Question 1
The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of sinus node dysfunction
is __________.
One week.
Two weeks.
One month.
Three months.
CORRECT ANSWER
One month.
Question 2
The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification is _
3.0 cm
3.5 cm
4.0 cm
5.0 cm
CORRECT ANSWER
3.5cm
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,Question 3
Which of the following is a qualification recommendation following coronary artery
bypass graft (CABG) surgery?
A. Exercise tolerance testing (ETT) every two years after five years.
B. Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to
achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a
dysrhythmia.
C. Resting echocardiogram left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to
45%.
D. Normal electrocardiogram.
CORRECT ANSWER
Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to
achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a
dysrhythmia.
Question 4
Which of the following is a requirement in order for a driver with congestive heart failure
(CHF) to be qualified?
A. The driver must have a normal electrocardiogram.
B. The driver must have completed an exercise tolerance test (ETT) to at least 10 METS.
(metabolic equivalents).
C. The driver must have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of greater than or equal to
45%.
D. The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications.
CORRECT ANSWER
The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications.
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, Question 5
Which of the following guidelines for medical certification following device implantation is
true?
A. Six months after implantation of cardiac defibrillator.
B. Three months after pacemaker implantation for atrioventricular block.
C. One month after pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope.
D. Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope.
CORRECT ANSWER
Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope.
Question 6
Waiting periods for now stable cardiovascular conditions include __________.
A. Three months for myocardial infarction (MI).
B. Three months for angina.
C. Two weeks for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
D. Two months for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
CORRECT ANSWER
Three months for angina.
Question 7
Cardiovascular disease not-to-certify diagnoses include __________.
A. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
B. Angina.
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The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of sinus node dysfunction
is __________.
One week.
Two weeks.
One month.
Three months.
CORRECT ANSWER
One month.
Question 2
The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification is _
3.0 cm
3.5 cm
4.0 cm
5.0 cm
CORRECT ANSWER
3.5cm
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,Question 3
Which of the following is a qualification recommendation following coronary artery
bypass graft (CABG) surgery?
A. Exercise tolerance testing (ETT) every two years after five years.
B. Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to
achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a
dysrhythmia.
C. Resting echocardiogram left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to
45%.
D. Normal electrocardiogram.
CORRECT ANSWER
Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to
achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a
dysrhythmia.
Question 4
Which of the following is a requirement in order for a driver with congestive heart failure
(CHF) to be qualified?
A. The driver must have a normal electrocardiogram.
B. The driver must have completed an exercise tolerance test (ETT) to at least 10 METS.
(metabolic equivalents).
C. The driver must have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of greater than or equal to
45%.
D. The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications.
CORRECT ANSWER
The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications.
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, Question 5
Which of the following guidelines for medical certification following device implantation is
true?
A. Six months after implantation of cardiac defibrillator.
B. Three months after pacemaker implantation for atrioventricular block.
C. One month after pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope.
D. Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope.
CORRECT ANSWER
Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope.
Question 6
Waiting periods for now stable cardiovascular conditions include __________.
A. Three months for myocardial infarction (MI).
B. Three months for angina.
C. Two weeks for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
D. Two months for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).
CORRECT ANSWER
Three months for angina.
Question 7
Cardiovascular disease not-to-certify diagnoses include __________.
A. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
B. Angina.
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