DOT Certification Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Interstate commerce definition? Any material transported from 1 state to another state, even if the individual driver never leaves 1 state, that: a) weighs >10,001 lbs (if >26,001 lbs, they also need a drug test) b) 9-15 passengers for compensation c) 16+ passengers regardless of compensation d) that requires placarding for hazardous materials Does interstate commerce refer to the cargo or to the driver? It refers to the cargo, tools, vehicle, NOT to the driver. When is a 12 mo...

Who can perform eye exams? You, optometrist, or an ophthalmologist, (and medical assistant w snellen) What eye conditions should you be concerned for? Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. What exams need to be done w each driver Vision, Hearing, BP/Pulse, UA Give examples of "Yes" answers for hearing and ears on the health history that may require further examination before a medical examiner can make a CMV driver certification decision Ear disorders. L...

According to their mission statement, the FMCSA is focused on all except: A. Reducing Crashes B. Reducing Injuries C. Reducing Fatalities involving large trucks & buses D. Reducing the number of potential CDL candidates D. Reducing the number of potential CDL candidates The organization responsible for providing the FMSCA with data about trends, costs, fatalities, & injuries in large buss & trucks accidents is A. NRCME B. ART C. FMSCA D. DOT B. ART Office of Analysis, Research & Tech...

ABG needs to be ordered if the pulse oximetry is <92% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1 is: <65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1/FVC <65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FVC: <60% What is the minimum required Pa02: 65 mm hg at altitudes <5,000ft 60 mm hg at altitudes > 5000 ft What is the waiting period for a MI 2 months What is the maximum length of time a driver can remain in determination pending s...

The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of sinus node dysfunction is __________. One week. Two weeks. One month. Three months. One month. The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver certification is _ 3.0 cm 3.5 cm 4.0 cm 5.0 cm 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 radionuc...

The driver was recently prescribed insulin for the control of his diabetes. The examiner would? a. Certify the driver for 2 years with medical clearance provided by their treating physical. b. Certify the driver for 1 year with medical clearance provided by their treating physician. c. Permanently disqualify the driver. d. The driver is disqualified until the driver obtains a diabetic exemption.Correct answer is "d". An insulin dependant diabetic is disqualified until they obtain a dia...

A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild depression." He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The examiner should: Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. The following statements are true concerning hearing requirements of commercial drivers EXCEPT: a. Hearing aids may not be worn during the forcedwhisper test. b. Either the forced whisper or audiom...

A 22 y/o male contracted meningococcal meningitis from his college roommate, discharged from the hospital 3 months ago. He brings no records with him. He is on no medications, is otherwise healthy, and his physical examination is entirely normal. The correct determination would be: A Get a note from the neurologist indicating he can drive a commercial vehicle, then certify for 2 years. B Obtain hospital records. If there was no seizure activity, he must undergo a one year waiting period before...

What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a Chronic respiratory disorder? A. 70mm Hg B. 55mm Hg C. 60mm Hg D. 65mmHg D A driver first perceives a whispered voice 5 ft in his right ear and 4 ft in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical exam are unremarkable. the examiner should: A. permanently disqualify the driver because he "failed" the whispered voice test. B. Certify the driver for 2 years C. Certify the driver for 2 year D. Require an audiomet...

regulation that describes the physical requirements for drivers 49 CFR 391.41 regulation that describes the responsibilities of the medical examiner, how to do the exam, description of driver risks, and medical exam form 49 CFR 391.43 regulation of who has to have CMV examination 49 CFR 391.45 regulation of what to do if there is disagreement between PCP and medical examiner 49 CFR 391.47 regulation of how to perform medical evaluation of driver with permanent MSK disability (SPE) 49...