MEPS Medical Examinations 4

Question 1

What is the role of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) physician during the medical examination?

Accepted Answer

To determine medical qualification for military service based on DoD standards

Answer

The MEPS physician evaluates applicants against DoD Instruction 6130.03 standards to determine whether they are medically qualified for military service.

Question 2

Which dental condition discovered at MEPS would most likely result in a disqualification or deferral?

Accepted Answer

Severe malocclusion requiring surgery to correct

Answer

Severe malocclusion requiring corrective surgery can be disqualifying because the condition or its treatment could interfere with military duties.

Question 3

If an applicant has a medical history of depression but has been off medication for two years with no recurrence, what typically occurs at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

The history is reviewed and a waiver may be considered depending on circumstances

Answer

A past history of depression is reviewed in context; many applicants with resolved mental health histories are approved or granted waivers after thorough evaluation.

Question 4

What does the 'E' category in PULHES specifically assess?

Accepted Answer

Eyes and visual acuity

Answer

The 'E' in PULHES stands for Eyes, and the numeric rating reflects visual acuity, color vision, and other ocular function.

Question 5

A recruit is found to have color vision deficiency at MEPS. What is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Qualification with restrictions on certain color-dependent military occupational specialties

Answer

Color vision deficiency does not disqualify from all service but restricts access to jobs requiring color discrimination such as aviation or certain technical roles.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS Medical Examinations 4