PIEDMONT FA EXAM 4 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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What is the definition of universal precautions? (11.2.2) - (ANSWER)An approach to infection control.
According to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are
treated as if known to be infections for HIV, HBV, and other blood borne pathogens.
Acronym for possible stroke victim (11.5) - (ANSWER)F = FACE
A = ARMS
S = SPEECH
T = TIME
Bends - (ANSWER)Cause: A considerable volume of gas (primarily nitrogen) exists within the body
solution. It is dissolved in the blood and other body tissues. When outside pressure fails, these gases
tend to come out of solution forming gas bubbles. These bubbles can produce severe pain.
Symptoms: Pain in joints and muscles
Treatment
1. Do not move affected area
2. Do not rub affected area
3. Advise flight crew
4. Aircraft must descend to lower altitude
Minor Bleeding - (ANSWER)Cause: Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, etc.
Symptoms: Small amounts of blood
Treatment:
1. Do not move affected area
2. Clean with "antiseptic swabs" from First Aid Kit
,PIEDMONT FA EXAM 4 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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3. Apply sterile dressing and compresses then, bandage firmly.
4. For slight cuts, apply band-aids
Severe Bleeding - (ANSWER)Cause: Major trauma
Symptoms: Excessive amounts of blood
Treatment:
1. Apply direct pressure
2. Elevate the limb
3. Apply direct pressure over the supplying vessel
4. Apply pressure to pressure points
Bruises - (ANSWER)Cause: A blow to some part of the body which breaks the small blood vessels in the
tissues just under the skin. The skin is usually not broken.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, discoloration
Treatment: Apply cold pack or cold water
Burns - (ANSWER)Cause:
- Over exposure to the sun.
- Hot surfaces/liquids, etc.
Symptoms:
- First degree burn = reddening of the skin
- Second degree = blistering of the skin
, PIEDMONT FA EXAM 4 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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- Third degree burn = charred skin and tissue
Treatment:
Minor burns (1st and 2nd degree)
1. Apply a cold dressing or submerge in cold water (not ice). Use ice pack if available
2. Apply a dry sterile gauze compress to keep air out
3. Bandage firmly, but not tight enough to affect circulation
Severe burns (3rd degree)
1. Treat for physical and mental shock
2. Remove all loose clothing from the burned area
Choking - (ANSWER)Cause: A variety of foods and/or foreign objects causing an obstruction in the throat
Symptoms: Blue complexion, cannot speak or make a sound, clutching at the neck, loss of
breathing/possible unconsciousness
Treatment:
1. Deliver 5 back-blows with the palm of your hand right between the victims shoulder blades
2. Give abdominal thrusts
3. Unresponsive/unconscious: begin CPR
Childbirth - (ANSWER)Symptoms:
- Complaints of regular pain in abdomen at frequent intervals, 5-10 minutes apart
- Bleeding form the birth canal (normal when labor begins)
Treatment:
ANSWERS!!!! LATEST UPDATE
What is the definition of universal precautions? (11.2.2) - (ANSWER)An approach to infection control.
According to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are
treated as if known to be infections for HIV, HBV, and other blood borne pathogens.
Acronym for possible stroke victim (11.5) - (ANSWER)F = FACE
A = ARMS
S = SPEECH
T = TIME
Bends - (ANSWER)Cause: A considerable volume of gas (primarily nitrogen) exists within the body
solution. It is dissolved in the blood and other body tissues. When outside pressure fails, these gases
tend to come out of solution forming gas bubbles. These bubbles can produce severe pain.
Symptoms: Pain in joints and muscles
Treatment
1. Do not move affected area
2. Do not rub affected area
3. Advise flight crew
4. Aircraft must descend to lower altitude
Minor Bleeding - (ANSWER)Cause: Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, etc.
Symptoms: Small amounts of blood
Treatment:
1. Do not move affected area
2. Clean with "antiseptic swabs" from First Aid Kit
,PIEDMONT FA EXAM 4 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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3. Apply sterile dressing and compresses then, bandage firmly.
4. For slight cuts, apply band-aids
Severe Bleeding - (ANSWER)Cause: Major trauma
Symptoms: Excessive amounts of blood
Treatment:
1. Apply direct pressure
2. Elevate the limb
3. Apply direct pressure over the supplying vessel
4. Apply pressure to pressure points
Bruises - (ANSWER)Cause: A blow to some part of the body which breaks the small blood vessels in the
tissues just under the skin. The skin is usually not broken.
Symptoms: Pain, swelling, discoloration
Treatment: Apply cold pack or cold water
Burns - (ANSWER)Cause:
- Over exposure to the sun.
- Hot surfaces/liquids, etc.
Symptoms:
- First degree burn = reddening of the skin
- Second degree = blistering of the skin
, PIEDMONT FA EXAM 4 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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- Third degree burn = charred skin and tissue
Treatment:
Minor burns (1st and 2nd degree)
1. Apply a cold dressing or submerge in cold water (not ice). Use ice pack if available
2. Apply a dry sterile gauze compress to keep air out
3. Bandage firmly, but not tight enough to affect circulation
Severe burns (3rd degree)
1. Treat for physical and mental shock
2. Remove all loose clothing from the burned area
Choking - (ANSWER)Cause: A variety of foods and/or foreign objects causing an obstruction in the throat
Symptoms: Blue complexion, cannot speak or make a sound, clutching at the neck, loss of
breathing/possible unconsciousness
Treatment:
1. Deliver 5 back-blows with the palm of your hand right between the victims shoulder blades
2. Give abdominal thrusts
3. Unresponsive/unconscious: begin CPR
Childbirth - (ANSWER)Symptoms:
- Complaints of regular pain in abdomen at frequent intervals, 5-10 minutes apart
- Bleeding form the birth canal (normal when labor begins)
Treatment:
