RYANAIR INITIAL EXAM PREP (AERO-
MEDICAL ASPECTS AND FIRST AID)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Heart Attack, what is included in the care? - Answer-assess breathing and consider
position of casualty (semi sitting)
administer oxygen
put casualty in semi sitting position
the casualty may lose consciousness rapidly
PA for a medically qualified person should be made as soon as possible, paramedics on
arrival, diversion
heart attack is likely to lead to cardiac arrest
Angina, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer-Cramping chest pain
which can spread to the arms, neck, upper back and jaw, cold clammy skin, sweating,
breathlessness, weakness, pale in colour.
What are the special considerations for a passenger who has gone into Cardiac Arrest?
- Answer-CRP and AED must be utilsed immediately. PA for medical qualified person
should be made as soon as possible
What position would you put a passenger in who is suffering from Angina or Heart
Attack? - Answer-Semi Sitting
Heart Attack, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer-Difficulty in
breathing.
Ashen, cold and clammy skin.
Weak, rapid pulse.
Nausea and vomiting.
The casualty will be very frightened and may fear death.
What is the duration of the 120L Oxygen bottle? - Answer-High flow-30
Low flow - 60
What is the duration of the 311L Oxygen bottle? - Answer-High flow-77 minutes,
Low flow - 154 minutes
Are we allowed to take a pulse? - Answer-Yes, only on conscious casualty
What medication is used if a passenger has Angina? - Answer-GTN
, What is the correct recovery position for infants? - Answer-Hold them on their side,
head tilted, as if you were giving them a cuddle, with their head lower than their tummy
What are the dangers of unconsciousness? - Answer-The tongue may relax and block
the airway;
The casualty cannot cough;
The casualty cannot swallow
How old is an infant in first aid? - Answer-from birth to 1 year
How old is a child in first aid? - Answer-From 1 year to puberty
How do you check for breathing when dealing with an unconscious passenger? -
Answer-Look for chest movements and listen for 10 seconds
What does "Response" mean when dealing with an unconscious passenger? - Answer-
Speak Loudly Hello can you hear me?
Shake shoulder gently
Pinch ear
Until when should CC continue CPR? - Answer-Qualified help arrives
You become exhausted
The casualty starts breathing normally
How do you know a casualty is unconscious? - Answer-They do not respond to 'Speak'
'Shake' or 'Pinch'
Who is responsible for collecting First Aid equipment in the event of a medical
emergency? - Answer-Back Up
How should compressions be given to an infant? - Answer-2 fingers
How should compressions be given to a small child? - Answer-on one hand
What are the first aid roles? - Answer-• The First Aider
• Communicator
• The Back Up
• Other CC
What is the ratio of breaths to compressions for a Child/ Infant CPR? - Answer-5
Rescue breathes
30 Compressions
2 Rescue breathes
What is the current standard of CPR in an Adult? - Answer-30 Compression
2 Rescue breathes
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