Ryanair Initial Topic 4 Questions with well explained answers

How do we care for casualty who is suffering from a heart attack? - Answer-Conscious: semi sitting position Unconcisious: check ABC'S In both cases: Administer oxygen and promote recovery A passenger feels cramping chest pain spreading to the left arm and jaw, breathlessness, weakness and is pale in colour, what is he suffering from? - Answer-Angina How do we care for a casualty who has gone into cardiac arrest? - Answer-CPR and use of AED is advised if available and crew trained Promote recovery What position would you put a passenger in who is suffering from Angina or heart attack? - AnswerSemi-sitting position What are the signs and symptoms of heart attack? - Answer-Very constricting chest pain Difficulty in breathing Ashen cold and clammy skin Weak rapid pulse Nausea and vomiting What is the correct command to lift and unconscious passenger? - Answer-Is everyone in position? Prepare to move and move What is the operation of portable oxygen? - Answer-Inform the flight deck No smoking PA "refrain from smoking" In hatbin/stowage- check 02 flowWhat is the duration of the 120L oxygen bottle? - Answer-High flow: 30 minutes at 4 litres per minute Low flow: 60 minutes at 2 litres per minute What is the duration of the 311L oxygen bottle? - Answer-High flow: 77 minutes at 4 litres per minute Low flow: 154 minute at 2 litres per minute When using portable oxygen what should be done after informing the flight deck and making a no smoking PA? - Answer-Turn fully anti clockwise and watch for green indicator Turn off Place carry strap around neck of CC or ABP Sit passenger upright Remove any grease or make up from the face Turn on oxygen Fit mask securely, pinch at the nose Don't let go below 1/4 full If the passenger requires oxygen for landing brief an ABP ensure the captain is informed What are the correct PDI's on the portable oxygen bottles? - Answer-Stowage Quantity Strap is present Gauge reads 3/4 to full Mask attached To hi flow for emergency use bottles Mask attached to low flow for therapeutic use bottles Spare mask present What medication is used if a passenger has angina? - Answer-Glycerine trinitrate GTN Are we allowed to take a pulse? - Answer-Yes, unless they are unconsciousWhen are CC allowed to let a medically qualified person assist cc during medical emergency? - AnswerAfter the caption has given the command What is the correct recovery position for infants? - Answer-Hold them on their side, head tilted with their head lower than their tummy What are the dangers of unconsciousness? - Answer-The tounge may relax and block their airway The casualty can not cough The casualty cannot swallow How old is an infant in first aid? - Answer-From birth to one years old How old is a child in first aid? - Answer-Between one and twelve years old What documentation do CC fill out during/after dealing with a first aid incident? - Answer-Cabin crew report with flight number, date and all relevant details about the casualty When dealing with an unconscious passenger, how do you check for breathing? - Answer-Looking for chest movement Listen at the passengers mouth for breathing sounds Feel for exhaled air on your cheek When dealing with an unconscious passenger what does response mean? - Answer-Speak loudly to the passenger " hello can you hear me" Shake gently on the shoulder Until when should CC continue CPR? - Answer-Qualified help arrives You become exhausted The casualty starts breathing normallyHow do you know a casualty is unconscious? - Answer-Unable to get a response from a passenger to various stimuli What is the maximum amount of time that should be given when checking if an unconscious passenger is breathing? - Answer-10 seconds Who is responsible for collecting first aid equipment in the event of a medical emergency? - Answer-The back up How should compressions be given to an infant? - Answer-2 fingers How should compressions be given to a child - Answer-1 hand What 2 elements are required for the heart to function efficiently - Answer-Oxygen and Electricity What are the first aid roles? - Answer-First aider Communicator Back up Other CC What is the ratio of CPR for a child/ infant? - Answer-First 5 effective rescue breaths If the child fails to breathe 30 compressions and 2 breathes What is the ratio of CPR for an adult? - Answer-30 compressions and 2 breathes When taking the pulse, what are the pulse points for CC? - Answer-Radial pulse and brachial pulse