Onboard Medical Problems Quiz

What is the first thing a flight attendant should do when noticing a passenger showing signs of a medical emergency?

• Give them water

• Announce the emergency to all passengers

• Inform the lead flight attendant and assess the situation

• Move the passenger to the galley

Which of the following is a sign of hypoxia at high altitudes?

• Sweating and dizziness

• Bluish lips and confusion

• Vomiting and abdominal pain

• Swollen ankles

What should a flight attendant do if a passenger faints but regains consciousness quickly?

• Ignore the incident

• Keep them upright

• Lay them flat and elevate their legs

• Give them coffee

Which item in the aircraft is designed specifically for serious medical events?

• Galley kit

• First Aid Kit

• Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)

• Lavatory waste bin

What should a flight attendant do if a passenger is having a seizure?

• Hold them still

• Place a spoon in their mouth

• Clear the area around them and protect their head

• Pour water on their face

What is the best position for a passenger experiencing shortness of breath?

• Lying flat

• Sitting upright

• Head between knees

• Face down

Which medical professional should be contacted first in a serious onboard emergency?

• Cabin crew’s family doctor

• The pilot

• Any licensed doctor onboard

• Ground-based medical service via the cockpit

True or False: Flight attendants can diagnose medical conditions but cannot treat them.

• True

• False

What should a flight attendant do if a passenger is experiencing severe allergic reactions?

• Ask the passenger to breathe deeply

• Administer the passenger's EpiPen if available

• Give them water

• Inform the pilot and continue serving other passengers

True or False: Flight attendants are trained to perform CPR in case of a cardiac arrest onboard.

• False

• True