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[Show more]vision requirements 
20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes 
 
 
 
peripheral vision 
70 degrees 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? 
1 year 
 
 
 
hearing requirements 
whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no grea...
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20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes 
 
 
 
peripheral vision 
70 degrees 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? 
1 year 
 
 
 
hearing requirements 
whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no grea...
FMCSA Mission Statement 
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses 
 
 
 
Medical Examiner 
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartFMCSA Mission Statement 
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses 
 
 
 
Medical Examiner 
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? 
A. Pupil reactivity 
B. Iris symmetry 
C. Conjunctival injection 
D. Corneal thickness 
Correct Response: 
A. Pupil reactivity 
 
Incorrect Responses: 
B. Iris symmetry 
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Add to cartAccording to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? 
A. Pupil reactivity 
B. Iris symmetry 
C. Conjunctival injection 
D. Corneal thickness 
Correct Response: 
A. Pupil reactivity 
 
Incorrect Responses: 
B. Iris symmetry 
This i...
Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? 
A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving 
B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving 
C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? 
A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving 
B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving 
C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every ...
Driver's Information 
Name, address, telephone numbers 
Social Security, DOB, Age, Sex 
Driver License Number, License Class, State of Issue 
New Certification, Recertification, Follow-Up 
 
 
 
Required Components of all Exams 
Vision 
Hearing 
Blood Pressure/Pulse 
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Add to cartDriver's Information 
Name, address, telephone numbers 
Social Security, DOB, Age, Sex 
Driver License Number, License Class, State of Issue 
New Certification, Recertification, Follow-Up 
 
 
 
Required Components of all Exams 
Vision 
Hearing 
Blood Pressure/Pulse 
UA 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The examiner should do what? 
Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provid...
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Add to cartA driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The examiner should do what? 
Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provid...
Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: 
lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. 
telescopic lenses 
 
 
 
Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: 
Annual medical examination. 
Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist...
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Add to cartCorrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: 
lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. 
telescopic lenses 
 
 
 
Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: 
Annual medical examination. 
Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist...
vision requirements 
Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish betwen the colors of traffic signals and devices. 
 
 
 
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Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish betwen the colors of traffic signals and devices. 
 
 
 
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If the driver pres...
What is the purpose of FMCSA? 
Focused on reducing crashes 
 
 
 
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? 
Promulgation and implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are physically qualified. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Who is responsible for the natio...
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Add to cartWhat is the purpose of FMCSA? 
Focused on reducing crashes 
 
 
 
What is the purpose of the Office of Medical Programs? 
Promulgation and implementation of medical regulations that ensure that commercial drivers are physically qualified. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Who is responsible for the natio...
60:7 Rule 
Driver cannot work more than 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days 
 
 
 
A. Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. 
A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild dep...
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Driver cannot work more than 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days 
 
 
 
A. Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. 
A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild dep...
What is the mission of FMCSA? 
FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. 
 
 
 
Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? 
Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. 
 
 
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Add to cartWhat is the mission of FMCSA? 
FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. 
 
 
 
Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? 
Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. 
 
 
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Waiting period after MI 
2 months 
 
 
 
Waiting period after CABG 
3 months 
 
 
 
Waiting period after TIA 
1 year 
 
 
 
Waiting period after CVA involving cerebellum or brainstem 
1 year 
 
 
 
Role of the SAP 
To evaluate the drivers who have violated drug or alcohol standards and provide a pla...
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Add to cartWaiting period after MI 
2 months 
 
 
 
Waiting period after CABG 
3 months 
 
 
 
Waiting period after TIA 
1 year 
 
 
 
Waiting period after CVA involving cerebellum or brainstem 
1 year 
 
 
 
Role of the SAP 
To evaluate the drivers who have violated drug or alcohol standards and provide a pla...
What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
a.70mmHg 
b.55mmHg 
c.60mmHg 
d.65mmHg 
Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
 
 
A driver first perceives a whispe...
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Add to cartWhat minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
a.70mmHg 
b.55mmHg 
c.60mmHg 
d.65mmHg 
Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
 
 
A driver first perceives a whispe...
To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? 
65 
 
 
 
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is able to perceive a whispered voice within? 
5 feet in at least 1 ear 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartTo be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? 
65 
 
 
 
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is able to perceive a whispered voice within? 
5 feet in at least 1 ear 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Order of Hierarchy 
DOT>FMCSA>NRCME 
 
 
 
Motor carrier safety improvement act of 1990 
Established that FM CSA what operate within the DOT. The FM CSA is focused on reducing crashes injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FM CSA mission 
Promote ...
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DOT>FMCSA>NRCME 
 
 
 
Motor carrier safety improvement act of 1990 
Established that FM CSA what operate within the DOT. The FM CSA is focused on reducing crashes injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FM CSA mission 
Promote ...
What is the waiting period for vertigo caused by benign positional vertigo or acute/chronic peripheral vestibulopathy? 
2 months 
 
 
 
Name 4 otic conditions that are automatic disqualification 
Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Add to cartWhat is the waiting period for vertigo caused by benign positional vertigo or acute/chronic peripheral vestibulopathy? 
2 months 
 
 
 
Name 4 otic conditions that are automatic disqualification 
Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
 
a. 70mmHg 
b. 55mmHg 
c. 60mmHg 
d. 65mmHg 
d. 65mmHg 
 
Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
 
 
A driver first...
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Add to cartWhat minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? 
 
a. 70mmHg 
b. 55mmHg 
c. 60mmHg 
d. 65mmHg 
d. 65mmHg 
 
Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 
 
 
 
A driver first...
FMCSA 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
 
 
 
NRCME 
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CMV 
Commercial Motor Vehicle 
 
 
 
49 CFR 391.41 
Physical qualifications for drivers 
 
 
 
49 CFR 391.43 
Medical examination; certificate of medical qua...
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Add to cartFMCSA 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
 
 
 
NRCME 
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CMV 
Commercial Motor Vehicle 
 
 
 
49 CFR 391.41 
Physical qualifications for drivers 
 
 
 
49 CFR 391.43 
Medical examination; certificate of medical qua...
Def CMV 
Wt =/> 10,001 
> 8 passengers if for hire 
> 15 passengers (any) 
 
 
 
Non-discretionary conditions 
MUST follow regulation standards and disqualify: 
Hearing 
Vision 
Epilepsy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Form MCSA-5850 
To maintain certification, the examiner must submit monthly...
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Wt =/> 10,001 
> 8 passengers if for hire 
> 15 passengers (any) 
 
 
 
Non-discretionary conditions 
MUST follow regulation standards and disqualify: 
Hearing 
Vision 
Epilepsy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Form MCSA-5850 
To maintain certification, the examiner must submit monthly...
The minimum waiting period following PCI is: 
1 week 
 
 
 
The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: 
1 month 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: 
3.5 cm 
 
 
 
After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period i...
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Add to cartThe minimum waiting period following PCI is: 
1 week 
 
 
 
The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: 
1 month 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: 
3.5 cm 
 
 
 
After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period i...
1 year 
Max certification for ALL NEURO conditions 
 
 
 
DQ driver for these issues/conditions 
1) Use of anticoagulants w/NEURO Condition 
2) Parkinson's dx 
3) Epilepsy 
4) Severe TBI 
5) Meniere's disease 
6) AVM/aneurysm 
7) Dementia 
8) Cerebellar Ataxia 
9) Peripheral Neuropathy (guideline,...
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Max certification for ALL NEURO conditions 
 
 
 
DQ driver for these issues/conditions 
1) Use of anticoagulants w/NEURO Condition 
2) Parkinson's dx 
3) Epilepsy 
4) Severe TBI 
5) Meniere's disease 
6) AVM/aneurysm 
7) Dementia 
8) Cerebellar Ataxia 
9) Peripheral Neuropathy (guideline,...
4 non-discretionary standards 
epilepsy 
hearing 
vision 
insulin dependent diabetes 
 
 
 
Normal graspand pre-hension (in pounds) 
58 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SPE - skilled performance evaluation 
drivers get 2 years with a fixed 
 
 
 
Intreated Sleep apnea (Q or DQ) 
DQ 
 
 
 
Urine diipstic...
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epilepsy 
hearing 
vision 
insulin dependent diabetes 
 
 
 
Normal graspand pre-hension (in pounds) 
58 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:28 
SPE - skilled performance evaluation 
drivers get 2 years with a fixed 
 
 
 
Intreated Sleep apnea (Q or DQ) 
DQ 
 
 
 
Urine diipstic...
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