What does PULHES stand for?

• A. Physical health; upper limbs; lower limbs; hearing; eyes
• B. Physical condition; upper extremities; lower extremities; hearing; eyes (vision); psychiatric stability
• C. Physical condition; upper extremities; lower extremities; hearing
• D. Physical condition; upper extremities; lower extremities; hearing; eyes (vision); mood stability

Answer: (B)

PULHES is a mnemonic used in aviation medical readiness to quickly remember the six health domains evaluated for a crew member. It stands for Physical condition, Upper extremities, Lower extremities, Hearing, Eyes (vision), Psychiatric stability. Each area is checked to ensure the individual can safely perform duties, from overall physical capability to specific functional systems like vision and mental health.

The best answer includes all six domains with the precise terms, especially Eyes (vision) and Psychiatric stability, which are essential parts of the standard assessment. Some variants use mood stability or slightly different wording, but for aviation medical screening the standard phrasing is psychiatric stability. Other options miss or alter one of the domains, such as omitting psychiatric stability or eyes, or using less precise terminology, making them incomplete.