Question 1

While in transit via a rotary aircraft, you have experienced pain in your ears. What will you do?

Accepted Answer

Yawning or moving your jaw can help equalize the pressure in your ears, which is a common cause of ear pain during changes in altitude.

Question 2

What information are you going to initially hand over using the ISBAR approach?

Accepted Answer

The ISBAR approach starts with "I" for Introduction, where you introduce yourself and your role, and "S" for Situation, where you identify the patient and briefly state the problem.

Question 3

What are the benefits of properly securing or packaging the patient for transport?

Accepted Answer

Properly securing or packaging the patient for transport helps manage temperature, ensures comfort, and reduces pain, making all the options correct.

Question 4

What should be monitored in aircraft transfers that could occur due to pressure changes?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia should be monitored in aircraft transfers due to pressure changes, as reduced cabin pressure at high altitudes can lead to lower oxygen levels, potentially causing hypoxia.

Question 5

How do you effectively establish access to circulation aspects of the patient prior to transfer:

Accepted Answer

Securing two peripheral working IV lines is a standard procedure to ensure that the patient has reliable venous access for the administration of fluids, medications, or blood products if needed during transfer. This is crucial for managing any potential changes in the patient's condition.

Question 6

In assessing the neurological status of a patient using AVPU, what does P stand for?

Accepted Answer

P in AVPU stands for "Response to Pain," indicating the patient's ability to respond to painful stimuli, which is a measure of their level of consciousness and neurological function.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a stressor when transporting a patient?

Accepted Answer

All listed options, noise, vibration, and pressure, are considered stressors when transporting a patient. These factors can significantly impact the patient's comfort and overall condition.

Question 8

What is the one suggested method to ensure all information is handed over to hospital staff?

Accepted Answer

The ISOBAR approach is a structured method for handing over patient information, ensuring clarity and completeness. Rehearsing the hand-over with a team mate can further ensure that the information is communicated effectively and accurately. Therefore, combining these strategies is the suggested method.

Question 9

For a bariatric patient, what transport stressor should is especially important to consider while in transit?

Accepted Answer

potential for pressure injury

Question 10

What is the next step if peripheral IV access is difficult to secure?

Accepted Answer

Intra-osseous access is the correct next step when peripheral IV access is difficult to secure, especially in emergency situations where rapid access is needed for the administration of fluids and medications.

Question 11

Rotary wing aircraft operating in Australia typically have an operating distance from their base of:

Accepted Answer

Rotary wing aircraft, such as helicopters, typically have a shorter operating range compared to fixed-wing aircraft. In Australia, the typical operating distance for such aircraft is around 250 km from their base.

Question 12

Advantages of road transport over rotary wing transport include:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Complications relating to ascent during aeromedical transfer include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The pressure in the cuff of an endotracheal tube would actually increase due to the reduced external pressure at higher altitudes, not decrease. This is contrary to the expansion effects seen in other body cavities or trapped gas situations due to the Boyle's law, which states that the volume of a gas increases as the pressure decreases, and vice versa, but does not apply in the same way to the mechanics of an endotracheal tube cuff, which is isolated from external pressure changes by its sealed nature.

Question 14

You are preparing to transfer a critically ill ventilated patient and are determining the amount of oxygen that you will require for the transfer. The estimated transfer time is 1 hour and the patient has a minute volume of 6 L/min, FiO2 of 0.6 and a ventilator driving gas of 0.5 L/min. What are the oxygen requirements for the transfer, using the equation: 2 × Transport time in minutes × [(MV × FiO2) + ventilator driving gas]

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

When undertaking an aeromedical transfer the crew member with the ultimate responsibility for crew safety is:

Accepted Answer

The pilot has the ultimate responsibility for the safety of all crew members during an aeromedical transfer, as they are in charge of the aircraft's operation and navigation.

Question 16

The gas law responsible relating to expansion of gases where the temperature remains constant, the volume of a given mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure is:

Accepted Answer

Boyle's law states that at constant temperature, the volume of a given mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. This means if the pressure increases, the volume decreases and vice versa, assuming the temperature does not change.

Question 17

You are transferring a patient who is on oxygen therapy at 8 L/min.You have available a 1,600 L tank of oxygen. At this flow rate how long will your oxygen supply last?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the duration of the oxygen supply, divide the total volume of the tank (1,600 L) by the flow rate (8 L/min). This gives 200 minutes, which is equivalent to 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Question 18

For every 1000 ft (300 metre) increase in altitude the ambient temperature drops by approximately:

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 15: Stabilisation and Transfer