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CDC's Volume 1
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119
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11/20/2007

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Term

Who has the responsibility to maintain individuall health and fitness?

Definition
All Airmen
Term

What are the 7 health services activities?

Definition
health surveillance, risk assessment, response to changing occupational and environmental regulation, aeromedical evacuation, prevention, fitness, and health care delivery.
Term
With changes in national security strategy, the Air Force mission has shifted from European or Asian theater of war scenarios to what?
Definition
Multiple, less predictable regional conflicts.
Term
What four key areas are part of the USAFMS mission?
Definition
mission statement, our vision, values, and goals.
Term
Which value does "being a man or woman of your word, honest in all that you do" best define?
Definition
Integrity
Term
Approximately how many new 4N031 personnel are trained each year?
Definition
2000
Term
Which value is upheld when you stay with a job until it is completed?
Definition
Tenacity
Term

Whom is the Air Force Chief of Staff appointed by?

Definition
The President from among Air Force general officers.
Term
To which higher position does a command surgeon have a staff responsibility?
Definition

USAF Surgeon General

Term
What type of medical flight is found within the OMG?
Definition
Functional flights
Term
Which member of the group staff is responsible for establishing and maintaining external organizational relationships?
Definition
The Administrator.
Term
Who is responsible for working with the flight SNCO/NCO to ensure a cohesive team focused on patient care?
Definition
Flight Chief
Term
For whom do MAJCOM medical service functional managers usually direct work?
Definition
for the command nurse and also serve as advisors to the CFM?
Term
Which of the five figures in an AFSC identify the career field family within the career group?
Definition

2nd figure

Term
What are the two subspecialty shredouts of AFSC 4NOX1?
Definition
Allergy/Immunization Technician and Neurology Technician
Term
What skill level is responsible for managing medical service personnel in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care activities and related training programs?
Definition
Medical Service Superintendent
Term
When selected for the Airman Education and Commissioning Program, what is the maximum time permitted by the Air Force for degree completion?
Definition
3 years
Term
To attain the goal of a healthy and fit force, all airmen should be perceived as
Definition
human weapon systems
Term
A healthy and fit force increases resiliency to overcome..
Definition
adversity
Term
In health services management, who has the intermediate level of leadership?
Definition
Supervisors
Term
Promoting the health, safety, and morale of Air Force people is best described as a part of the USAF Medical Service's
Definition
Mission
Term
Which of the following values best describes the act of completing a job skillfully to the best of one's ability?
Definition
Tenacity
Term
How many general goals have been established to help reach the USAF Medical Services vision?
Definition
6
Term
Who directly serves as an advisor and principal consultant to the AF Surgeon General on all matters pertaining to the nurse corps?
Definition
The Director, USAF Medical Readiness and Nursing Services
Term
How many approved flights are in the medical support squadron?
Definition
6
Term
Aerospace medical service technicians normally are assigned to the..
Definition
Medical operations squadron
Term
Which figure in an AFSC identifies career grouping?
Definition

first

Term
At which skill level would an individual be responsible for conducting disaster training, fire drills, and evacuation procedures?
Definition
5 and 7 level
Term

What is a mapower authorization?

Definition
A funded manpower requirement that defines the position in terms of function, organization, location, skill, grade, and any other characteristic needed to clearly define the position.
Term
How are all hospital activities grouped in MEPRS?
Definition
According to the type and section involved
Term
What tool is used to list the actual people assigned to a work center?
Definition
Unit Personnel Management Roster (UPMR)
Term
What facility work centers must develop and manage budgets?
Definition
All sections
Term
List the 6 factors that should be considered regarding cost analysis.
Definition

1.Keep eye on budget throughout year.

2. Beware of all spending.

3.Planning ahead for potential expenses, including replacement of or new equipment requirements.

4. Research historical record of spending for section.

5. Stay informed of potential mission .

6. Be aware of workload increases or decreases.

Term
Explain how most accidents and injuries can be avoided.
Definition
Use commom sense, Be aware of your surroundings, be completely familiar w/ equipment and procedures used to treat pt's.
Term
Briefly explain the AFOSH program.
Definition
It includes all safety, fire prevention, and health activities that affect the safety and health of the Air Force personnel in the workplace.
Term
What is the requirement for an electrical plug in hospital use?
Definition
Should be plugged directly into wall receptacle. Cord must be an approved, three-wire cord w/ approved male and female plugs.
Term
Who often serves as the supply custodian for a duty section?
Definition
NCOIC of the section
Term
What is a controlled medical item?
Definition
An expendable item of medical material that, because of its susceptibility to misuse and theft, requres special accounting, storage, shipment, and issue precautions.
Term
What is the MEMO?
Definition
Medical equipement Management Office: A functional element w/in each base medical logistics activity responsive for managing medical and nonmedical equipment at the MTF.
Term
What form is used when initiating an equipment transfer action?
Definition
AF Form 601
Term
What type of items valued at $55,000 requires a report of survey if lost?
Definition
All items over 50,000
Term
How often is the activity issue/turn-in summary produced?
Definition
every month
Term
What type of actions is recorded on the activity issue/turn-in summary?
Definition
Supply and equipment issues and turn-ins
Term
How often is the backorder report produced?
Definition
Monthly
Term
If an item listed on the backorder report is no longer needed, which activity attempts to cancel the order with the supplier?
Definition
Medical Logistics
Term
When can a completed AF Form 601 be destroyed?
Definition
After the action appears in the report listing
Term
Who usually determines when training for a member is needed?
Definition
The supervisors
Term
What are 5 examples of job-specific training requirements?
Definition

1. CPR certification

2. NREMT recertification

3. Qualification Training package

4. Unit-specific training

5. Duty section-specific training

Term
Where is the MTL maintained?
Definition
Master Training Plan (MTP)
Term
Where should all individual counseling sessions regarding training progress be documented?
Definition

Member's training record

Term
Who does a supervisor work with to ensure all criteria are met when initiating skill level upgrade action for a memeber?
Definition
Unit Training Manager
Term
How does a CFETP become official once the content has been established?
Definition
Voted on by the MAJCOM, and approved by the career field manager w/ endorsement of the USAF Surgeon General.
Term
How often does the Air Force require each specialty to review and update the CFETP?
Definition
Annually
Term
How many major parts are included in the CFETP?
Definition
2
Term
Where can the STS be found in the CFETP?
Definition
Part 2
Term
Where can information pertaining to the six-part folder be found in the CFETP?
Definition
Part II section F
Term
Where is locally required training and skills competency documented in the six-part folder?
Definition
Part 1 Section A
Term
Where is the CFETP maintained in the six-part folder?
Definition
Part 2, Section B
Term
Where is documentation of QTP training maintained in the six-part folder?
Definition
Part 3, Section C
Term
Where is inservice training documented in the six-part folder?
Definition
Part 3, Section C
Term
What does part 5 of the six-part folder contain?
Definition
Either AE or ANG/AFRC sustainment training information.
Term
Accurate Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) data is important to
Definition
Justify budget and manning allotments
Term
What is the primary document used to reflect the positions authorized to accomplish the mission?
Definition
UMD
Term
Who is responsible to ensure all Air Force personnel have a safe and healthy work environment?
Definition
Commander
Term
One of the most common sources of accidents in the hospital is
Definition
the forgotten side rail
Term
Which expendable item loses its identity when used, cannot be reused for the same purpose, or is not durable enough to last one year?
Definition
Consumable supply item
Term
Equipment-medical has a life expectancy of
Definition
five years or more
Term
A list of equipment items authorized for use by a section is called
Definition
a TA
Term
Discrepancies noticed on the monthly activity issue/turn-in summary should be promptly reported to the:
Definition
medical logistics
Term
What should custodians do when a backorder report is received?
Definition
Validate that items on the list are still needed
Term

Air Force training involving safety and policy issues often is mandated on:

Definition
an annual or more frequent basis
Term
Which of the following is the best example of a factor that is paramount to the success of a mission?
Definition

Job Proficiency

Term
Who chairs a U&TW?
Definition
Career field manager
Term
Where can information pertaining to skill level training requirements be found in the CFETP?
Definition
Part I, Section C
Term
A change to the mandated guidance pertaining to the six-part folder can be changed by:
Definition
a change to the CFETP
Term
Where are all AF Forms 623a, OJT Record Continuation Sheet, maintained in the six-part folder?
Definition
Part 4
Term
Describe autonomy
Definition
Respect for others. Recognizes the right of individuals to make his or her own decisions.
Term
What two things does the scope of practice, as defined by the STS, permit?
Definition

Identifies those skills that technicians are permitted to perform.

A skill not listed in the STS is something a tech should NOT perform on the job.

Term
How can patients assist in the facility's quality improvement process?
Definition
By informing the patient advocate of all recommendations, questions, and complaints pertaining to the health care facility.
Term
What must be developed by each MTF regarding the use of chaperones?
Definition
Local policy
Term
What important obstacle should be avoided when discussing death with small children?
Definition
Temptation to minimize the event.
Term
What legal term is used to describe negligence by a professional?
Definition
Malpractice
Term
Making a photograph of a patient available to the public without the patient's consent is what type of violation?
Definition
Invasion of Privacy
Term
Before obtaining informed consent, what details must be explained to the patient?
Definition

-Reason for procedure

-How procedure will be done

-Who will perform procedure

-Any possible risks

-Other trmt options

-Expected outcome

-Negative possible effects

Term
What does a DNR order prohibit?
Definition
The initiation of pulmonary or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event that respiratory or cardiorespiratory arrest occurs
Term
What are the 4 phases of a helping relationship?
Definition

1. Preinteractive phase

2. Introductory phase

3. Working phase

4. Termination phase

Term
What are 6 barriers to effective communication?
Definition

1. Language differences

2. changing the subject

3. Giving opinions instead of facts

4. Talking too much

5. Not paying attention

6. Illness

Term
What are 2 ways to practice effective time management?
Definition
Delegate when permitted and share responsibilities
Term
What are the stages of the grieving process?
Definition

Denial

Anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

Term
Why does a cultural background often bring satisfaction to an individual?
Definition
They experience a sense or pride and safety through the cultural connection they share w/ others.
Term
List the 7 habits of a successful PCM team:
Definition

1. Being proactive

2. Being customer-focused

3. Managina a panel

4. Instilling the habit of prevention

5. Working as a team member

6. Seeking information to help focus

7. Communicating

Term
List the responsibilities of the aerospace medical service technician.
Definition

- Front-line preventionist

- Performs basic physical exams

- Conducts PHAs

-Enters information into PIMR

-Takes history and counsels pt

-Orders labs and xrays

-Follows protocols established by provider

-coordinates pt for f/u appointments

-Records maintenance and screening

-Educates pt

Term
Which PCM team member is known as the information expert?
Definition
Health Services Management Technician (4AO)
Term
Explain how to verify beneficiary eligibility:
Definition
Designated medical facility personnel confirm the pt's identity and verify entitlement by performing a DEERS and an ID "check." Individuals requesting care must show satisfactory evidence of their beneficiary status (i.e., a valid ID card and a DEERS eligibility check.)
Term
Explain the treatment process for an individual who has questionable eligibility for routine care.
Definition
A competent medical authority should perform a risk assessment. If possible risk to either the patient or the Air Force, treat pt.
Term
Explain the process on an individual who has questionable eligibility but needs emergent care.
Definition
In an emergency, always provide care first, and then determine eligibility after treatment.
Term

List 5 functions of CHCS:

Definition

1.Pt registration, admission, disposition, and transfer.

2. Inpatient activity documentation.

3. Outpatient administration data

4. Appt scheduling

5. laboratory

Term
What does CHCS II support?
Definition
Force Health Protection, Population Health, and MHS Optimization by enabling the MHS to determine the deployment status of units, demand management effectiveness, and disease prevalence, management and outcomes.
Term
What does DEERS functions as?
Definition
As both a repository and as a database of record.
Term
What is the overall strategy of population health management?
Definition
Is to focus foremost on managing the health of a defined population, for optimum health is the ultimate goal of medicine.
Term
What is consumer training?
Definition
Training to enhance the consumer skills involved in the use of healthcare services, resources, and products.
Term
What are the goals of condition management?
Definition

-Ensure fit and ready fighting force

- Ensure medical forces are proficient in modern medical processes

-Integrate with community effort to enhance quality of life for all beneficiaries

Term
Explain the KG-ADS:
Definition
A system that serves as an electronic front-end within a government-sponsored development directory of the CHCS. KG-ADS sends the coded encounters via the Ambulatory Data System interface directly to the KG-ADS server, which then creates the Standard Ambulatory Data Record (SADR)
Term

A code of Ethics includes which of the following:

a.Rules and an oath

b. Rules and a standard of conduct

c.Licensing procedures and an oath

d. licensing procedures and a standard of conduct

Definition

rules and a standard of conduct

 

Term
Which of the following defines nonmaleficence?
Definition
The duty to do no harm
Term
When a family member of a dying patient verbally targets his or her frustrations toward a technician, the technician should
Definition
demonstrate care and professionalism
Term
slander is a form of
Definition
defamation
Term
A written plan that reflects the standard of care to follow in a specific situation is called
Definition
a protocol
Term
Visibility of a living will is possible in unexpected emergencies by ensuring a copy of the document is maintained
Definition
in the outpatient record
Term

When talking to patients, which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?

a.illness

b. verbal communication

c. nonverbal communication

d. facial expressions and body movements

Definition
illness
Term
Providing a comfortable environment, allowing independent function, and establishing achievable healing process goals are measures that help
Definition
relieve patient stress
Term
During which stage of the grieving process is it most important to allow a patient to do most of the talking?
Definition
depression
Term
Prioritizing high-risk patients is the responsibility of which PCM team member?
Definition
Nurse
Term
Who is ultimately responsible for establishing an individual's eligibility for medical care in DEERS?
Definition
MPF
Term
Patients treated without initial proof of eligibility must sign a statement saying they will provide eligibility documentation within
Definition
30 days
Term
Which information system is responsible for capturing, editing, and maintaining sponsor/family demographics?
Definition
DEERS
Term
Enrollment information from DEERS is sent to the MTF atleast..
Definition
Quarterly
Term
Which population health management principle is enrollee focused?
Definition
Condition Management
Term
Who is responsible for completing all diagnosis information for the KG-ADS?
Definition

The Provider

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