DOT Certification Exam Questions with Complete Solution

DOT Certification Exam Questions with Complete Solution Head surgery 3 years ago from bullet, lost consciousness for 36 hours after incident. No seizures post injury, no current meds, no other health issues. Qualify? No, pt is at high risk of post-traumatic brain seizures Persons who have sustained penetrating injuries to the brain or severe TBI with loss of consciousness >24hrs = permanently disqualified due to high risk of neuro deficits and seizures even many years after incident Stage 1 HTN (According to FMCSA) 140-159/90-99 Stage 2 HTN (according to FMCSA) 160-179/100-109 Stage 3 HTN (according to FMCSA) >180/110 2 cases where you can do a one time 3 month certificate for HTN 1. Stage 2 BP (160-180/100-110) with no hx of HTN or use of antihypertensives 2. Certified with Stage 1 HTN (140-159/90-99) and has not acheived BP <140/90 at recertification Hx of stage 3 HTN who has an acceptable BP at exam (<140/90), tolerates tx with no side effects, certification period 6 months Pt has missing 4th R finger, provides report confirming strong right hand grasp. Does this person require SPE and why? No as long as medical report confirming no interference with hand grasp power or prehension, a SPE certificate is not required for impairment/loss of finger. Thoracic aortic aneurysm 2.9cm. How would you handle this case and what is medical certification period? Query and evaluate other associated cardiovascular diseases; annual cert TAA <3.5cm may be certificied annually after thorough eval Qualifying thoracic aortic aneurysm size <3.5cm