DOT exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

DOT exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - Answer- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - Answer- MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - Answer- Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy What is the max cert length? - Answer- 2 years What does DOT stand for? - Answer- Department of Transportation What does CDL stand for? - Answer- CDL: Commercial Drivers license Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes that...(at least 1) 1. Has a weight rating of 10,000 lbs. 2. Is used to transport hazardous materials 3. Can carry at least 16 passengers What is the primary goal of the DOT exam? - Answer- public safety What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations? - Answer- truck driving What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing? - Answer- -demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction -demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye -demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test) -demonstrate binocular vision -use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate* What test assesses for color blindness? - Answer- Ishihara Test What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer- -must first perceive a whispered voice or = 5 ft. from the provider (with or w/o a hearing aid) OR -demonstrates average hearing loss in the better ear or = 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz -use of a hearing aid MUST be noted on certificate* What are the BP requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer- -Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm* -Reading must be or = to 160/90 to qualify on initial exam What are the pulse requirements for DOT-testing? - Answer- regular pulse pattern What does the PE of the DOT-testing consist of? - Answer- vitals -abdomen -general appearance -vascular system -eyes -genitourinary -ears -extremities -mouth/throat -spine/MS -heart -neurological system -lungs (not breast) What is the purpose/focus of the PE on DOT-testing? - Answer- Focus lies in assessing functional ability to control a large MV, move heavy cargo, load/unload vehicle etc. What are factors noted in the general appearance of the DOT PE? - Answer- obesity, tremor, signs of alcohol or drug use What are factors noted in the eyes of the DOT PE? - Answer- PERRLA, nystagmus (inv. mvmt), exophthalmos (popping out eyes), retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration What are factors noted in the ears of the DOT PE? - Answer- ear disease, occlusion of canal, perforated TM What are factors noted in the mouth and throat of the DOT PE? - Answer- deformities interfering w/breathing or swallowing What are factors noted in the heart of the DOT PE? - Answer- murmurs, extra sounds, enlarged heart, pacemaker What are factors noted in the lungs/chest of the DOT PE? - Answer- abnormal RR, abnormal breath sounds (wheezes, rales, rhonchi), dyspnea, cyanosis What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- enlarged liver/spleen, masses, bruits, hernia, abd weakness What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- ... What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- Vascular: -abnormal pulse, bruits, varicosities Genitourinary: -hernias Spine: -previous surgery, deformities, decreased ROM, tenderness What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- slide 14 and 15 What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- slide 14 and 15 What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- ... What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Answer- ... Only lab test needed for all applicants - Answer- UA (to screen for diabetes) How do you deal with limb impairment? - Answer- SPE (specific disease states) Certification Program allows persons w/loss of foot or limb to potentially qualify w/use of prosthetic devices or equipment modifications -additional restrictions may be placed -driver must have current SPE certificate in vehicle Regulation of diabetics - Answer- stringent waiver program now available -Non-insulin dependent diabetics can qualify if controlled by diet an oral meds Individuals w/NIDDM (non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) are eligible: 1. If DM is controlled AND 2. No evidence of organ damage Acceptable control: (per ADA) -Fasting plasma glucose 140 -2 hr postprandial (after meal)glucose 200 -HA1C (hemoglobin A1C = 3 mo average) 8 Individuals should be asked about hypoglycemic episodes Cardiovascular disease - Answer- Current CV disease accompanied by or likely to cause sxs of syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or CHF should be disqualified