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What are the 6 objective categories for each body system? - ANSWER-1. Identification & Hx 2. PhEx & Evaluation 3. Dx Test and/or Referrals 4. Documentation of Ancillary Information 5. Health Education Counseling 6. Certification Outcomes & Intervals What must visual acuity be in each eye *w/out corrective lenses*? - ANSWER-At least 20/40 in each eye What must visual acuity be in each eye *with corrective lenses*? - ANSWER-Separately corrected to at least 20/40 What must the distant...

5 Feet - 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 - ANSWER-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears 40 decibels - 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 - ANSWER-___ ear and two eyes certifies! Audiologist - ANSWER-A driver with ...

DOT EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Correct Upon examination of a 46 y/o male smoker, you detect an irregularly irregular heart rythm. The rate is 140 bpm. This is unknown to the driver and he denies any symptoms of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, nor any cardiac history. You would: - ANSWERSDisqualify and refer to his PMD or cardiolog...

1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years 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 simvastatin. All other aspects of the exam and history were normal. What should the medical examiner do next? - ANSWER-disqualify the driver for now B. Disqualify driver for n...

FMCSA Mission Statement - ANSWER-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner - 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 - ANSWER-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME - ANSWER-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle - ANSWER-Weight >1000 lb ; or transports ...

A driver with monocular vision with a federal exemption can be certified for? - ANSWER-1 year A driver has unstable proliferative retinopathy - ANSWER-Disqualify Meniere's disease - ANSWER-Disqualify Benign positional vertigo and acute and chronic peripheral vestibulopathy - ANSWER-Waiting period: 2 months symptom free Labyrinthine fistula - ANSWER-disqualify Nonfunctioning labyrinth - ANSWER-disqualify Stage 1 HTN who has no history of hypertension and no meds - ANSWER-1 year...

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - ANSWERSAnyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - ANSWERSMotor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - ANSWERSAny BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - ANSWERSOnly BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWERS140-159/...

The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of sinus node dysfunction is __________. One week. Two weeks. One month. Three months. - ANSWER-One month. The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification is __________. 3.0 cm 3.5 cm 4.0 cm 5.0 cm - ANSWER-3.5 cm Which of the following is a qualification recommendation following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? Exercise tolerance testing (ETT) every two years after five years. Echocardi...

Upon examination of a 46 y/o male smoker, you detect an irregularly irregular heart rythm. The rate is 140 bpm. This is unknown to the driver and he denies any symptoms of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, nor any cardiac history. You would: - ANSWER-Disqualify and refer to his PMD or cardiologist for further evaluation. Concerning the medical certificate, which is false? - ANSWER-Provide the original to the driver being examined. Retain a copy for at least 3 year...

DOT Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct DOT Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - ANSWERSFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - ANSWERSMUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - ANSWE...