NRCME Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions5
To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? -
ANSWERS-65
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is
able to perceive a whispered voice within? - ANSWERS-5 feet in at least 1 ear
Monocular vision is a disqualifying event with the exception of a vision exemption. True or false
- ANSWERS-True
Requirement for central distant visual acuity is at least? - ANSWERS-20/40 in each eye.
Requirement for distant binocular visual acuity is at least? - ANSWERS-20/40 in each eye
What is true regarding corrective lens use during CME visual acuity testing? - ANSWERS-If used
during testing, corrective lenses must be worn while operating CMV.
Peripheral vision requirements - ANSWERS-Requirement for peripheral vision is at least 70
degrees in the horizontal meridian for each eye. Utilize confrontational testing
Color Vision - ANSWERS-Requirement is met by the ability to recognize and distinguish among
red, amber, and green.
Visual Certification is met when - ANSWERS-1. Distant acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye
2. Binocular acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye
, 3. Horizontal visual acuity of at least 70 degrees in each eye
4. Able to distinguish between Red, Amber, and green colors
Monocular vision occurs when the requirements are met - ANSWERS-In only 1 eye, with or
without the use of corrective lenses.
Regarding monocular vision this may cause - ANSWERS-deficiencies in contrast recognition and
depth perception in low illumination settings and glare
Monocular vision with exemption may be certified for up to? - ANSWERS-1-year
"Grandfathered" Monocular Vision - ANSWERS-Must have annual medical examination at which
time the letter identifying the driver as a participant in the vision study is presented. The driver
must have annual eye examination by opthamologist or optometrist.
Cataracts and vision - ANSWERS-Slow, progressive opacification of the crystalline lens of the eye
distorts the optical passage of light to the retina resulting in diminished visual acuity.
Factors that contribute or accelerate cataract formation - ANSWERS-1. Injury
2. Exposure to radiation
3. Gout
4. Steroid use
5. Diabetes mellitus
Cataracts and Night Driving - ANSWERS-Glare, particularly during night driving in the face of
oncoming headlights, may be an early symptom of cataracts. Glare, diminished overall acuity,
contrast, and color resolution are compounded be the light-scattering effect of the cataracts.
Solutions5
To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (Pa02) greater than? -
ANSWERS-65
Regarding the "Whisper test", the driver is qualified to drive without restriction as long as he is
able to perceive a whispered voice within? - ANSWERS-5 feet in at least 1 ear
Monocular vision is a disqualifying event with the exception of a vision exemption. True or false
- ANSWERS-True
Requirement for central distant visual acuity is at least? - ANSWERS-20/40 in each eye.
Requirement for distant binocular visual acuity is at least? - ANSWERS-20/40 in each eye
What is true regarding corrective lens use during CME visual acuity testing? - ANSWERS-If used
during testing, corrective lenses must be worn while operating CMV.
Peripheral vision requirements - ANSWERS-Requirement for peripheral vision is at least 70
degrees in the horizontal meridian for each eye. Utilize confrontational testing
Color Vision - ANSWERS-Requirement is met by the ability to recognize and distinguish among
red, amber, and green.
Visual Certification is met when - ANSWERS-1. Distant acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye
2. Binocular acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye
, 3. Horizontal visual acuity of at least 70 degrees in each eye
4. Able to distinguish between Red, Amber, and green colors
Monocular vision occurs when the requirements are met - ANSWERS-In only 1 eye, with or
without the use of corrective lenses.
Regarding monocular vision this may cause - ANSWERS-deficiencies in contrast recognition and
depth perception in low illumination settings and glare
Monocular vision with exemption may be certified for up to? - ANSWERS-1-year
"Grandfathered" Monocular Vision - ANSWERS-Must have annual medical examination at which
time the letter identifying the driver as a participant in the vision study is presented. The driver
must have annual eye examination by opthamologist or optometrist.
Cataracts and vision - ANSWERS-Slow, progressive opacification of the crystalline lens of the eye
distorts the optical passage of light to the retina resulting in diminished visual acuity.
Factors that contribute or accelerate cataract formation - ANSWERS-1. Injury
2. Exposure to radiation
3. Gout
4. Steroid use
5. Diabetes mellitus
Cataracts and Night Driving - ANSWERS-Glare, particularly during night driving in the face of
oncoming headlights, may be an early symptom of cataracts. Glare, diminished overall acuity,
contrast, and color resolution are compounded be the light-scattering effect of the cataracts.
