DOT Certification Medical UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Correct Answer- 3 months post procedure waiting period
then qualified for one year if asymptomatic, LVEF >40% and meets general requirements
CHF accompanied by dyspnea at rest? - Correct Answer- DQ; not medically fit for duty
Unstable angina - Correct Answer- DQ
Qualify post pneumothorax-when? - Correct Answer- Qualify when FEV >65% (60mmHg if
above 5k' elevation)
asymptomatic, confirmed resolution of SINGLE spontaneous pneumoT., has successful
pleurodesis & meets pulm req.
Psychological assessment - Correct Answer- 1.) suspicious behavior
2.) hallucinations
3.) signs of flat affect
Purpose of CMV physical exam - Correct Answer- Public Safety and "medical fitness for
duty"
FMSCA Mission - Correct Answer- Reduction of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving
large trucks and buses
Who and what does FMSCA regulate? - Correct Answer- They regulate interstate commercial
operation, including driver, vehicle, motor carrier and transport of hazardous material.
Driver Stressors - Correct Answer- 1.) ADL interruption
2.) Environmental factors
3.) Potential dangerous situations
, Possible outcomes of CMV physical exam - Correct Answer- Qualification or
Dysqualification
Who can perform vision portion of exam - Correct Answer- CMV Medical examiner, MA,
opthalmologist/optometrist
Visual acuity requirements - Correct Answer- 20/40 unilateral and bilateral
Which 5 eye conditions must be asked about and then referred to eye specialist? - Correct
Answer- 1.) glaucoma
2.) retinopathy
3.) aphakia (absence of the lens of the eye)
4.) macular degeneration
5.) cataracts
Whisper test must be performed at - Correct Answer- 5 feet, must meet 5' in at least 1 ear
Time post MI prior to driving - Correct Answer- 2 months and meets all other PE
requirements
Minimum LVEF - Correct Answer- 40%
Maximum size abdominal aortic aneurysm - Correct Answer- 5 cm
Stage I HTN - Correct Answer- 140-159/90-99
Minimum PaO2 below 5000 ft - Correct Answer- 65
Minimum PaO2 above 5000 ft - Correct Answer- 60
Minimum FEV1 requirement - Correct Answer- 65%
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Correct Answer- 3 months post procedure waiting period
then qualified for one year if asymptomatic, LVEF >40% and meets general requirements
CHF accompanied by dyspnea at rest? - Correct Answer- DQ; not medically fit for duty
Unstable angina - Correct Answer- DQ
Qualify post pneumothorax-when? - Correct Answer- Qualify when FEV >65% (60mmHg if
above 5k' elevation)
asymptomatic, confirmed resolution of SINGLE spontaneous pneumoT., has successful
pleurodesis & meets pulm req.
Psychological assessment - Correct Answer- 1.) suspicious behavior
2.) hallucinations
3.) signs of flat affect
Purpose of CMV physical exam - Correct Answer- Public Safety and "medical fitness for
duty"
FMSCA Mission - Correct Answer- Reduction of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving
large trucks and buses
Who and what does FMSCA regulate? - Correct Answer- They regulate interstate commercial
operation, including driver, vehicle, motor carrier and transport of hazardous material.
Driver Stressors - Correct Answer- 1.) ADL interruption
2.) Environmental factors
3.) Potential dangerous situations
, Possible outcomes of CMV physical exam - Correct Answer- Qualification or
Dysqualification
Who can perform vision portion of exam - Correct Answer- CMV Medical examiner, MA,
opthalmologist/optometrist
Visual acuity requirements - Correct Answer- 20/40 unilateral and bilateral
Which 5 eye conditions must be asked about and then referred to eye specialist? - Correct
Answer- 1.) glaucoma
2.) retinopathy
3.) aphakia (absence of the lens of the eye)
4.) macular degeneration
5.) cataracts
Whisper test must be performed at - Correct Answer- 5 feet, must meet 5' in at least 1 ear
Time post MI prior to driving - Correct Answer- 2 months and meets all other PE
requirements
Minimum LVEF - Correct Answer- 40%
Maximum size abdominal aortic aneurysm - Correct Answer- 5 cm
Stage I HTN - Correct Answer- 140-159/90-99
Minimum PaO2 below 5000 ft - Correct Answer- 65
Minimum PaO2 above 5000 ft - Correct Answer- 60
Minimum FEV1 requirement - Correct Answer- 65%
