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First Aid Exam Flashcards

1
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The skin on a 3rd degree burn may appear_________.

A

Brown or Black

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True or False
ALL medication patches should be removed from LEGS before placing AED pads on the passenger’s dry, bare chest.

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FALSE

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True or False
Rescue breathing should always be given to an adult.

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FALSE

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True or False
The AED is used for a patient WITH a pulse and breathing, but not conscious.

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FALSE

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5
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A first degree burn should be treated with ________.

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immersing affected area in cool water

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True or False
A green sealed EMK means that it meets the FAA requirements and has not been opened.

A

TRUE

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True or False
STAT-MD should be contacted when a customer shows signs or symptoms of a heart attack, even if a medical professional volunteers to assist.

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TRUE

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True or False
Treatment for a conscious choking adult who is able to speak (partial airway obstruction) include back blows and abdominal thrusts.

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FALSE

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True or False
Back blows and chest compressions are initiated as treatment for a conscious infant suffering from an airway obstruction.

A

TRUE

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True or False
There is a blue “i” (information) button on the front of the FRX AED. During the first 30 seconds of care between shocks, the “i” button will flash. Pressing it provides additional CPR coaching.

A

TRUE

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True or False
The First Aid Kit contains emergency asthma medication.

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FALSE

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12
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List the ABCs

A

A - Airways
B - Breathing
C - Circulation / signs of life

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13
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True or False
It is Frontier’s procedure to give the entire AED unit to the medical personnel that meet the flight.

A

FALSE

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14
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True or False
After using the FR2 AED it will be necessary for the Flight Attendant to send the data card to STAT-MD.

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TRUE

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15
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Corrective action for a flashing or solid red “X” on the FR2 AED, is a _________.

A

Battery insertion test

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16
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Shock Symptoms

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-Cold/clammy skin
-Bluish skin
-Restlessness
-Low blood pressure

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17
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Shock Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/High Oxygen Flow
-Keep PAX warm and elevate legs except if there’s a head injury

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Stroke Symptoms

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-Flush/Red skin
-Confusion/one-sided paralysis
-Speech difficulty

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Shock Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/high Oxygen Flow
-head slightly elevated and monitored
-nothing in mouth

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Seizure Symptoms

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-Loss of consciousness/headache
-Body jerks
-due to heat, brain injury, or epilepsy

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21
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Seizure Treatment

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-STAT-MD/High Oxygen w/consciousness
-nothing in mouth/don’t touch PAX
-pad area (head)

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22
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Hyperglycemia Symptoms
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-excessive urination, thirst, drowsiness, weak
-deep breathing and fruity breath

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23
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Hyperglycemia Treatment
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-STAT-MD
-Recline PAX w/high oxygen
-monitor airway
-look for medical alert emblem

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Hypoglycemia Symptoms
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-hunger complaints
-pale, cold, shaky, dizzy, weak, disoriented
-blurred vision/headache
-appears intoxicated

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25
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Hypoglycemia Treatments
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-STAT-MD

CONSCIOUS:
-sugar/OJ
-high flow oxygen
-monitor

UNCONSCIOUSNESS:
-move to floor w/high flow oxygen
-use gloved finger to put sugar in PAX mouth
-monitor
-look for medical alert emblem

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26
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Allergic Reaction Symptoms

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-Injected, absorbed, injected
-itching/hives, wheezing, swollen face
-weak/rapid pulse

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27
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Allergy Reaction Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-can lead to sudden death
-look for medical alert emblem
-monitor
-sit PAX upright

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28
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Fainting/Near Fainting Symptoms

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-dizzy/weak
-pale/gray skin, cold/clammy
-nausea/loss of consciousness

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29
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Fainting/Near Fainting Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/high flow oxygen/open air vents
-bring PAX to floor, nothing in mouth
-turn on side if puking
-if unconscious for 1-2 min, use ammonia inhalant (3-6in under nose)

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30
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Respiratory Symptoms

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-Short/rapid breathing/low pulse
-blue/gray skin/lips
-Restless/confused

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Respiratory Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-open airway
-keep PAX in sitting position

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32
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Hyperventilation Symptoms

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-low carbon dioxide level
-heavy breathing/anxiety
-tingling, confusion, dizzy

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33
Q

Hyperventilation Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-calm down PAX and slow breathing
-don’t have PAX breath thru paper bag unless STAT-MD says so

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34
Q

Abdominal Pain Symptoms

A

-tender abdomen
-intermittent pain/nausea

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35
Q

Abdominal Pain Treatment

A

-STAT-MD w/high oxygen
-rest PAX on back, legs flexed
-nothing in mouth

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36
Q

Air Sickness Symptoms

A

-nausea/vomiting
-pale/sweaty

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37
Q

Air Sickness Treatment

A

-STAT-MD and open air vents
-loosen clothing, air sick bag, recline seat
-cold compress to head/neck

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38
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Ear Distress Symptoms

A

Pain in ear radiating from neck

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39
Q

Ear Distress Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-encourage PAX to yawn/swallow
-have PAX pinch nose and blow
-offer water to sip

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40
Q

Bleeding/Minor Bleeding Symptoms

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Surface wounds

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41
Q

Bleeding/Minor Bleeding Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-use gloves and direct pressure with compress from first aid kit (band-aid or bandage)

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42
Q

Severe Bleeding Symptoms

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-uncontrollable bleeding
-venous bleeding (dark red blood)
-arterial bleeding (bright red blood)

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43
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Severe Bleeding Treatment

A

-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-use gloves, compress with pressure, elevate
-pressure points to stop bleeding
-if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing

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44
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Asthma Attack Symptoms

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-reaction to food, meds, pollen, stings
-emotional or physical distress
-may complain of tight chest/wheezing

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45
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Asthma Attack Treatment

A

-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-see if PAX has inhaler
-monitor airway

46
Q

Nose Bleed Symptoms

A

Blood running from nose

47
Q

Nose Bleed Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-sit PAX up/forward w/head elevated
-have PAX breathe thru mouth
-pinch bleeding nostril

48
Q

Wounds Bruise Symptoms

A

Damage to soft tissue/blood vessels that cause bleeding under skin

49
Q

Wounds Bruise Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-cold compress and elevate area

50
Q

Scrape (Abrasion) Symptoms

A

-skin rubber/scraped away
-minimal bleeding but can become infected if not clean

51
Q

Scrape (Abrasion) Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-clean area & apply sterile dressing or bandaid

52
Q

Cut (Incision, Laceration) Symptoms

A

-usually from sharp objects
-deep cuts can bleed severely
-can easily become infected if not clean

53
Q

Cut (Incision, Laceration) Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-clean area & apply dry, sterile dressing
-if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing

54
Q

Avulsion (Skin Tear) Symptoms

A

-soft tissue torn partially/completely away
-significant bleeding
-can become infected if not clean

55
Q

Avulsion (Skin Tear) Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-clean area & apply pressure to wound w/dry, sterile dressing
-if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing

56
Q

Puncture Symptoms

A

-when a pointed object pierces the skin
-minimal bleeding but can be severe if object damages major blood vessels/internal organs

57
Q

Puncture Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-clean area & apply pressure to wound w/dry, sterile dressing. Elevate area
-if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing
-advice PAX to get Tetanus shot

58
Q

Fracture Symptoms

A

-may appear swollen, deformed/bruised
-painful to touch/move
-cold/numb
-bleeding & bone appearing in open wound

59
Q

Fracture Treatment

A

-STAT-MD, Splinting Procedures
-support area, check pulse before/after splinting
-secure splint above & below fracture
-splint in first aid kit (can use other objects like a magazine/umbrella) as splints or PAX body
-if bone is sticking out, don’t push back in
-monitor signs of circulation

60
Q

1st Degree Burn Symptoms

A

-only too layer of skin, red/dry
-slight swelling/very painful

61
Q

1st Degree Burn Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-cold compress/immerse affected area in cold water
-cover w/clean sterile dressing

62
Q

2nd Degree Burn Symptoms

A

-first/second layers of skin
-red/blisters, pain/swelling

63
Q

2nd Degree Burn Treatment

A

-STAT-MD & treat as 1st degree burn
-apply thick, dry, sterile dressing
-don’t pop blisters

64
Q

3rd Degree Burn Symptoms

A

-destroys all layers of skin, black/brown
-charred appearance
-painful/painless if burn destroys nerve endings

65
Q

3rd Degree Burn Treatment

A

-STAT-MD & treat for Shock
-apply thick, dry, sterile dressing to keep air out
-seek med attention immediately

66
Q

Chemical Burn Symptoms

A

Burns to skin or eye area

67
Q

Chemical Burn Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-flush area continuously w/clean water for 15 min
-use gloves to remove contaminated clothing
-apply sterile dressing

68
Q

Electrical Burn Symptoms

A

-from an electrical source
-may have 2 wounds - entrance/exit wounds

69
Q

Electrical Burn Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-PAX must be away from source before helping
-check breathing/pulse
-don’t cool burn, apply dry, sterile dressing

70
Q

Cardiac Emergency Symptoms

A

-chest pain (may come and go) +10 min
-happens when heart needs oxygen
-skin is pale/clammy
-relieved w/nitroglycerin & rest

71
Q

Cardiac Emergency Treatment

A

-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-ask PAX if they have meds
-loosen clothing/seek med attention
-offer aspirin & monitor closely

72
Q

Heart Attack Symptoms

A

-persistent pain in chest/arm/jaw
-not relieved by meds/oxygen
-pain is pressure, squeezing, tight, aching, or heavy in chest

73
Q

Heart Attack Treatment

A

-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow
-ask PAX if they have meds & seek med attention
-loosen clothing & make PAX comfy
-if PAX becomes unresponsive move to floor & begin ABCs

74
Q

Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms

A

-pain in one leg, swelling/warmth/redness
-enlarged vein under surface of affected area

75
Q

Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-assess & get PAX history
-raise affected leg
-don’t massage or encourage PAX to walk

76
Q

Pregnancy/Labor Symptoms

A

-contractions/labor pains - intervals
-bleeding, water broke
-delivery is imminent

77
Q

Pregnancy/Labor Treatment

A

-STAT-MD
-move PAX to floor & determine duration of pains
-monitor mother/child wellbeing throughout
-nothing by mouth
-make provision for birth
-protect child from cold stress after birth

78
Q

What is First Aid?

A

Immediate/temporary care given to victim of an accident/illness until qualified medical personnel can be obtained.

79
Q

What should a FA do for every medical emergency on the ground and in the air?

A

Call the Captain to contact STAT-MD

80
Q

How should a FA determine Symptoms?

A

If PAX can speak, FA should ask questions:
-what’s the problem?
-how do you feel?
-how can i help you?
-any medications?
-has this happened before?

81
Q

What should a FA do if PAX is unable to speak?

A

Look for medical alert symbols:
-jewelry
-wallet
-markings
-Ask traveling companions

82
Q

Does Frontier honor “Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)” orders?

A

NO

83
Q

Who is responsible for PAX until relieved by rescue personnel?

A

The first FA on the scene

84
Q

Check
Check
Call
Care

A

Check the scene
Check for consciousness
Call the Captain to call STAT-MD & page for medical assistance & bring the AED
CARE:
Airways
Breathing
Circulation/signs of life

85
Q

True or False
ALL Flight Attendants must complete an Inflight Incident Report on ProsafeT within 24 hours of returning to domicile.

A

TRUE

86
Q

First Aid Equipment

A

-STAT-MD
-Biohazard Kit
-EMK
-POB
-AED

87
Q

True or False
STAT-MD is a 24hr Medical Assistance Hotline at the University of Pittaburgh Medical Center

A

TRUE

88
Q

True or False
STAT-MD is only for in-flight medical emergencies.

A

FALSE
Inflight and on the ground med emergencies

89
Q

What did the FAA allow to be exempt from the First Aid Kit?

A

Ammonia Inhalants

90
Q

What is the Biohazard Kit used for?

A

To protect against Blood Borne Pathogens

91
Q

True or False
You should put on gloves immediately to protect yourself from blood borne pathogens

A

TRUE

92
Q

Where can you find prevention for Blood Borne Pathogens?

A

-Biohazard Kit
-EMK
-First Aid Kit
-AED (supplemental pouch)

93
Q

True or False
The EMK can be used by a flight attendant at anytime

A

FALSE
Only used by medical personnel or under the direction of STAT-MD or Captain

94
Q

What do you do when finished with a POB?

A

Turn off completely so no oxygen leaks out and secure back in bracket

95
Q

ABC

A

Airway
Breathing
Circulation or signs of life

96
Q

Signs of Stroke (FAST)

A

F - Face drooping
A - Arm Weakness
S - Speech difficulty
T - Time to call 911

97
Q

True or False
Allergic Reactions can NOT lead to sudden death.

A

FALSE

98
Q

What is Oral Glucose Gel used for?

A

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

99
Q

Another name for 3rd Degree Burns

A

Full Thickness Burn

100
Q

True or False
You should blindly sweep to find the object in a conscious choking infant

A

FALSE
Only remove object if visible

101
Q

True or False
When giving CPR breaths, if first two breaths don’t go in you should reposition head and attempt 2 more rescue breaths.

A

TRUE

102
Q

DARN
(When to stop CPR)

A

D - Danger
A - AED arrives
R - Return to signs of life
N - New qualified person

103
Q

What’s the first thing you do when using an AED?

A

Turn it on!

104
Q

Survival is reduced by _____ for each minute defibrillation is delayed.

A

10%

105
Q

Types of AEDs

A

FR2 & FRX

106
Q

Criteria for AED use

A

Unconscious
Not Breathing
No Detectable Signs of Life

107
Q

What is the All Clear Command?

A

“I’m Clear, You’re Clear, Everybody’s Clear!”

108
Q

True or False
The FRX must have an inserted infant key to be used on child/infant

A

TRUE
if not, do CPR

109
Q

True or False
30 compressions on a conscious choking infant

A

FALSE
5 back blows & 5 compressions

110
Q

Can you be confirmed dead on a Frontier plane?

A

Nope

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