NRCME Exam Bundle

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 FMCSA ...

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 ...

1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed: A. Annually B. Every Two Years C. Every Four Years D. Whenever the State Issued Driver's License is renewed - B. Every two years 2 years is the max for a healthy person 2. A driver presents with h...

What are regulations? - Laws that must be followed What are disqualifying medical conditions? - Epilepsy monocular vision hearing loss What are guidelines? - Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: Oversee t...

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 Th...

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 UA Who Can Sign in the E...

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 pr...

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. Who is responsible for the nation registry program? - ...

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...

1 week - What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI? 1 month - What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker implantation? less than or equal to 3.5cm - What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification? 1 year, 6 months - What is the...

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. If the driver presents a valid vision exemption, how long can he be certified? - 1 year T...

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...

Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1 < 65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FEV1/FVC < 65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is indicated when FVC < 60% ABG is indicated if pulse ox is < 92% Minimum required PaO2 65 mmHg Role of the SAP??? ** Exercise ...

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 FM CSA mission - Promote the safety of Amer...