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Orientation & Medicin Flashcards

1
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What is AAMA short for ?

A

US army aeromedical activity

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What does the AAMA do ?

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They do flight physicals
(FDME & FDHS)

Review physicals, recommend dispositions, waivers and maintain AEDR to support research and studies

AEDR = Aeromedical epidemiological data repository

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What’s USACRC short for ?

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US army combat readiness center

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What does USACRC do ?

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Conducts investigations + safety training + writes policies

Organize and investigate human factors in aviation safety, aircraft design and aviation mishaps

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5
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What is USAARL short for ?

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US army aeromedical research laboratory

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What does the USAARL do ?

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Research on the effects of exogenous aeromedical factors + develop aviation life support equipment

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7
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What is DAM short for ?

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Department of aviation medicine

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8
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What does DAM do ?

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Aeromedical training

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9
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Who, on the aviation medicine health care team, is a rated crew members ?

A

The flight surgeon

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10
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What is FS short for ?

A

Flight surgeon

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11
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What is APA short for ?

A

Aeromedical physician

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12
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What is AMNP short for ?

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Aviation medicine nurse practitioner

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Who, on the aviation medicine health care team, is non-rated, non-crew members ?

A

APA + AMNP + Aeromedical psychologist

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14
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What is the primary goal of the aviation medicine program ?

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Preventive medicine

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15
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How many flight physical classes are there ?

A

4 classes

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16
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Who has a class 1 flight physical ?

A

Pilot students
(Flight physical for initial entrance)

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17
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Who has a class 2 flight physical ?

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Rated aviators, FS, APA + AMNP

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18
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Who has a class 3 flight physical ?

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Non-rated crewmembers
(Flight medics, aeromedical psychologists, flight engineers, crew chiefs ect.)

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19
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Who has a class 4 flight physical ?

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ATC - UAV operators - anual FDME for DAC + contracted ATC personel

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20
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How often do you need the Comprehensive FDME ?

age + SIT ?

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Every 5th year (age 20-49)
Anually after age 50
After any Class A & B mishaps

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21
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What is FDME short for ?

A

Flying duty medical exam

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22
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What is FDHS short for ?

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Flying duty health screening

23
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How often do you have to get your FDHS ?

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Yearly (aligned with birth month)

24
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For how long and when does the “birth month window” run ?

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3 months back from the last day of your birthmonth.

25
Q

What’s the extention rule for FDME birth months ?

A

one time extention for one month

26
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What’s the name of the “Medical recommendation for flying duty” as an Upslip/Downslip ?

A

DD form 2992

27
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What’s the point of the DD form 2992 (upslip/downslip) ?

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To inform the commander of medical fitnes for all classes og personnel

28
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What form for “Medical recommendation for flying duty” does the Air force, navy and coat guard use ?

A

The same
DD form 2992

29
Q

What level does the medical provider need to be to give a valid medical clearance ?

A

FS, APA, AMNP

30
Q

How has the final approval authority for the DD form 2992 ?

A

The unit commander

31
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Who can sign a DD 2992 ?

A

FS, APA, AMNP or AME

32
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What does “temporary disqualification” imply ?

A

Likely to result in re-qualification within 365 days

33
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What does “Permanent disqualification” imply ?

A

Medical condition that is expected to last longer than 365 days

34
Q

Specify time restrition, from flying, after:
Anesthesia
General
Local

A

General: 48 hours
Local: 12 hours

35
Q

Specify time restriction from flying after consuming alcohol ?

A

12 hours

36
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Specify restrictions from flying after CBRN

A

12 hours time restriction
must be cleared by aeromedical provider

37
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Specify time restriction from flying after immunization

A

12 hours

38
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How many times a year can pilots give blood and what’s the time restriction from flying afterwards ?

A

maximum of 2 times a year
time restriction minimum of 72 hours

39
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Time restriction from flying after plasma donation

A

24 hours

40
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Can you donate bone marrow ?

A

Yes, if cleared by aeromedical provider before returning to flight

41
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specify time restriction from flying after diving

A

24 hours

42
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Can you smoke tobacco berfore flights ?

A

Yes but it’s discouraged

43
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What’s the time restriction after smooking aid (patches/gum)

A

72 hours (DNIF)

44
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What the time restriction from flying after simulator sickness ?

A

12 hours after no symptoms

45
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What’s the time restriction from flying after centrifuge runs ?

A

6 hours

46
Q

What’s Class 1 medication

A

Over the counter
Used on a short term basis
Used without the knowledge of FS/APA

47
Q

What’s Class 2 medication

A

Requires prescription
Short term use under supervision of flight provider without waiver

48
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What’s Class 2B medication

A

2B are used long term or chronic and may require waiver

49
Q

What’s Class 3 medication

A

Requires presription
may have significant side effects

50
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What’s Class 4 medication

A

May result in permanent disqualification (insulin and anti-psychotics)

51
Q

How many classes are there for herbal medication and what do they hold ?

A

3 classes
1) protein, sport drinks mm. - used without approval

2)Ginseng, creatine mm. - used with prior approval

3) some energy drinks, fat burnersm preworkouts mm. waivers unlikely

52
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What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards ?

A

AAMA, USACRC, USAARL, USASAM (DAM)

53
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Who’s on the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team ?

A

FS, APA, AMNP & psychologist

54
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Can a AME sign a DD 2992 ?

A

Yes

UH72 / Aeromed (10 decks)

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