Recurrent exams Flashcards
When you have used an item of safety equipment where should you put it for landing?
Where possible it should be stowed in its original stowage
What is different about the newer BCF fire extinguishers?
They have a gauge on the bottom which is checked by engineering
How would you remove a L’Air Liquide smoke hood from the orange box?
Pull the catch on the side of the box to release the lid, then lift the lid to open the box
What should female crew members remove before donning a smoke hood?
Neck scarves
How can you ensure oxygen is flowing on a portable oxygen bottle?
By observing the flow indicator - a green indicator will appear
What is the alert call?
‘Senior cabin crew member to the flight deck’ or ‘Senior cabin crew member to the interphone’ or three double chimes
On hearing ‘Attention! Crew at stations’ in-flight what must all cabin crew do?
Interrupt their duty; Stow away any catering equipment; Return to their station and fasten their harness; Await further instructions from the CM/pilots; Remain vigilant in the cabin
In a NITS briefing what does the ‘I’ stand for?
Intention: what the Commander intend to do about it
In a CLEAR briefing what does the ‘L’ stand for?
Location
What is the first point of the emergency drill?
Alert Call
Before opening an exit in an emergency what must you do?
Check exits for outside hazards and check slide armed
In an evacuation what should you take with you if safe to do so?
Any available items of safety equipment
When must toilet safety checks be completed?
Prior to every departure
How many passengers must be seated by each overwing exit?
At least one passenger
Can hand baggage be stowed behind the last row of seats?
Yes, with the exception of C and D providing the restraint bar will adequately restrain it and safety equipment is not damaged or obstructed
After assessing the severity how would you first attempt to assist a conscious, severe choking infant?
Give 5 back blows.
If the obstruction is severe and 5 back blows have been ineffective whilst treating a conscious choking adult casualty, your next action will be?
Up to 5 abdominal thrusts.
When carrying out a head to toe examination, what do you assess with regard to the Skull and Scalp?
Look for bleeding, swelling, soft areas or indentation
Where should you take the pulse of a conscious casualty who is from one year of age onwards?
Radial
What form must you complete to help ensure that accurate medical information is given to Ambulance and Paramedic services meeting the aircraft?
Passenger Medical Report Form
What condition is related to over breathing brought on by anxiety or stress?
Hyperventilation Syndrome.
You assess an unconscious casualty’s breathing and they are breathing normally, what do you do next?
Check and observe for continued normal breathing and circulation.
Once you have completed all elements of DRABCDE which of the following casualties would you place in the recovery position?
A diabetic passenger who has become unconscious and is breathing normally.
The Captain has a chemical splash to the eye. Which chemical is particularly dangerous and what is the immediate first aid treatment?
Alkali and you should immediately irrigate the eye.
When carrying out DRABCDE and you suspect the casualty has a spinal injury, what must you not do when assessing for a response?
Do not shake them.
When performing chest compressions what is the correct hand position?
Centre of the chest, known as the Lower half of sternum.
A casualty is suffering from anaphylactic shock, they have had a similar reaction before; what medication might they be carrying?
The drug Adrenaline in an injection pen (Epi-pen)
When someone is suffering from renal colic (kidney stones) the signs and symptoms are:
Pain in the lower back/hip area, which may radiate to the lower abdomen and groin.
Internal bleeding can lead to shock, what signs and symptoms may you expect to see?
Pale, cold, clammy skin; rapid, shallow breathing; rapid weak pulse, altering level of consciousness.
Treatment of a young child with a high temperature causing infantile convulsions is as follows:
Remove any clothing or covering from the child including the nappy, move to cool environment, seek medical assistance
Where will you find the control to lock the pilot seat harness?
On the inboard side of the seat below the armrest
What should you do if the pilots fail to respond to a second attempt using the # key on the flight deck door keypad?
Attempt interphone contact