RYANAIR FIRST AID EXAM OPEN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Role of First Aider - Answer--this is the first CC to arrive at the scene
-Press call bell three times to alert other CC
-Assess the casualty and give first aid required: follow ABCDE
-If CPR is required:
-start compressions while Back Up sets up the AED.
-Be ready to swap position with the Back Up or Other CC, if
Necessary, when the device is assessing heart rhythm, otherwise:
-continue resuscitation following AED prompts.
Role of Communicator - Answer-Call the Captain via the interphone (222 if major
medical emergency) and give PAA briefing using the following format:
-Problem: State the problem, age, sex, level of consciousness (AVPU) and condition of
casualty. If you're uncertain of the condition, state what you suspect or describe it
briefly.
-Action: What action is being taken by the CC. Advise the captain if using oxygen or
AED.
Additional information:
-Any assistance required e.g wheelchair assistance on arrival/ambulance ( Where AED
has been used, paramedics and relevant personnel must be advised.
-PA for medically qualified person (if necessary)
-move passengers away from the area (if necessary)
-Collect QRG
Role of Back Up - Answer--Immediately prioritise and collect relevant equipment: both
types of FAK, Portable oxygen and/or AED pack. Take it to first Aider
-Remain at the scene and provide assistance (e.g be on hand to open/locate any items
from the faks that may be required)
-If CPR is required:
-Take out the pocket mask and set up the AED while the first aider continues with CPR.
-Be ready to swap position with first aider, if necessary, when the device is assessing
heart heart rhythm, otherwise.
-Continue resuscitation following AED prompts.
, Role of The Other CC - Answer-Continue with normal duties.
If CPR is required:
-Be ready to swap position with First Aider, if necessary, when the device is assessing
heart heart rhythm.
Medication for Angina is called - Answer-Glycerine Trinitrate (GTN)
Signs and Symptoms for Angina is - Answer--Cramping Chest Pain
-cold Clammy Skin
-Sweating
-Breathlessness
-Weakness
-Pale In Colour
Angina ABCDE - Answer--Airway.
-Breathing:
Assess breathing and consider casualty's position (semi sitting).
Encourage casualty to breath slowly and deeply.
-Circulation.
-Dysfunction.
-Examine:
On initial assessment encourage casualty to take their own medication (GTN).
Angina Special Considerations - Answer-If the attack lasts longer than 10 mins GTN
does not work, treat as heart attack
Signs and Symptoms for Heart Attack is - Answer--Very constricting chest pain (Vice-
like), often radiating down either arm, into the neck, jaw (more often the left side than
the right) and upper back. Often the worst pain the casualty has ever suffered.
-Difficulty in breathing.
-Ashen, cold and clammy skin.
-weak, rapid pulse.
-Nausea and vomiting.
-The casualty will be very frightened and may fear death
Heart Attack ABCDE - Answer--Airway.
-Breathing:
Assess breathing and consider casualty's position (semi sitting).
Administer oxygen.
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