NRCME CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS9
1 week - ANSWERS-What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI?
1 month - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker
implantation?
less than or equal to 3.5cm - ANSWERS-What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that
allows driver certification?
1 year, 6 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after heart transplant? What is the max
certification?
5 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for mild aortic stenosis?
1-2 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for moderate aortic stenosis?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after pacemaker implantation for
neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period for CABG?
1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular
condition be certified for?
, 1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver be certified after an AAA repair 3 months ago?
1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver with CHF who has an EF of 44% be certified for?
3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after a cardiogenic pacemaker
implantation?
ETT - ANSWERS-What is not a requirement for a driver with CHF?
1 month - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after an AV block pacer is placed?
3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period for stable angina?
3-6 months after PCI and then 2 years after - ANSWERS-When is an ETT recommended after a
PCI?
aneurysm has increased more than 0.5cm in a 6 month period - ANSWERS-What is a
disqualifying condition for a driver with an AAA?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period for status post PE?
2 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period post MI?
3-6 months following PCI - ANSWERS-When should a driver post op PCI have a stress test done?
True - ANSWERS-True/false: Is DM a coronary heart disease equivalent condition?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS9
1 week - ANSWERS-What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI?
1 month - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker
implantation?
less than or equal to 3.5cm - ANSWERS-What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that
allows driver certification?
1 year, 6 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after heart transplant? What is the max
certification?
5 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for mild aortic stenosis?
1-2 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for moderate aortic stenosis?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after pacemaker implantation for
neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period for CABG?
1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular
condition be certified for?
, 1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver be certified after an AAA repair 3 months ago?
1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver with CHF who has an EF of 44% be certified for?
3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after a cardiogenic pacemaker
implantation?
ETT - ANSWERS-What is not a requirement for a driver with CHF?
1 month - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after an AV block pacer is placed?
3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period for stable angina?
3-6 months after PCI and then 2 years after - ANSWERS-When is an ETT recommended after a
PCI?
aneurysm has increased more than 0.5cm in a 6 month period - ANSWERS-What is a
disqualifying condition for a driver with an AAA?
3 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period for status post PE?
2 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period post MI?
3-6 months following PCI - ANSWERS-When should a driver post op PCI have a stress test done?
True - ANSWERS-True/false: Is DM a coronary heart disease equivalent condition?
