ARMY AEROMEDICAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 320 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A
What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards? - ANSWER:
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL (Army
Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation Medicine).
Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team? - ANSWER: Flight Surgeon,
APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation Medicine Nurse
Practitioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist.
What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Program? - ANSWER: Preventative
Medicine
The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember. - ANSWER: rated
What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and completed? -
ANSWER: Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month.
Who has the final approval authority of a DD Form 2992? - ANSWER: The Unit
Commander
Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form 2992. - ANSWER: 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.
Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992. - ANSWER: 13: Remarks / Limitations. Will
include FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties not to include flying duty). Will not
contain patient privacy information.
What is contained in boxes 14, 15, and 16 of the DD Form 2992? - ANSWER: 14: FS's
signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature
What is the difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqualification? -
ANSWER: Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not
likely to result in requalification within 365 days.
What are the two types of FDME and how long are they valid for? - ANSWER: Initial
(18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at 50 yrs and
older).
,What are the classes of FDME and who are the performed for? - ANSWER: 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.
How frequently must an FDHS be completed? - ANSWER: Annually between each
comprehensive FDME.
What is the first fuel used in aviation? - ANSWER: Castor Oil
Who was the first to describe the relationship between work and illness? - ANSWER:
Hippocrates
Name the 3 general types of toxic hazards encountered in an aviation environment. -
ANSWER: Physical, Chemical, Biological
Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric chamber? -
ANSWER: chemical
What are two types of exposure? - ANSWER: Acute and chronic
What is the definition of an occupational hazard? - ANSWER: Anything capable of
producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
What are the three routes a toxin can enter the body? - ANSWER: Inhalation, Skin
(absorption), and ingestion.
What toxic substances could you be exposed to in an aviation environment? -
ANSWER: Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials
List the signs and symptoms of toxic fuel exposure. - ANSWER: Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur
, What are the immediate action steps for protective measures inside a cockpit if
exposed to smoke or fumes? - ANSWER: Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention
What are some preventative protective measures individual aircrew members can
perform to eliminate or reduce contact with toxic substances? - ANSWER: Wea
AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE
What component of the eye contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones? -
ANSWER: Retina
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). - ANSWER:
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
The lens is fairly elastic and flexible in our twenties, however, as we age into our late
forties, the lens begins to harden. This condition is known as: - ANSWER: Presbyopia
(farsightedness)
Which surgical procedure is less likely to cause permanent vision change due to the
thickness of the flap? - ANSWER: LASEK
What three corneal refractive surgeries are allowable in Army aviation? - ANSWER:
PRK
LASIK
LASEK
What is considered the most important cue to depth perception? - ANSWER: Motion
Parallax
What does GRAM stand for? - ANSWER: Geometric Perspective (LAV)
Retinal Image Size (KITO)
Aerial Perspective (FLP)
Motion Parallax
What are the four types of flight hazards? - ANSWER: Solar Glare, Bird Strikes, Lasers,
and Nerve Agents
What are the active and passive laser protective countermeasures? - ANSWER:
Active:
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 320 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A
What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards? - ANSWER:
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL (Army
Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation Medicine).
Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team? - ANSWER: Flight Surgeon,
APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation Medicine Nurse
Practitioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist.
What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Program? - ANSWER: Preventative
Medicine
The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember. - ANSWER: rated
What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and completed? -
ANSWER: Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month.
Who has the final approval authority of a DD Form 2992? - ANSWER: The Unit
Commander
Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form 2992. - ANSWER: 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.
Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992. - ANSWER: 13: Remarks / Limitations. Will
include FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties not to include flying duty). Will not
contain patient privacy information.
What is contained in boxes 14, 15, and 16 of the DD Form 2992? - ANSWER: 14: FS's
signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature
What is the difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqualification? -
ANSWER: Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not
likely to result in requalification within 365 days.
What are the two types of FDME and how long are they valid for? - ANSWER: Initial
(18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at 50 yrs and
older).
,What are the classes of FDME and who are the performed for? - ANSWER: 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.
How frequently must an FDHS be completed? - ANSWER: Annually between each
comprehensive FDME.
What is the first fuel used in aviation? - ANSWER: Castor Oil
Who was the first to describe the relationship between work and illness? - ANSWER:
Hippocrates
Name the 3 general types of toxic hazards encountered in an aviation environment. -
ANSWER: Physical, Chemical, Biological
Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric chamber? -
ANSWER: chemical
What are two types of exposure? - ANSWER: Acute and chronic
What is the definition of an occupational hazard? - ANSWER: Anything capable of
producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
What are the three routes a toxin can enter the body? - ANSWER: Inhalation, Skin
(absorption), and ingestion.
What toxic substances could you be exposed to in an aviation environment? -
ANSWER: Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials
List the signs and symptoms of toxic fuel exposure. - ANSWER: Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur
, What are the immediate action steps for protective measures inside a cockpit if
exposed to smoke or fumes? - ANSWER: Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention
What are some preventative protective measures individual aircrew members can
perform to eliminate or reduce contact with toxic substances? - ANSWER: Wea
AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE
What component of the eye contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones? -
ANSWER: Retina
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). - ANSWER:
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
The lens is fairly elastic and flexible in our twenties, however, as we age into our late
forties, the lens begins to harden. This condition is known as: - ANSWER: Presbyopia
(farsightedness)
Which surgical procedure is less likely to cause permanent vision change due to the
thickness of the flap? - ANSWER: LASEK
What three corneal refractive surgeries are allowable in Army aviation? - ANSWER:
PRK
LASIK
LASEK
What is considered the most important cue to depth perception? - ANSWER: Motion
Parallax
What does GRAM stand for? - ANSWER: Geometric Perspective (LAV)
Retinal Image Size (KITO)
Aerial Perspective (FLP)
Motion Parallax
What are the four types of flight hazards? - ANSWER: Solar Glare, Bird Strikes, Lasers,
and Nerve Agents
What are the active and passive laser protective countermeasures? - ANSWER:
Active:
