NRCME

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 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - correct answer -A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose moni...

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 -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 whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examiner should: a.Permanently disqualify the driver ...

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 - correct answer -B. Every two years 2 years is the max for a healthy person 2. A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating well hydrochlorothiazide and simva...

FMCSA Mission Statement - correct answer To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner - correct answer Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA - correct answer Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME - correct answer National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle - correct an...

LTCCS - correct answer -large truck crash causation study, , reported in 2006 #1 cause of fatalities with big trucks? - correct answer -driver fatigue DOT organization - correct answer -all subcategories are separate entities and require different things What is covered in NRCME training? - correct answer -federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA) How long does NRCME certification last? - correct answer -10 years with a 5 year update class once a driver is certified, wha...

True or false: One component of a satisfactory ETT includes a heart rate >75% of predicted maximum unless on beta blocker - correct answerFalse 1) Must attain a HR >85% of predicted maximum unless on beta blocker 2) No significant ST segment depression or elevation 3) Increased diastolic BP greater than 20 mmHg without angina FMCSA mission statement - correct answerThe FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses NRCME mission s...

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - correct answer -Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - correct answer -Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - correct answer -Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - correct answer -Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is sta...