AME Professional Standards & Competencies 3

Question 1

An airman discloses a psychiatric hospitalization that occurred 15 years ago. How should the AME proceed?

Accepted Answer

Obtain complete records and evaluate current status before making a certification decision

Answer

Regardless of when a psychiatric event occurred, the AME must obtain full records and assess the airman's current psychiatric status before certifying.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the AME's ethical duty when an airman asks the AME not to report a disqualifying finding?

Accepted Answer

Deny the certificate and report the finding per FAA regulations

Answer

AMEs have a regulatory obligation that supersedes individual requests; they must deny the certificate and document disqualifying findings as required by the FAA.

Question 3

What is the role of the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) in relation to AMEs?

Accepted Answer

To provide oversight, guidance, and support to AMEs in their region

Answer

The Regional Flight Surgeon provides administrative oversight and professional guidance to AMEs within the assigned geographic region.

Question 4

A Senior AME differs from a regular AME primarily in the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Issue first-class medical certificates

Answer

Senior AMEs are authorized to issue first-class medical certificates, whereas regular AMEs are limited to second- and third-class certificates.

Question 5

When completing FAA Form 8500-8 electronically via MedXPress, what is the AME's responsibility regarding the data entered by the airman?

Accepted Answer

Verify the information with the airman and correct any discrepancies during the examination

Answer

The AME must review all MedXPress entries with the airman during the exam, clarify any discrepancies, and ensure the final submission accurately reflects the airman's medical history.

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

AME Professional Standards & Competencies 3