Unit 2: Aerospace Medical Service Mission Flashcards
1
Q
Apprentice Level Requirements
A
- Medical terminology
- A&P
- Emergency medical treatment
- BLS certification
- NREMT certification
- Basic and Advanced nursing skills
- Primary care management
- Complete Phase I and II
2
Q
Journeyman Level Requirements
A
- Qualification in and possession of 4N031
- Completion of CDCs 4N051A and 4N051B
- Completion of specialty training standard (STS) core tasks
- Current NREMT certification
- Considered skilled technicians
3
Q
Specialty Experience Identifiers (SEIs)
A
Individuals must meet the criteria prior to being selected. CFETP contains all requirements needed for each SEI.
4
Q
This SEI manages immunotherapy care and performs diagnostic tests as ordered by physician
A
Allergy and Immunization (SEI 453)
5
Q
This SEI prepares all allergenic extracts and specific allergy treatment extracts and can perform emergency care for treatment of anaphylaxis
A
Allergy and Immunization (SEI 453)
6
Q
This SEI performs allergy skin testing, tuberculosis testing, and anergy testing (anergy - absence of the normal immune response) to a particular antigen or allergen
A
Allergy and Immunization (SEI 453)
7
Q
This SEI administers vaccines IAW current guidelines
A
Allergy and Immunization (SEI 453)
8
Q
This SEI provides patient education regarding expected reactions and proper post-vaccination care
A
Allergy and Immunization (SEI 453)
9
Q
This SEI prepares patient and performs procedures using specialized renal dialysis
A
Hemodialysis (SEI 486)
10
Q
This SEI performs patient evaluation procedures
A
Hemodialysis (SEI 486)
11
Q
This SEI performs access of patient’s vascular system
A
Hemodialysis (SEI 486)
12
Q
This SEI prepares patient with special equipment for transfers
A
Critical Care Technician (SEI 487)
13
Q
This SEI performs and assists with examinations and special procedures
A
Critical Care Technician (SEI 487)
14
Q
This SEI prepares patients and equipment for hyperbaric dive
A
Hyperbaric (SEI 490)
15
Q
This SEI performs wound care debridement
A
Hyperbaric (SEI 490)
16
Q
This SEI functions as hyperbaric dive crewmember
A
Hyperbaric (SEI 490)
17
Q
This SEI provides emergency care for patients in event of medical or hyperbaric chamber emergencies
A
Hyperbaric (SEI 490)
18
Q
This SEI performs pre-flight and inflight patient care and documentation
A
Aeromedical Evacuation (SEI 494)
19
Q
This SEI provides emergency care for patients in the event of a medical and/or aircraft emergency
A
Aeromedical Evacuation (SEI 494)
20
Q
This SEI functions as an aeromedical evacuation crewmember
A
Aeromedical Evacuation (SEI 494)
21
Q
This SEI enplanes and deplanes patients
A
Aeromedical Evacuation (SEI 494)
22
Q
This SEI operates specialized aircraft flight equipment, medical devices and aircraft systems related to patient care
A
Aeromedical Evacuation (SEI 494)
23
Q
This SEI performs special operations medical support providing initial combat trauma stabilization, on-going field trauma care, and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) to definitive care
A
Special Operations Command Medic (SEI 455)
24
Q
This SEI has knowledge and understanding of current USAF Emergency Medical Service (EMS) protocol
A
National Registry Paramedic (SEI 456)
25
This SEI performs airway, ventilation, oxygenation management and maintenance
National Registry Paramedic (SEI 456)
26
This SEI identifies and assesses the need for cardiovascular and circulatory care
National Registry Paramedic (SEI 456)
27
This SEI identifies the need for emergency medication administration
National Registry Paramedic (SEI 456)
28
This SEI identifies the need for IV fluid initiation and maintenance
National Registry Paramedic (SEI 456)
29
What is the B shred AFS?
Neurology Technician
30
This shred is responsible for neurological patient examination, treatment, and diagnostic procedures
Neurology Technician (4N0X1B)
31
What is the C shred AFS?
Independent Duty Medical Technician
32
This shred is responsible for rendering medical, dental, and emergency treatment
Independent Duty Medical Technician (4N0X1C)
33
This shred understands common disorders (e.g., heart failure, hypertension, and asthma)
Independent Duty Medical Technician (4N0X1C)
34
This shred is proficient in advanced cardiac and disease management, epidemiology, and entomology
Independent Duty Medical Technician (4N0X1C)
35
This shred performs pharmacy, laboratory, bioenvironmental, immunizations, public health, medical logistics, and medical administration duties.
Independent Duty Medical Technician (4N0X1C)
36
What is the F shred AFS?
Flight & Operational Medical Technician (FOMT)
37
This shred provides, supervises, and manages patient care of beneficiaries to include flying and special operational duty personnel
Flight & Operational Medical Technician (4N0X1F)
38
This shred serves as member of primary emergency medical response to in-flight emergencies
Flight & Operational Medical Technician (4N0X1F)
39
This shred augments search and rescue flying squadron
Flight & Operational Medical Technician (4N0X1F)
40
Most special duties are not available until when?
Member completes their 5-level
41
What is the Medical Healthy System (MHS)?
An organization operated by Department of Defense that provides health care for all active duty service members, retirees, dependents, and survivors.
42
What is the AFMS Mission?
To enable medically fit forces, provide expeditionary medics, and improve the health of all we serve to meet our nation's needs
43
What is the first AFMS Vision?
Our supported population is the healthiest and highest performing segment of the U.S. by 2025
44
What is the second AFMS Vision?
To achieve our mission and vision, we need to make sure that every Airman is able to perform their duties, both in the AOR and home station, to the best of their physical, psychological, and emotional ability
45
What are the four AFMS Goals?
1. Readiness
2. Better Care
3. Better Health
4. Better Value
46
What are the MHS Quadruple Aim Goals
1. Readiness
2. Experience of Care
3. Population Health
4. Per Capita Cost
47
This is a team-based model that begins with a strong primary care foundation accompanied by quality of resource efficiency incentives
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
48
What is the the clinic and team configuration of a PCMH?
1. 2 or more providers: Physician, Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP)
2. Nurse
3. 5 medical technicians
4. 1 medical admin (4A)
5. 2500 empaneled patients
49
In a PCMH, who is responsible for patient care coordination and oversight using evidenced-based Clinical Practice Guidelines?
Health Care Provider
50
In a PCMH, who addresses medical issues utilizing a team approach structure?
Health Care Provider
51
In a PCMH, who serves as the care manager to meet the needs of the patient as determined by the patient's provider?
Nurse
52
In a PCMH, who supervises the nursing staff with their professional development, training, and competencies?
Nurse
53
In a PCMH, who provides clinic activities such as front desk operations, scheduling appointments, telephone and records management?
Admin Support
54
In a PCMH, who verifies patient's identities in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and third party insurances?
Admin Support
55
What are the Joint Principles of PCMH?
1. Personal Physician
2. Provider Team Management
3. Whole Person Orientation
4. Coordinated/Integrated Care
5. Quality and Safety of Care
6. Enhanced Access to Care
56
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, each patient has an ongoing relation ship with who?
Personal Physician
57
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, who provides continuous and comprehensive care?
Personal Physician
58
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, what is Provider Team Management?
1. Team takes ownership of management
2. Clear cut roles and responsibilities
59
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, what is Whole Person Orientation?
1. Patient provided the total spectrum of care
2. Physician responsible for knowing the patient
60
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, what is Coordinated/Integrated care?
PCMH team ancillaries need to communicate well and provide a good handoff
61
Patients actively participate in decision making according to which Joint Principle of PCMH?
Quality and Safety of Care
62
According to the Joint Principles of PCMH, what does Enhanced Access to care mean?
1. Expanded hours of care
2. New options for communication between patients, their personal physician, and practice staff (secure web messaging, Nurse Advice Line (NAL))
63
What are the Basic PCMH Principles?
1. Continuity
2. Provider Templates
3. Control of Templates
4. Satisfaction
64
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures that patients will primarily be seen by their PCM?
Continuity
65
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures that if a patient's PCM is not available, they can reschedule with another provider from the same team?
Continuity
66
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures that templates will deliver a standard number of appointments every week when the provider is available
Provider Templates
67
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures that providers have control (through the Chief of Medical Staff (SGH)) of their templates?
Control of Templates
68
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures that support staff coordinates the schedule based on clinic hours?
Control of Templates
69
Which Basic PCMH Principle ensures patient, provider, and support staff satisfaction are carefully monitored?
Satisfaction
70
What are the three purposes of Team Huddles?
1. Intended for problem-solving and updating the plan
2. Used to re-establish the team's awareness of the situation, reinforcing plans in place and assessing the need to adjust the plan
3. Used by healthcare team to discuss the needs of the member
71
What are the two types of team huddles?
1. Daily team huddles
2. Weekly team huddles
72
During which team huddle does the person in charge of the meeting ensure that Prioritize Care is discussed and documented?
Daily team huddles
73
During these team huddles a plan is developed for the day
Daily team huddles
74
These team huddles maximize communication between all members of the team (e.g., appointments, unexpected absenses)
Daily team huddles
75
These team huddles check for team staffing issues or coverage required
Daily team huddles
76
Telephone consults (t-cons)/message slips are completed within 72 hours of which team huddles?
Daily team huddles
77
Any/all Secure Web Messaging Messages are completed during which team huddles?
Daily team huddles
78
The exam rooms are stocked during which team huddles?
Daily team huddles
79
What two things are covered in Weekly team huddles?
1. Additional items to cover
2. Discuss planned staff absences and coverage
80
What is the goal to ensure every patient outcome is managed to the maximum extent possible?
Performance Management
81
How is Performance Management measured?
By the patient outcomes compared to the overall performance of the corporation
82
How is conflict defined?
A clash between opposing interests or ideas
83
Relating to conflict, do not become defensive is an example of what?
Ways to avoid conflict
84
Relating to conflict, do not become judgmental is an example of what?
Ways to avoid conflict
85
Relating to conflict, do not avoid the situation is an example of what?
Ways to avoid conflict
86
Relating to conflict, watch tone of voice and posture is an example of what?
Ways to avoid conflict
87
Relating to conflict, listen to what the patient has to say is an example of what?
Ways to avoid conflict
88
What are the six steps to resolving conflict?
1. Define the problem
2. Collect info about the problem
3. Identify possible solutions
4. Select the best solution
5. Carry out the solution
6. Evaluate the results
89
What are the five TRICARE Health Plans?
1. TRICARE Prime
2. TRICARE Prime Remote
3. TRICARE Standard and Extra
4. TRICARE For Life
5. TRICARE Reserve Select
90
Which TRICARE Health Plan provides the most affordable and comprehensive coverage?
TRICARE Prime
91
In which TRICARE Health Plan does the patient receive most care by the assigned Primary Care Manager (PCM)?
TRICARE Prime
92
Which TRICARE Health Pan has no enrollment fee for active duty and dependents?
TRICARE Prime
93
Which TRICARE Health Plan is for members who live greater than a 50 mile radius outside a Military Treatment Facility (MTF)?
TRICARE Prime Remote
94
Which TRICARE Health Plan is mot eligible for retirees?
TRICARE Prime Remote
95
Which TRICARE Health Plan has a fee for service plan available to all non-active duty beneficiaries?
TRICARE Standard and Extra
96
Which TRICARE Health Plan gives members the freedom to choose their own providers?
TRICARE Standard and Extra
97
In this TRICARE Health Plan, members may pay for services upfront and file their own claims for reimbursement.
TRICARE Standard and Extra
98
Which two TRICARE Health Care Plans do not require enrollment?
1. TRICARE Standard and Extra
2. TRICARE For Life
99
Which TRICARE Health Plan offers secondary coverage to beneficiaries who have Medicare Parts A & B?
TRICARE For Life
100
Which TRICARE Health Plan has minimal out-of-pocket costs?
TRICARE For Life
101
Which TRICARE Health Plan is for qualified National Guard and Reserve members?
TRICARE Reserve Select
102
Which TRICARE Health Plan requires a monthly premium?
TRICARE Reserve Select
103
In which TRICARE Health Plan is enrollment required?
TRICARE Reserve Select
