Special Populations & Adaptations Flashcards
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A traveler carries 12 ounces of prescription liquid medication in a carry-on. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Allow it after the traveler declares it, subject to additional screening
Medically necessary liquids above 3.4 oz are permitted when declared and may get additional screening.
A parent traveling with an infant carries breast milk exceeding 3.4 ounces. How does TSA treat it?
Answer: Allowed in reasonable quantities, declared and screened separately
Breast milk and formula are permitted in reasonable quantities and are screened separately from other liquids.
A passenger wearing an insulin pump asks not to go through the body scanner. What option is available?
Answer: A pat-down instead of advanced imaging technology screening
Passengers with insulin pumps may request a pat-down instead of AIT screening and need not remove the pump.
A passenger with a pacemaker tells the officer about the device. What is the best response?
Answer: Offer alternative screening such as a pat-down instead of the walk-through metal detector
Passengers with implanted cardiac devices may request a pat-down, and a device card is helpful but not required.
A traveler needs ice packs to keep medication cold. What does TSA allow?
Answer: Ice packs and gel packs for medically necessary items, even if partially melted, subject to screening
Ice and gel packs used for medically necessary items are allowed regardless of frozen state, subject to screening.
A passenger with an ostomy bag is selected for additional screening. What is required?
Answer: The passenger may be asked to touch the area and have hands tested for explosives, without exposing it
Passengers are not required to expose ostomies; they may self-pat followed by explosives trace testing of the hands.
Which type of oxygen equipment is generally permitted through the checkpoint for in-cabin use?
Answer: FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators, after screening
FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators may be screened and carried, while compressed oxygen falls under airline rules.
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