Final Test Questions NRCME DOT Exam With Correct Answers

The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of sinus node dysfunction is __________. One week. Two weeks. One month. Three months. - ANSWER-One month. The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification is _ 3.0 cm 3.5 cm 4.0 cm 5.0 cm - ANSWER-3.5cm Which of the following is a qualification recommendation following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? A. Exercise tolerance testing (ETT) every two years after five years. B. Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a dysrhythmia. C. Resting echocardiogram left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to 45%. D. Normal electrocardiogram. - ANSWER-Echocardiogram or radionuclide stress testing is indicated if the driver is not able to achieve a satisfactory ETT result, has an abnormal resting electrocardiogram, or a dysrhythmia. Which of the following is a requirement in order for a driver with congestive heart failure (CHF) to be qualified? A. The driver must have a normal electrocardiogram. B. The driver must have completed an exercise tolerance test (ETT) to at least 10 METS. (metabolic equivalents). C. The driver must have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of greater than or equal to 45%. D. The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications. - ANSWER-The driver must be asymptomatic and tolerate medications. Which of the following guidelines for medical certification following device implantation is true? A. Six months after implantation of cardiac defibrillator. B. Three months after pacemaker implantation for atrioventricular block. C. One month after pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope. D. Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope. - ANSWER-Three months after pacemaker implantation for hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope.