DOT exam Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated

DOT exam Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated Who sets the qualification standards for DOT exam? - Correct Answer-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) What is required for drivers? - Correct Answer-MUST undergo a history and physical by a licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, DO, or Chiropractor What liability do we have? - Correct Answer-Examiner bears legal liability for exam accuracy What is the max cert length? - Correct Answer-2 years What does DOT stand for? - Correct Answer-Department of Transportation What does CDL stand for? - Correct Answer-CDL: Commercial Drivers license Commercial motor vehicle: vehicle used for commercial purposes that...(at least 1) 1. Has a weight rating of >10,000 lbs. 2. Is used to transport hazardous materials 3. Can carry at least 16 passengers What is the primary goal of the DOT exam? - Correct Answer-public safety What is the 3rd highest mortality rate amoung US occupations? - Correct Answer-truck driving What are the vision requirements of DOT-testing? - Correct Answer--demonstrate at least 20/40 visual acuity in each eye with or w/o correction -demonstrate at least 70 degrees peripheral vision in each eye -demonstrate ability to distinguish b/w red/green/amber colors (Ishihara test) -demonstrate binocular vision -use of corrective lenses MUST be noted on certificate* What test assesses for color blindness? - Correct Answer-Ishihara Test What are the hearing requirements for DOT-testing? - Correct Answer--must first perceive a whispered voice > or = 5 ft. from the provider (with or w/o a hearing aid) OR -demonstrates average hearing loss in the better ear < or = 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz -use of a hearing aid MUST be noted on certificate* What are the BP requirements for DOT-testing? - Correct Answer--Take at least 2 BP readings to confirm* -Reading must be < or = to 160/90 to qualify on initial exam What are the pulse requirements for DOT-testing? - Correct Answer-regular pulse pattern What does the PE of the DOT-testing consist of? - Correct Answer-vitals -abdomen -general appearance -vascular system -eyes -genitourinary -ears -extremities -mouth/throat -spine/MS -heart -neurological system -lungs (not breast) What is the purpose/focus of the PE on DOT-testing? - Correct Answer-Focus lies in assessing functional ability to control a large MV, move heavy cargo, load/unload vehicle etc. What are factors noted in the general appearance of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-obesity, tremor, signs of alcohol or drug use What are factors noted in the eyes of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-PERRLA, nystagmus (inv. mvmt), exophthalmos (popping out eyes), retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration What are factors noted in the ears of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-ear disease, occlusion of canal, perforated TM What are factors noted in the mouth and throat of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-deformities interfering w/breathing or swallowing What are factors noted in the heart of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-murmurs, extra sounds, enlarged heart, pacemaker What are factors noted in the lungs/chest of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-abnormal RR, abnormal breath sounds (wheezes, rales, rhonchi), dyspnea, cyanosis What are factors noted in the abdomen of the DOT PE? - Correct Answer-enlarged liver/spleen, masses, bruits, hernia, abd wea