Flight Attendant First Aid Procedures and Universal Precaution Kit

This set of flashcards covers essential first aid protocols, the contents and usage of the Universal Precaution Kit, and communication procedures with MedLink and flight deck crews as outlined in the Flight Attendant Manual.

Once used, gloves are contaminated and are a possible source of __________, so they must be removed without touching their outer surface.

infection

To remove a glove, grasp the __________ of one glove and pull it towards the fingers, turning it inside out.

cuff

After removing the first glove, hold it in the __________ of your other hand while sliding fingers under the cuff of the second glove.

palm

Torn or used gloves should be placed in the red bio-hazard bag of the __________.

Universal Precaution Kit®

Hands should be washed with soap and running water as __________ as possible after giving first aid.

soon

Cabin Crew handling potentially infectious spilled body fluids must use the __________.

Universal Precaution Kit®

__________ is a dry powder that converts liquids into a harmless granulated gel.

Red-Z®

The quantity of chlorine in Red-Z® is __________ the amount recommended by the Center for Disease Control.

$$2 \times$$

__________ is an alcohol-free germicidal disinfectant effective against TB, HIV, and MRSA.

Sanizide Plus

The acronym P.A.W.S stands for __________.

Personal Antimicrobial Wipe

The first step in using the Universal Precaution Kit® is to put on appropriate __________.

protective clothing

Liquid will quickly turn into a gel for safer handling after sprinkling __________ over the contaminated area.

Red-Z®

Items such as soiled seat covers, blankets, or pillows must be placed in a __________.

red bio-hazard bag

A Cabin Crew member must make an entry in the __________ for soiled floor surfaces.

Cabin Defect Log

Always provide first aid using principles of __________ (ESM).

Emergency Scene Management

Cabin Crew must get __________ (verbal or implied) to give first aid before touching a casualty.

consent

The __________ must be advised of any first aid situation, the condition of the casualty, and the care being provided.

Pilot-in-Command

__________ is a hospital-based medical advisory service that must be contacted for all onboard medical incidents.

MedLink

The __________ application allows Cabin Crew to call and transmit information directly to MedLink using their MCD.

MedAireWiFi

If a medical professional volunteers assistance, Cabin Crew must inform them that an __________ is available.

Aircraft Medical Kit (AMK)

Medical emergencies occurring on the ground at the gate should be coordinated with __________ so they may contact local emergency services.

Customer Service Agents