Army Aeromedical Study Guide 2024/2025- Qs And As
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL
(Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation
Medicine). Right Ans - What are the organizations maintaining aviation
medical standards?
Flight Surgeon, APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation
Medicine Nurse Practitioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist. Right Ans -
Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?
Preventative Medicine Right Ans - What is the primary goal of the Aviation
Medicine Program?
rated Right Ans - The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember.
Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month. Right
Ans - What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and
completed?
The Unit Commander Right Ans - Who has the final approval authority of a
DD Form 2992?
11: Up, qualified for flying duty. Contains an effective date and expiration date.
12: Down, Disqualified for flight. Contains an effective date and estimated
duration of grounding. Right Ans - Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form
2992.
13: Remarks / Limitations. Will include FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties
not to include flying duty). Will not contain patient privacy information.
Right Ans - Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992.
14: FS's signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature Right Ans - What is contained in boxes 14, 15,
and 16 of the DD Form 2992?
,Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not likely
to result in requalification within 365 days. Right Ans - What is the
difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqualification?
Initial (18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at
50 yrs and older). Right Ans - What are the two types of FDME and how
long are they valid for?
Class 1 - Initial for those that want to be pilots.
Class 2 - Aviators, FS, DAC Pilots, and APA/AMNP.
Class 3 - Non-rated crewmembers and Aeromedical Psychologists.
Class 4 - ATC and UAV operators. Right Ans - What are the classes of FDME
and who are the performed for?
Annually between each comprehensive FDME. Right Ans - How frequently
must an FDHS be completed?
Castor Oil Right Ans - What is the first fuel used in aviation?
Hippocrates Right Ans - Who was the first to describe the relationship
between work and illness?
Physical, Chemical, Biological Right Ans - Name the 3 general types of toxic
hazards encountered in an aviation environment.
chemical Right Ans - Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric
chamber?
Acute and chronic Right Ans - What are two types of exposure?
Anything capable of producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
Right Ans - What is the definition of an occupational hazard?
Inhalation, Skin (absorption), and ingestion. Right Ans - What are the three
routes a toxin can enter the body?
Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
, Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials Right Ans - What toxic substances could you
be exposed to in an aviation environment?
Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur Right Ans - List the signs and symptoms of
toxic fuel exposure.
Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention Right Ans - What are the immediate action steps for
protective measures inside a cockpit if exposed to smoke or fumes?
Wea AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE Right Ans - What are some preventative protective measures
individual aircrew members can perform to eliminate or reduce contact with
toxic substances?
Retina Right Ans - What component of the eye contains photoreceptors
known as rods and cones?
Hyperopia (farsightedness) Right Ans - This condition is a result of the
eye's actual focal point being behind the retinal plane or wall, causing blurred
vision (e.g. nearby objects are not seen clearly).
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL
(Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation
Medicine). Right Ans - What are the organizations maintaining aviation
medical standards?
Flight Surgeon, APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation
Medicine Nurse Practitioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist. Right Ans -
Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?
Preventative Medicine Right Ans - What is the primary goal of the Aviation
Medicine Program?
rated Right Ans - The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember.
Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month. Right
Ans - What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and
completed?
The Unit Commander Right Ans - Who has the final approval authority of a
DD Form 2992?
11: Up, qualified for flying duty. Contains an effective date and expiration date.
12: Down, Disqualified for flight. Contains an effective date and estimated
duration of grounding. Right Ans - Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form
2992.
13: Remarks / Limitations. Will include FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties
not to include flying duty). Will not contain patient privacy information.
Right Ans - Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992.
14: FS's signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature Right Ans - What is contained in boxes 14, 15,
and 16 of the DD Form 2992?
,Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not likely
to result in requalification within 365 days. Right Ans - What is the
difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqualification?
Initial (18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at
50 yrs and older). Right Ans - What are the two types of FDME and how
long are they valid for?
Class 1 - Initial for those that want to be pilots.
Class 2 - Aviators, FS, DAC Pilots, and APA/AMNP.
Class 3 - Non-rated crewmembers and Aeromedical Psychologists.
Class 4 - ATC and UAV operators. Right Ans - What are the classes of FDME
and who are the performed for?
Annually between each comprehensive FDME. Right Ans - How frequently
must an FDHS be completed?
Castor Oil Right Ans - What is the first fuel used in aviation?
Hippocrates Right Ans - Who was the first to describe the relationship
between work and illness?
Physical, Chemical, Biological Right Ans - Name the 3 general types of toxic
hazards encountered in an aviation environment.
chemical Right Ans - Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric
chamber?
Acute and chronic Right Ans - What are two types of exposure?
Anything capable of producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
Right Ans - What is the definition of an occupational hazard?
Inhalation, Skin (absorption), and ingestion. Right Ans - What are the three
routes a toxin can enter the body?
Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
, Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials Right Ans - What toxic substances could you
be exposed to in an aviation environment?
Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur Right Ans - List the signs and symptoms of
toxic fuel exposure.
Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention Right Ans - What are the immediate action steps for
protective measures inside a cockpit if exposed to smoke or fumes?
Wea AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE Right Ans - What are some preventative protective measures
individual aircrew members can perform to eliminate or reduce contact with
toxic substances?
Retina Right Ans - What component of the eye contains photoreceptors
known as rods and cones?
Hyperopia (farsightedness) Right Ans - This condition is a result of the
eye's actual focal point being behind the retinal plane or wall, causing blurred
vision (e.g. nearby objects are not seen clearly).
