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First Aid Questions Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 objectives of First Aid ?

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  1. Preserve Life
  2. Prevent the injury/illness from getting worst
  3. Promote recovery
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According to First Aid, how old is a child ?

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Between 1-8 years old

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According to First Aid, how old is an infant ?

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Under 1 year old

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4
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According to First Aid, how old is an Adult ?

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8 years of age and over

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5
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Who can you accept Medical Help from ?

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Medlink, Medical Doctor ( Physician ), Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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6
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What Form must be filled before calling MEDLINK ?

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The Telemedecin Checklist

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7
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Are Crew members able to use the AMK (Aircraft medical Kit) ?

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Trick Question !

Yes, to our ability of training ( Glucosometer) & when guided by Medical Advisory.

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8
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What are the 5 rights when administering medicine ?

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  1. Right Medication
  2. Right Person
  3. Right Amount
  4. Right Time
  5. Right Method
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What are the Steps of Emergency Scene Management (ESM) ?

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  1. Scene Survey
  2. Primary Survey ( A B C )
  3. Secondary Survey ( History (SAMPLE), Vital Sign, Head2toe, FAid for non life-treating injury/illness)
  4. Ongoing Casualty Care
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What are the steps of Primary Survey ?

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Responsive :
Airway - Check Airway
Breathing - check for effective breathing ( rate , depth)
Circulation - rapid body survey for injury

Unresponsive :
Airway - Open the airway; head-tilt, chin-lift
Breathing - Check breath for 5-9 breath ;
- Chest lift : do CPR : 30 Compression, check mouth, 2 ventilations
- no chest lift : airway is obstructed - CHOCKING
Circulation - rapid body survey for injury

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What does the Secondary Survey consist of ?

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History of casualty ( SAMPLE ) Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past/present medical condition, Last meal, Event leading up to injury

Asses the Vital Signs ( Level of consciousness, breathing, pulse, skin condition & temperature)

Head 2 Toe ( Head, neck, both collarbones, ( shoulders, arms, hands), Chest & under, Abdomen & under, Pelvis & buttocks, (Legs, ankle & feet)

First Aid for Injury / illness that are non life-threatening

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What are the steps for Ongoing Casualty Care ?

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Treat for shock
1. Reassure the casualty
2. Loosen tight clothing
3. Place in best position
4. Cover to preserve body heat

Monitor the casualty’s condition
1. check ABC often
2. Give nothing by mouth ( water on lips only)
3. Administer Oxygen

Record events & any changes in their conditions

Report on what happened & First Aid given

Do not leave casualty until handed to Medical Authorities

(6.6.2.5)

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13
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What is SAMPLE ?

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Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past/present medical condition
Last meal
Event leading up to injury

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14
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What are the steps of Scene Survey ?

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Take charge
1. Stand by - Call for help
2. Asses for hazards - Mechanism of Injury & history
3. Identify yourself & obtain consent
** Unconscious : tap shoulder, talk in both ears.
go - CIMM GOMAF

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15
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What does CIMMGOMAF stand for ?

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I Need you to call :
Captain In charge
In-Charge
Medical Advisory Service
Medical Professional

Bring me :
Gloves
Oxygen Bottle
Mask
AED
First aid kit

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16
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True or False. Is it dangerous to give something sweet for a diabetic emergency ?

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False,

we will give them something sweet. it will not aggravate their condition, Whether suffering from hypoglycaemia( lack of sugar) or going into hyperglycaemia (Lack of insuline)
**It won’t make it worst in both cases.

(6.6.27)

17
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What is the circle of Life ?

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CPR
Compressions - mouth check - ventilation ; repeat
(6.6.17)

18
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True or False. When a casualty is bleeding we will ask them to walk around to improve circulation ?

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False

We need them to rest & apply direct pressure

(6.6.6)

19
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Best First Aid for treating SHOCK ?

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Treat the underlying condition, the reason why in shock state. ( Bleeding, need medication )

(6.6.12)

20
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What is the best aid for Croup ?

A

Get Medical Aid

Viral Infection that cause inflammation of the airway ( Affects 6 month- 3 y/o)

( 6.6.31)

21
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What is the difference btw Angina vs strock (6.6.19)

A

The damage done on the body

With the angina, there is no permanent damage to the heart and vessels.

Strock : Part of the brain has been damaged
(6.6.16)
(6.6.19)

22
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In case of a Death on board, can we cover the casualty face with a blanket ?

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No,

Cover with a blanket up to neck, and surround them with pillows or padding.

Cover eye’s with eye shades.

(Disrespectful ??)

( 6.6.33)

23
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What are the 2 circumstances must be meet before CPR ?

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  1. Be unconscious
  2. Not breathing normally

approx. (6.6.5.1)

24
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What is the difference between Shock position and recovery Positions ?

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Shock Position : conscious .

Recovery Position : inconsciente (6.6.2.6)

25
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What do you do first with an airway obstructed infant ?

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A : 5 back blows - 5 chest thrusts & then mouth check

Conscious : Repeat the following while supporting their neck with hand holding jaw :
- 5 back blows - 5 chest thrusts
- visual check in mouth ( finger sweep if you see object)

Unconscious : repeat following steps
- Begin chest compression (30);
- Look in mouth and open airway;
- Attempt to ventilate

(6.6.5.3)

26
Q

True or False. An AED can be used/operated by anyone?

A

False,

Has to be trained Medical Professional or Crew Member

(6.6.18)

27
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What does blood or Straw-coloured fluid coming from from ears, nose, mouth indicate ?

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Head or Spinal Injury

Leave in position found - Tell them not to move

(6.6.11)

28
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Should you induce vomiting if casualty was poisoned ?

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No, never induce vomiting or give fluids.

(6.6.22)

29
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On what setting must the oxygen be for a hyperventilating casualty ?

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Administer Oxygen on Low

(6.6.26)

30
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What are 3 cases where we use oxygen on a low setting ?

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  1. Hyperventilation
  2. Infants
  3. If medlink or Medical Professional tell us to
31
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If a mother refuse help for her baby, what can we do ?

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Nothing, she has not given her consent

32
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Pregnancy question ….

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Mother is always right - pillow under her right hip for circulation to the fetus.

33
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Is CPR used to restart a heart ?

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No,
It’s purpose is to provide oxygenated blood to the organs.

34
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For CPR on an Infant we need to be above the nipple line or below ?

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Below

35
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What is the Acronyme FAST ?

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F.A.S.T is a fast way of checking sing of a possible stroke/ TIA

Facial Drooping ( One side does not move)
Arm Drift ( Ask arms out, one does not follow)
Speech ( Sourd words, incorrect words, unable to speak)
Time - Get medical help immediately

(6.6.19)

36
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How to Treat Hypoxia ?

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  1. Decent to lower altitude
  2. Re-pressurize the cabin
  3. Use of oxygen supply as per sections

First Aid - Exam (2 decks)

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