Aeromedical Army 2k17 Pt 2: Questions & A+ Answers
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth's surface is the____. Right Ans -
Atmosphere
The_____is the domain of weather, winds, turbulence and convection. Right
Ans - Troposphere
The physiological zones of the atmosphere are____,_____and______ zones.
Right Ans - Efficient, Deficient, Space-Equivalent
Oxygen makes up_____% of gas in the atmosphere. Right Ans - 21
______ is the fluid part of the blood composed mainly of salt, water, and
proteins. Right Ans - Plasma
_____transports approximately____% of all O2 in the body. Right Ans - Red
Blood Cells/Hemoglobin, 98.5
_______ is a process by which a living organism exhanges gases with its
environment. Right Ans - Respiration
Respiration is an ___process that occurs in two phases, the ____phase and the
_____phase. Right Ans - Involuntary, active (inhalation), passive (exhalation)
The four stages of hypoxia are the ____, ______, _____, and _____ stages. Right
Ans - Indifferent, compensatory, disturbance, critical
______hypoxia results when there is interference with the use of O2 by body
tissue. Right Ans - Histotoxic
True or False: Hypoxia can occur at any altitude Right Ans - True
______is an excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of
CO2 Right Ans - Hyperventilation
The____stage of hypoxia is associated with altitudes of 10,000'-15,000'.
Right Ans - Compensatory
,US Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA) reviews and recommends
___________________________ for continued flight status of RA, AR, and NG Soldiers.
Right Ans - disposition of flying duty medical examinations and medical
waivers
US Army Safety center investigates all____ and select ____accidents and writes
safety policy for the Army. Right Ans - Class A, Class B
US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) conducts research in
the effects of _______ factors in aviation enronment and the development
of_________. Right Ans - Exogenous Aeromedical, Aviation life support
US Army School of Aviation Medicine (USASAM) conducts training for all _____
and ____ crewmembers. Right Ans - rated, non-rated
______, ________, _______, are members of the aviation medicine health care team.
Right Ans - Flight Surgeon (FS), Aeromedical Physician's Assistant (APA),
Aeromedical Psychologist
The two broad categories of FDME are __________. Right Ans - Initial and
Comprehensive
True or False: The flight surgeon is the final approval authority of the DD
Form 2992. Right Ans - False (Unit Commander)
A permanent disqualification is one that will likely take longer than _____ days.
Right Ans - 365
A crewmember may request _______ extension each annual period. Right
Ans - One Month (30 days)
True or False: A FDHS is only completed every 5 years. Right Ans - False
(FDME)
Aviation Resource Management Surveys (ARMS) are conducted by ________.
Right Ans - USASAM
, The duties and responsibilities of the FS and APA as part of the health care
team are __________. Right Ans - Clinical/operational preventative medicine,
unit readiness, staff function, and clinical/hospital support.
The aeromedical psychologist responsibiliites as part of the health care team
are ___________. Right Ans - Clinical Consultation, Support FS&CDR's, consult
with CDR's/Unit Safety Officers/Flight Evaluation Boards, and
Education/Training.
4 safety features provided by the aircraft are _______, ______, _____, and ________.
Right Ans - Structural shell, landing gear and crashworthy seats, personal
restrain system, post crash factors
True or False: Zipper boots ARE approved for flight. Right Ans - False
True or False: The visor must be worn down during ALL modes of flight.
Right Ans - False (NVG)
When washing flight gloves the temperature of the water should not exceed
______. Right Ans - 120 degrees F
True or False: When washing A2CU liquid fabric softeners should not be used.
Right Ans - True
When wearing the A2CU sleeves will be worn _____ and ____ be rolled or cuffed.
Right Ans - down, not
Undergarments made of ______, ______, or ______ are approved for flight. Right
Ans - cotton, wool, Nomex
The trousers will NOT be bloused into the boots _______. Right Ans - When
performing flight duties
True or False: The primary survival gear carrier (ALSE vest) comes in a
variety of sizes such as small, medium, or large. Right Ans - False
The HGU-56P provides both ______ and ______. Right Ans - crash protection,
noise attenuation