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CDC Volume 3 (set 2)
Aerospace Medicine and Medical Standards
125
Medical
Not Applicable
06/04/2008

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Term
Where is the repository for all mishap investigation reports?
Definition
At the AFSC
Term
What are the four specific disciplines in the USAF safety program?
Definition

-flight safety

-weapons safety

-ground safety

-system safety

Term
At the local level, who is responsible for implementing safe practices to prevent mishaps?
Definition
Everyone assigned
Term
What are annual physical examinations and routine medical care designed to do for aircrew members?
Definition
To monitor and maintain the health of the aircrew and should include preventive medicine in key areas.
Term
What general topics should be discussed periodically during the unit flying safety briefings?
Definition

-self-medication

-environmental stresses

-Cardiovascular risk factors

-self-imposed stresses

Term
What major command is responsible for missile operations?
Definition
Air Force Space Command
Term
What are the four primary hazards associated with a missile launch facility?
Definition

-tripping hazards

-falling hazards

-confined space hazards

-high noise level hazards

Term
What are the causes of most personnel issues within a missile alert facility?
Definition

-extended duty rotations

-boredom

-fatigue

-interpersonal problems

Term
How does the Air Force categorize mishaps?
Definition
By the environment in which they occur
Term
Concerning aircraft mishaps, when does an "intent for flight" condition exist?
Definition

when aircraft brakes are released and/or when takeoff power/collective is applied, for commencing an authorized flight.

Term
Which class of mishap exists when reportable damage to an aircraft is $ 1,000,000 or more?
Definition
Class A
Term
Which type of event is deemed important enough to trend for mishap prevention, despite the fact that they do not meet other mishap class reporting criteria?
Definition
Class E event
Term
The crash ambulance must approach an accident site from which direction?
Definition
Upwind
Term
What procedure is used to classify the type and severity of an injury?
Definition
triage
Term
What are the 4 triage categories, and which classification has the highest priority?
Definition

-minimal

-expectant

-delayed

-immediate

 

Immediate

Term
What are the advantages of establishing a casualty holding area?
Definition
Simplifies transportation and permits a more effective use of supplies and skills of medical personnel.
Term
When may the ambulance team leave an accident site?
Definition
When the fire chief declares the area safe and all rescue and recovery personnel have left the area.
Term
What is the purpose of the 72-hour activities report?
Definition
To determine the presence of adverse physiological or psychological factors in the crew members and whether they met medical qualifications to perform flying duties
Term
Who is responsible for the search and recovery of human remains at an accident site?
Definition
The mortuary affairs officer
Term
Why must you avoid using alcohol-based solutions during autopsies?
Definition
Alcohol can contaminate the sample and cause false levels of alcohol in the deceased.
Term
When an off-base accident occurs, who has the authority to release the remains for transportation to the medical treatment facility (MTF)?
Definition
Local officials
Term
Why does the Air Force investigate mishaps?
Definition
To determine the cause and recommend changes to prevent the recurrence of smiliar mishap or injury.
Term
What form is used to document all physiological episodes?
Definition
AF Form 711GC
Term
Define the term Class E Physiological event.
Definition
Any physiological episode that could potentially affect the physical or mental capabilities of any of the primary aircrew to safely perform the mission.
Term
One reason the flight surgeon conducts mishap investigations is to
Definition
prevent future mishaps
Term
Specifically, who makes the final determination 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
What major command is responsible for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations?
Definition

Space Command

Term
The ultimate waiver authority for all medical waivers is
Definition
HQ USAF/SG
Term
What is a unique characteristic of the solid propellant used in most missile systems?
Definition
Once ignited, it cannot be extinguished
Term
Record mishaps as aircraft flight mishaps when
Definition
there is an intent for flight
Term
What class of mishap results in reportable damage of $1,000,000 or more?
Definition
A
Term
The 4 triage categories are
Definition

minimal

immediate

delayed

expectant

Term
What is the triage category for a pt 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
At a crash site, if there is a possible hazard from life support equipment, what agency should be notified?
Definition
Explosive ordinance disposal
Term
You must report any episode that produces abnormal physical, mental or behavioral symptoms that are noticed by individual crewmembers 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
What are the objectives for assisting with flightline related activities?
Definition

-Promote flying safety

-provide medical indoctrination

-perform facility inspections

Term
What 5 specific areas are you required to visit and evaluate while performing facility inspections?
Definition

1.squadron and alert facilities

2. ATC facilities

3. life support sections

4.flightline

5. Missile launch facilities

Term
Regarding flying personnel, what 4 things should aerospace personnel be on alert for and continually try to improve?
Definition

1. health

2. morale

3. safety

4. flying efficiency of aircrew members

Term
Who is responsible for initiating an AF Form?
Definition
The flight surgeon
Term
Rated officers...
Definition
Pilots, navigators, and flight surgeons
Term
Aviation service...
Definition
Service authorized by aeronautical orders to perform inflight duties
Term
Aircrew Member...
Definition
An airman assigned to a unit manning document position that requires flying duty
Term
Aviation service code...
Definition
A two-digit system used to monitor and manage aircrew members incentive pay
Term
Disqualification for aviation service...
Definition
An administrative act taken when a rated officer's disqualification extends beyond 365 days.
Term
Host Operations system management office
Definition
Responsible for publishing aeronautical orders
Term
Medical restriction from flying or special operational duty...
Definition
A local administrative act used to show a member on flying status who is medically unfit to perform flying duties
Term
List at least 3 situations that require the preparation of an AF Form 1042.
Definition

1. DNIF

2.RTFS

3. Initial Clearance

4. Periodic Health Exam

Term
Where are copies of the AF Form 1042 distributed for local personnel?
Definition
Place original copy in the person's health record and send one copy to HOSM office and a copy to person's squadron operations section.
Term
When flying personnel who are away from their home station are found to have a serious medical condition, what should the treating flight surgeon do?
Definition
Notify the home base flight surgeon by telephone
Term
What is the purpose of the AF Form 1041?
Definition
To record medical disqualification actions, monitor the status of disqualified flying and special operational personnel, and in some cases provide MAJCOM's with statistical data in regard to illness or injury trends.
Term
When is a new AF Form 1041 prepared?
Definition
First day of every month
Term
How long are you required to keep AF Forms 1041 on file?
Definition
2 years
Term
List the 5 aspects of a productive SCL program.
Definition

1. Training

2. Early identification of personnel wearing contacts

3.An accurate database

4.Documentation

5. Routine and Initial evaluations

Term
which office briefs Aircrew members regarding the USAF SCL program?
Definition
Flight Surgeon's office
Term
Which office maintains an updated list of approved
SCLs and solutions?
Definition
Optometry Clinic
Term
What is the primary reference for everyday Air Force writing?
Definition
AFH 37-137, The Tongue and Quill
Term
How do you correct a medical record if you make a mistake filling in a block?
Definition
Draw a single line through the erroneus information, then make the correction and initial the error.
Term
Describe the difference between policies and procedures.
Definition

Policies provide guidance and boundaries for making decisions; for thinking.

-Procedures provide the "how to" of a task.

Term

Define the term information.

Definition

Any statement or reception of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, including numerical, graphic, or narrative forms, whether oral or maintained in any medium, including computerized databases, paper, microform or magnetic tape.

Term
List 3 ways to store data.
Definition

1. floppy disk drive

2. hard disk drive

3. compact disc-read-only memory (CD-ROM) drive

Term
The overall purpose of flightline visits from the flight surgeon is to
Definition
promote flying safety
Term
In addition to the providing flyers' with medical care, which of the following services is also provided by the flight surgeon and 4NOX1 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
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 its completed?
Definition

File it in the individual's health record

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
Fist day of every month
Term
Administration of the soft contact lenses (SCL) program is the responsibility of the
Definition
Flight Surgeons Office
Term
Who is responsible for training aircrew members on the emergency removal of soft contact lenses (SCL)?
Definition
Optometry Clinic
Term
The primary reference for everyday Air Force writing is
Definition
AFH 37-137, The Tongue and Quill
Term

What type of paper is used for intra-departmental memos and letters?

Definition
plain bond paper
Term
What do you do if you make a mistake while documenting information of a pt record?
Definition
Draw a single line through the error, make the correction, and initial the error
Term
What is the primary device used to store information on a computer?
Definition
Hard disk drive
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
What is the purpose of medical standards and physical examinations?
Definition
To ensure acquisition and retention of members who are medically acceptable for military life
Term
In what written publication would you find the different types of medical examinations and their scope and frequency?
Definition
AFI 48-123
Term
During an examination, what dictates the depth of the evaluation of a body system?
Definition
Depends on the type or class of the medical examination being processed.
Term
Accession physicals are governed by what policy?
Definition
DODMERB and MEPS policy
Term
what are medical standards for flying duty designed to do?
Definition
To avoid compromise of flying safety, mission completion, or the members well being.
Term
What is the purpose of the AF Form 422?
Definition
To communicate information to nonmedical authorities in layman terms, regarding the general physical condition or specific duty limitations of military members.
Term
When is a person on an assignment limitation code-C re-evaluated?
Definition
At intervals determined by HG AFPC
Term
How often are 4T profiles reviewed?
Definition
every 30 days
Term
What does the absence of a suffix indicate?
Definition
The physical profile serial is permanent
Term
List the 3 categories of the assignment availability roster.
Definition

-31 (all profiles)

-37 (MEB/PEB actions)

-81 (pregnancies)

Term
When utilizing the Army's DA Form 3349, Physical Profile Serial, what must a 3 profile grade be converted to?
Definition

Must be converted to reflect the 4 Air Force physical profile serial system

Term
What is the basis of military medicine?
Definition
The requirement to maintain a physically fit force
Term
What is the first step in the Air Force disability evaluation process to determine who is not worldwide qualified?
Definition
The Medical evaluation board (MEB)
Term
Who appoints the Medical Evaluation Board members?
Definition
The MTF Commander
Term
What is a Physical Evaluation Board?
Definition
A fact-finding body that investigates the nature, origin, degree of impairment, and probable permanence of the physical or mental defect or condition of any member whose case it evaluates
Term
What are the duties of the PEB liaison officer (PEBLO)?
Definition
To make sure that each case is complete, accurate, and fully documented when it is sent to PEB
Term
List the possible dispositions of the Review-In-Lieu of MEB process.
Definition

-Return to duty (with or w/o an Assignment Limitation Code)

-direct an MEB

-direct an MEB at another MTF

-Returned w/o Action

-continued Military Medical Observation and Care

Term
How does the use of the Air Force TDRL protect the government and the member?
Definition
It protects the govt from permanently retiring a member who may partially of fully recover at a later date, and protects the member from being permanently retired at a level of impairment that may worsen in the near future.
Term
What is the general intent of a health record review?
Definition
Indentifying and preventing illness and injury to maintain a healthy work environment.
Term
What specific task requires you to review AFM 36-2108, Airman Classification?
Definition
Processing retraining requests and special duty applications
Term
Why do you review the medical record of an active duty member when they are discharged from the hospital?
Definition
To ensure proper profiling and administrative disposition of the member.
Term
Who is required to meet security clearance and Personnel Reliability Program requirements for their position?
Definition
All personnel directly involved with the maintenance or operations of nuclear weapons.
Term

For waiver consideration on an initial flight or special operational duty physical, what dictates which category of standards applies and where the waiver authority  lies?

Definition
The purpose of the examination
Term
Which form is used to establish and maintain a medical waiver suspense file of all personnel who are on a medical waiver for flying duty?
Definition
An AF Form 1485, Flight Medicine Follow-Up Suspense Card
Term
What action must occur when a member on a medical waiver moves (PCSs) from one MAJCOM into another?
Definition
The member's medical waiver must follow
Term
When a member on a medical waiver has a permanent change of station, how long does the losing MAJCOM have to transfer the active waiver case file to the gaining MAJCOM?
Definition
30 days
Term
The medical standards, the frequency, scope and instructions for completing required physical examinations properly are specifed in
Definition
AFI 48-123
Term
The format and procedures from 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 of the following except..
Definition
AFPAM 48-133 Physical Examination Techniques
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
Including the "X" factor, how many human function factors are considered in the physical profile serial?
Definition

7

Term
What is the main consideration (function of the body part) under the physical profile factor "E"?
Definition
Distant visual acuity only
Term
A strength aptitude test (SAT) is rated in profile factor
Definition
X
Term
Which organization authorizes an L suffix on AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report?
Definition
HQ AFPC
Term
When you use the Dept of the Army (DA) Form 3349,Physical Profile Serial, in lieu of the AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial, what must be done to the Army 3 profile grade to identify an Air Force member as not compatible with worldwide assignment?
Definition
Change it to a 4
Term
Which of the following is the first step in the Air Force disablity evaluation process to determine members who are not worldwide qualified?
Definition
Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)
Term
Record Review in lieu of 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
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
Members may be retained on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) for no more than
Definition
5 years
Term
The physical, psychologoical and educational qualifications all memebers 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
Potentially disqualifying information (PDI) is any information regarding, but not limited to, a  person's
Definition

physical, mental, and emotional state

Term
Who is responsible for reporting potentially disqualifying information to the commander of a TDY individual on PRP?
Definition
The TDY Commander
Term
What action is taken when a disqualifying defect is found during a flying class I physical examination?
Definition
Complete the exam regardless of the defect and send it to the appropriate certifying authority.
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