Do You Know Where to Take the ASVAB Assessment?

Submitted by: Jennifer Cooper

You must probably be contemplating of going into military service. You might be thinking right now that you're qualified for the military services, so, you're asking yourself "Where will I take the ASVAB exam?" You can deem yourself objectively adept at survive the military training camp. On the contrary, this is only the easy part of the whole process. The most critical thing is that you should pass the ASVAB test.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or more generally called ASVAB is a sequence of multiple-choice psychological exams laid out to rank an applicant’s Military Occupational Specialty or MOS. The job choices obtainable in the military service are almost generally based on one's ASVAB exam average mark. In order to pass the exam, one must receive a score of at least 42-50 in the ASVAB exam which comprises of topics on Arithmetic Reasoning, General Science, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, Numerical Operations, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematics Knowledge and Mechanical Comprehension.

Now that you know this, we are back to the original question: "Where could I take the ASVAB exam?"

Essentially, there are three answers to the inquiry of "Where could I take the ASVAB examination ". First, one may go to a military head hunter, either through personal contacts or online. The military recruitment agency will be gauging whether or not you are good for the military then go on to setting up a schedule for you to take the ASVAB assessment at the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station or MEPS or an associated Military Entrance Test or MET location.

On the contrary, there is the ASVAB Career Exploration Program that makes the ASVAB exam available to post-secondary and high school students. The Career Exploration Program assists students to maneuver through careers in both the civilian and military fields of work. To get entrance to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, one has to speak with a teacher or counselor.

Lastly, if one is for the time being serving the military but loves to take again the ASVAB assessment in order to be reclassified for on-the-job-training, the ASVAB exam is at the same time administered by the Services. Typically, the ASVAB examination is computer-based but it isn’t ready for use on the web.

On the contrary, a student could take ASVAB on the internet practice exams that duplicate the layout and subject matter of the authentic ASVAB exam. Such online exams can certainly help prepare the individual for the actual examination, not just in getting familiar with what subjects the assessment includes, but more especially, in fostering the student’s tenacity in finishing the exam in the appointed time while not cracking under anxiety and stress and getting mental block in the middle of the examination.

As the cliché goes, practice makes perfect. So practice, practice, practice! Then practice some more. Try those online exams! While there are numerous ways to take the ASVAB exam, what is more important is that you allow enough time and effort in preparation for it.

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Navy ASVAB Line Scores - Line Up Here With Your Questions

By Al Dasch

NAVY ASVAB line scores play an important role in the rating (or job) that a Sailor can have while in the Navy. Line scores are the scores that are given to each of the nine sub-tests in the ASVAB, or The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

There are nine parts to the test:

* General Science (GS)

* Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

* Word Knowledge (WK)

* Paragraph Comprehension (PC)

* Mathematics Knowledge (MK)

* Electronics Information (EI)

* Auto Shop (AS)

* Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

* Assembling Objects (AO)

The score for each of these subtests is called a line score.

Jobs in the Navy are called ratings, and eligibility for a rating is largely determined by the line scores of the ASVAB.

For example, in order to qualify to be a Gunner's Mate (GM), the combined scores of Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, and General Science must equal 205. Or, as the NAVY writes it: AR+MK+EI+GS=205

Some ratings have two different ways to qualify. In order to sign a contract to be an Engineman (EN) a recruit can either have VE+AR+MK+AS=200 OR VE+AR+MK+AO=205.

It is important to note that the Navy ASVAB line scores aren't the only pre-requisite for a rating. There are other considerations, such as vision, citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.

ASVAB line scores are often confused with the AFQT, which is a score derived from certain line scores. The scores from Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Word Knowledge (WK), and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) are used to compute the AFQT like this: The WK and PC scores are added together and used to determine a VE (Verbal Expression) score. Then the VE score is doubled, and the sum added to the AR and MK. The sum of 2VE + AR + MK is the raw score. The AFQT percentile score tells how good one score is in comparison to all the other scores submitted. A 59 means that the test taker scored better than 59% of those tested.

Most of the time when someone tells their ASVAB score, they really mean their AFQT percentile. The AFQT is often confused with Navy ASVAB Line Scores .

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Brain Anatomy Charts - The Nervous System Explained

Submitted by: Stephen Lamb

Anatomical brain and head charts, commonly available as 22 by 28-inch plain paper or laminated pages, or flip charts, are ideal patient and student education tools. These charts, with their wealth of anatomical diagrams and lengthy but comprehensible explanations, offer a complex, colorful, easily-followed map of the human brain and nervous system, and all the ills that can befall it. In fact, words alone do not do these charts justice; only seeing is believing.

Take for example the anatomical flip chart called Understanding the Nervous System. This 13-page book, printed on UV-coated, full-sized, 12-point paper stock that allows for dry-erase marking (markers not included) provides physicians a way to highlight specific features or points in completely removable fashion. The flip chart also comes with a heavy, laminated cover, and the optional easel is spiral bound for uncomplicated page-turning and folds flat for storage.

The labeled Brain Anatomy chart provides, in 10 separate, full color and highly detailed images with attached explanatory text, a comprehensive overview of parts of the brain. From the cerebellum to the spinal cord, including the meninges and a coronal cross-section, as well as blood vessels supplying the brain and a didactic image of the functional brain sections, this chart is a superb tool for explaining brain mechanics to a patient or a pre-med student.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) chart provides a remarkably detailed overview not only of divisions of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, etc. in full-color didactic display), but images and text dealing with such items as cranial nerves, spinal structure, cellular-level views of motor neurons and synaptic cleft, and a description of the action and function of neurotransmitters, as well as a discussion on cerebrospinal fluid. In addition, the chart provides a brief overview of such CNS disturbances as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

While the CNS chart is a stand-alone teaching tool, it also makes an excellent companion piece to various educational charts such as Understanding Migraines, Understanding Epilepsy and Understanding Stroke. The migraine chart, which examines the causes and symptoms of this genetic, neurological disease (which presupposes that migraine sufferers have overly excitable neurons), discusses cerebral microvascularization, vasoconstriction and vasodilation (narrowing or widening of blood vessels), and even displays and discusses the origin and nature of a migraine aura, defined as visual and/or sensory disturbances, and speech disturbances, developing gradually and usually lasting no more than an hour.

The epilepsy and stroke charts also provide detailed and easily understood information and diagrams on these two health problems. The first, epilepsy, while relatively uncommon, can be devastating to patients, limiting their social interaction and putting them at serious risk of falls and other hazards. Strokes, on the other hand, are quite common among the elderly, and the chart discusses not only the types of stroke (hemorrhagic and ischemic), but the risk factors like smoking and diabetes than can increase the likelihood of the latter.

The Parkinson’s Disease Education Poster is especially useful as the incidence of this neurological defect becomes more prevalent as the U.S. population ages. Parkinson’s, which results primarily from degeneration, has distinctive stages, as well as specific diagnosis and treatment protocols, all of which the chart examines in detail.

All charts, including the single-page nervous system anatomy chart, are available as plain or laminated 22 by 28 inch sheets, with the lamination perforated by metal eyelets for hanging. The plastic coating allows surgeons, teachers and others to mark the pages in greater detail without destroying them by using dry erase markers.

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ASVAB Scoring - What to Make of Your AFQT and Line Scores

By John Phoenix 

ASVAB scoring is not as simple and straight forward as you might think.  In fact, nothing about it is simple or straight forward.  It is a good idea to understand the difference between the ASVAB AFQT and the ASVAB GT before you sit down for the exam.  

The ASVAB is actually nine individual subtests covering a range of subjects.  That's why they call it a battery (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery).   Each subtest is scored individually and plays a different role in the ASVAB process. The ASVAB AFQT ( Armed Forces Qualification Test) is not another test, it's the score of four subtest including Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematical Knowledge(MK), Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC).   The ASVAB AFQT is your most important score because it is score they use to determine your enlistment qualification.  

So the take away here is that those four subjects are the most important.   In fact, your ASVAB AFQT score determines whether or not you qualify for any type of enlistment bonus, college plan or college repayment plan.   

You will also come across the terms "raw score" , "standard score", "percentile score" and "line score".  Again, these are all just scoring interpretations of the nine different subtests.  Traditional tests scores are reported as a percentile which is the number of right answers divided by the total number of questions times 100.  The ASVAB calculates it differently.  The ASVAB percentile score is a comparison of your score in relation to everyone else score.  The highest ASVAB score in terms of percentile is 99. This means you did better than 99% of the other people who took the test.  

What most people refer to as their ASVAB Test Scores is actually the ASVAB AFQT score which is typically represented in percentile form with the following minimum requirements for enlistment.  Based on your score, you are put in a category.  The military limits the number of people they take from the lower categories based on their enlistment needs.  

Category I           93-100%              Outstanding  

Category II          65-92%                Excellent  

Category IIIA      50-64%                Above Average  

Category IIIB      31-49%                Average  

Category IVA     21-30%                Below Average  

Category IVB      16-20%                Markedly Below Average  

Category IVC      10-15%                Poor  

Category V          0-9%                     Not Trainable  

Raw scores are the number of points you get on each subtest. Each question is worth a different number of points based on its difficulty level.  Hard questions are worth more points than easy questions. The standard score is actually a conversion of the raw score based on standard distribution of scores with a mean of 50.   

Line scores determine which military jobs you qualify for. Various combinations of all nine subtests are considered in the Line Score requirements for each job assignment.  Every branch of the military looks at line scores a little bit differently.  

For example, the ASVAG GT or General Technical is an Army line score which is calculated as the Verbal Expression (VE)  score plus the Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) score.  The VE is calculated from the Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) score. Yes, it is confusing but that's how it is done. 

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Air Force ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System, and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

Aside from the Coast Guard, the Air Force has the highest ASVAB AFQT score requirements for enlistment than any other branch of military service. If you are taking the Airforce ASVAB, you will need a minimum AFQT score of 36 if you have a high school diploma and a 65 if you hold a GED.

The minimum ASVAB AFQT score for Army and Navy is 31, Marines a 32 and the Coast Guard requires a 40 for enlistment qualification.

The Air Force offers a guaranteed job to about forty percent of their new active duty recruits. Most enlistees are asked to choose one of four aptitude areas from the beginning, and later assigned to a particular job within that category.

Air Force Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

The four categories are Mechanical, Administrative, General and Electronics and their system is referred to as MAGE.

If you want a Mechanical job assignment, you will need to do well on the General Science (GS), Mechanical Comprehension (MC) and Auto & Shop (AS). The formula for the Mechanical score on the Airforce ASVAB is MC + GS + 2xAS ( so Auto & Shop is particularly important for a good Mechanical job assignment.

If you want an Administrative job assignment, you need a good Verbal Expression (VE) score, which is derived from you Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) scores.

If you want a good General job assignment, you want to maximize your Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) score in addition to the highest possible Verbal Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC)  scores you can get.

An Electronics job assignment is probably the coolest job assignment you can get but it is also the hardest area to qualify for. The Air Force looks at General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Electronics Information (EI) scores for an Electronics assignment.

Retaking the Airforce ASVAB

The Air Force allows retesting for the purpose of improving an applicant's ASVAB scores to enhance enlistment options. They may let you take the test again if your MAGE scores make it difficult to assign you to a particular area.

The Air Force even lets you retake the ASVAB if you already qualify for enlistment and job assignment. You have to show up for face-to-face or telephone interview with the recruiting flight officer, who has the authority to approve your retest.

The Air Force does not, however, allow retesting when the applicant has previously enlisted under the DEP, or is holding an aptitude area reservation.

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Marine ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

Just like any other branch of the military, the Marines look at your AFQT score which stands for Armed Forces Qualification Test. This score is comprised of four subtests including Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge ( MK), Word Knowlege (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC).

An ASVAB AFQT score of 32 or higher will get you in to the Marines if you have a high school diploma. You will need a Marine ASVAB score of 50 or higher to qualify for an enlistment bonus, the Marine Corp College Fund or Geographic Area of Choice Program.

The minimum score for enlistment qualification if you hold a GED is 50.

Marine  Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

The Marines use a simple scoring system looking at three scoring categories as follows:

Mechanical Maintenance (MM) - General Science (GS), Auto & Shop (AS), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

General Technical (GT)  - Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) and Verbal Expression (VE)

Electronics (EL) - General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Electronics Information (EI)

Retaking the Marine ASVAB

The Marine ASVAB retake policy is similar to most other branches.  You can retake if your score has expired which is two years if you did not enlist.  The only other way the Marines let you retest is if the recruiter specifically request a retest based on the fact he or she felt like the scores did not reflect your true ability ( based on your education, training and experience).  The Marines will NOT approve a retest based solely on the fact that your scores were too low to qualify for enlistment.

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Army ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

The Army has the lowest ASVAB scoring requirements of all branches of the military. You can enlist with an ASVAB AFQT score of 31 or higher whether you have a GED or high school diploma. Army is also the only branch that guarantees job assignments before you sign the enlistment contract.

When you have taken the ASVAB for military enlistment qualification, the item in your scorecard called the AFQT is what you need to focus on. The Armed Forces Qualification Test or AFQT is the combination of four ASVAB subtests-Word Knowledge (WK), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Paragraph Comprehension (PC) and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). The term AFQT may also refer to the score computed from these four components. It is sometimes referred to as the ASVAB score, but this can be misleading because an overall score is not issued for the ASVAB.

To determine which job you will qualify for, the Army looks at the rest of your subtest scores in combination with each other to indicate your aptitude for a given category.  Those categories are listed below with these corresponding abbreviations: Verbal Expression (VE), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Auto & Shop Information (AS), General Science (GS), Auto & Shop Information (AS), Mechanical Comprehension (MC), Electronic Information (EI)

Army Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

1.  Clerical Score (CL) = (VE)  +  (AR)  +   (MK)

2.  Combat Score (CO) = (AR)  + (AS)  +   (MC)

3.  Electronics Score (EL) - (GS)  +   (AR)  +   (MK) +  (EI)

4.  Field Artillery Score (FA) = (AR)   +  (MK)   +   (MC)

5.  General Maintenance Score (GM) = (GS)  +   (AS)  +   (MK)  +   (EI)

6.  General Technical Score (GT) = (VE)  +   (AR)

7.  Mechanical Maintenance Score (MM) =  (AS)  +   (MC)  +   (EI)

8.  Operators and Food Score (OF) = (VE)  +   (AS)  +   (MC)

9.  Surveillance and Communications Score (SC) = (VE)  +   (AR)  +   (AS)  +   (MC)

10.  Skilled Technical Score (ST) =(GS)  +   (VE)  +   (MK)  +   (MC)

Retaking the Army ASVAB

You may be allowed to retake the ASVAB under any of the following circumstances: the validity period of your first or previous ASVAB test has ended; your test results fall below the required scores for enlistment; or you failed to complete the ASVAB due to an unexpected incident that is not of your own fault or doing.

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ASVAB Guide - Top 10 Ways to Improve Your AFQT Score

By John Phoenix

An ASVAB Guide would not be complete without covering these ten topics on improving your ASVAB AFQT score. The AFQT score is the most important score because this will gauge whether you are even qualified to enlist in the military service of your choice. The AFQT test you on Communications and Math skills. Make sure you are strong in the following types of problems and your ASVAB Score is sure to improve.

Finding The Word Closest in Meaning

In the Word Knowledge section of the ASVAB test, you will surely encounter unfamiliar words. Your job when to come across unfamiliar words is simply to find the word's closest meaning. What is good in this subtest is that all the choices are given; your duty is simply to find the word which has a closest meaning to the given word. When you find it, you hit the right answer.

Using Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

In the ASVAB test, unfamiliar words are often the source of confusion. ASVAB Guide's helpful tip when you encounter unfamiliar word is to figure out the word's root, its prefix or suffix. When you successfully locate the root, prefix or suffix, then you will surely hit the right answer.

Getting To The Point

In the Paragraph Comprehension subtest, you will be ask to locate the main point of a given paragraph or passage. Here you have to remember that the main point of any given paragraph or passage is also the essence of the story given or the main point. The main point of any given passage or paragraph is not hard to find since it is written down in the paragraph. Your mission is simply to locate it.

Finding Specific Information

Finding specific information in the Paragraph Comprehension subtest is also an easy task. The specific information is written in the passage. All you have to do here is use the method of deduction. This is performed by eliminating the unnecessary ideas in the passage. When all has been eliminated, what remains is the specific information.

Drawing Conclusion

Drawing conclusion is tantamount to performing the process of inferential reasoning. The given passage usually appears to be confusing, as it is really designed to confuse you. The given information may even lead you to nowhere. The logical thing to do here is perform an inferential reasoning so that you can successfully arrive at the conclusion.

Changing Percents

In mathematical operations, you need to change a percent to a fraction or a decimal. To change a percent to a fraction, you simply need to multiply the percent by 1/100 and drop the percent sign: take for example 5% = 5.0% = 0.05

Clearing Up Inverse Confusion

In mathematical operations, you have to understand that inverse operations are themselves opposite operations. Therefore, the opposite of addition is subtraction, and vice versa; the opposite of multiplication is division, and vice versa. However, when it comes to numbers, the term inverse is not the same as opposite.

Outlining The Order Of Operation

The ASVAB Guide reminds you as an applicant that when a math problem asks you to perform more than one operation, make sure to perform the operation in the correct order.

Reviewing Ratios, Rates, Scales

Understanding ratios, rates and scales is quite a difficult task. This, however, you need to understand if you wish to get high score in this subtest.

Calculating Area, Perimeter, and Volume

In the ASVAB test, you will surely encounter mathematical questions that will require you to calculate area, perimeter, and volume. Here are a few helpful tips: for a rectangle, area = base x height; for a triangle, area = x altitude (the height of the triangle at its highest point) divided by two; the volume of a rectangular unit is found by multiplying length x width x height.

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ASVAB Questions - Part 1 Word Knowledge

By John Phoenix

Most of the ASVAB questions in the Word Knowledge chapter involve straight synonyms. You will be provided with a word and you need to select which word from the list of four choices that which has the closest equivalent meaning to the given word. 

There are a total of 35 ASVAB questions in the Word Knowledge subtest with a time limit of 11 minutes only. The time limit is very short because of the expected quick and immediate answering response to the questions. 

One example of this type of question is as follows: 

Example 1: 

Legible most nearly means: 

a. negotiable 

b. readable 

c. confusing 

d. legal 

In this sample item, the correct answer is (B) readable. Among the choices given, readable has the closest meaning to legible. 

Aside from straight synonym ASVAB questions, another popular structure is the use of context clues. In these type of ASVAB questions, the given word is usually included in the context of a sentence. If you find the given word rather unusual or difficult, you can use other words in the sentence as hints. You can find below an example of an ASVAB question in the Word Knowledge part involving context clues. 

Example 2 

The feline manifested her anger by purring and scratching. 

a. woman 

b. impersonator 

c. cat 

d. actress 

In this sample item, the correct answer is (C) cat. The sentence includes two words associated with cats, namely, purring and scratching. These two words are examples of semantic or meaning clues. Other types of context clues are syntactic or word order clues, synonym or repeat context clues, antonym or contrast context clues, definition context clues, example context clues, word-part context clues, and general sense of context clues. 

The best preparation for the ASVAB questions in the Word Knowledge category would be enriching an individual's vocabulary. But such preparation is not as simple as a walk in the park. A strategic way of learning words would be highly recommended. You can use any vocabulary-building book. Ten new words a day would be a great step to enhancing your vocabulary. Familiarize with root words, suffixes and prefixes. Learning words with their corresponding synonyms and antonyms will also be very helpful. 

As you study and enhance your vocabulary, taking a personalized approach would be important so your strategy would fit your learning style. Flashcards and vocabulary cards are some of the common methods used. You can also use mnemonics and learning aids. If you have difficulties in arriving at a specific choice, you can use the process of elimination. You can eliminate the choices which, most likely, would not fit in as the correct answer to the question then choose among the remaining choices which would have the closest meaning. 

The best way to prepare for the ASVAB questions in the Word Knowledge rich vocabulary is to be a reader. If you are not used to reading, you can start off by reading your daily newspapers or magazines. You can also practice analyzing context clues. If you come across any word that seems unfamiliar or unusual to you, take note of it and look up its meaning in the dictionary or thesaurus.

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ASVAB Multiple Choice Secrets

By John Phoenix

I like to start every article I write about the ASVAB by saying that the absolute BEST WAY you can prepare for the ASVAB is to take as many ASVAB online practice tests as you can under actual testing conditions. At the end of the article, I will point out the best place I know if to get all the ASVAB practice you need.

Every ASVAB question is multiple-choice with 4 possible answers A, B, C or D. So with a blind guess, you have a 25% ( 1 in 4) chance of picking the right answer out of thin air. Eliminate 1 wrong answer and you have a 33% chance (1 in 3) of picking the right answer. Eliminate 2 wrong answers and you have just increased your chances to 50/50. That should be quite encouraging once you understand a few things about how the test designers usually come up with the answers.

Here are a few ASVAB Secrets for multiple-choice answer sets. Keep these in mind and you will dramatically increase your chances of picking the right answer on a multiple-choice question. But also understand this is a deductive reasoning process which takes practice to develop. You are under a time constraint with the ASVAB so get as much practice as you can.

1. If two answers contradict each other, one of them is usually correct.

2. If two answers are really similar to each other, neither is typically correct.

3. There is usually at least one answer that is really far off the correct answer.

4. Look for keyword traps like always, never, everyone, no one. Answers that contain these types of absolutes are typically incorrect.

5. Look for long answers, especially on paragraph comprehension. The longer answers are very often correct.

Do NOT look for patterns of correct choices. You could see five C's be the correct in a row and that would mean nothing. So do not disqualify something you think is correct just because you think that option has been used too many times.

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Pass the ASVAB Test to Get Into the Military

By Frank Brown

You want to start serving your country by serving in the military? Pass The ASVAB and find out where you fit. For any person who wants to join a particular branch of the military, it is essential that you pass the ASVAB. What is the ASVAB? It is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and it is used to determine if one is qualified to serve in the military and what type of duties they will be able to perform. It can be taken in high schools and in military recruitment offices. It is not incredibly difficult to pass the ASVAB but it is something that should be taken very seriously.

This test will decide where in the military you will serve. If you have your heart set on a particular job or branch, you need to make sure you treat it like your future depends on it. It can not be stressed enough how important it is that you carefully prepare for this test and put forth your best effort. Not doing so may result in an assignment that you do not want.

To pass the ASVAB you need to know what types of areas the test covers. While you may not see the sense in it, they are all crucial to determining where you will fit. The areas that are covered in your attempt to pass the ASVAB are:

- Paragraph Comprehension
- Word Knowledge
- Mathematics Knowledge
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- General Science
- Auto and Shop Information
- Mechanical Comprehension
- Electronics Information
- Numerical Operations
- Assembling Objects

Scoring below a 31 will disqualify you from being able to serve. You want to try and shoot for 50 or above. If you are worried about scoring high enough, that is a good sign that you are taking it seriously but do not get too worried that you wont pass the ASVAB and decide against it. The test is comparable to the SAT and ACT but be sure, you can pass the ASVAB if you try and prepare for it.

If you have doubts about your ability to pass the ASVAB, go talk to your recruiter. They will be more than happy to help you understand more about it and let you know what to expect. There are several resources available to you that will help you pass the ASVAB. There are study books that many people have found incredibly helpful.

When you go to try and pass the ASVAB, make sure that you show up on time for it. Also make sure that you are serious about it. It is easy to try and take a lazy approach about it or take it too lightly but this is going to have a direct impact on your next few years.

Make sure that you either leave your cell phone at home or turned OFF. If they ring, you will find yourself thrown out of the testing center and made to take the test on another day. Look to try and pass the ASVAB at your local recruiting center. They have an electronic version available that is quicker to get through and allows you to work at your own pace.

The decision to serve in the military is a very important one that will change the course of your life dramatically. Be sure and treat it like it is the biggest thing that you will ever do. Put forth the best effort you can and you will not just pass the ASVAB, you will get yourself put in the you belong.

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The AFQT Portion of the ASVAB Exam - Improve Your AFQT Score

By Abby Willington

The AFQT portion of the ASVAB Exam is the most important section. Scoring high on this section gets you into the different branches of the military. The minimum score varies by branch. If you want to get into the Coast Guard or Air Force, you need a higher score than you would, for example, the Army. You also need a higher score to qualify if you have a GED instead of a high school diploma.

Make sure you understand the minimum score needed to get in to the branch that you desire. This will help you to determine how much you need to study. If you really want to get into the Coast Guard, you had better plan on spending a lot of time studying for the AFQT.

The AFQT section of the ASVAB consists of four sections - Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning. You should first get a study guide that contains these areas. Next, take a practice test and figure out where you need to focus your studies. The areas where you did not do well will be where you will spend the most time studying. 

The Word Knowledge section tests your knowledge of vocabulary. It is a multiple choice test and will give you a sentence with one highlighted word. You are required to find the word that means the same thing from four possible answers. You should first eliminate the answers that you know are incorrect. Next try to figure out which word best fits the meaning of the sentence. This method will help you to increase your score.

On the Paragraph Comprehension section, you are required to read a short passage and answer the following question(s) related to that passage. This may include what the overall meaning of the passage is, the author's intent, what negates the passage etc. Practicing these types of questions will help you to increase your score on this section. 

The Mathematics Knowledge section of the AFQT Exam tests you on your overall math skills. This includes addition, subtraction, algebra, area, perimeters, distance, etc. It does not include advanced math. This section will give you a math problem and you will have four to five choices to choose from. Scoring high on this section is very important so brushing up what you learned in high school math is a must.

The last section of the AFQT Exam is Arithmetic Reasoning. This section will give you short word problems that you will have to solve. You will need to know the above formulas in order to solve many of these problems. This also includes calculating interest, ratios, calculating a profit, etc. Being able to check your work by plugging in the correct answer will help you to score high on this section of the exam.

As you can see, the AFQT portion of the ASVAB Exam is important to your success in the military. Studying this section will increase your overall ASVAB score and guarantee your success in the military.

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What Is the Average ASVAB Test Score?

By James Reeder

Have you ever wondered how the lean fighting men-in-uniform are chosen for the army? Well, before they engage and survive military training, army recruits must first pass the ASVAB.

So, what is the Average ASVAB Score? The ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is series of tests designed by the military and government to assess the person's skills and psychological well-being. A person's ASVAB score aids the military in identifying a person's Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)-that is, whether he should be in the navy, the air force, special ops, etc.

The ASVAB has 200 multiple choice questions about General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Numerical Operations, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematics Knowledge and Mechanical Comprehension. Within 134 minutes, the test taker must not only reach the average on each individual test section, but he/she must also reach certain "cumulative scores"-Verbal, Math and Academic--which describe the over-all proficiency of the test taker.

What is the average ASVAB score needed to be fit for the military? First, a good ASVAB score will ebb and flow, depending on which branch of the military you are focused on. Second, the ASVAB is rated on a percentile basis. Hence, the highest score is 99 while the lowest score is 1. The nationwide and across all branches average ASVAB score is between 42 and 50.

A "genius" rating in the ASVAB is anything near 92 and above. A whopping score of higher than the previously mentioned "blowout" ASVAB scores will help secure access to the best MOS available---special ops, nuclear work for the navy, or work as a Ranger in the army.

It is worth mentioning, however, that the military is not required to place an individual in a specific program on the basis of high school. More often than not, when a branch of the military has a great need in a particular area, they will fill the vacancy in spite of one's MOS capabilities.

Indeed, it is no easy feat to be part of the elite team of men and women who defend the country. They do not only need to survive hell-like training camps and missions, but first and foremost they must first survive hell in the screening process---the frontier of such a process being occupied by gaining the average score on the ASVAB. Hence, it is understandable for them to be asking: "What is Average ASVAB Score?"

That's because we're talking about the honor and privilege of being heroes of the country here.

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What Score Do You Need to Pass the ASVAB?

By James Reeder

If you are worried about passing the ASVAB, you need to calm down. Getting all worked up in the days before the test is only going to lead to test anxiety, which can cause you to do poorly. The first thing you need to realize is that the ASVAB does not need to be 'Aced' in order for you to join the military. You can get in with merely a passing grade.

But you will want to do your best when taking the ASVAB so that you can get the job training and placement you'd be more likely to excel at. All you need to do is study, do your best and you'll be fine. But if you're still wondering, "What score do you need to pass the ASVAB?" keep reading because the answer depends on your military goals.

Scoring the ASVAB

Your ASVAB score is a result of how you did on the overall test, as in all nine sections. Your score is also representative of the number of people who did worse than you on the test. For instance, if you scored a 60 on the ASVAB, then you scored higher than sixty percent of ASVAB test subjects. The higher your score, obviously the better you do and the more jobs you'll qualify for in the armed forces. But what score do you need to pass the ASVAB? That depends on the branch of armed forces you plan to enter.

Air Force

To enter the Air Force, a person would need to score at least a 36 on the ASVAB, which has a 99 point scale. The overall ASVAB score is called the AFQT score, or Armed Forces Qualification Test Score, and most people get a 50 or above.

Army

To enter the Army, a tester would have to score a 31 in order to enlist. However, the Army has recently let people in who have scored as low as a 26 on the test. But if you hope to qualify for enlistment bonuses or incentives, you will need to score at least a 50.

Navy

What score do you need to pass the ASVAB in order to get into the NAVY? You only need a 35, unless you're in the Navy Reserves, and then you will only need a 31.

Marine Corps

To get into the Marines, you will need a 32 score, although there are exceptions. In fact, the Marines have been known to accept recruits with scores as low as 25.

Coast Guard

To get into the Coast Guard, you will need at least a 40 on the AFQT. You can get a waiver if you score less than that, if your ASVAB scores qualify you for a specific job and you're willing to enlist for that job.

What score do you need to pass the ASVAB? You now see that it has a lot to do with what branch of armed forces you want to go into. Talk to your military recruiter about what to expect on the test so that you can be better prepared to score highly come test time.

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Asvab Questions - Part 2 - Paragraph Comprehension

By John Phoenix

The Paragraph Comprehension subtest has 15 ASVAB questions with a total time limit of only 13 minutes which works out to about 51 seconds per question. There are four types of question and the subject matter will quite often be unfamiliar by design.

Be prepared to address the following ASVAB question types: 

Main Idea

Details

Inference

Vocabulary in Context 

The passages could be long or short and more than one question will often apply to a single passage. Even fast readers need to employ some sort of strategy for the greatest chance of success in the Paragraph Comprehension subtest. I consistently recommend the following approach which seems to pretty well and is not hard to execute.

Step 1: Read the Question First to find out exactly what they are asking for. This will indicate what type of question it is and allow you to employ further strategy as described below.

Step 2: Read the Passage. 

Step 3: Consider the Answers. You should look for disqualification clues as you go. If an answer is extreme or seems to contradict the passage it is usually incorrect. Words like always or never are typically good disqualification words.

Main Idea Questions

Very often you will find the main idea stated in the first or last sentence. If you notice words like but, however, nonetheless, yet and although the idea is usually changing direction. These are called "contrast clues" and the main idea is typically found soon after in the passage.

Detail Questions

The correct answer in a detail question is most commonly a paraphrase of something you find in the passage. Do not over analyze and do not look for the main idea. You should be able to easily disqualify a few of the answers because they will be contradictory or extreme. 

Inference Questions

If by reading the question first you discover that you have an inference question, this is a good indication that you need to read the passage very carefully. You must rely solely on the information in the passage and not what you think you know about a subject or how you feel about as subject. The answer is there but not in plain sight. Stick with the facts and what is directly implied in the passage.

Sometimes, the tester will trick you into thinking you have an inference question when it is really a detail question by asking you what is implied while the answer is explicitly stated within the passage.

Vocabulary in Context Questions

The correct answer will be a word that replaces the word in question without changing the meaning of the sentence. As you are reading, think of your own words that might work in the sentence. See if a similar word is one of the answer choices. Also look for words that are the opposite of what you are thinking so you can disqualify those choices. The answer may come to you through process of elimination.

Tips for Slow Readers

If you are a slow reader, you could be in trouble on the Paragraph Comprehension subtest. The techniques I described earlier will certainly help you and probably improve your score on this section but you are going to have to increase your reading speed to do well on this section.

You should set aside an hour per day for recreational reading. You can read a magazine, the newspaper, books or internet articles. It does not matter so much what you read as how often you read. You may even try exercises like paraphrasing articles or having a friend ask you some details about an article after you read it.

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Modifier-22, Medical Coding

Submitted by: Steven Guptha

Increased procedural service) when the service(s) the physician provides is “substantially greater than typically required.

its primary purpose is to denote circumstances for which a procedure or service required an “unusual” amount of time or effort to perform.

This modifier indicates that a procedure was complicated, complex, difficult, or took significantly more time than usually required by the provider to complete the procedure.

its use implies that the procedure or service was distinctly more time-consuming or difficult to perform.

More complicated or took significantly, more time than usual to complete.

Send a special report to the insurance carrier that describes the unusual nature of the service and justifies the additional charge.

Modifier 22 should be used to report only procedures that have a 0, 10, or 90 day global period that required a level of work far more extensive than usually necessary for the listed procedure.

Even when justified, it may be difficult at best to obtain higher than normal reimbursement from the majority of payers.

Modifier-22 is commonly used if

• Surgeries for which services performed are significantly greater than usually required may be billed with modifier 22.

Anatomical Variants

Don’t assign the Modifer-22

If there is no supportive documentation

When there is a existing code available, don’t used moidifer-22

Don’t append modifier 22 to secondary procedure codes.

Don’t use modifier 22 for re-operations

Don’t substitute an unlisted-procedure code for modifier 22 to avoid carrier denials.

This modifier cannot be submitted with Evaluation and Management (E/M) procedures

This modifier can be used in the following sections of the CPT® code set:

• Anesthesia

• Surgery

• Radiology

• Laboratory and Pathology

• Medicine

Common use Modifier-22

1. Trauma that significantly complicates the particular procedure and cannot be reported with any other procedure

2. Significant scarring that requires extra time and work

3. Morbid obesity making extra work for the physician

4. Increased time resulting from the extra work by the physician

5. Excessive blood loss for the particular procedure

6. Pathologies, tumors, malformation (genetic, traumatic, surgical) that directly interfere with the procedure But are not billed separately

7. Services rendered that are significantly more complex than described by the CPT code in question.

8. Conversion of a procedure from laparoscopic to open, and significant scarring or adhesions.

Example:

The physician performs a colonoscopy on a patient with a tortuous colon. The gastroenterologist spends 110 minutes navigating the scope through the twists and turns of the patient’s lower intestine.

Use Modifier-22 as physician spent extra time.

Documentation:

1) Time: Document additional time

2) Blood loss: Document the quantity of blood lost during the procedure, and compare with usual blood loss during procedure.

3) Use of special equipments

4) Technique used, changing the procedure etc.

Example:

1) During a colonoscopy the gastroenterologist removes nearly 20 polyps from various regions of the colon using hot biopsy forceps technique, physician spends 2 hours for the procedure.

Code 45384-22: Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with removal of tumor[s], polyp[s], or other lesion[s] by hot-biopsy forceps/bipolar cautery).

Even when the CPT code describes Polyps (Plural), the physician work exceeded the usually procedure, so append Modifier-22.

Example 2:

The surgeon performs a laparoscopic cholecystectomy with exploration of common bile duct, during procedure, the surgeon encountered multiple adhesions.

The surgeon spends two hours to remove the adhesions.

Code: 47564-22

Modifier-22 is reported as surgeon effort is additional to complete the surgery.

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Medical Coding Guidelines For V Codes

Submitted by: Steven Guptha

codes-- Supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services [V01-V86]

V01-v06 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases

V07-v09 Persons with need for isolation, Other potential health hazards and Prophylactic measures

V10-v19 Persons with potential health hazards related to personal and family history

V20-v29 Persons encountering health services in Circumstances related to Reproduction and development

V30-v39 Live-born infants according to type of birth

V40-v49 Persons with a condition influencing their health status

V50-v59 Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and aftercare

V60-v69 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

V70-v82 Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individuals and populations

V83 Genetics

V84-v85 Body mass index

V86 Estrogen receptor Status

INTRODUCTION: ICD-9-CM :Provides codes to deal with encounters for circumstances other than a disease or injury. The Supplementary classification of factors

influencing health status and contact with Health Services [V01-V86] is provided to deal with occasions when circumstances other than a disease or injury are recorded

as a diagnosis or problem.

There are 4 primary circumstances for the use of V codes:

1. A person who is not currently sick encounters the health services for some specific reason, such as to act as an organ donor. to receive prophylactic

care, such as inoculations or health screenings, or to receive counseling on health related issues.

2. A person with a resolving disease or injury, or a chronic, long-term condition requiring continuous care, encounters the health care system for specific

aftercare of that disease or injury [e.g dialysis for renal disease, chemotherapy for malignancy]. A diagnosis/ symptoms code should be used whenever a

current, acute diagnosis is being treated or a sign or symptom is being studied.

3. Circumstances or problems influence a person's health status but are not in themselves a current illness or injury.

4. Newborns, to indicate birth status.

History of: There are two types of history of V codes, personal and family. Personal history codes explain a patient's past medical condition that no longer

exists and is not receiving any treatment but that has the potential for recurrence, ad therefore may require continued monitoring.

Family history codes are for use when a patient has a family member's who has had a particular disease that cause the patient to be at higer risk of

contracting the disease.

The History V codes categories are:

V10 : personal history of malignant neoplasm.

V12 : personal history of certain other diseases.

V13 : personal history of other disease, except V13.4 personal history of aarthritis. and

V13.6 personal history of congenital malformation. These conditions

are life-long so are not true history codes.

V14 : personal history of allergy to medicinal agents.

V15 : other personal history presenting hazards to health

except V15.7 personal history of contraception

V16 : Family history of malignant neoplasm

V17 : Family history of certain chronic disabling diseases

V19 : Family history of other conditions.

Examples: Diabetes on Lantus [insulin]

250.00, V58.67

Examples: CKD [chronic kidney disease] with hemodialaysis

585.9,V45.11

Examples: pregnancy with history of abortion

V23.2

Examples: encounter for emergency contraceptive counseling and perscription

V25.03

Examples: Transplant of heart, liver,lung

V42.1, V42.7, V42.6

Examples: Encounter for respirator dependence during power failure

V46.12

Examples: Aftercare for healing traumatic fracture of lower leg

V54.16

Examples: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counsellings

V65.44

Examples: Development handicapsin early childhood

V79.3

Examples: pregnancy examination or test of positive result

V72.42

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A Look Within The Human Body Thru Anatomical Charts

Submitted by: Gary Gordon

Human anatomical charts have been used since the 18th century for many purposes in the healthcare profession. Whether you’re a surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, or masseuse, it doesn’t matter what distinct care you provide, anatomical charts offer quick and specific information to both patient and healthcare professional. Anatomical charts are wonderful reference tools when describing a diagnosis, disease, injury, and disorder. Anatomical charts serve to educate and inform patients, providing them a visual reference to what’s going on inside their bodies.

Anatomical charts are also used in the classroom, offering students and apprentices a detailed look into multiple human systems. Below are brief descriptions of a few of the anatomical charts currently available in the market place:

The Muscular System chart shows anterior and posterior views of the muscular system. It also illustrates the musculature of the right hand, right foot, posterior abdominal wall, and the right half of the diaphragm.

The Skeletal System chart shows anterior, posterior, and lateral views of the skeletal system. There are also close-ups of the ligaments in the right hand, ligaments of the right foot, right knee joint, the bones of the inner ear, and more inset in the chart.

The Vertebral Column anatomical chart shows the right side of the vertebral column with markings to show the location of the axis and atlas, the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, the sacrum, and coccyx. It also includes various close-ups of the second lumbar vertebra, fifth cervical vertebra, seventh and eleventh thoracic vertebrae, the atlas, axis, sacrum, and coccyx.

The Shoulder and Elbow chart shows the general anatomy of both shoulder and elbow. It illustrates the anterior, posterior, lateral, and superior views of the shoulder. It shows the shoulder joint socket and location of the humerus where it articulates with the scapula. It also provides multiple views of the elbow including fractures and tennis elbow.

The Arthritis-Joint Inflammation chart details the main joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It gives examples of swelling, bone spurs, the narrowing of joint spaces, and the erosion of cartilage. Along with describing the symptoms of arthritis, it also describes other types of arthritic conditions such as gout, bursitis, tendonitis, and fibromyalgia.

A condition that affects many people today and is projected to affect more in the future is carpal tunnel syndrome. The Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome chart explains the condition and shows the affected areas of the hand and wrist. It lists the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of the syndrome as well as offering management techniques and preventive measures.

Another useful anatomical chart is The Human Spine – Disorders chart. This diagram explains how a person’s posture can change due to different spinal disorders and how other diseases can cause back pain. It details a herniated disc, vertebrae and sacrum fractures, arthritis of the hip, and the effects of osteoporosis. It also shows the anatomy of a typical vertebra and intervertabral disc.

There is also a chart that details Whiplash Injuries of the Head and Neck. It explains whiplash and shows muscle injury, spinal cord injury, hyperflexion, hyperextension, and ligament damage.

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Medical Coding and the NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative)

By: Ricci Mathew

Medical coding or medical classification is defined as the process of transforming descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into universal medical code numbers. 

What is the NCCI and its purpose? NCCI refers to National Correct Coding Initiative. It was the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) that developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) with the objective of promoting National correct coding methodologies and also to control improper coding that leads to wrong payments in Part B claims. There has indeed been a lot of wrong payments made in the medical billing and claim sector in the US and medical claim frauds that run into millions have been reported. Hence having a perfect medical claim demands a well defined medical system and procedures with specific and clear medical codes for every single process. This is obviously the root for all correct medical coding initiatives. 

What are the CMS policies developed from? They include, 

Coding conventions from CPT manual,

National and local policies / edits

Coding guidelines developed by national societies

Analysis of standard medical and surgical practices

Review of current coding practices.

What are CCI (Correct coding Initiative) edits? It refers to pairs of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes that are not separately payable except under specific circumstances. The edits are applied to services billed by the same provider for the same beneficiary on the same date of service. All claims are processed against the CCI tables. National Correct Coding Initiative Edits are categorized separately for various Physicians and also for outpatients. The CCI edits are part of the Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) that determines payment for hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) services. The Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) does not include CCI edits for the following: anesthesiology, evaluation & management, and mental health services.

Every year the CMS updates the Coding Policy Manual for Medicare. It is used as a general reference by the Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs). The CMS Online Manual System is used by CMS program components, partners, contractors, and State Survey Agencies to administer CMS programs. It offers day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures based on statutes and regulations, guidelines, models, and directives. For specific NCCI edits, one may submit comments in writing to:

National Correct Coding Initiative

Correct Coding Solutions LLC

P.O. Box 907

Carmel, IN 46082-0907

The NCCI Edits Manual may also be obtained by purchasing the manual, or sections of the manual, from the official National Technical Information Service (NTIS) website, or by contacting NTIS at 1-800-363-2068 or 703-605-6060.

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Take a Practice Test to Crack Your CPC Coding Exam

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification affirms a coding professional's experience and knowledge of medical coding. In order to get that certification, you need to have a go at a grueling 5½ hour CPC exam. The eligibility for this exam is that you should have two year of medical coding experience or must have cleared the pre-registration examination.

The exam is a tough one as it challenges even the most experienced coders. However, taking a CPC coding practice test may help make your life easier as this gives you an idea on what to expect in the exam. When you know exactly how to deal with the questions, you'll have the confidence to make a smooth sailing. 

CPC practice exams will prepare you on medical terminology, medical coding (from basics to advance) among a host of other things that you need to know to score well in the exam. These practice exams, just like the real exams, give you 150 coding problems, which you need to solve in five hours. Practicing these tests the right way will help you crack the exam the very first time. 

If need be, go for a Coding Cert's CPC Training Camp where you'll be endowed with expert coding advice as well as CPC practice tests. Here you can discuss complex medical coding situations and get instant solutions from expert AAPC certified instructors. Apart from this, you'll also get to learn effective time management techniques and get to know the ropes of using the open book format. These Training Camps are scheduled all over the United States. 

These practice tests will certainly help you get a comprehensive knowledge about the coding world and allow you to give your best shot at the CPC exam!

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