steady and support injured area
I ICE > apply a covered ice pack for at least 20 minutes
C COMPRESS > support with a bandage, sling or splint
E ELEVATE > support and raise injured area

Question 6

What are the primary aims of first aid

Answer 6

• preserve life
• prevent deterioration
• promote recovery
• arrange necessary medical assistance

Question 7

What’s the first aid primary survey

Answer 7

D Danger
R Response
A Airway
B Breathing
C Circulation
D Dysfunction
E Examine

Question 8

What’s a normal respiration rate

Answer 8

Adult: 12-20/min
Child: 20-30/min
Infant: 24-30/min

Question 9

What’s a normal pulse rate

Answer 9

Adult: 60-100/min
Child: 70-120/min
Infant: 100-160/min

Question 10

AVPU meaning

Answer 10

A alertness
V verbal stimuli response
P pain stimuli response
U unresponsiveness

Question 11

SAMPLE meaning

Answer 11

S signs and symptoms
A allergies
M medication
P past medical history
L last food or fluid intake
E events/extras

Question 12

What do you ask before administering medication

Answer 12

• are you allergic to the medication
• do you have a history of stomach ulcers
• have you had any medication or alcohol in the last four hours
• are you pregnant

Question 13

Difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

Answer 13

Hypo = low blood sugar
Hyper = high blood sugar

Question 14

DVT meaning

Answer 14

Deep vain thrombosis

Question 15

Arterial bleeds

Answer 15

Blood is under pressure and is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat, is often hard to control.

Question 16

Venous bleeds

Answer 16

Blood is under less pressure and is dark red and flows more steadily. Is generally easier to control than arterial bleeding.

Question 17

FAST meaning

Answer 17

F Face - can person smile? Has their mouth/eye drooped?
A arm - can person raise both arms?
S speech - can person speak clearly and understand what you say?
T time - keep record of when first signs occurred

Question 18

What can be complications of burns/scalds?

Answer 18

• dehydration
• shock
• infection

Question 19

Till what week can pregnant woman travel

Answer 19

From the beginning of the 33rd week

Question 20

How long can you not fly after deep water diving not exceeding 10m?

Answer 20

Not fly within 24 hours

Question 21

How long can you not fly after deep water diving exceeding 10m?

Answer 21

Not fly within 48 hours

Question 22

How long not flying after blood donation

Answer 22

48 hours

Question 23

In case of medical situation in flight what should you fill in?

Answer 23

Fill out details in E-cfr and fill out medical report if assistance of medical professional was requested. Write down name and address of medical personnel in E-cfr

Question 24

Ear and sinus pain with take-off;

Answer 24

Pressure outside body decreases. The air in the ear expands and the eardrum moves outwards

Question 25

Ear and sinus pain with descent;

Answer 25

Pressure outside body increases. The air in the ear contracts and the eardrum moves inwards

Question 26

What is first aid

Answer 26

The care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill, before medical help is available

Question 27

E-cfr

Answer 27

Electronic cabin flight report

Question 28

How to place AED

Answer 28

One pad below right collarbone and other 10 cm beneath the left armpit