Commercial Driver Medical Certification Taken by: lewiisantos08
22% Score
1. According to FMCSA guidelines, a CMV driver who has underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
post acute myocardial infarction must first complete a minimum waiting period of what time frame before he or
she can be certified or recertified for duty?
3 weeks
2 months
1 week
1 month
2. A blood pressure of 166/92 mm Hg would be?
considered normal
stage 1 HTN
stage 2 HTN
stage 3 HTN
3. During the evaluation of a commercial driver, the examiner finds that the driver's visual acuity is 20/40 in the right
eye and 20/30 in the left eye. What should the examiner do next?
Certify the driver for 1 year.
Require the driver to obtain corrective lenses and re-evaluate.
, Disqualify the driver immediately.
Certify the driver for 2 years.
4. Which of the following drivers' tests meet hearing certification standards?
Whisper test 4 feet right ear, 3 feet left ear.
Whisper test 5 feet right ear with hearing aid, 3 feet left ear without hearing aid.
Audiogram left 30/500 Hz, 40/1000 Hz, 60/2000 Hz; right 25/500 Hz, 35/1000 Hz, 80/2000 Hz.
Audiogram left 35/500 Hz, 50/1000 Hz, 40/3000 Hz; right 35/500 Hz, 35/1000 Hz, 60/3000 Hz.
5. What is the minimum acceptable arterial blood gas (PaO2) level for a driver with a chronic respiratory condition
to be eligible for certification?
75 mm Hg
60 mm Hg
65 mm Hg
70 mm Hg
6. During his visit to the medical examiner, a driver complains of severe pain in his finger for the last two weeks
after it was punctured. The examination reveals an infected, swollen finger. After the medical examiner inquiries,
the driver states that the pain is made worse when he grips the steering wheel. Which of the following should
the medical examiner do next?
Obtain a hand X-ray.
, Assess capillary refill in the hand.
Obtain a culture and sensitivity.
Assess the driver's grip strength.
7. A commercial driver who experienced a myocardial infarction eight months ago has successfully passed an
exercise tolerance test and received clearance from a cardiologist. What is the recommended interval for
recertification and exercise tolerance testing according to FMCSA guidelines?
Recert: Every year, ETT: Every year
Recert: Every two years, ETT: Every year
Recert: Every year, ETT: Every two years
Recert: Every two years, ETT: Every two years
8. During the medical examination, the examiner observes that the driver appears withdrawn, avoids eye contact,
and demonstrates a lack of emotional expression. What should the examiner do next?
a. Administer a depression screening tool to assess the driver's mental health.
b. Disqualify the driver and recommend a psychological evaluation before considering certification.
c. Issue a temporary certification for 6 months to monitor any changes in behavior.
d. Conduct a driving skills assessment to evaluate the driver's capability.
9. What is the primary consideration a medical examiner should evaluate when determining the medical
certification of a commercial driver concerning their cardiovascular condition?
22% Score
1. According to FMCSA guidelines, a CMV driver who has underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
post acute myocardial infarction must first complete a minimum waiting period of what time frame before he or
she can be certified or recertified for duty?
3 weeks
2 months
1 week
1 month
2. A blood pressure of 166/92 mm Hg would be?
considered normal
stage 1 HTN
stage 2 HTN
stage 3 HTN
3. During the evaluation of a commercial driver, the examiner finds that the driver's visual acuity is 20/40 in the right
eye and 20/30 in the left eye. What should the examiner do next?
Certify the driver for 1 year.
Require the driver to obtain corrective lenses and re-evaluate.
, Disqualify the driver immediately.
Certify the driver for 2 years.
4. Which of the following drivers' tests meet hearing certification standards?
Whisper test 4 feet right ear, 3 feet left ear.
Whisper test 5 feet right ear with hearing aid, 3 feet left ear without hearing aid.
Audiogram left 30/500 Hz, 40/1000 Hz, 60/2000 Hz; right 25/500 Hz, 35/1000 Hz, 80/2000 Hz.
Audiogram left 35/500 Hz, 50/1000 Hz, 40/3000 Hz; right 35/500 Hz, 35/1000 Hz, 60/3000 Hz.
5. What is the minimum acceptable arterial blood gas (PaO2) level for a driver with a chronic respiratory condition
to be eligible for certification?
75 mm Hg
60 mm Hg
65 mm Hg
70 mm Hg
6. During his visit to the medical examiner, a driver complains of severe pain in his finger for the last two weeks
after it was punctured. The examination reveals an infected, swollen finger. After the medical examiner inquiries,
the driver states that the pain is made worse when he grips the steering wheel. Which of the following should
the medical examiner do next?
Obtain a hand X-ray.
, Assess capillary refill in the hand.
Obtain a culture and sensitivity.
Assess the driver's grip strength.
7. A commercial driver who experienced a myocardial infarction eight months ago has successfully passed an
exercise tolerance test and received clearance from a cardiologist. What is the recommended interval for
recertification and exercise tolerance testing according to FMCSA guidelines?
Recert: Every year, ETT: Every year
Recert: Every two years, ETT: Every year
Recert: Every year, ETT: Every two years
Recert: Every two years, ETT: Every two years
8. During the medical examination, the examiner observes that the driver appears withdrawn, avoids eye contact,
and demonstrates a lack of emotional expression. What should the examiner do next?
a. Administer a depression screening tool to assess the driver's mental health.
b. Disqualify the driver and recommend a psychological evaluation before considering certification.
c. Issue a temporary certification for 6 months to monitor any changes in behavior.
d. Conduct a driving skills assessment to evaluate the driver's capability.
9. What is the primary consideration a medical examiner should evaluate when determining the medical
certification of a commercial driver concerning their cardiovascular condition?
