NRCME DOT ACTUAL FINAL TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS!
"Which of the following is not a requirement for the medical examiner if an abnormal condition
is discovered during examination?
Document the abnormality.
Discuss the abnormality with the driver.
Treat the abnormality.
Consider possible safety implications of the abnormal condition. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Treat the
abnormality."
"Which of the following is true of FMCSA exemption programs?
Include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension.
Provide maximum one-year exemptions.
Require annual examinations.
Are issued by the medical examiner. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Require annual examinations."
"Required urinalysis tests required for driver physical examination include __________.
Specific gravity, blood, protein, and creatinine.
Specific gravity, blood, protein, and glucose.
Specific gravity, blood, glucose, and creatinine.
Specific gravity, protein, creatinine, and glucose. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Specific gravity, blood,
protein, and glucose."
"What date is used to determine medical examiner certificate expiration?
Date of the expiration of the driver's last Medical Examiners Certificate.
Date that the driver complied with medical examiner's recommendations or requirements.
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,Date that the medical certification decision was determined for a driver given Determination
Pending at the time of the examination.
Date that medical information from driver's specialist examination(s) is received. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Date that the medical certification decision was determined for a driver given
Determination Pending at the time of the examination."
"Medical examiners should certify a driver with limitations on heavy lifting for drivers with
__________.
A diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation.
A diagnosis of surgically repaired rotator cuff injury.
A diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Limitations on heavy lifting is not an allowed driver limitation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Limitations
on heavy lifting is not an allowed driver limitation."
"What is a possible outcome of the driver physical examination?
Partial certification.
Ineligibility.
Certification with medical examiner qualifications.
Disqualification. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Disqualification."
"What is the certification interval and what date is used to determine the expiration date for a
driver with a three-month certificate, who achieves a BP less than or equal to 140/90 before the
three-month certificate expires?
Two year certification based on date of initial certification examination.
One year certification is based on the date of the examination when the driver achieves the BP
less than or equal to 140/90.
Three month certification based on date of documented BP < 140/90.
If the medical examiner performs a complete recertification examination, in addition to
following up on blood pressure, then 2 year expiration would be based on the current date. -
CORRECT ANSWER=> One year certification is based on the date of the examination when the
driver achieves the BP less than or equal to 140/90."
"The maximum period of certification for a driver with a history of disqualification for Stage 3
hypertension, but who has, at the current certification examination, a BP less than 140/90, is
__________.
One year.
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,Six months.
Three months.
Two years. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Six months."
"A driver treated for hypertension presents on September 8, 2012 with a blood pressure of
142/96. The driver is given a three month certification until December 8, 2012. On blood
pressure check 1 month later, on October 14, 2012, the driver's blood pressure is 144/72. The
driver should be certified for __________.
Do not certify.
Three months to January 14, 2013.
One year to September 8, 2013.
The driver remains certified for the three month interval until December 8, 2012 . - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The driver remains certified for the three month interval until December 8, 2012 ."
"The maximum certification period for a driver with Stage 1 hypertension is __________.
Three months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - CORRECT ANSWER=> One year."
"Only ________ can grant drivers a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate.
The FMCSA.
The Department of Transportation.
A certified medical examiner.
A physiatrist or othopedic specialist. - CORRECT ANSWER=> The FMCSA."
"A driver presents for clearance to return to driving a CMV four weeks after arthroscopic carpal
tunnel repair to his left hand. The surgical incision is healed and the range of motion and
strength in the affected extremity is normal. The certification decision should be __________.
Yes, for a maximum of one year, as long as all other qualification standards are met.
No, there is a three-month waiting period following carpal tunnel surgery.
Yes, for a maximum of two years, as long as all other qualification standards are met.
No, there is a six-month waiting period following carpal tunnel surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Yes, for a maximum of two years, as long as all other qualification standards are met."
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, "A Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate __________.
Is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
May be renewed 60 days prior to expiration.
Is required when the severity of a fixed deficit of an extremity includes the loss or impairment
of a hand, arm, foot, or leg.
Is issued by the medical examiner. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Is required when the severity of a fixed
deficit of an extremity includes the loss or impairment of a hand, arm, foot, or leg."
"Examples of adapting clinical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system to ensure applicability
when assessing CMV driver fitness for duty DO NOT INCLUDE __________.
Using resistive force or a dynamometer to the have the driver demonstrate grip strength.
Have driver simulate the range of motion and coordination of hands and leg required for
steering and changing gears when operating a CMV or have the driver demonstrate shoulder
joint mobility, arm and leg muscle strength required to enter and exit the cab.
Have driver perform activity that demonstrates the ability to maneuver and maintain balance
while under the trailer. Have the driver demonstrate cervical range of motion sufficient to look
in either side mirror of an oversized CMV.
Testing reflexes. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Testing reflexes."
"The driver on anticoagulant treatment for a neurological condition can be certified for a
maximum of ______________.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Do not certify."
"Which of the following conditions is considered important in determining whether a driver
who has suffered from transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may be certified?
Clearance from a neurologist who understands the functions and demands of commercial
driving.
Completed a six month waiting period.
Normal electroencephalogram.
Should be on an oral anticoagulant to reduce clotting risk. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Clearance from
a neurologist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving."
"Which of the following is true with regard to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY
GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS!
"Which of the following is not a requirement for the medical examiner if an abnormal condition
is discovered during examination?
Document the abnormality.
Discuss the abnormality with the driver.
Treat the abnormality.
Consider possible safety implications of the abnormal condition. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Treat the
abnormality."
"Which of the following is true of FMCSA exemption programs?
Include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension.
Provide maximum one-year exemptions.
Require annual examinations.
Are issued by the medical examiner. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Require annual examinations."
"Required urinalysis tests required for driver physical examination include __________.
Specific gravity, blood, protein, and creatinine.
Specific gravity, blood, protein, and glucose.
Specific gravity, blood, glucose, and creatinine.
Specific gravity, protein, creatinine, and glucose. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Specific gravity, blood,
protein, and glucose."
"What date is used to determine medical examiner certificate expiration?
Date of the expiration of the driver's last Medical Examiners Certificate.
Date that the driver complied with medical examiner's recommendations or requirements.
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,Date that the medical certification decision was determined for a driver given Determination
Pending at the time of the examination.
Date that medical information from driver's specialist examination(s) is received. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Date that the medical certification decision was determined for a driver given
Determination Pending at the time of the examination."
"Medical examiners should certify a driver with limitations on heavy lifting for drivers with
__________.
A diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation.
A diagnosis of surgically repaired rotator cuff injury.
A diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Limitations on heavy lifting is not an allowed driver limitation. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Limitations
on heavy lifting is not an allowed driver limitation."
"What is a possible outcome of the driver physical examination?
Partial certification.
Ineligibility.
Certification with medical examiner qualifications.
Disqualification. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Disqualification."
"What is the certification interval and what date is used to determine the expiration date for a
driver with a three-month certificate, who achieves a BP less than or equal to 140/90 before the
three-month certificate expires?
Two year certification based on date of initial certification examination.
One year certification is based on the date of the examination when the driver achieves the BP
less than or equal to 140/90.
Three month certification based on date of documented BP < 140/90.
If the medical examiner performs a complete recertification examination, in addition to
following up on blood pressure, then 2 year expiration would be based on the current date. -
CORRECT ANSWER=> One year certification is based on the date of the examination when the
driver achieves the BP less than or equal to 140/90."
"The maximum period of certification for a driver with a history of disqualification for Stage 3
hypertension, but who has, at the current certification examination, a BP less than 140/90, is
__________.
One year.
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,Six months.
Three months.
Two years. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Six months."
"A driver treated for hypertension presents on September 8, 2012 with a blood pressure of
142/96. The driver is given a three month certification until December 8, 2012. On blood
pressure check 1 month later, on October 14, 2012, the driver's blood pressure is 144/72. The
driver should be certified for __________.
Do not certify.
Three months to January 14, 2013.
One year to September 8, 2013.
The driver remains certified for the three month interval until December 8, 2012 . - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The driver remains certified for the three month interval until December 8, 2012 ."
"The maximum certification period for a driver with Stage 1 hypertension is __________.
Three months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - CORRECT ANSWER=> One year."
"Only ________ can grant drivers a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate.
The FMCSA.
The Department of Transportation.
A certified medical examiner.
A physiatrist or othopedic specialist. - CORRECT ANSWER=> The FMCSA."
"A driver presents for clearance to return to driving a CMV four weeks after arthroscopic carpal
tunnel repair to his left hand. The surgical incision is healed and the range of motion and
strength in the affected extremity is normal. The certification decision should be __________.
Yes, for a maximum of one year, as long as all other qualification standards are met.
No, there is a three-month waiting period following carpal tunnel surgery.
Yes, for a maximum of two years, as long as all other qualification standards are met.
No, there is a six-month waiting period following carpal tunnel surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Yes, for a maximum of two years, as long as all other qualification standards are met."
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, "A Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate __________.
Is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
May be renewed 60 days prior to expiration.
Is required when the severity of a fixed deficit of an extremity includes the loss or impairment
of a hand, arm, foot, or leg.
Is issued by the medical examiner. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Is required when the severity of a fixed
deficit of an extremity includes the loss or impairment of a hand, arm, foot, or leg."
"Examples of adapting clinical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system to ensure applicability
when assessing CMV driver fitness for duty DO NOT INCLUDE __________.
Using resistive force or a dynamometer to the have the driver demonstrate grip strength.
Have driver simulate the range of motion and coordination of hands and leg required for
steering and changing gears when operating a CMV or have the driver demonstrate shoulder
joint mobility, arm and leg muscle strength required to enter and exit the cab.
Have driver perform activity that demonstrates the ability to maneuver and maintain balance
while under the trailer. Have the driver demonstrate cervical range of motion sufficient to look
in either side mirror of an oversized CMV.
Testing reflexes. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Testing reflexes."
"The driver on anticoagulant treatment for a neurological condition can be certified for a
maximum of ______________.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.
Do not certify. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Do not certify."
"Which of the following conditions is considered important in determining whether a driver
who has suffered from transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may be certified?
Clearance from a neurologist who understands the functions and demands of commercial
driving.
Completed a six month waiting period.
Normal electroencephalogram.
Should be on an oral anticoagulant to reduce clotting risk. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Clearance from
a neurologist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving."
"Which of the following is true with regard to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)?
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