MEPS Medical Examinations 2

Question 1

Which body system is evaluated during the MEPS orthopedic examination?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal system including joints and spine

Answer

The orthopedic exam at MEPS evaluates the musculoskeletal system, checking joints, spine, and range of motion for service-limiting conditions.

Question 2

What is the minimum acceptable uncorrected distant visual acuity for most military branches at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

20/400 correctable to 20/20

Answer

Most branches accept uncorrected vision as poor as 20/400 as long as it is correctable to 20/20 with lenses.

Question 3

A recruit at MEPS is found to have a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg. What typically happens next?

Accepted Answer

A second reading is taken after rest

Answer

An elevated blood pressure reading at MEPS prompts a second measurement after a rest period before any disqualification decision is made.

Question 4

Which condition related to the skin would most likely result in a MEPS disqualification?

Accepted Answer

Extensive psoriasis requiring systemic treatment

Answer

Extensive psoriasis requiring systemic treatment can be disqualifying because it may interfere with duty performance and require ongoing medical support.

Question 5

During the MEPS audiometric test, a recruit cannot hear certain frequencies in one ear. What standard is applied?

Accepted Answer

Pure tone average thresholds at specific frequencies must meet branch standards

Answer

MEPS uses pure tone audiometry with defined threshold standards at key frequencies; failing these thresholds can be disqualifying depending on severity.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS Medical Examinations 2