4N051 CDC SET A QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
How should an aerospace medical technician prepare for a medical emergency during flight?
✔✔Ensure all medical equipment is functional and ready for use, and review emergency
protocols.
What is the primary function of a triage system in a mass casualty event?
✔✔To prioritize care based on the severity of injuries, ensuring that those most in need receive
care first.
What should an aerospace medical technician do when encountering a patient with a suspected
spinal injury?
✔✔Stabilize the neck and spine, and transport the patient with minimal movement.
How can an aerospace medical technician assist in maintaining hygiene in a deployed
environment?
✔✔Ensure proper sanitation, cleanliness, and proper disposal of medical waste to prevent
infection.
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,What is the first step in treating a patient with an airway obstruction?
✔✔Attempt to clear the airway using the appropriate technique, such as the Heimlich maneuver
or suction.
How should an aerospace medical technician respond to a burn injury?
✔✔Cool the burn with water, cover it with a sterile dressing, and assess for shock.
What is the purpose of conducting a medical evaluation on personnel before flight?
✔✔To ensure they are medically fit for duty and can handle the stresses of flight without
complications.
How can an aerospace medical technician identify and treat hypoxia in a patient?
✔✔Monitor oxygen levels and provide supplemental oxygen if necessary to restore normal
levels.
What should be included in an aerospace medical technician's pre-deployment medical checklist?
✔✔Vaccinations, physical exams, and ensuring all medical equipment is stocked and
operational.
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,How can an aerospace medical technician help prevent motion sickness during flight?
✔✔Ensure the patient is properly hydrated and administer appropriate medication or
interventions.
What is the standard procedure for treating heat exhaustion in a deployed setting?
✔✔Move the patient to a cool area, hydrate, and monitor for signs of heat stroke.
How does an aerospace medical technician manage a patient with a severe allergic reaction?
✔✔Administer epinephrine if prescribed, monitor vital signs, and prepare for rapid transport to a
medical facility.
What is the first step in managing a patient with a possible fracture?
✔✔Immobilize the injured area to prevent further damage and reduce pain.
How can an aerospace medical technician address the risk of decompression sickness in divers or
high-altitude aviators?
✔✔Monitor symptoms and provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy if indicated by symptoms of
decompression sickness.
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, What are the key components of a post-flight medical evaluation?
✔✔Assess the overall physical condition, including signs of fatigue, dehydration, and any
symptoms related to flight.
How should an aerospace medical technician handle a patient with a severe allergic reaction to
an insect sting?
✔✔Administer antihistamines or epinephrine, depending on the severity, and monitor vital signs.
What should be done immediately when a patient is showing signs of a heart attack?
✔✔Administer aspirin if appropriate, provide oxygen, and transport to a medical facility
immediately.
What role does an aerospace medical technician play during an in-flight emergency?
✔✔Provide medical care, stabilize the patient, and assist the flight crew with emergency
procedures.
How should an aerospace medical technician manage a patient with dehydration in a deployed
environment?
✔✔Administer fluids orally or intravenously, monitor vital signs, and prevent further fluid loss.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+
How should an aerospace medical technician prepare for a medical emergency during flight?
✔✔Ensure all medical equipment is functional and ready for use, and review emergency
protocols.
What is the primary function of a triage system in a mass casualty event?
✔✔To prioritize care based on the severity of injuries, ensuring that those most in need receive
care first.
What should an aerospace medical technician do when encountering a patient with a suspected
spinal injury?
✔✔Stabilize the neck and spine, and transport the patient with minimal movement.
How can an aerospace medical technician assist in maintaining hygiene in a deployed
environment?
✔✔Ensure proper sanitation, cleanliness, and proper disposal of medical waste to prevent
infection.
1
,What is the first step in treating a patient with an airway obstruction?
✔✔Attempt to clear the airway using the appropriate technique, such as the Heimlich maneuver
or suction.
How should an aerospace medical technician respond to a burn injury?
✔✔Cool the burn with water, cover it with a sterile dressing, and assess for shock.
What is the purpose of conducting a medical evaluation on personnel before flight?
✔✔To ensure they are medically fit for duty and can handle the stresses of flight without
complications.
How can an aerospace medical technician identify and treat hypoxia in a patient?
✔✔Monitor oxygen levels and provide supplemental oxygen if necessary to restore normal
levels.
What should be included in an aerospace medical technician's pre-deployment medical checklist?
✔✔Vaccinations, physical exams, and ensuring all medical equipment is stocked and
operational.
2
,How can an aerospace medical technician help prevent motion sickness during flight?
✔✔Ensure the patient is properly hydrated and administer appropriate medication or
interventions.
What is the standard procedure for treating heat exhaustion in a deployed setting?
✔✔Move the patient to a cool area, hydrate, and monitor for signs of heat stroke.
How does an aerospace medical technician manage a patient with a severe allergic reaction?
✔✔Administer epinephrine if prescribed, monitor vital signs, and prepare for rapid transport to a
medical facility.
What is the first step in managing a patient with a possible fracture?
✔✔Immobilize the injured area to prevent further damage and reduce pain.
How can an aerospace medical technician address the risk of decompression sickness in divers or
high-altitude aviators?
✔✔Monitor symptoms and provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy if indicated by symptoms of
decompression sickness.
3
, What are the key components of a post-flight medical evaluation?
✔✔Assess the overall physical condition, including signs of fatigue, dehydration, and any
symptoms related to flight.
How should an aerospace medical technician handle a patient with a severe allergic reaction to
an insect sting?
✔✔Administer antihistamines or epinephrine, depending on the severity, and monitor vital signs.
What should be done immediately when a patient is showing signs of a heart attack?
✔✔Administer aspirin if appropriate, provide oxygen, and transport to a medical facility
immediately.
What role does an aerospace medical technician play during an in-flight emergency?
✔✔Provide medical care, stabilize the patient, and assist the flight crew with emergency
procedures.
How should an aerospace medical technician manage a patient with dehydration in a deployed
environment?
✔✔Administer fluids orally or intravenously, monitor vital signs, and prevent further fluid loss.
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