Answers
Why is it important to consider wind direction when planning a route to a mishap site?
Correct Ans-Approach in an up wind direction taking into consideration there may be
hazardous chemicals involved.
Why is communication between the senior AMSC and the on-scene-commander important?
Correct Ans-The safety of you, your crew, the equipment, and the patients involved. The on
scene commander will assist
you with determining the number of causalities and the types of injuries.
When triage is completed at the site, who coordinates the transfer of patient care away from the
site? Correct Ans-Transportation of the patients must be communicated with the medical
control center (MCC) to enable the
MTF the ability to be ready for the incoming patient load. In cases where there are a large
number of
causalities, the MCC will coordinate with local hospitals to assist with the large patient load.
Define the 72-hour report and explain the purpose. Correct Ans-It is an extension of the
mishap investigation. This is an extensive history taken from each of the surviving
crewmembers, pertaining to the 72-hours before the mishap. This will assist the agencies that
review all of
the data, to gain a clear picture of the events leading up to the mishap. It is very important to
gather the
,information in a chronological order.
When you identify a member with a disability or medical condition, what is the first step of
the evaluation process? Correct Ans-Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).
Why do you think medical standards and disqualifying medical conditions are more
stringent for flyers? Correct Ans-Because they are a significant operational necessity of their
mission.
When a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) has determined the individual is "fit" for duty,
who is responsible to review the case to determine the need of an assignment limitation code
(ALC-C)? Correct Ans-HQ AFPC/DPAMM.
Which condition would a member be most likely to have an assignment limitation code C
(ALC-C)? Correct Ans-Obstructive sleep apnea.
When you are conducting medical reviews, which circumstance would require follow up?
Correct Ans-Incomplete PHA.
When would you instruct aircrew to wear soft contact lens (SCL)? Correct Ans-Only during
waking hours.
When you have patients that are new soft contact lens (SCL) wearers, how often are the
,follow ups? Correct Ans-One week, one month, six months and yearly.
Who is the on-scene commander for an accident on base? Correct Ans-Fire chief.
Once triage is complete, communicate patient transportation through the Correct Ans-Medical
Control Center.
Where would you send specimens being processed from aircrew fatalities? Correct Ans-Air
Force Institute of Pathology (AFIP).
Why would you choose the freezing method for preserving tissue? Correct Ans-It does not
interfere with laboratory analysis
What are the two different classifications of equipment? Correct Ans-Medical Investment and
Medical Expense.
When should you sign the custody receipt/locator listing when assuming custodial
responsibility? Correct Ans-Only after the inventory has been performed and all corrective
actions are documented should you sign for
the property.
What form is turned into Biomedical Equipment Repair when a repair is identified? Correct
Ans-AF Form 1297, Temporary Issue Receipt.
, What is found on the custody receipt/locator list? Correct Ans-The quantity, dollar value and
stock number sequence.
What is the purpose of the custodial actions list? Correct Ans-An interim listing to update the
custody receipt/locator listing process a change action affecting a
custodian's account.
What document is submitted to MEMO to record equipment turn-in or transfer? Correct Ans-
AF Form 601, Equipment Action Request.
What is a unit for measuring work called? Correct Ans-Man-hour.
What is a manpower authorization? Correct Ans-A funded manpower requirement with
details that define the position in terms of its function, organization,
location, skill, grade, and other appropriate characteristics that commands use.
What is a manpower requirement? Correct Ans-A statement of manpower needed to
accomplish a job, workload, mission or program.
How are manpower authorizations defined on the UMD? Correct Ans-In terms of their
function, organization, location, skill, grade and other appropriate characteristics
commands use.