MEPS Medical Examination Process 2

Question 1

What does MEPS stand for in the military enlistment context?

Accepted Answer

Military Entrance Processing Station

Answer

MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, the facility where applicants complete medical, aptitude, and administrative processing.

Question 2

Which specialist performs the hearing test (audiogram) at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

A trained MEPS technician

Answer

A trained MEPS technician administers the audiogram; results are reviewed by the MEPS physician.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the blood pressure check at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

To screen for hypertension that could disqualify enlistment

Answer

Blood pressure is checked to identify hypertension, which may be a disqualifying condition under DoDI 6130.03.

Question 4

At MEPS, what does the urine test screen for?

Accepted Answer

Illegal drugs, glucose, and protein abnormalities

Answer

The urinalysis at MEPS screens for illegal drugs as well as medical markers like glucose and protein.

Question 5

Which vision standard is used to determine whether a recruit needs corrective lenses for enlistment?

Accepted Answer

Correctable to 20/20 in each eye with lenses

Answer

Most services require vision correctable to 20/20; specific uncorrected limits vary by branch and MOS.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test