MEPS Medical Examination Procedures 4

Question 1

An applicant at MEPS has corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes but uncorrected vision of 20/400. Which military branch would most likely disqualify this applicant without a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Air Force pilot candidate

Answer

Air Force pilot candidates have stricter uncorrected visual acuity standards than most other roles, and 20/400 uncorrected may exceed limits without a waiver even with perfect corrected vision.

Question 2

During the musculoskeletal examination at MEPS, what does the examiner check when assessing the recruit's range of motion in the knees?

Accepted Answer

Flexion, extension, stability of ligaments, and signs of prior injury or surgical hardware

Answer

The knee exam assesses full range of motion, ligament stability, and evidence of prior surgeries or conditions like patellar instability or meniscal damage.

Question 3

What BMI or weight standard does MEPS primarily use to evaluate applicants?

Accepted Answer

Service-specific height-for-weight tables and body fat tape test if over the chart limit

Answer

MEPS uses each service branch's height-for-weight screening tables, and applicants who exceed the weight limit may still qualify by meeting body fat percentage standards via tape measurement.

Question 4

Why is a female applicant asked about her menstrual history during the MEPS gynecological assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify conditions like amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea that could indicate underlying disqualifying disorders

Answer

Menstrual irregularities can indicate underlying hormonal or systemic conditions that may be medically disqualifying, such as eating disorders or endocrine disorders.

Question 5

What is the significance of the PULHES system used in MEPS medical processing?

Accepted Answer

It is a physical profile system rating six physical factors to determine an applicant's medical fitness for service

Answer

PULHES stands for Physical capacity, Upper extremities, Lower extremities, Hearing/Ears, Eyes/Vision, and Psychiatric — each rated on a 1-4 scale to define duty limitations.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS Medical Examination Procedures 4