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General Emergency ExamWhat does the primary survey identify? - (correct answer) -Immediate life threats
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You must first get consent before rendering first aid to a conscious victim: True or False - (correct
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answer) -True
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If a passenger requests your help with medication: - (correct answer) -You may open the bottle and
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offer them water, napkin, ice, etc.
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You should wear gloves when you are: - (correct answer) -In contact with blood, are cleaning seat back
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pockets, about to perform CPR, cleaning up vomit
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If flight attendant is exposed to any body fluids during flight emergency, when should flight attendant
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report it and to whom? - (correct answer) -In flight - PIC
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On ground - InFlight MOD
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For a conscious infant with an airway obstruction (choking), you should - (correct answer) -Give 5 back
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blows, then 5 chest thrusts
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Primary Survey Procedures: - (correct answer) -1. IDENTIFY yourself
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2. ASSESS the situation (determine responsiveness)
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3. OBTAIN content (when passenger is conscious)
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4. CHECK FOR signs of life
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a) Simultaneously check for pulse and breathing (10 seconds at most).
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1) Check for definite carotid (adult) or brachial (infant) pulse.
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2) Check breathing. Look for rise and fall of chest.
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b) When no pulse is present, begin CPR.
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c) When pulse is present but no breathing detected, obtain AED, clear airway and administer two
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rescue breaths every 5 seconds.
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5. MOVE passenger (when unconscious).
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6. REQUEST assistance from medical personnel.
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7. NOTIFY flight deck crewmembers (or assign to ABP).
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What are the four methods to control bleeding? - (correct answer) -Direct Pressure, Elevation, Pressure
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Bandage, Pressure on supply artery (pressure point).
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When elevating passenger with bleeding wound, raise the injured area above the level of the
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passenger's: - (correct answer) -heart
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How do you treat a victim of shock? - (correct answer) -A. Improve circulation by laying the person
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down.
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B. Position the person appropriate to their condition. Place pillows under their butt and legs, keeping
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the head lower than the body.
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C. Keep the person calm and warm.
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D. Do not give the person food/drink.
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E. Administer oxygen.
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If a passenger suffers a head injury and a clear or blood tinged fluid is draining from the nose or ears
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what should you do? - (correct answer) -Don't attempt to stop flow, treat for shock if present. This
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could indicate a brain injury and requires emergency medical evaluation.
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, What is the treatment for the diabetic emergency, hypoglycemia (insulin shock)? - (correct answer) -
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When conscious, mix 2 sugar packets with beverage containing sugar and encourage carbohydrate
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consumption. Monitor passenger for remainder of flight. If passenger's condition does not improve or
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deteriorates, notify PIC to request EMS to meet the flight. If passenger becomes unconscious, notify
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PIC and request diversion to next airport.
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Is it OK to give sugar to passenger with HYPERglycemia? - (correct answer) -Yes. The sugar will cause
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little additional harm, while inappropriately-administered insulin may cause critical illness.
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If a passenger is hyperventilating and loses consciousness, what will happen? - (correct answer) -The
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body will correct its breathing on its own.
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Can a crewmember declare a passenger dead onboard the aircraft? - (correct answer) -No.
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When there is no _______________ (semen, vaginal secretions, urine, feces, vomit, sweat, nasal
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secretions) present and it is not known (through passenger disclosure) to be infectious for the
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Hepatitus B virus, HIV, or other bloodborne pathogens, it is considered to be: - (correct answer) -no
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visible blood or bodily substance, non-biohazardous
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What are the contents of the biohazard cleaning kit (BCK)? - (correct answer) -2 pairs of gloves, 2 sani-
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sorb abosorbent packets, 1 card scooper, 2 germicidal cloth packets, 2 wiping cloths, 1 refresher towel
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packet, 1 red biohazard bag, 1 black biohazard bag, 1 twist tie
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Where is the Sharps container located? - (correct answer) -Inside the UPK
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What do you use for a closed leg fracture? - (correct answer) -Cold pack, splint
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What do you use for airsickness? - (correct answer) -Airsick bag, recline seat, cool compress
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What do you use for alcohol intoxication? - (correct answer) -Food/drink, oxygen, sleep
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What do you use for fainting? - (correct answer) -Oxygen, cool towels, elevate feet
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What do you use for heat exhaustion? - (correct answer) -Cool towels, elevate feet, water, oxygen
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What do you use for stroke? - (correct answer) -Oxygen, loosen clothing
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The EMK can be used by - (correct answer) -qualified medical personnel
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What are the contents of the ready kit of the AED? - (correct answer) -2 pairs of gloves, 2 gauze pads, 1
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CPR mask, 1 pair of scissors, 1 disposable razor, 1 sponge/towel, 1 antiseptic towelette
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Adult/Child Administration of Oxygen: yi yi yi
1. Be certain the passenger/crewmember is __________. If not, contact ____ and start ____ or rescue
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breathing.
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2. When passenger seated in _________ requires oxygen, the passenger must be relocated to non-exit
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seat, if possible.
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3. Remove from brackets and place ______ across chest using shoulder strap.
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4. The mask and tubes should be ________ to the POB. (If not attached attach tube to outlet port).
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5. Open valve _____ to dispence oxygen.
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6. Check for flow by ensuring the oxygen flow indicator is showing _____.
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7. State to the passenger/crewmember, "____________."
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8. Place mask over the passenger/crewmember's face
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a) Do not apply mask to person's face until oxygen is flowing.
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9. Place elastic strap over head.
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10. Secure POB with _____ and/or ______.
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