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5 Feet - ANSWERSA CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid Audiogram - ANSWERSThis test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears 40 decibels - ANSWERSIf 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 - ANSWERS___ ear and two eyes certifies! Audiologist - ANSWERSA driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing 2 Years - ANSWERSHow long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified? Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy - ANSWERSInflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting period. Benign Positional Vertigo - ANSWERSThis 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 - ANSWERST/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-Functioning Labryinthes Meniere's Disease - ANSWERSAn inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. Labrythine Fistula - ANSWERSAn 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 - ANSWERSLoss 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 - ANSWERSAnother name for the Labryinth Elevated Blood Pressure - ANSWERS1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day Hypertension - ANSWERSTwo readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days The examiner - ANSWERSWho 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 - ANSWERSWhen 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 - ANSWERSStage 1 HTN 1 year - ANSWERSHow long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN? 1 year on BP meds - ANSWERSIf 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 - ANSWERSIf someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into