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First Aid Flashcards

1
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First aid steps for without trauma

A 
1-	Check the site:  Fire, Wire, Gas, Glass
2-	Put on gloves
3-	Check for consciousness
-	If conscious ask the S.A.M.P.L.E.
4-	Call for help
-If alone with child or infant, administer 5 rounds of 30-2 before calling for help.
5-	Check for breathing
-	If not breathing, start CPR
6-	Check for hemorrhages
7-	Cover the victim
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What does S.A.M.P.L.E. stand for?

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Signs & Symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past Medical History
Last Meal
Event Leading up
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First aid steps for with trauma

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1-	Check the site:  Fire, Wire, Gas, Glass
2-	Call for help
3-	Put on gloves
4-	Stabilize the head
5-	Check for consciousness
-	If conscious ask the victim to take deep breaths
6-	Check for breathing
-	If not breathing, start CPR
7-	Check for hemorrhages
8-	Cover the victim
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4
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Can an FA offer his own medication to a pax?

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Never. Also do not offer medication from the first aid Supplies unless the person has specifically requested it.

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Can an FA handle a pax’s Medication?

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No. medication belonging to a pax must always remain in his possession.

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Can an FA keep medication in a galley fridge?

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No. you can use the double bag method.

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Can an FA administer medication to a pax?

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No. Except the EPIPEN.

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FA’s must interrupt first aid administration and delegate this duty to a qualified person during which part of flight?

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Take-off, landing and turbulence

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The medical kit may only be used by a qualified physician; however it can be opened by ________ and also by a resource person (nurse, paramedic) under supervision of a Medlink physician.

a) A ground supervisor to have access to the epinephrine.
b) FA’s to use the facial protection equipment and the EPIPEN auto-injector.
c) The FD to have access to the defibrillator.
d) The Pilot in command to have access to the razor.
e) Pax to have access to the medication.

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b) FA’s to use the facial protection equipment and the EPIPEN auto-injector.

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During the flight, at what point the FDC could inform you that it is impossible to contact MEDLINK until after landing.

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Less than 60 minutes prior to landing. Should it happen, call for medical help on PA. Inform FDC of the situation and request communication with MEDLINK after landing.

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When is it appropriate for an FA to initiate a MEDLINK patch?

a) About 2 hours after take-off.
b) Whenever a FA feels a pax’s health is in question.
c) As soon as there are more than 2 pax sick on the aircraft.
d) Every time a pax doesn’t feel good.

A

b) Whenever a FA feels a pax’s health is in question.

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Which medical breathing equipment available on board is reserved for the medical personnel?

a) Bag mask
b) Pocket mask
c) Face shield

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a) Bag mask

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13
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When evaluating the state of consciousness:

a) Shake the victim’s body vigorously.
b) Scream in the victim’s ears and grab his shoulders.
c) Rub the victims sternum with you knuckles
d) Speak loud and tap the victims shoulders
e) Speak softly in the victims ears and rub his arms.

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d) Speak loud and tap the victims shoulders

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Prior to intervening FA must ensure the site is safe by looking for:

a) Fire, wire, gas, glass
b) Blood, body fluids
c) Oil, water, blood, metal
d) Water, gas, fire, wind

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a) Fire, wire, gas, glass

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After making sure that the site is safe, what is the first thing that an FA should do before continuing first aid:

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Wear protective gloves.

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If you are suspecting a trauma, what is the action you must complete between calling for help and the evaluation of consciousness?

a) Stabilize the victims head with the help of witnesses or objects.
b) Stabilize the victim’s body with the help of a witness
c) Analyze the scene.

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a) Stabilize the victims head with the help of witnesses or objects.

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17
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When giving breaths during first aid, which 2 protections available on board can an FA use?

a) Face shield
b) Bag mask
c) Sick bag
d) Towel
e) Fluid visor
f) Pocket mask
g) Bag shield

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a) Face shield

f) Pocket mask

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18
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What are the proper terms, in both languages to use when asking for medical assistance?

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Médecin, physician

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During external haemorrhaging, what is the best method?

a) PER: press hard, Elevate, Relax
b) DER: Direct Pressure, Elevate, Rest
c) PTB: Pinch, Tie, Bend
d) CIL: Cover, Ice, Lay Down

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b) DER: Direct Pressure, Elevate, Rest

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20
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If I have used this within 48 hours, do not give me any nitroglycerin:

a) Levitra, Cialis, Viagra
b) Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin
c) Benadril, Reactin, Aerius

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a) Levitra, Cialis, Viagra

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21
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Name the only place where we should remove an implanted object:
a) Leg b) Heart c) Cheek

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c) Cheek

22
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What do I have? Breathlessness, headache, dizziness, nausea, feeling of warmth, dimness of vision, blurry vision, double vision, confusion, exhilaration, sleepiness, faintness, weakness and stupor.

a) Hypertension
b) Hypotension
c) Hypoxia

A

c) Hypoxia

23
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Which 3 risk factors are uncontrollable for CARDIOVASCULAR DESEASE

a) Age d) Origin
b) Stress e) High blood pressure
c) Sex f) Diet

A

a) Age
c) Sex
d) Origin

24
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When taking charge of a victim during CPR, which sequence will you apply?

a) ACB: Airway, Circulation, Breathing
b) Airway, Breathing, Compression
c) CAB: Compression, Airway, Breathing
d) ABD: Airway, Breathing, Circulation

A

c) CAB: Compression, Airway, Breathing

25
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When you have an unconscious victim that is breathing you…?

A

Put a blanket on the victim to keep the body heat.

26
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What does CPR stand for?

a) Compressions Pulse Resuscitation
b) Cardiopulmonary Respiration
c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A

c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

27
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When giving CPR to an Adult:

a) Push the diaphragm a minimum of 2 cm (1”) with each compression
b) Push straight down on the chest a minimum of 5 cm (2”) with each compression
c) Push on the chest a maximum of 10 cm (4”) with each compression
d) Push on the abdomen a minimum of 20 cm (8”) with each compression

A

b) Push straight down on the chest a minimum of 5 cm (2”) with each compression

28
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If a child or adult is choking and cannot breath, cannot talk or make a sound or has bluish lips and skin. What should you do?

a) Give 30 compressions and 2 breaths
b) Administer thoracic thrusts
c) Ask someone to be ready to call for help and administer abdominal thrusts.

A

c) Ask someone to be ready to call for help and administer abdominal thrusts.

29
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The 4 Burn Classifications are:
1-	Thermal: 
2-	Electrical:
3-	Sunburns: 
4-	Chemical:
A

1- Thermal: caused by anything that is hot, dry, and humid. (flame, vapor, cigarette hot dish)
2- Electrical: caused by electricity
3- Sunburns: caused by Rays
4- Chemical: caused by chemical products, dry or humid.

30
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The 3 Types of Thermal Burns are:
1st degree:
2nd degree:
3rd degree:

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1st degree: Redness of the skin, the epidermis is affected. Very painful
2nd degree: Redness of the skin with blisters. The epidermis and the dermis are affected. Pain is present and intense.
3rd degree: Skin is black, charred and the underlying tissues can be seen. The epidermis, the dermis and the underlying structures: fat, muscle, bones are destroyed. Absence of pain.

31
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Treatment for Burns

Thermal 1st degree

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Cool water for 15 minutes

32
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Treatment for Burns

Thermal 2nd degree

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Cool water for 15 minutes, do not break blisters

33
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Treatment for Burns

Thermal 3rd degree

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Cover the injury with a clean, white and non-fluffy dressing.

34
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Treatment for Burns

Chemical dry

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Dust the affected area first then rinse with cool water for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes.

35
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Treatment for Burns

Chemical humid

A

Cool water for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes.

36
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Treatment for Burns

Electric

A

Clean and dry dressing.

37
Q

When a person suffers from frost bite:

a) Use the legs and feet to warm up.
b) Rub the frozen member.
c) Use the hands and underarms to warm up, do not rub.
d) Place in hot water
e) Place frozen member 2 inches from the fire.

A

c) Use the hands and underarms to warm up, do not rub.

38
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If you suspect a “spinal injury” the person must be _________.

a) Placed in the lateral safety position found.
b) Immobilized in the position found.
c) Immobilized in the position found and relocated in a galley area.

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b) Immobilized in the position found.

39
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What is treatment for a dry chemical product splashed in the eye?

a) Rinse the eye with cold water for at least 45 minutes
b) Dust the affected area first with a soft cloth and then rinse under water to a minimum of 20 minutes
c) Wipe the inside of the eye with you finger the pour lukewarm water for 20 minutes.

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b) Dust the affected area first with a soft cloth and then rinse under water to a minimum of 20 minutes

40
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Which treatment should you use for a foreign object that is adhering strongly or is embedded in the eyeball?

a) Wash your hands to reduce the risk of infection, put on gloves and cover the affected eye.
b) Wash your hands to reduce the risk of infection, put on gloves and try to remove the object
c) Wash your hands to reduce the risk of infection, put on gloves and cover both eyes to avoid movement.

A

c) Wash your hands to reduce the risk of infection, put on gloves and cover both eyes to avoid movement.

41
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What is the difference between Hyperglycemia (diabetic coma) and Hyperglycemia (insulin shock)?

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Hyperglycemia: Excessive amount of sugar in the blood. No insulin or insufficient amount or inefficient use, excessive amount of food ingested.
Symptoms: Intense thirst, not hungry, acidic breath, goes from fatigue to unconsciousness.

Hypoglycemic: Reduction of the amount of sugar in the blood. Too much insulin administered. Unbalanced diet or too much activity considering the amount of food ingested, insufficient amount of food ingested.
Symptoms: Intense hunger, acidic breath, headache, goes from
irritability to unconsciousness.

42
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If a contagious disease is suspected on board while in flight:

a) Select 2 crew members to look after the sick pax.
b) Sit the person on a cabin jumpseat, as far as possible from the rest of the pax.
c) Designate 1 crew member to look after the sick pax, preferably the crew member that has already been dealing with his passenger.
d) Request that person to stay in a designated lavatory and designate 3 crew members to stay with the person.

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c) Designate 1 crew member to look after the sick pax, preferably the crew member that has already been dealing with his passenger.

43
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Only a physician has the authority to declare someone dead. Consequently, if not physician is present, the person that appears dead must be treated as ______.

a) A conscious person
b) And epileptic person
c) A sleeping person
d) An unconscious person.

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d) An unconscious person.

44
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What do these symptoms represent: Anxiety, deep and rapid breathing, dizziness, numbness, and tingling sensation in the extremities and around the mouth, muscular contractions?

a) Epilepsy
b) Diabetes
c) Hyperventilation
d) Alcohol intoxication

A

c) Hyperventilation

45
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What are the 2 dosages available for an EPIPEN?

a) 0.15mg and 0.30mg
b) 0.10mg and 0.20mg
c) 0.30mg and 0.45mg

A

a) 0.15mg and 0.30mg

46
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What are the signs and symptoms that may be seen during an allergic reaction?

A

Urticaria, angioedema around the eyes and or lips, respiratory difficulties and abdominal pain.

47
Q

After how much time elapsed can we give a second dose of EPIPEN?

a) 10 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) We never give a second dose
d) 20 minutes

A

b) 15 minutes

48
Q

In first aid what are the corresponding ages/ regular heart rate per minute for:

a) An adult: 8+ years old
b) A child: 0 to 1 year
c) An infant: 1 to 8 years old
d) Elderly person:

A

a) An adult: 8+ years old (60-100 beats/ minute)
b) A child: 0 to 1 year (65-105 beats/minute)
c) An infant: 1 to 8 years old (120-160 beats/minute)
d) Elderly person: (60-80 beats/minute)

49
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When administering oxygen, for which 2 conditions must, we attach the mask to LOW?

A

Asthma and Hyperventilation.

50
Q

What are the 12 steps of administrating oxygen:

A

1- Advise the FDC
2- Remove any greasy substance from the victims face
3- Verify the gauge
4- Select ‘Hi’ or ‘Low’ flow as required
5- Turn the valve counter clockwise completely
6- Pinch the top of the mask to see if it inflates
7- Check that no bad odors come from the mask
8- Put the mask over the nose and mouth of the victim and adjust the straps.
9- Secure cylinder under the seat
10- Stay with the person
11- Verify regularly the gauge and the persons general condition
12- Do not let the calendar go below 500 PSI

51
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When oxygen is no longer necessary, what are the 6 steps:

A

1- Remove the mask from the victims face
2- Turn the control valve completely counter clockwise to off.
3- Put the mask in an air sickness bag and write “Used O2 Mask” and give to the FD.
4- Place a new mask on the calendar and replace in its bracket.
5- Give the completed “Passenger Incident/Accident Report” to the FD.
6- FD must indicate in the cabin logbook from which location the supplemental mask has been taken and if O2 bottle is below 1000 PSI.

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