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In the event a patient is injured while in the AE system, who can document the injury and care rendered on the patient's medical record and complete a DD Form 2852, AE Event/Near Miss Report
All of the above-FN, AET, CCATT
If using palpation for determining the BP, the reading may vary____when compared to an auscultation reading
8 to 10 mm Hg
______is a general term describing an oxygen deficiency in the tissues sufficient enough to cause impairment of function
Hypoxia
When adminstering oxygen to correct hypoxia, allow approximately _____mintues to elapse; with will provide a more accurate pulse oximeter reader
3-5 mintues
CCATT is responsible for ensuring the ventilator interfaces with aircraft systems and a dedicated regulator/oxygen line is available to operate ventilators
False
D10W may be substituted for TPN if TPM is not available enroute
True
AECM first action following a rapid decompression for patients receiving IV therapy include
Clamping tubing
A controlled drug accepted by the healthcare provider becomes his/her responsibility for
Accountability
When administering medication/treatment protols IAW estblished AF instructions, the following statement will be documented on AF Form 3899?DD Form 602/DD Form 1380:
"(Insert name of drug) was administerd IAW AFI 41-307
Infusion pumps will be used for:
All the above: Heparin and Total Parenteral Nutrition, Cardiac and vasoactive medications, and Neonatal/Pediatric patients
Patients with chronic low hemoglobin (7.0-8.5) require___ oxygen for flight.
2L
An altitude restriction minimizes the stresses of barometric pressure changes and decreased partial pressure of oxygen for patients with.
All of the above-Penetrating head injuries, Skull fractures
and Severe facial fracture
Signs of increasing intracranial pressure include ___________.
Headache with increasing, intensity which may be aggravated by movement
The Politzer bag is appropriate for patients with skull fracture.
False
For a patient with signs of increasing ICP treatment/management include: maintaining an open airway, ensuring adequate breathing and circulation, and maintaining a pulse oximeter reading greater than?
91%
Compartment syndrome is __________.
B & C-Caused by bleeding into or swelling of tissues within the facial sheath of the extremity and Caused by open/closed fractures and external fixation/skeletal devices
Wound management includes:
Both A and B: Observing type and amount of drainage on dressings and Controlling bleeding with direct pressure, elevation and pressure points
All penetrating eye injury patients will be:
On O2 at 4 LPM via nasal cannula or mask while in-flight
All blood products will be administered through a dedicated line of _________.
Normal saline
Higher acuity psychiatric patients judged a high risk by the originating physician and PMRC/VFS____ be premedicated for flight and have PRN drug orders from the originating physician.
Will
Patients in soft restraints require circulation and neurological assessments every ____ minutes of all extremities with
devices, and safety check.
60
Assess adequacy of pain medication at all patient care handoffs, en route staging locations and in-flight.
True
Prescribed controlled drugs entrusted to a patient/attendant are considered the property of_______.
the individual, who is then responsible for safeguarding and administering drug(s) during all phases of the
patient movement
All AE certified and patient movement items (PMI) will have the AF Form 4033, 4368, or AFTO Form 394.
True
In the performance of the Bag-Valve-Mask resuscitator, the AECM will:
All the above: Select the resuscitator based on patient size, Connect BVM to an oxygen source to achieve maximum oxygen percentage and Connect the appropriate sized mask to the manual resuscitator.
The Minilator was designed to support ventilator devices.
False
The Portable Therapeutic Liquid Oxygen (PTLOX) system should be placed a minimum of ________ from all sparking or flammable devices.
50 ft
During pre-flight of the Portable Therapeutic Liquid Oxygen (PTLOX) if any odor other than the hose smell is
detected, the AECM should complete, in order, the following steps:
Have other personnel recheck it for odors, contact the aircraft environmental systems personnel as soon as possible, and report the incident. Do not use the unit! Replace it!
The Impact 754M ventilator can be used for patients at all age groups EXCEPT?
Neonates
To prevent damage to the Impact 754M ventilator and for proper operation, the ventilator must be secured in the upright position.
False
An adaptive pigtail from the ECAS is required to integrate the Avionics Frequency Converter power input cable into the approved KC-135 and KC-10 electrical power outlet.
True
Plugging the Impact 326 portable suction unit cord into external power input jack allows for external operation and recharging only.
True
The Propaq is susceptible to aircraft electromagnetic interference. If monitoring inaccuracies occur, switch to an alternative device.
True
In order to operate the Impact 326M Portable Suction Unit on battery power, the _______.
charger cable must be removed from the external power input jack
The OSL is a bifold type litter designed to support patients and equipment to a maximum of ______
350 lbs
When enplaning/deplaning a litter patient with a backrest, a minimum of ___ person carry will be used.
3 or 4
Proper application of leather restraints includes all of the following EXCEPT?
Secure the leg straps through the litter stirrups
The primary USAF aircraft supporting intratheater AE are the C-130, C-17, C-21, KC-135, and KC-10.
False
Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in damage to equipment if not carefully followed define a
_________________.
Caution
Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in personal injury or loss of life define a
______________________.
Warning
The ________________ will advise the PIC when a patient's condition or use of medical equipment may affect aircraft operations.
MCD
The MA-1 portable oxygen bottle delivers 100% oxygen only at the emergency setting.
False
On decomposition, Halon 1211 has a characteristic ______________ odor.
Sharp, Acrid
The alarm bell signal for Ground Evacuation is _________________.
One long sustained ring/horn blast
When do personnel inflate life vests for ditching?
After leaving the aircraft
Chief Nurse approval is required for crewmembers to join the mission en route for augmentation
False
The Chief Nurse Executive ________ reduce/increase the crew complement based on the Operational Risk
Management Worksheet
May
When AE crews are augmented for time, only______ personnel will log primary time when accomplishing flight
duties.
5
For non-certified/non-standard medical equipment required for patient moves, the mission MCD/CCATT will
complete DD Form 2852.
True
When AE crews are supplemented for patient acuity, all personnel will log primary time.
True
The minimum amount of PTLOX for all patient flights is 5 liters.
True
The Aircraft Wireless Intercommunication System (AWIS) is approved for use on the C-17, C-130, C-21, and KC-
135.
False
When will patients be briefed on the use of emergency oxygen equipment and exits?
Before taxi
Aircraft refueling normally begins______________________.
Prior to enplaning patients
Concurrent servicing of fuel and patients may not be performed on which aircraft?
KC-135
Given the shortage of MA-1 portable walk-around bottles, the Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) can be used as a primary oxygen source while performing crew duties.
False
During the MA-1 portable walk-around bottle PRICE check AECM will don mask with goggles, pull purge valve, rotate through all setting during step_____
E
Upgrade training and evaluations are _________ on Contingency Exercise Training Missions Flight.
Prohibited
Patients and passengers may be allowed to use canes, crutches, or walkers for enplaning/deplaning or while ambulating in-flight at the discretion of the ____.
MCD/FN
When a litter, occupied or unoccupied, is placed in the lowest litter tier, a litter must be secured at waist level above to prevent a tripping hazard.
True
The MCD and CMT have direct and final authority over all patient enplaning and deplaning activities
True
During an unscheduled RON the ______ will ensure that all drugs and medical supplies are adequately secured.
MCD
To safely defibrillate a patient positioned on the aircraft floor, place a dry, woolen/cotton blanket under the patient.
True
NOTE: Medical equipment remains on board and operationally ready for use until all patients have deplaned. Individual masks may be disconnected at any point after aircraft block in.
False
The PSP station arms are designed for non-sequential enplaning/deplaning of individual litter patients.
False
The adult/child (A/C) LPU is the preferred LPU for aircrew and patients/passengers during normal ditching
situations. However; crewmembers will use the ____ LPU when wearing life supports equipment such as the survival vest
LPU 10/P
Each 400 Hz electrical outlet on the C-130 aircraft will provide ____ amps for an aircraft total of ____ amps.
20/60
To increase C-17 electrical amp capability, an Avionics Frequency Converter may be plugged directly into one of
the 115-200V/400 Hz AC outlets located on the six aeromedical electrical outlet panels.
True
Do not exceed _____ amps total to the C-17 60 Hz electrical system which includes all 60 Hz outlets on the six aeromedical electrical outlet panels.
30
The LSAS will not be positioned in the logistic rail system at any time during patient enplaning/deplaning or during
flights with patients on board the aircraft. This is to ensure adequate egress paths are maintained.
True
The two primary egress points on a KC-135 are the aft emergency escape hatch and the crew entry chute.
True
The maximum operating altitude of the Emergency Escape Breathing Device/Protective Breathing Equipment
is_________.
40,000 Ft
__________ are responsible for assuring the clinical currency of assigned personnel?
Commanders
Matching an individual’s ongoing needs with the appropriate level and type of medical, psychological, health, or social service within an organization and across multiple organizations is the definition of
Continuum of Care
____________ is/are required for patients whose needs exceed the capabilities of the medical crew or who require special attention en route.
MA
Vital signs must be closely monitored since a change may be the first indication a patient’s condition is deteriorating. What are vital signs?
All the above
Boyle’s Law deals with
gas expansion
Dalton’s Law deals with
partial pressure
The Model 754M ventilator connects directly to AC outlets and is operable from__________ ___________.
90-265 VAC 50-400Hz
Internal power surges may cause the 754M ventilator fuse to blow.
False
Do not block the 754M ventilator inlet or attempt to operate the internal compressor without filter in place.
True
(754M Ventilator) The pressure line (______ vinyl tube) and the exhalation drive line (______ vinyl tube) must be
placed on the ventilator circuit prior to utilizing the circuit on a patient. Minimal tidal volumes will be delivered if not intact.
blue/clear
The Propaq® Encore operates off of
100-120 VAC 50-60Hz
The Propaq® Encore monitor does not have automated arrhythmia analysis. Therefore,
some ventricular tachycardias and ventricular fibrillation may not be interpreted correctly and may display
an inaccurate heart rate.
True
The Propaq Encore should never be used to monitor NIBP on one patient while simultaneously
monitoring ECG on another patient.
True
(Propaq®) Before used on a new patient, always turn off for a few seconds. This clears the prior
patient’s trend values, alarm limit settings, and NIBP cuff inflation target.
True
Do not secure/run lines (oxygen/electrical) over moving parts (aircraft). The loadmaster or boom operator will be consulted if electrical lines are strung outside the litter stanchion area or above the patient support pallet (PSP).
True
The Impact® 326M portable suction unit simultaneously operates and recharges the internal battery from ___________________ or 28 VDC power source.
115/230 VAC, 50-400 Hz
(Impact® 326M portable suction unit) Internal battery operates for a minimum of _________ hours. Recharging of internal battery takes a maximum of ____ hours.
2/16
(Atrium Express™ Dry Seal Chest Drain) Water is required for seal protection or drain operation. However, sterile fluid is required for air leak detection and water seal function.
False
(Atrium Express™ Dry Seal Chest Drain) Do not use manual high negativity vent when suction is not operating or when the patient is on gravity drainage
True
Power sources for the ALSS are ________and an internal battery.
115VAC/50-400 Hz
When applying leather restraints, ensure the locking device is placed on the aisle side of the patient.
True
Ankle restraints may not fit over bulky material and footwear above the ankle.
True
HQ AMC/___________ is the waiver authority for non-certified/non-standard medical equipment required for patient moves.
A3VM
Ensure a BVM with a Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) accompanies intubated patients on ventilators
when PEEP is > ___ mmHg. PEEP valve is available on the Allowance Standard.
5
(C-17) Two 70L LOX bottles supply oxygen to pressure demand regulators, recharger hoses, passenger emergency oxygen, and patient therapeutic oxygen in the cargo compartment.
False
Oxygen is supplied on the KC-135 via 12 gaseous oxygen bottles (6 primary/6 secondary) for demand regulators and recharger hoses.
True
Coordinate with the _______ for galley disconnect and pulling of circuit breakers before connecting the pigtail adaptor to the KC-135 aircraft.
BO
When using the Electrical Cable Assembly Set (ECAS):
All of the above: Do not touch the tip of the AC test probe while the tester is plugged in, Ensure that aircraft power is available prior to plugging the adapter into the aircraft outlet, and Before connecting medical equipment to AC Adapter (Pigtail), the equipment must be turned off