Post-decompression duties include which of the following tasks?

• A. Check lavatory; check cabin for injured passengers; restore power to in-seat power outlets.
• B. Re-enter cockpit and fly to the nearest safe airport.
• C. Reset passenger announcements.
• D. Clean the cabin floor.

Answer: (A)

After a sudden decompression, the priority is to secure the cabin, assess and assist passengers, and keep essential support systems functioning. Checking the lavatories quickly reveals any hazards or medical needs in those areas and ensures restrooms remain available and safe for use during the ongoing emergency. Simultaneously, sweeping the cabin for injured passengers allows the crew to triage and summon medical help as needed, so those in need get attention promptly. Restoring power to in-seat outlets helps keep passenger devices and any needed medical or communication equipment powered, which supports both reassurance and coordination with elsewhere in the cabin.

These actions are focused on immediate safety and medical care. Re-entering the cockpit to fly to the nearest safe airport is a flight-deck function, not a cabin-duty task. Resetting passenger announcements and cleaning the cabin floor are not urgent priorities in the immediate post-decompression phase.