DOT Exam Study Guide Questions and CORRECT Answers
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DOT Exam Study Guide Questions and
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5 Feet - Correct Answer- A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better
eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Audiogram - Correct Answer- This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is
failed in ...
DOT Exam Study Guide Questions and
CORRECT Answers
5 Feet - Correct Answer- A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better
eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid
Audiogram - Correct Answer- This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is
failed in both ears
40 decibels - Correct Answer- If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not
have an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and
2000Hz
One - Correct Answer- ___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist - Correct Answer- A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a
hearing aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years - Correct Answer- How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one
ear be certified?
Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - Correct Answer- Inflammation of the inner ear that
causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Benign Positional Vertigo - Correct Answer- This occurs when a small piece of bone-like
calcium breaks free and floats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing messages to your
brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month waiting period.
False - Correct Answer- T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's
Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease - Correct Answer- An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
,Labrythine Fistula - Correct Answer- An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner
ear resulting in the leakage of the peri lymph from the semicircular canals of the middle ear.
Non-Functioning Labryinths - Correct Answer- Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths
leading to characteristic dysfunction in vision and balance. These symptoms reflect how
crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating proper reflexes so that we can see clearly when
we are moving and not lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
Inner Ear - Correct Answer- Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure - Correct Answer- 1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on
the same day
Hypertension - Correct Answer- Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive
exams on two different days
The examiner - Correct Answer- Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or
rhythm, especially if they are significant factors in determining certification?
Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver - Correct Answer- When measuring a
driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at least 5 min, back is supported, legs are
uncrossed, and feet are touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at the elbow so the
midpoint of the BP cuff is...
140-159/90-99 - Correct Answer- Stage 1 HTN
1 year - Correct Answer- How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification
for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
1 year on BP meds - Correct Answer- If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for
recertification how long can you certify them for if they are on BP meds and their BP is less
than 140/90?
1-2 years if not on any BP meds - Correct Answer- If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into
the clinic for recertification how long can you certify them for if they are not on any BP
meds?
, 1 time, 3 month certification card - Correct Answer- If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in
for recertification and their BP is 140-159/90-99 what type of certification would they
receive?
1 year from the date of the of the complete exam - Correct Answer- If a patient with Stage
one HTN who comes back in for a 3-month recheck and their BP is <140/90 how long can
they be certified for?
160-179/100-109 - Correct Answer- What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months - Correct Answer- When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2
HTN after their first exam for recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam - Correct Answer- A person with Stage 2 HTN
returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam - Correct Answer- A person with Stage 2 HTN
returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
<140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
Providers discretion - Correct Answer- A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck
exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is >140/90?
> 180/11 - Correct Answer- Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified - Correct Answer- If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110 then
they should be ...?
Certify for 6 months with recertification every six months - Correct Answer- Stage 3 HTN
patient returns for a recheck. How long can they be certified and how often should they be
recertified?
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