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NRCME STUDY SHEET EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ vision requirements - -Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish betwen the colors of traffic signals and devices. If the driver presents a valid vision exemption, how long can he be certified? - -1 year The driver with a vision exemption must present what 2 things before receiving the medical examiner's certificate. - -Valid vision exemption and copy of the specialist eye examination report. When applying for a vision exemption, the driver should include a copy of the Medical Examination Report form and the medical examiner's certification with what marked? - -The "accompanied by" exemption checkbox and write "vision" to identify the type of exemption. If the driver is qualified by operation of 49 CFR 391.64 due to participation in the vision study program, what must the driver present to qualify for certification? - -Letter identifying the driver as a participant and copy of the specialist eye examination. How long can a driver who is qualified by operation of 49 CFR 391.64 be certified. - -1 year hearing requirements - -Whisper at not less than 5 feet in 1 ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000 Hz in 1 ear. What is the waiting period for vertigo caused by benign positional vertigo or acute/chronic peripheral vestibulopathy? - -3 months Name 4 otic conditions that are automatic disqualification - -Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth Apnea-hypopnea index of [blank] or more episodes per hour is diagnostic of OSA - -30 3 requirements for a passing ETT - -1. increased SBP of at least 20 without angina 2. workload capacity 6 METs 3. no significant ST depression Examiners must retain records for how many years? - -3 Regulation that describes the physical qualifications of drivers. - -49 CFR 391.41 Regulation that describes the responsibilities of the medical examiner. - -49 CFR 391.43 Regulation that describes the process for conflict resolution when there is a disagreement between the primary care provider for the driver and the medical examiner for the motor carrier concerning driving qualifications. - -49 CFR 391.47 Regulation that describes the Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certification Program. - -49 CFR 391.49 Regulation that describes limited exemptions for intra-city zone drivers. - -49 CFR 391.62 Regulation that describes grandfathering for certain drivers who participated in vision and diabetes waiver study programs. - -49 CFR 391.64 Regulation that includes regulations for medical review officers and substanc