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