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CDC 4N051-B
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06/12/2008

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Term
A fracture that results from disease, such as metastatic cancer of the bone is called...
Definition
Pathologic.
Term
The overall purpose of flight line visits from the flight surgeon is to...
Definition
Promotes flying safety.
Term
The medical standards the frequency, scope and instruction for completing required physical examinations properly are specified in...
Definition
AFI 48-123.
Term
A patient describes a jumping , pounding, or stopping of the heart within of his or her chest. the condition is called heart...
Definition
Palpatation.
Term
A patient's feet must be placed on the floor or a footstool during "dangling" to prevent...
Definition
Pressure on the back of the legs.
Term
Moodiness, bad temper, and extreme neatness are influenced by what factor?
Definition
Environment.
Term
Mass casualty victims are categorized according to...
Definition
Priority for treatment and transportation.
Term
Who is responsible for training aircrew members on the emergency removal of soft contact lenses (SCL)?
Definition
Optometry Clinic.
Term
A strength aptitude test (SAT) is rated in profile factor...
Definition
X.
Term
To reduce the possibility of infection and vessel damage on a patient scheduled for long term therepy, you must change intravenous (IV) site every...
Definition
48 to 72 hours.
Term
To aid in preventing decubitus ulcers, patient positioning should be changed every...
Definition
2 hours.
Term
During the acute stage of the stroke the primary goal is to...
Definition
Sustain life.
Term
Which classification of a harmful substance causes euphoria, excitement, dilated pupils, diaphoresis, tachycardia, and rapid breathing?
Definition
Narcotic.
Term
One reason the flight surgeon conducts mishap investigations is to....
Definition
Prevent further mishaps.
Term
For an adult, how much sudden blood loss is considered serious?
Definition
1000cc.
Term
Members may be retained on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) for no more than...
Definition
5 years.
Term
When you ask a medical patient what may have triggered his or her pain, you are questioning about...
Definition
Provocation.
Term
When there is an appatent vehicle fire, how many feet should the ambulance be parked from the vehicle?
Definition
100.
Term
For accidents involving hazardous materials, where should you park the ambulance and how far away should you remain? 
Definition
Upwind; 2000 feet away.
Term
A provider can initiate a drug order in...
Definition
Two ways.
Term
What do many medical treatment facilities use to avoid errors when a drug is copied?
Definition
Computer-generated product.
Term
What is the triage category for a patient with partial thickness burns of less than 15 percent of the body?
Definition
Minimal.
Term
Who must give permission to remove the fatalities following an off-base accident that involves a military aircraft?
Definition
Local civilian officials.
Term
The physical, psychological and educational qualifications all members must meet for each AFSC can be found in...
Definition
AFM 36-2108
Term
Individuals applying for Personnel Reliability Program status must meet the medical requirements specified in...
Definition
AFI 36-2104, Nuclear Weapons Personal Reliability Program.
Term
How many cc of blood loss is considered serious for an infant?
Definition

100. 

Term
Specifically, who makes the final destination on return to flying status when aircrew members are treated in other clinics or medical specialties?
Definition
The flight surgeon.
Term
Flight surgeons review all mishap reports and summaries to...
Definition
Identify human factor elements pertinent to the flying mission.
Term
If a patient is being restrained, what position should he or she be in if the patient is recovering from alcohol intoxication and is extremely agitated?
Definition
Prone.
Term
The normal adaptive mechanism used by the children when they lose their sense of control is...
Definition
Regression.
Term
Why should your feet be parallel when you are standing?
Definition
Maintain balance and prevent back , hip, and leg strain.
Term
The postoperative patient is required to turn, cough, and deep breath every...
Definition
Two hours.
Term
If a patient exhibits a mild allergic response to an intravenous (IV) solution, you would...
Definition
Slow the flow rate.
Term
Phlebitis is...
Definition
An inflammation of a vein.
Term
Which organization authorizes an L suffix on AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report?
Definition
HQ AFPC.
Term
When you use the Department of the Army (DA) Form 3349, Physical Profile Serial, in lie of the AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial, what must be done (if anything) to the Army 3 profile grade to identify an Air Force member as not compatable with worldwide assignment?
Definition
Change it to a 4.
Term
The primary reference for everyday Air Force writing is...
Definition
AFH 37-137, The Tongue and Quill.
Term
Using the civilian four-level triage system, a patient with complicated burns is classified as priority...
Definition
1.
Term
What is a common visual field defect?
Definition
Depression.
Term
Which psychiatric term defines a mood disorder identified by feelings of elation and well being, flight of ideas, and physical over activity?
Definition
Mania.
Term
What cardiac related condition may be caused by a fall in cardiac output resulting in cerebral ischemia?
Definition
Syncope.
Term
To initiate defibrillation procedures due to ventricular, you would first set the defibrillator at...
Definition
200 to 300 joules.
Term
The proper procedure for administering inhalations into the respiratory tract of a patient is to...
Definition
Access patient's vital signs before, during, and after therapy.
Term
What conditions occur if CO2 builds up and mixes with water in the blood stream?
Definition
Respiratory acidosis.
Term
Fatigue, weakness, anorexia, vomiting, and dysrythemias are signs and symptoms associated with which electrolyte imbalances?
Definition
Hypokalemia.
Term
What electrolyte deficit or excess can cause dysrhythmias, leading to cardiac or respiratory arrest?
Definition
Hyperkalemia.
Term
The forms and procedures for conducting and recording a physical examination are found in...
Definition
AFPAM 48-133, Physical Examination Techniques.
Term
Whenever a member's qualifications for continued service are questionable, the member's case is processed under the provisions provided in all the following except...
Definition
AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards.
Term
In addition to the providing flyers' with medical care, which of the following services is also provided by the flight surgeon and 4N0X1 in support of the flying mission?
Definition
Medical indoctrination.
Term
Which of the following lists include rated officers only?
Definition
Navigators, pilots and flight surgeons.
Term
Which emergency response refers to an emergency with light and sirens?
Definition
Code 3; hot.
Term
Which type of traumatic fracture does a whiplash cause?
Definition
Compression.
Term
Avoid the semi-recumbent position for long periods of time for the orthopedic patient because it...
Definition
Promotes flexion deformities of the hip.
Term
A patient who is authorized to live outside the hospital while still receiving treatment is considered...
Definition
Subsisting out.
Term
The method of parenteral medication administration that involves injecting a drug into a muscle is...
Definition
IM.
Term
Which nursing activity is the main aspect of resolving nursing diagnoses?
Definition

Planning. 

Term
When planning nursing activities, what is the main goal?
Definition
Help the patent reach the highest possible level of health.
Term
Which procedure or treatment is used to prevent or alleviate irritation around the edge of a cast?
Definition
Pataling.
Term
At what speed (mph) does hydroplaning occur?
Definition
30.
Term
Which is the correct order for applying a short spine immobilization device?
Definition
Position device behind the patient, Secure the device to the patient's torso, Secure the patient's head to the device, and Evaluate torso fixation and pad behind neck as necessary.
Term
Who is responsible for completing an AF Form 1042?
Definition
The flight surgeon only.
Term
What do you do with the original AF Form 1042 after it's completed?
Definition
File it in the individual's health record.
Term
The purpose of the AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report is to
Definition
Communicate information to nonmedical authorities in layman terms.
Term
For members possessing 4T profiles, the AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report, must be reviewed every...
Definition
30 days.
Term
Which of these is a common reference source for drugs?
Definition
PDR.
Term
Which publication contains a list of locally available medications, recommended despensing instructions, and administrative guidlines?
Definition
Local facility formulary.
Term
Which imbalance may be caused be starvation and diabetic acidosis?
Definition
Metabolic acidosis.
Term
The most direct approach for administering medication is...
Definition
Infusion.
Term
For patients using a nonrebreathing mask, the inspired oxygen concentration is...
Definition
60 to 90 percent.
Term
Which mask is suggested for patients with chronic obstructive pulminary disease (COPD)?
Definition
Venturi.
Term
For patents under 12 years of age, you would avoid using a...
Definition
Flow resricted oxygen powered ventilation device.
Term
Prior to insertion of a central venous pressure line to decrease the change of an air embolism, the patient is taught the...
Definition
Valsalva maneuver.
Term
The wedge position is located in the...
Definition
Pulmonary artery.
Term
Which gait is used by patients who can bear full body weight on one foot and partial or no weight on the other?
Definition
Three-point.
Term
Which psychiatric term defines a mood disorder identified by feelings of elation and well being, flight of ideas, and physical over activity?
Definition
Mania.
Term
A patient who feels unloved, unneeded, inferior, and hurt displays a behavior of...
Definition
Withdrawal.
Term
When does the rehabilitational process begin?
Definition
As soon as the patient is admitted.
Term
Noise assessment is conducted by...
Definition
BEF.
Term
How many years is the certification for hearing conservations valid?
Definition
5.
Term
The measurement expressed in Hz refers to what principle of sound?
Definition
Frequency.
Term
Alcohol is a drug that can have lethal effects on which nervous system?
Definition
Central.
Term
Within how many hours does a Black Widow spider bite victim usually develop systemic reactions?
Definition
24.
Term
A burn is classified as moderate if it involves...
Definition
Full-thickness burns that involve 2 to 10 percent of the body surface.
Term
Under the military triage system a patient with extensive burns is classified as...
Definition
Expectant.
Term
What is used to document pateint evaluation and treatment in wartime situations?
Definition
US Field Medical Card.
Term
Which of the following is the first step in the Air Force disability evaluation process to determine members who are not worldwide qualified?
Definition
Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).
Term
Record review in lieu board processing is accomplished when
Definition
A defect is discovered as an incidental finding and the evaluee seems qualified for continued military service.
Term
The body responsible for determining if a member's physical defect or condition renders the member unfit for duty is the...
Definition
Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
Term
The slowest possible flow rate per hour you may set for an IV solution is...
Definition
10 to 50 cc.
Term
You have removed an IV catheter. You should maintain pressure over the injection sire for about...
Definition
20 to 30 seconds.
Term
What size suture material is used to close an incision on the bottom of the foot?
Definition
2-0.
Term
A prolonged heat treatment can cause what reflex action in the human body?
Definition
Reflex vasoconstriction.
Term
Which factors determine the technique you will use to move the patient up in bed?
Definition
Size of the patient and capabilities of the technicians.
Term
When caring for a child with nausea and vomiting, a primary concern would be...
Definition
Dehydration.
Term
Which is a sign of uremia?
Definition
Oliguria.
Term
After recieving a vaccine, how long may it take for immunity to develop?
Definition
Days or weeks.
Term
What major command is responsible for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations?
Definition
Space Command.
Term
The PASG can compensate for up to what percentage of lost blood?
Definition
30.
Term
Who is responsible for reporting potentially disqualifying information to the commander of a TDY individual on PRP?
Definition
The TDY commander.
Term
You must report any episode that produces abnormal physical, mental or behavioral symptoms that are noticed by individual crew members or by others during or after the flight, as what type of physiological event?
Definition
Class E.
Term
Class E Physiological events are reported by message using the format found in...
Definition
AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports.
Term
Drug administration is controlled primarily by...
Definition
Federal law.
Term
What classification of drugs are not acceptable for medical use?
Definition
Schedule I.
Term
For what type of patient is a rapid trama assessment performed and what is looked at?
Definition
Patients with a significant mechanism of injury, area of the body where the greatest threats to the patient are.
Term
Narcotics, such as codiene, cocaine, and amphetamines have a high potential for abuse but have acceptable medical uses are classified as
Definition
Schedule II drugs.
Term
The ultimate waiver authority for all medical waivers is...
Definition
HQ USAF/SG.
Term
Which type of shock is an internal failure of the body to control the diameter of the blood vessels?
Definition
Neurogenic.
Term
Which acronym is used by EMT in the field to describe a possible fracture?
Definition
PSD.
Term
What class of mishap results in reportable damage of $1,000,000 or more?
Definition
A.
Term
A situation in which a patient exhibits abnormal behavior with a given situation either due to extremes of emotion leading to violence or a psychological condition is called...
Definition
Behavioral emergency.
Term
What phase in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae begins with inflammation has subsided and ends with complete control of the problem?
Definition
II.
Term
With regard to blood transfusions, one of your responsibilities is to document a patient's transfusion on...
Definition
A Standard Form 518.
Term
Who has the authority to retire or separate members who are found physically unfit to perform the duties of their office or grade?
Definition
The Secretary of the Air Force or a designated special assistant only.
Term
Which of the following is not a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) recommended disposition?
Definition
Forward to Medical Evaluation Board.
Term
What program emphasizes information protection precepts and promotes consistent application of security principles in the use of Air Force information systems?
Definition
IAAP.
Term
What administrative tool identifies each and every record series maintained for an office of record, regardless of the record's location?
Definition
Files plan.
Term
Under the military triage system a patient with extensive burns is classified as...
Definition
Expectant.
Term
What is used to document patient evaluation and treatment in wartime situations?
Definition
US Field Medical Card.
Term
A patient's usual first emotional reaction to rape is...
Definition
Anger and hostility.
Term
What occurs in the third phase of spousal abuse?
Definition
Spouse states it will never happen again.
Term
You are planning activities for a patient with psychological problems. In this situation, your primary goal would be to...
Definition
Develop a good rapport.
Term
Vaginal suppositories are...
Definition
Administered to combat infection.
Term
You are administering a vaginal douche to a female patient. To do this properly, you would hang the bag...
Definition
6 to 10 inches above the patient's vagina.
Term
When administering an enema, the patient is preferably positioned...
Definition
On their left side.
Term
The patient should retain the solution of a cleaning enema for a time period of...
Definition
5 minutes.
Term
Closed-chest drainage is a drainage system used to...
Definition
Reexpand a collapsed lung.
Term
IV solution bags normally range in size from...
Definition
100 to 2000 cc.
Term
What is used to prevent the mixing of primary and secondary infusions in a piggyback setup?
Definition
Back-check valve.
Term
An oily liquid used on the skin describes a type of medication preparation called a...
Definition
Liniment.
Term
Including the "X" factor, how many human function factors are considered in the physical profile serial?
Definition
Seven.
Term
What is the main consideration (function of the body part) inder the pysical profile factor "E"?
Definition
Distant visual acuity only.
Term
For transient personnel, how many copies of the AF Form 1042 are sent with the original to an individual's home base flight surgeon's office?
Definition
2.
Term
When must you start a new AF Form 1041?
Definition
First day of every month.
Term
Administration of the soft contact lenses (SCL) program is the responsibility of the...
Definition
Flight Surgeons Office.
Term
Relative to the nursing process, what is the main goal?
Definition
A realistic and measurable statement of the expected change in patient behavior.
Term
What is a way to help relieve most of the patient's concerns prior to surgery?
Definition
Preoperative teaching.
Term
A scalp vein needle (commonly used in pediatric patients) is an example of a...
Definition
Wing-tipped needle.
Term
To avoid infections, you should change a patient's hyper alimentation solution bag and tubing daily. In addition, you should not allow the container to hang longer than...
Definition
8 hours.
Term
The patient's colostomy bag should be changed when t is...
Definition
One-third full.
Term
The purpose of colostomy irrigation is to...
Definition
Establish fecal control.
Term
What should you do to help patients who become angry and hostile?
Definition
Allow them to channel their hostility through verbal expression.
Term
What grade of a decubitus ulcer has penetrated down to the muscle causing distortion and loss of body fluids?
Definition
Grade III.
Term
How many inches from the test plate must the examinee be sitting for the PIP?
Definition
30.
Term
How many inches is the Amsler's grid chart held away for the patient?
Definition
12.
Term
Penecillin administered to treat an infection is an example of what category of drugs?
Definition
Curative.
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