AeroMed Check on Learning Flashcards
What are the four organizations that maintain aviation medical standards?
- Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA)
- US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
- US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory
- US Army School of Aviation Medicine
Which member of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team is a rated crewmember?
Flight Surgeon.
Which members of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team are non-rated crewmembers?
- Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APA)
- Aviation Medicine Nurse Practitioner ( AMNP)
Which member of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team is non-rated, and a non-crewmember?
Aeromedical Psychologist.
Who are the four members of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?
- Flight Surgeon
- Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APA)
- Aviation Medicine Nurse Practitioner (AMNP)
- Aeromedical Psychologist
What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?
Preventive Medicine.
What is the comprehensive medical exam given every 5 years to aviation personnel?
Flighty Duty Medical Examination (FDME).
What is the medical exam given every year to aviation personnel?
Flight Duty Health Screening (FDHS).
What is the difference between a Temporary Disqualification and a Permanent Disqualification?
A Temporary Disqualification is less than 365 days and a Permanent Disqualification is greater than 365 days.
What is the primary goal of Aviation Medicine?
To keep you flying.
What are the 3 types of hazards in Aviation Toxicology?
- Physical Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
What is an Occupational Hazard?
Anything capable of producing an adverse health or safety effect on an individual.
What are the 2 types of Exposure?
- Acute Exposure
- Chronic Exposure
What is the biggest determinant of future sickness from a toxin?
Time and dose.
What are the 3 ways a toxin can enter the body?
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Aborption
What are the 2 organs that excrete toxins from the body?
- Liver
- Kidneys
What are the toxic substances in aviation?
- Aviation Fuels and Fuel Combustion Products
- Solvents and Degreasers
- Lubricants
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Fire Extinguishers
- Composites and Plastics
What are the Neurological symptoms of toxic fuel exposure?
- Light-headedness
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Coma
- Slurred Speech
- Impaired Psychomotor
What are the Gastrointestinal symptoms of toxic fuel exposure?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Easily absorbed through mouth
What are the Skin symptoms of toxic fuel exposure?
- Chemical Burns
- Irritation due to the drying effect
What are the Cardiac and Respiratory symptoms of toxic fuel exposure?
- Irregular Heart Beats
- Respiratory Failure
- Coughing
- Choking
- Wheezing
What are the immediate actions steps for protective measures inside a cockpit if exposed to smoke or fumes?
- Recognize
- Ventilate
- Descend
- Land
- Evacuate the aircraft
- Seek medical attention
What are the three categories of protective measures for toxic substances?
- Individual
- Cockpit
- General
What are the Individual Preventative measures you can take for toxic substances?
- Prevent contamination of your AACU/NOMEX flight suits
- Smoke and eat only in authorized areas
- Hand washing decreases the risk of ingesting a toxin
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Pay attention to your physical symptoms