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39 Cards in this Set
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What is a cardiac arrest?
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An electrical problem, malfunction with the heart that could stop beating unexpectedly. (could stop beating and become unconscious at anytime) |
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What is a Heart attack?
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More of a circulation problem. May have a blockage in heart (symptoms could last days)
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An AED can restore the heart's regular rhythm/beat in the event of a _________ ________ _________.
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Sudden cardiac arrest
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What is a FA's role in first aid?
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to provide essential but BASIC first aid until professional medical personnel can take over.
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_____________ is a pilot to physician "patch" accessible 24-hrs a day anywhere in the world.
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MEDLINK
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Once contact with Medlink is established, all liability falls on MEDLINK. True or false?
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TRUE
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When should you contact medlink?
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Anytime there is a medical situation within the gate area or onboard the aircraft
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What is the FA inflight medical procedure?
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1. Notify PIC to notify Medlink 2. Request medical assistance via PA; verify credentials 3. Continue with procedures per equip 4.Upon arrival, make announcements for pax to remain seated |
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What information must you relay to the PIC so that they may inform medlink?
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1. Sex male or female 2. Age 3. Complaint 4. Symptoms leading to complaint |
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What info will medlink need about the pax?
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PAX name, age and sex Medical history Physicians on board Symptoms leading to complaint |
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When do you begin CPR?
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If the PAX is unresponsive and not breathing
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How deep do you compress into a persons chest?
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1.5-2 inches deep at 100 compressions per min
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How will you make sure CPR is necessary?
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Tap (sternum rub) with your knuckles on the PAX chest and shout "are you okay?"
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How do we begin CPR?
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1. begin chest compressions 2. Turn on AED, while continuing compressions 3. check for circulation (head tilt, chin lift) |
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What is the commpressions to breath ratio for adults?
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30-compressions to 2-breaths
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When using the AED, what do you say to make sure it is all clear?
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"I'm clear, your clear, we're all clear".
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To use the AED, don't forget to _________ the connector.
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pLUG-IN
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The AED must never be taken off the AC. what must be done when EMT's take the pax?
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disconnect AED, leave pads on PAX
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What is the compressions to breaths ratio for an infant or child?
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5-compressions to 1-breath
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What determines if a child is a child or adult?
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Under 80 lbs
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Following a medical emergency, what should you do?
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Check for all the equipment used so you can write it up and items can be replaced
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What paper work is involved when a medical happens onboard?
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Wbat/incident report Medlink Patch Checklist |
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What do you do if you suspect an ill pax has a communicable disease?
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isolate pax designate own lav keep clean treat bodily fluids as a dangerous good |
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What kits would you utilize to clean bodily fluids?
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PK kit A Bio Hazard, Kit B personal protect, Kit C hazardous disposal
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What are the 3- FA roles during a medical emergency?
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1. the ASSESOR 2. the COMMUNICATOR 3. the RUNNER |
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When do you use the SATCOM?
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-during serious Emergencies you will call medlink directly and let PIC know that you'll be using it. -Not serious have PIC call medlink for patch service |
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Where is the SATCOM located on the 330?
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in the fwd and aft galley
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How do you call medlink?
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Turn it on, then: press *01 OK |
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NASTWAM
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How low can you depleate oxygen in the pob?
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500 psi
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What is in a Passenger Service Kit?
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BAndages sanicom gloves |
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What are the Kits in the PK?
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A-Biohazard cleanup B-Personal protect Kit C-Hazardous material disposal D-Restraints I-Instruments M-medications |
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What is in Kit A?
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BIO HAZ-Bodily fluid solidifier, gloves, scooper/scraper
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What is in Kit B?
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PERSONAL PROTECTION shoecovers, gloves, open back gowns |
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KIT C?
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL Lavatory placards, sharps container, Biohazard red bag, CPR MASK |
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KIT D?
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restraints
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KIT I?
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Instruments thermometer, blood pressure kit, gloves |
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KIT M?
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Medications-OTC antacids, aspirin, glucose gel don't need to call medlink for OTC's |
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Where is an extra CPR mask found?
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PK KIT C
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