NRCME DOT EXAM 2023-2024 / NRCME (DOT)
ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (133)
What minimum PaO2 level is 65 mmhg
necessary if the driver has
an ABG due to a chronic
respiratory disorder?
a. 70 mm Hg
b. 55 mm Hg
c. 60 mm Hg
d. 65 mm Hg
,A driver first perceives a certify for 2 years
whispered voice at 5 feet in
his right ear and 4 feet in his
left ear. All other aspects of
his physical examination are
unremarkable. The examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver
because he "failed" the
whispered voice
test.
b. Certify the driver for 2
years. c. Certify the driver
for 1 year. d. Require an
audiometric test to
determine the extent of
hearing loss in his leftear.
,A driver reports for an disqualify the driver
examination 6 weeks after
suffering a mild heart attack The driver has not completed the required 2-month
and presents a note from waiting period, but all other requirements for medical
his cardiologist stating that clearance and required testing have been met. The
he is able to return to work driver would be certified for 1 year at the completion of
immediately without the waiting period
restriction. Included within
the note, the cardiologist
provides recent testing
information showing that
the driver had an ETT that
showed he was able to
reach 12 METS during the
test. His echocardiogram
showed an ejection fraction
of 65%. The examination of
the driver is unremarkable.
The examiner should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Qualify the driver for 1
year. c. Qualify the driver
for 2 years. d. Consult with
the cardiologist to
determine if the driver
suffers from angina.
, A driver provides an certify the driver for 2 years
audiometric test
documenting the following:
1. 500 Hz: 35 Right ear; 40
Left ear
2. 1000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45
Left ear
3. 2000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45
Left ear
4. 4000 Hz: 50 Right ear; 50
Left ear
The medical examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver
because he does not meet
minimum hearing
requirements
to drive.
b. Certify the driver for
2years. c. Certify the driver
for 1 year. d. Require the
driver to obtain a hearing
exemption
ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (133)
What minimum PaO2 level is 65 mmhg
necessary if the driver has
an ABG due to a chronic
respiratory disorder?
a. 70 mm Hg
b. 55 mm Hg
c. 60 mm Hg
d. 65 mm Hg
,A driver first perceives a certify for 2 years
whispered voice at 5 feet in
his right ear and 4 feet in his
left ear. All other aspects of
his physical examination are
unremarkable. The examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver
because he "failed" the
whispered voice
test.
b. Certify the driver for 2
years. c. Certify the driver
for 1 year. d. Require an
audiometric test to
determine the extent of
hearing loss in his leftear.
,A driver reports for an disqualify the driver
examination 6 weeks after
suffering a mild heart attack The driver has not completed the required 2-month
and presents a note from waiting period, but all other requirements for medical
his cardiologist stating that clearance and required testing have been met. The
he is able to return to work driver would be certified for 1 year at the completion of
immediately without the waiting period
restriction. Included within
the note, the cardiologist
provides recent testing
information showing that
the driver had an ETT that
showed he was able to
reach 12 METS during the
test. His echocardiogram
showed an ejection fraction
of 65%. The examination of
the driver is unremarkable.
The examiner should:
a. Disqualify the driver.
b. Qualify the driver for 1
year. c. Qualify the driver
for 2 years. d. Consult with
the cardiologist to
determine if the driver
suffers from angina.
, A driver provides an certify the driver for 2 years
audiometric test
documenting the following:
1. 500 Hz: 35 Right ear; 40
Left ear
2. 1000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45
Left ear
3. 2000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45
Left ear
4. 4000 Hz: 50 Right ear; 50
Left ear
The medical examiner
should:
a. Disqualify the driver
because he does not meet
minimum hearing
requirements
to drive.
b. Certify the driver for
2years. c. Certify the driver
for 1 year. d. Require the
driver to obtain a hearing
exemption
