PIEDMONT FA EXAM #4 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the definition of universal precautions? (11.2.2) - ANS 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) - ANS F = FACE
A = ARMS
S = SPEECH
T = TIME
Bends - ANS 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
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,4. Aircraft must descend to lower altitude
Minor Bleeding - ANS 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
3. Apply sterile dressing and compresses then, bandage firmly.
4. For slight cuts, apply band-aids
Severe Bleeding - ANS 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 - ANS 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
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, Burns - ANS Cause:
- Over exposure to the sun.
- Hot surfaces/liquids, etc.
Symptoms:
- First degree burn = reddening of the skin
- Second degree = blistering of the skin
- 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 - ANS 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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the definition of universal precautions? (11.2.2) - ANS 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) - ANS F = FACE
A = ARMS
S = SPEECH
T = TIME
Bends - ANS 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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,4. Aircraft must descend to lower altitude
Minor Bleeding - ANS 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
3. Apply sterile dressing and compresses then, bandage firmly.
4. For slight cuts, apply band-aids
Severe Bleeding - ANS 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 - ANS 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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Burns - ANS Cause:
- Over exposure to the sun.
- Hot surfaces/liquids, etc.
Symptoms:
- First degree burn = reddening of the skin
- Second degree = blistering of the skin
- 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 - ANS 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
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
