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What is the procedure for each F/A to follow when providing medical assistance in flight?
- 1 - assist the customer
- 2 - tell the captian
- 3 - be the runner
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What is the preflight for the EMK?
- Proper Location
- Securely bracketed
- Verify the seal is in tact
- Verify that the freeze warning indicator background has not been stained red
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Who can use the EMK?
- only a liscened MD or DO
- or at the CAPT's discretion
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What are the 3 criteria for using the AED? And how old must your patient be when using the FR2 AED?
- unconcoious
- not breathing
- no detactable pulse
- 8 years old
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What is the treatment for a heart attack?
- ABC's
- Oxygen
- Notify the CAPT
- Ask for medical assistance
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Name some univerdal precautions?
- gloves
- washing your hands
- biohazzard bag
- barrier seal
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Can a F/A open the EMK?
No
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What are your duties if the EMK Seal is broken?
Notify the CAPT
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How much time do you have after breathing stops before brain damage sets in?
4 to 6 minutes
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Describe the 3 steps to control bleeding?
- D - Direct Pressure
- E - Elevate
- P - Pressure Points
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What is shock caused by?
inadequate blood supply to the tissues of the body
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What are some symptoms of shock?
- pale
- cold & clamy
- shallow breathing
- weakness
- weak pulse
- bluish lips and nails
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What are the rules about giving customers medication?
- you may only give meds in the FAK
- you cannot give the patient any other meds
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Basic victim care: What are the 3 things to check for immediately?
- A - Airways - are the open?
- B - Breathing - are they?
- C - Circulation - is there a pulse?
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If the customer has a pluse, but is not breathing, what should you do?
- begin rescue breathing
- give one breath every 3 to 5 seconds
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What are the 3 degrees of burns? Describe each.
- 1st - redness and pain
- 2nd - redness and blisters
- 3rd - white charred skin
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What are the 2 types of diabetic reactions?
- Hypoglycemia = Insulin Shock - sudden onset, sugar is the treatment
- Hyperglycemia = Diabetic coma - gradual onset treatment water
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What is a common method used to clear the ear passage?
valsava maneavour
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What are the 4 symptoms of a heart attack?
- severe chest pain
- pain in the left arm or neck
- shortness of breath
- *vomiting*
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What is a stroke?
a sudden interuption of blood supply to the brain
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What is the treatment for a stroke?
ABC's, Oxygen, No Food or Drink
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Describe the symptoms of a person suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest?
- unconscious
- not breathing
- no pulse
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Name the first 4 CPR procedures.
- Shake and shout
- and the ABC's
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Where are the FAK's located on the 737?
- Forward Closet
- Aft Centerline Closet
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Where are the FAK's located on the 717?
- FWD OHB A/C L
- Aft OHB A/C R
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Where are the EMK's located on the 717?
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Where are the EMK's located on the 737?
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Before using an AED, what 3 things must be observed?
- unconscious
- not breathing
- no pulse
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What are the capabilities of the AED?
restore heartbeat through electric shock and monitor heart rhythm
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Can you use an FR2 AED on a 5 year old?
No - must be 8 or use an FRX
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How do you preflight the FR2 AED?
- Proper Location
- Securly Bracketed
- Check for the flashing hour glass
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How do you freflight the FRX AED?
- Proper Location
- Securly Bracketed
- Make sure that you see the flashing green light in the preflight window
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True of False
The FR2 AED has an Infant/Child Key.
Flase - that's the FRX
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If you have an incapaciated F/A onboard, where will the other 2 F/A's sit?
On the inboard J/S's - one FWD one AFT
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Can a flight attendant inniciate an evacuation?
yes - when life is in immenant danger
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