First Aid

Question 1

What is the compression rate for CPR?

Answer 1

100-120 per minute

Question 2

What is the compression depth for adults and children during CPR?

Answer 2

2-2.4 inches / 5-6 cm

Question 3

What is the compression depth for infants during CPR?

Answer 3

At least 1.5 inches / 4 cm

Question 4

What is the CPR compression-to-breath ratio?

Answer 4

30:2

Question 5

Where is the compression point located for adults and children?

Answer 5

Centre of the chest, lower half of the breastbone

Question 6

Where is the compression point located for infants?

Answer 6

Centre of the chest, just below the nipple line

Question 7

What is the recommended breathing rate for adults?

Answer 7

12-16 per minute

Question 8

What is the recommended breathing rate for children and infants?

Answer 8

20-30 per minute

Question 9

What is the normal pulse rate for adults?

Answer 9

60-80 beats per minute

Question 10

What is the normal pulse rate for children?

Answer 10

80-100 beats per minute

Question 11

What is the normal pulse rate for infants?

Answer 11

100-120 beats per minute

Question 12

What is the average body temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Answer 12

37°C or 98.6°F

Question 13

What is a precaution to take when using an AED?

Answer 13

Do not use any gaseous oxygen equipment

Question 14

What is the placement for AED pads on a passenger aged 8 years or older?

Answer 14

Right pad: Just below the collarbone and to the right of sternum
Left pad: Over the ribs and below left breast

Question 15

What is the placement for AED pads on a passenger aged 1-7 years?

Answer 15

One pad in the middle of chest, another pad in the middle of back between shoulder blades

Question 16

Who is the primary person to administer AED?

Answer 16

Cabin crew, doctor can administer if Medlink allows

Question 17

What must you check before applying AED?

Answer 17

Casualty is unconscious, no sign of life, over 1 year old

Question 18

What are the casualty criteria when using AED?

Answer 18

Not breathing normally, severe chest pain or any signs and symptoms of heart attack, unconsciousness

Question 19

What should you do when the AED prompts ‘Analyzing heart rhythm, stay clear of patient’?

Answer 19

Stop CPR

Question 20

Before applying AED shock, what should you check?

Answer 20

Ensure no one touches the patient, and shout out ‘You’re clear, I’m clear, Everybody’s clear’

Question 21

What is the next action after administering AED?

Answer 21

Check signs of life

Question 22

What does VF stand for in medical terms?

Answer 22

Ventricular Fibrillation

Question 23

What are crucial factors to save a life during a cardiac event?

Answer 23

How fast CPR and defibrillation is carried out

Question 24

What should be done for a newborn baby that is unconscious and not breathing?

Answer 24

Give 2 ventilations before starting the first cycle of CPR

Question 25

What is the reason for putting an unconscious person in the recovery position?

Answer 25

To avoid choking on his tongue or inhaling vomit

Question 26

What is the treatment for a fainting person?

Answer 26

Raise leg or put head between knees, monitor breathing and pulse

Question 27

What are signs and symptoms of a bruise?

Answer 27

Pinkish red color that can be very tender to touch, pain, swelling and skin discoloration

Question 28

What should you do for a passenger with a heart attack?

Answer 28

Treat on spot, assist casualty with his own medicine, loosen tight clothing, get AED, give oxygen

Question 29

What is the treatment for severe burns (3rd degree)?

Answer 29

Cool affected area, apply paraffin gauze, treat for possible shock, and call Medlink

Question 30

What should be done for a passenger suffering from hyperventilation?

Answer 30

Instruct the casualty to breathe slowly, call Medlink

Question 31

What is the treatment for asthma?

Answer 31

Ask pax to breathe slowly and deeply, use inhaler if available

Question 32

What should be done if a passenger is choking and cannot speak?

Answer 32

Encourage casualty to cough, if unsuccessful give 5 back slaps then 5 abdominal thrusts

Question 33

What items are typically found in a first aid kit?

Answer 33

* Scissors * Triangular bandage * Disposable gloves * Tweezers

Question 34

What is the treatment for an open wound?

Answer 34

Direct pressure, once bleeding slows down then put on bandage

Question 35

What should you do for a passenger with DVT?

Answer 35

Raise leg, loosen tight clothing, and monitor breathing and pulse

Question 36

What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction?

Answer 36

Red blotchy skin and puffy eyes

Question 37

What is the treatment for nose bleeding?

Answer 37

Bend forward, pinch soft part of nose, apply cold compress on the bridge of nose

Question 38

What is the treatment for shock?

Answer 38

Lay casualty down, raise legs to supply blood to vital organs, keep warm, and monitor breathing and pulse

Question 39

What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 39

* Sudden severe headache * Paralysis on one or both sides of body * Slurred speech * Loss of bladder or bowel control * Unconsciousness may develop