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GRADED A+. QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.
LATEST 2025/2026 UPDATE
5 Feet - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test
is failed in both ears
40 decibels - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist - Ans✔✔-A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or
a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years - Ans✔✔-How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in
one ear be certified?
,Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - Ans✔✔-Inflammation of the inner ear
that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Benign Positional Vertigo - Ans✔✔-This occurs when a small piece of bone-like
calcium breaks free and floats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing
messages to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month
waiting period.
False - Ans✔✔-T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo,
Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease - Ans✔✔-An inner ear disorder that affects balance and
hearing.
Labrythine Fistula - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure - Ans✔✔-1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to
140/90 on the same day
,Hypertension - Ans✔✔-Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on
consecutive exams on two different days
The examiner - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-Stage 1 HTN
1 year - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months - Ans✔✔-When does a person need to come back to be seen with
Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2
HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be
certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2
HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be
certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
Providers discretion - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their
recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
>140/90?
> 180/11 - Ans✔✔-Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified - Ans✔✔-If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110
then they should be ...?
GRADED A+. QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS.
LATEST 2025/2026 UPDATE
5 Feet - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test
is failed in both ears
40 decibels - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist - Ans✔✔-A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or
a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years - Ans✔✔-How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in
one ear be certified?
,Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - Ans✔✔-Inflammation of the inner ear
that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period.
Benign Positional Vertigo - Ans✔✔-This occurs when a small piece of bone-like
calcium breaks free and floats inside the Eustachian tube sending confusing
messages to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month
waiting period.
False - Ans✔✔-T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo,
Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease - Ans✔✔-An inner ear disorder that affects balance and
hearing.
Labrythine Fistula - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure - Ans✔✔-1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to
140/90 on the same day
,Hypertension - Ans✔✔-Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on
consecutive exams on two different days
The examiner - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-Stage 1 HTN
1 year - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-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 - Ans✔✔-What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months - Ans✔✔-When does a person need to come back to be seen with
Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2
HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be
certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2
HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be
certified if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
Providers discretion - Ans✔✔-A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their
recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified if their BP is
>140/90?
> 180/11 - Ans✔✔-Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified - Ans✔✔-If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110
then they should be ...?
