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Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - ANSWERSAnyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - ANSWERSMotor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - ANSWERSAny BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - ANSWERSOnly BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWERS140-159/90-99 What is stage 2 hypertension? - ANSWERS160-179/100-109 What is stage 3 hypertension? - ANSWERSGreater than 180/110 In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? - ANSWERSWhen the driver has a BP reading that indicates stage 2 hypertension OR A driver that was certified with stage 1 hypertension has not achieved BP less than 140/90 at recertification How can a driver pass the forced whisper test? - ANSWERSPerceive the forced whisper in ONE ear at a distance of 5 feet or more How can a driver pass the audiometric test? - ANSWERSNot have an average hearing loss in ONE ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz When should both hearing tests be administered to a driver? - ANSWERSWhen the driver fails the initial hearing test How can a driver's hearing be tested for certification? - ANSWERSBy administering either the forced whisper or audiometric test When should medical examiner need to complete an online MCSA-5850 form? - ANSWERSWhen an exam is performed on a driver - Must submit by midnight of the next calendar day AND Mus