NRCME CERTIFICATION exam with correct
answers
What is the minimum waiting period after PCI? - correct answer -1 week
What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker implantation? - correct answer -1 month
What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification? - correct answer -less than or equal to 3.5cm
What is the waiting period after heart transplant? What is the max certification? - correct answer -1 year, 6 months
When should an echo be repeated for mild aortic stenosis? - correct answer -5 years
When should an echo be repeated for moderate aortic stenosis? - correct answer -1-2 years
What is the waiting period after pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope? - correct answer -3 months
What is the waiting period for CABG? - correct answer -3 months
How long can a driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular condition be certified for? - correct answer -1 year
How long can a driver be certified after an AAA repair 3 months ago? - correct answer -1 year
How long can a driver with CHF who has an EF of 44% be certified for? - correct answer -1 year
How long is the waiting period after a cardiogenic pacemaker implantation? - correct answer -3 months
What is not a requirement for a driver with CHF? - correct answer -ETT
How long is the waiting period after an AV block pacer is placed? - correct answer -1 month
How long is the waiting period for stable angina? - correct answer -3 months
When is an ETT recommended after a PCI? - correct answer -3-6 months after PCI and then 2 years after
What is a disqualifying condition for a driver with an AAA? - correct answer -aneurysm has increased more than 0.5cm in a 6
month period
What is the minimum waiting period for status post PE? - correct answer -3 months
What is the minimum waiting period post MI? - correct answer -2 months
When should a driver post op PCI have a stress test done? - correct answer -3-6 months following PCI
True/false: Is DM a coronary heart disease equivalent condition? - correct answer -True
What is the first step after glucose is detected on urinalysis in a driver w/ no history of diabetes. - correct answer -Finger stick
or glucose determination
What is the maximum certification for nephropathy? - correct answer -2 years
What is the maximum certification for a driver with hernia? - correct answer -2 years
Which of the following is a mental health professional that the medical examiner may refer to or consult with? - correct
answer -Breath alcohol technician, designated employer representative, MRO, and substance abuse professional
answers
What is the minimum waiting period after PCI? - correct answer -1 week
What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker implantation? - correct answer -1 month
What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification? - correct answer -less than or equal to 3.5cm
What is the waiting period after heart transplant? What is the max certification? - correct answer -1 year, 6 months
When should an echo be repeated for mild aortic stenosis? - correct answer -5 years
When should an echo be repeated for moderate aortic stenosis? - correct answer -1-2 years
What is the waiting period after pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with
syncope? - correct answer -3 months
What is the waiting period for CABG? - correct answer -3 months
How long can a driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular condition be certified for? - correct answer -1 year
How long can a driver be certified after an AAA repair 3 months ago? - correct answer -1 year
How long can a driver with CHF who has an EF of 44% be certified for? - correct answer -1 year
How long is the waiting period after a cardiogenic pacemaker implantation? - correct answer -3 months
What is not a requirement for a driver with CHF? - correct answer -ETT
How long is the waiting period after an AV block pacer is placed? - correct answer -1 month
How long is the waiting period for stable angina? - correct answer -3 months
When is an ETT recommended after a PCI? - correct answer -3-6 months after PCI and then 2 years after
What is a disqualifying condition for a driver with an AAA? - correct answer -aneurysm has increased more than 0.5cm in a 6
month period
What is the minimum waiting period for status post PE? - correct answer -3 months
What is the minimum waiting period post MI? - correct answer -2 months
When should a driver post op PCI have a stress test done? - correct answer -3-6 months following PCI
True/false: Is DM a coronary heart disease equivalent condition? - correct answer -True
What is the first step after glucose is detected on urinalysis in a driver w/ no history of diabetes. - correct answer -Finger stick
or glucose determination
What is the maximum certification for nephropathy? - correct answer -2 years
What is the maximum certification for a driver with hernia? - correct answer -2 years
Which of the following is a mental health professional that the medical examiner may refer to or consult with? - correct
answer -Breath alcohol technician, designated employer representative, MRO, and substance abuse professional
