NAVMED P-117 MANMED Chapter 15 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following instructions are the standards of Chapter 15 of the P-117 outlined? (Select all that apply)

BUMEDINST 6130.4

DODINST 6130.4 (correct)

NAVMEDINST 6130.4

COMNAVINST 6130.4

What is the primary purpose of medical evaluations outlined in Chapter 15 of the P-117?

To ensure that members are physically capable of performing assigned and prospective duties without assignment limitations or modifications to existing equipment and systems.

To ensure that members are not likely to incur a physical disability as a result of military service.

To ensure members are physically capable of performing assigned and prospective duties without unnecessary risk of injury or harm to themselves or other service members.

All of the above (correct)

All significant diagnoses shall also be listed in which block of form DD 2808?

What form is DD 2807-1?

Report of Medical History Signup and view all the answers

A General Medical Officer is required to complete what before independently performing examinations?

An accredited internship Signup and view all the answers

What is form DD 2808?

Report of Medical Examination Signup and view all the answers

The examiner indicated the final determination regarding qualification by checking the appropriate box on form DD 2808, what block is checked?

74 Signup and view all the answers

How long are physical examinations maintained by the conducting facility?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

For females over the age of 21, what needs to be documented at the time of an examination?

Results of a current pap smear Signup and view all the answers

Where should a completed Report of Medical History be placed?

Outpatient Health Record Signup and view all the answers

Examiners should consult which of the following documents for guidance regarding service members who are unable to perform their duties as a result of a physical defect or medical condition?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

What is SECNAVINST 1850.4 series?

Disability Evaluation Manual Signup and view all the answers

If significant new medical history is obtained, each item should be specifically reviewed and commented on by the examiner in what block of the DD 2807?

Block 30 Signup and view all the answers

Within how many days should a recruit receive his physical examination?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instructions covers Preventive Health Assessments?

OPNAVINST 6120.3 Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize an Independent Duty corpsman the ability to conduct reenlistment physicals?

Commanding Officer Signup and view all the answers

For applicants to the U.S. Naval Academy, who has the exclusive responsibility for scheduling and reviewing all medical examinations?

The Department of Defense Medical Examination Board (DODMERB) Signup and view all the answers

All enrollees in the NROTC and United States Merchant Marine Academy are required to complete a form NAVMED 6120/3 at what time interval?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

All enrollees in the Platoon Leadership Course Program will complete which one of these forms annually?

NAVMED 6120/3 Signup and view all the answers

What form is the NAVMED 6120/3?

Annual Certificate of Physical Condition Signup and view all the answers

When shall a member complete a Report of Medical History prior to retirement or separation?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

What is Chapter 18 of the MANMED?

Medical Evaluation Boards Signup and view all the answers

All service members over what age at their effective date of separation shall be offered screening for the presence of Hepatitis C antibodies?

35 Signup and view all the answers

Retirement examinations and evaluations shall be performed for all retiring members within how many days of the member's last active duty day?

180 Signup and view all the answers

What instruction provides guidance for service members suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

BUMEDINST 6120.20 Signup and view all the answers

How often are aviation personnel involved in flight duties required to be medically evaluated?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

An Abbreviated Aeromedical Examination (short form) is entered on what form?

NAVMED 6410/10 Signup and view all the answers

What form is the Aeromedical Clearance Notice?

NAVMED 6410/2 Signup and view all the answers

What is NAVMED 6410/1?

Aeromedical Grounding Notice Signup and view all the answers

What is NAVMED 6150/2?

Special Duty Medical Abstract Signup and view all the answers

In order to maintain dive duty qualification, how often are members required to receive a periodic health assessment?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

All applicants for initial and advance dive training must have a valid MILPERS 1220 Exhibit 8 completed and signed by a UMO no later than how many months prior to reporting?

1 month Signup and view all the answers

For nuclear field workers, the periodicity between examinations will not be greater than how many years if the member is age 50 or below?

5 Signup and view all the answers

For special operations duty, an initial examination must be done within what time period of initial training and every how many years until age 50?

Within 1 year of application for initial training, every 5 years until age 50 Signup and view all the answers

Special operations duty examinations are reviewed and co-signed by what type of medical officer?

Undersea Medical Officer Signup and view all the answers

When should cervical cancer and breast cancer screening begin for women?

21 years Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Standards and Forms

DODINST 6130.4 serves as the standard instruction outlined in Chapter 15 of NAVMED P-117.
DD 2808 is known as the Report of Medical Examination, capturing the final qualifications determined by the examiner in block 74.
DD 2807-1 is defined as the Report of Medical History, crucial for documenting medical background of service members.
Physical examination records are maintained for 2 years by the conducting facility.

Medical Evaluations

Medical evaluations aim to confirm that service members can perform duties without limitations, are unlikely to develop disabilities, and do not pose risks to themselves or others.
For females over the age of 21, it’s essential to document the result of a current pap smear during examinations.

Examination Processes and Responsibilities

An accredited internship must be completed by a General Medical Officer before conducting independent examinations.
The Department of Defense Medical Examination Board (DODMERB) is responsible for scheduling and reviewing medical examinations for U.S. Naval Academy applicants.

Preventive Health Assessments and Annual Certifications

OPNAVINST 6120.3 provides guidance on Preventive Health Assessments.
Enrollees in NROTC and United States Merchant Marine Academy must complete NAVMED 6120/3 annually and also do so for the Platoon Leadership Course Program.

Retirement and Separation Guidelines

Members are required to complete a Report of Medical History 180 days prior to retirement or separation.
Retirement examinations must be conducted within 180 days of a member's last active duty day.

Age and Screening Protocols

Service members over the age of 35 must be offered screening for Hepatitis C during separation.
Routine cancer screening for women should begin at 21 years, specifically for cervical and breast cancer.

Special Duties and Specific Regulations

Aviation personnel are required to be evaluated annually, while those engaged in dive duty need to maintain health assessments on the same schedule.
Special operations duty evaluations must occur within 1 year of application and every 5 years thereafter until age 50, with additional reviews conducted by an Undersea Medical Officer.

Forms and Documentation

NAVMED 6410/10 is used for the Abbreviated Aeromedical Examination.
NAVMED 6150/2 serves as a Special Duty Medical Abstract, integral for tracking the medical status of personnel in special operations.
NAVMED 6410/2 is designated for the Aeromedical Clearance Notice, while the NAVMED 6410/1 is an Aeromedical Grounding Notice.

Drug and Alcohol Policies

BUMEDINST 6120.20 provides instructions for evaluating service members suspected of substance influence.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 15 of the NAVMED P-117 MANMED. This quiz covers the key standards and purposes of medical evaluations as outlined in the chapter. Enhance your understanding and retention of important medical directives.