Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - (correct answer) -Anyone who requests the exam,
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regardless of age
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Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? -
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(correct answer) -Motor carrier
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When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - (correct answer) -Any
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BP 140/90 or greater
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What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - (correct answer) -Only BP readings taken
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during the DOT physical exam
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What is stage 1 hypertension? - (correct answer) -140-159/90-99
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What is stage 2 hypertension? - (correct answer) -160-179/100-109
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What is stage 3 hypertension? - (correct answer) -Greater than 180/110
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In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? - (correct answer) -When
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the driver has a BP reading that indicates stage 2 hypertension
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OR
A driver that was certified with stage 1 hypertension has not achieved BP less than 140/90 at
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recertification
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,How can a driver pass the forced whisper test? - (correct answer) -Perceive the forced whisper in ONE
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ear at a distance of 5 feet or more
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How can a driver pass the audiometric test? - (correct answer) -Not have an average hearing loss in
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ONE ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz
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When should both hearing tests be administered to a driver? - (correct answer) -When the driver fails
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the initial hearing test
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How can a driver's hearing be tested for certification? - (correct answer) -By administering either the
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forced whisper or audiometric test
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When should medical examiner need to complete an online MCSA-5850 form? - (correct answer) -
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When an exam is performed on a driver - Must submit by midnight of the next calendar day
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AND
Must report if no exams are performed during a calendar month
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Who should the medical examiner's certificate be given to? - (correct answer) -The original is given to
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the driver
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A copy may be given to the employer upon request
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How long must a medical examiner retain driver medical records for? - (correct answer) -3 years
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Can work restrictions be given as part of certification? - (correct answer) -No
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What should be done when a driver returns after being given a 3 month certificate that is nearing
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expiration? - (correct answer) -Perform an entirely new DOT exam
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, Medical examiners are not required to issue certificates to: - (correct answer) -Canadian or Mexican
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CDL holders
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Who is responsible for determining when a driver's new medical condition or injury warrants a new
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certification exam? - (correct answer) -The motor carrier
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Eye examination includes assessing which four things? - (correct answer) -Distant acuity
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What is the only portion of the DOT exam that can be performed and certified by a provider other than
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a medical examiner? - (correct answer) -Vision
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What is monocular vision? - (correct answer) -When the visual acuity requirements are met in only one
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eye
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What is monovision? - (correct answer) -When one eye is corrected for distance and the other eye is
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corrected for near vision
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Are monovision or monocular visions disqualifying? - (correct answer) -No
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Can a driver with one prosthetic eye be certified? - (correct answer) -Yes - As long as they pass the
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visual exam with their other eye
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How can a driver with monocular vision obtained a passing certificate? - (correct answer) -Visit an
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ophthalmologist to have a vision evaluation form completed
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