DOT Exam Study Guide Guaranteed Success

DOT Exam Study Guide Guaranteed Success 5 Feet 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 40 decibels This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears 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 ___ ear and two eyes certifies! Audiologist A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing 2 Years How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified? Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period. Benign Positional Vertigo This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free and f loats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing messages to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month waiting period. False T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes Meniere's Disease Labrythine Fistula An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. 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 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 Another name for the Labryinth Elevated Blood Pressure Hypertension 1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days The examiner 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 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 1 year Stage 1 HTN 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 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 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 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 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 What is Stage 2 HTN? 3 months When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for recertification?