CDC 4N051 Set A Questions and
Answers Graded A+
How does the U.S. Air Force ensure the proper handling of hazardous materials in a medical
setting?
✔✔By following established safety protocols and proper labeling procedures.
When preparing for a deployment, what is the key consideration for organizing medical
supplies?
✔✔Ensuring that the right medical supplies are packed based on the mission requirements and
potential injuries.
What is the primary responsibility of a medical logistics technician in a deployed environment?
✔✔To manage and distribute medical supplies and equipment, ensuring that they are available
when needed.
What is the most important step when responding to a chemical, biological, radiological, or
nuclear (CBRN) incident?
✔✔Follow established decontamination procedures to protect personnel and prevent further
contamination.
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,How does the Air Force manage blood products in a deployed environment?
✔✔By maintaining a proper storage system and ensuring that blood products are transported and
used according to strict guidelines.
What is the role of a medical technician in an Air Force field hospital?
✔✔To provide patient care, assist with medical procedures, and maintain the hospital’s medical
supplies and equipment.
What must medical personnel do before administering any medication to a patient?
✔✔Verify the patient’s identity, the prescribed medication, and the correct dosage.
What is the purpose of a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)?
✔✔To transport critically injured or ill patients from the point of injury to a medical facility for
further care.
How should a medical technician handle expired or unused medical supplies?
✔✔Properly dispose of them according to Air Force regulations and guidelines to ensure safety.
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,What is the role of a medical technician in maintaining medical records?
✔✔To accurately document patient care, treatments, and medications administered.
What is the primary purpose of the Air Force’s Preventive Health Assessment (PHA)?
✔✔To assess and monitor the health status of Air Force personnel to ensure fitness for duty.
How can medical personnel assist in disaster preparedness?
✔✔By participating in training exercises, ensuring equipment is functional, and maintaining
readiness to respond quickly.
What is the first step in the Air Force’s medical triage process?
✔✔Assess the patient’s condition and prioritize treatment based on the severity of their injuries
or illness.
What is the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality in medical records?
✔✔To protect the privacy and rights of patients, ensuring that their health information is only
accessible to authorized individuals.
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, How do medical technicians assist in infection control procedures?
✔✔By adhering to sanitation protocols, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and
maintaining clean environments.
What should medical personnel do if they suspect a patient has a communicable disease?
✔✔Isolate the patient and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
What action should a medical technician take when handling a patient with a traumatic injury?
✔✔Provide immediate care, stabilize the patient, and prepare them for transport to a higher-level
care facility.
How does the Air Force ensure the proper storage of pharmaceuticals?
✔✔By adhering to strict temperature controls and expiration date monitoring to ensure the
efficacy and safety of medications.
What is the role of a medical technician in preventive medicine?
✔✔To educate personnel on disease prevention, conduct routine health screenings, and promote
a healthy lifestyle.
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Answers Graded A+
How does the U.S. Air Force ensure the proper handling of hazardous materials in a medical
setting?
✔✔By following established safety protocols and proper labeling procedures.
When preparing for a deployment, what is the key consideration for organizing medical
supplies?
✔✔Ensuring that the right medical supplies are packed based on the mission requirements and
potential injuries.
What is the primary responsibility of a medical logistics technician in a deployed environment?
✔✔To manage and distribute medical supplies and equipment, ensuring that they are available
when needed.
What is the most important step when responding to a chemical, biological, radiological, or
nuclear (CBRN) incident?
✔✔Follow established decontamination procedures to protect personnel and prevent further
contamination.
1
,How does the Air Force manage blood products in a deployed environment?
✔✔By maintaining a proper storage system and ensuring that blood products are transported and
used according to strict guidelines.
What is the role of a medical technician in an Air Force field hospital?
✔✔To provide patient care, assist with medical procedures, and maintain the hospital’s medical
supplies and equipment.
What must medical personnel do before administering any medication to a patient?
✔✔Verify the patient’s identity, the prescribed medication, and the correct dosage.
What is the purpose of a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)?
✔✔To transport critically injured or ill patients from the point of injury to a medical facility for
further care.
How should a medical technician handle expired or unused medical supplies?
✔✔Properly dispose of them according to Air Force regulations and guidelines to ensure safety.
2
,What is the role of a medical technician in maintaining medical records?
✔✔To accurately document patient care, treatments, and medications administered.
What is the primary purpose of the Air Force’s Preventive Health Assessment (PHA)?
✔✔To assess and monitor the health status of Air Force personnel to ensure fitness for duty.
How can medical personnel assist in disaster preparedness?
✔✔By participating in training exercises, ensuring equipment is functional, and maintaining
readiness to respond quickly.
What is the first step in the Air Force’s medical triage process?
✔✔Assess the patient’s condition and prioritize treatment based on the severity of their injuries
or illness.
What is the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality in medical records?
✔✔To protect the privacy and rights of patients, ensuring that their health information is only
accessible to authorized individuals.
3
, How do medical technicians assist in infection control procedures?
✔✔By adhering to sanitation protocols, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and
maintaining clean environments.
What should medical personnel do if they suspect a patient has a communicable disease?
✔✔Isolate the patient and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
What action should a medical technician take when handling a patient with a traumatic injury?
✔✔Provide immediate care, stabilize the patient, and prepare them for transport to a higher-level
care facility.
How does the Air Force ensure the proper storage of pharmaceuticals?
✔✔By adhering to strict temperature controls and expiration date monitoring to ensure the
efficacy and safety of medications.
What is the role of a medical technician in preventive medicine?
✔✔To educate personnel on disease prevention, conduct routine health screenings, and promote
a healthy lifestyle.
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