DOT Exam || Questions with complete solutions.

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? correct answers Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? correct answers Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? correct answers Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? correct answers Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? correct answers 140-159/90-99 What is stage 2 hypertension? correct answers 160-179/100-109 What is stage 3 hypertension? correct answers Greater than 180/110 In what two scenarios would a one-time three month certificate be granted? correct answers When 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? correct answers Perceive the forced whisper in ONE ear at a distance of 5 feet or more How can a driver pass the audiometric test? correct answers Not 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? correct answers When the driver fails the initial hearing test How can a driver's hearing be tested for certification? correct answers By administering either the forced whisper or audiometric test When should medical examiner need to complete an online MCSA-5850 form? correct answers When an exam is performed on a driver - Must submit by midnight of the next calendar day AND Must report if no exams are performed during a calendar month Who should the medical examiner's certificate be given to? correct answers The original is given to the driver A copy may be given to the employer upon request How long must a medical examiner retain driver medical records for? correct answers 3 years