DOT Certification Exam Questions and Answers All Correct

DOT Certification Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What are the differences between the medical standards and the medical guidelines? - Answer-Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices. In which regulation(s) are the driver physical qualification standards cited? - Answer-49 CFR 391.41 In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited? - Answer-49 CFR 391.43 What objective tests and measurements are required as part of the driver physical examination? - Answer-- Height and weight - Vision - Hearing - Blood pressure and pulse - Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein, blood, and glucose What are the possible outcomes of the driver physical examination? - Answer-Certification or disqualification To pass the interstate CMV driver vision exam, a visual acuity of ______ corrected or uncorrected is required. - Answer-20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined What eye conditions must the medical examiner ask the driver about and if indicated request specialist evaluation? - Answer-Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens), glaucoma, and macular degeneration According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the ME evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctiva injection D. Corneal thickness - Answer-Pupil reactivity Purpose of the Vision Exemption? - Answer-To certify some drivers with monocular vision. Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? - Answer-49 DFR 391.41(b)(10) Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? - Answer-/= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear Is audiometry required? - Answer-No, not if forced whisper test passed in at least one ear. Mandatory waiting period after diagnosis of DM? - Answer-None Highest acceptable A1c? - Answer-10% Maximum certification time for someone with DM? - Answer-1 year Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. - Answer-2 or more unprovoked seizures. Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? - Answer-5 years (Must also be off all medication) Waiting period for acute MI? - Answer-2 months Minimum required LVEF? - Answer-40% When is a follow-up ETT required following PCI? - Answer-3-6 months Maximum allowable AAA size? - Answer-5 cm Minimum requirement for peripheral vision? - Answer-70 degrees Maximum certification period for an asymptomatic patient 45 years or older with multiple CHD risk factors? - Answer-1 year