First Aid & Aviation Medicine Flashcards
“Identify the correct management for a customer who has
fainted?”
Lay flat, elevate the legs and administer oxygen.
What 2 types of burn dressings are available in the FAK?
"Burnshield/waterjel dressing Burn Jel (individual sachets)"
“What medication is used to treat mild allergies for
children? Is MedLink’s permission required?”
“Chlorohistol syrup.
Permission is required”
What is the normal pulse rate for a baby at rest?
Pulse = 100 – 120 beats / minute.
“What is the treatment for a choking baby who is
conscious? (complete blockage)”
“• Administer 5 backslaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.
• Repeat until the object is out and the baby can breathe or until he stops
responding.”
How would you manage a customer who is having a tonic clonic seizure?
“• Move objects away and pad around the casualty to protect from injury.
• Do not restrain or put anything inside the mouth.
• Time the seizure.
• When seizure is over, check for normal breathing.
• If breathing, place in the recovery position and give oxygen.
• Inform SFS/Purser and Flight Deck.
• Contact MedLink using Tempus IC if required.”
What position would you place a customer who is unconscious and breathing?
Recovery position
List 4 signs and symptoms of suspected head injury.
“• Headache
• Nausea & Vomiting
• Dizziness/restlessness
• Confusion/loss of memory
• Visible sign of injury
• Blood or clear fluid coming from the ear
• Seizures – often at the time of injury or thereafter
• Loss or altered level of consciousness”
“What medication would you administered for suspected
heart attack?”
Aspirin/jusprin
What 2 medications are found in the red controlled drug pouch in the EMK?
“Medication for anxiety- Xanax
Medication for pain – Tramal”
How would you treat a nose bleed?
“• Sit the passenger upright and tilt the head forward.
• Pinch the nostril for 10 mins then release.
• If bleeding has not stopped ask the customer to repeat the process.
• Ask the casualty to breathe through their mouth after the bleeding
has stopped.
• Contact MedLink if the bleeding persists for more than 30 mins.”
Where will you find the emergency cleaning kits onboard?
HRK
“List 3 pieces of equipment found in the Universal
Precautions Kit?”
"• Gloves • Disposable thermometer • Face masks • Goggles • Antiseptic hand gel • Antiseptic wipes • Bio-hazard bag • Yellow seals"
List the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
"• Rapid Onset (within minutes) • Hungry • May become aggressive • Confused and disorientated (appear drunk) • Dizzy & weak • Tremors/shakes • Pale and sweaty skin • Rapid pulse • Altered levels of consciousness"
What medication would you give for motion sickness?
Stugeron tablets
