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A time Available Short Notice can be up to? - Answer -5 minutes
actions if an unconcious child doesnt breathe? - Answer -start CPR immediately
5 initial rescue breaths, 30 compressions, 2 breaths
adult life jacket operation? - Answer -place LJ over head, equipment side away from the body
pass strap around the waist and attach the buckle at the front of the LJ
pull on loose end of strap to secure tightly around waist
to inflate pull down sharply on the red inflation toggle outside a/c
should the LJ fail to inflate, blow into the red inflaton tube
the light will illuminate when he battery comes into contact with water
after administration of oxygen how long does it take to reverse symptoms of hypoxia? - Answer -15
seconds
After which period of time do cabin crew have to contact the flight crew to enable their well-being? -
Answer -Every 20 minutes using the interphone.
allergic reaction, what is included in the treatment? - Answer -consider casualty's position, if
necessary (whichever eases their breathing)
administer oxygen
Angina, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer -cramping chest pain which can
spread to the arms, neck, upper back and jaw
cold clammy skin
sweating
breathlessness
weakness
pale in colour
,Are infants included in THOB? - Answer -Yes
are we allowed to take a pulse? - Answer -Yes, unless they are unconscious
asthma what is included in the treatment? - Answer -sit casualty up with their elbows on the table
in front
encourage to breathe slowly and deeply. it his helpful to advise them to breathe against their lips - to
purse their lips and exhale against the pressure
administer oxygen if necessary
asthma, what is included in the special considerations? - Answer -oxygen should be on low flow
where placing elbows on tray table is not possible or comfortable, ask the casualty to rest elbows on
knees
if they dont have their own inhaler, always make a PA for a medically qualified person
breathing rate of a child? - Answer -15-30 breaths per minute
breathing rate of an infant? - Answer -25-50 breaths per minute
cabin fire drill? - Answer -inform
identify
prepare
attack
control
can rescue breaths be given to a passenger who is fitted with a stoma (small hole in the throat)? -
Answer -yes
Can we place an infant on a baby car seat? - Answer -Yes, if the car seat is certificated
care for emotional trauma/panic attack? - Answer -ensure there is no other medical reason for this
behaviour
remove the pax to the galley away from onlookers
find out the cause of the problem and try to resolve
always make promises you can fulfil
talk calmly but firmly, stay with them until they have recovered
remain calm and professional at all times
CC shall seek advice from an Aero Medical Examiner after he/she has been suffering from any illness
involving incapacity to function as CC for a period longer than? - Answer -21 days
,CPR: if you cannot kneel by the side of the casualty eg in the aisle where would you kneel? -
Answer -Kneel at the head of the passenger looking down towards their feet
Diabetes: The passenger has been given a sugary drink. There is an improvement in their condition.
What do you do next? - Answer -give another sugary drink and advise passenger to see a doctor
on arrival
Diabetes: the passenger has taken a sugary drink. There is no improvement in their condition. What do
you do next? - Answer -nil by mouth and promote recovery
duration of ELT type A/B and C - Answer -miniumum 48 hours at -20 degrees
duration of the PBE? - Answer -15 minutes
Emergencies can be categorized in three forms. What are they? - Answer -No time available
Time available short notice
Time available
epilepsy minor fit what is included in the treatment? - Answer -casualty may be confused or
disoriented, advise them to see a doctor
febrile convulsion, what should we ask the parents to do if the child has a temperature? - Answer -
remove infants clothes to cool (do not over cool)
fan child with a magazine or safety instruction card
For what reason would the flight crew make the PA "Cabin crew standby" - Answer -When they are
aware of a situation on the ground that is not immediately life threatening or requiring evacuation
full list of galley secure checks - Answer -galley curtains are secured open (where fitted)
all trolleys and boxes are stowed and secured
trolley brakes are on
all stowages are closed and secured
all galley surfaces are clear
turn off galley equipment
turn boilers off
ensure ovens are turned off
all CC bags must be stowed behind trolleys
lighting is set to appropriate mode
ensure all catering supplies are properly secured (if provided)
, full list of toilet secure checks - Answer -toilets clear of pax
pax bags must not be placed in the toilet
only fire proof gash bags are permitted on the floor of the toilets, in the final phases of flight
close and lock toilet doors
halon precautions? - Answer -do not use as a coolant
always damp down fire area with water except electrical fires
on initial discharge, force of extinguisher may scatter burning loose material
heart attack, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer -very constricting chest pain
(vice like) often radiating down either arm, into the neck, jaw (more often left side than right) and upper
back
often the worst pain the casualty has ever suffered.
difficulty in breathing
ashen, cold and clammy skin
nausea and vomiting
casualty will be very frightened and may fear death
heart attack, what are some of the special considerations? - Answer -PA for a medically qualified
person should be made as soon as possible
diversion, paramedics on arrival
heart attack is likely to lead to cardiac arrest
heart attack, what is included in the care? - Answer -assess breathing and consider position of
casualty (semi sitting)
administer oxygen
put casualty in semi sitting position
the casualty may lose consciousness rapidly
PA for a medically qualified person should be made as soon as possible, paramedics on arrival, diversion
heart attack is likely to lead to cardiac arrest
high risk areas of the a/c? - Answer -cabin, toilets, galleys, overhead storage
How can a major fit present itself? - Answer -in form of a full body convulsion
may have a brief warning period (aura) and may sit or lie down to prevent injury