DRE School Exam With Correct Answers 100% Verified
Pupillary Unrest - ANSWER The continual unequal change in the size of the pupils that
may be visible under room or steady light conditions
Rebound Dilation - ANSWER A bout of pupillary constriction followed by a bout of
pupillary dilation where the pupil progressively increases in size and does not return to
the original constricted size.
Miosis - ANSWER Abnormally small pupil, constricted
Mydriasis - ANSWER Abnormally large pupil, dilated
DRE Average Range for Room Light - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 4.0 mm with
sizes ranging from 2.5 - 5.0 mm
DRE Average Range for Near Total Darkness - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 6.5
mm with sizes ranging from 5.0 - 8.5 mm.
DRE Average Range for Direct Light - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 3.0 mm with
sizes ranging from 2.0 - 4.5 mm.
What are the 3 lighting conditions for DRE evaluation? - ANSWER Room Light
Near Total Darkness
Direct Light
What is Lack of Convergence? - ANSWER An inabilility to cross the eyes.
,How long should someone keep their eyes closed during Near-Total Darkness? -
ANSWER Minimum of 90 seconds
What is the scientific name for the blood pressure cuff and gauge? - ANSWER
Sphygmommanometer
What is the sequence for the Finger to Nose Test? - ANSWER Left, Right, Left, Right,
Right, Left.
Pulse - ANSWER The dilation and constriction of an artery produced by the contraction
and relaxation of the heart.
Pulse Rate - ANSWER The number of pulsations in an artery per minute.
Artery - ANSWER A tough, elastic blood vessel that conveys blood from the heart to the
body tissues.
Vein - ANSWER A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from the body
tissues.
Pulmonary Arteries - ANSWER De-Oxygenated blood.
Pulmonary Veins - ANSWER Oxygen rich blood.
Radial Artery Pulse - ANSWER Located in or near the natural crease of the wrist, on the
side of the wrist next to the thumb.
Brachial Artery Pulse - ANSWER In the bend of the arm midway between the middle of
the arm and the side of the arm closest to the body.
, Carotid Artery - ANSWER In the neck, to either side of the center of the throat.
Do's and Don'ts of Measuring Pulse - ANSWER Don't use your thumb
Don't press on both Carotid Artery points
Use 30 second time intervals
Tachycardia - ANSWER An abnormally rapid heart rate.
Bradycardia - ANSWER An usually slow heart rate.
Arrhythmia - ANSWER A heart rhythm that is irregular.
What is normal bpm, (beats per minute)? - ANSWER 60-90 bpm
What are blood pressure measured in? - ANSWER Millimeters of Mercury= mmHg
Blood Pressure - ANSWER The force that the circulating blood exerts on the walls of the
arteries.
Systolic Pressure - ANSWER The maximum blood pressure, reached as the heart
contracts, top
Diastolic Pressure - ANSWER The minimum pressure, reached when the heart is fully
expanded, bottom
State Police Have Your GrandMOMA NOMETER - ANSWER Sphygmomanometer
Average Blood Pressure - ANSWER 120-140/70-90 mmHg
Pupillary Unrest - ANSWER The continual unequal change in the size of the pupils that
may be visible under room or steady light conditions
Rebound Dilation - ANSWER A bout of pupillary constriction followed by a bout of
pupillary dilation where the pupil progressively increases in size and does not return to
the original constricted size.
Miosis - ANSWER Abnormally small pupil, constricted
Mydriasis - ANSWER Abnormally large pupil, dilated
DRE Average Range for Room Light - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 4.0 mm with
sizes ranging from 2.5 - 5.0 mm
DRE Average Range for Near Total Darkness - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 6.5
mm with sizes ranging from 5.0 - 8.5 mm.
DRE Average Range for Direct Light - ANSWER Average pupil size approx 3.0 mm with
sizes ranging from 2.0 - 4.5 mm.
What are the 3 lighting conditions for DRE evaluation? - ANSWER Room Light
Near Total Darkness
Direct Light
What is Lack of Convergence? - ANSWER An inabilility to cross the eyes.
,How long should someone keep their eyes closed during Near-Total Darkness? -
ANSWER Minimum of 90 seconds
What is the scientific name for the blood pressure cuff and gauge? - ANSWER
Sphygmommanometer
What is the sequence for the Finger to Nose Test? - ANSWER Left, Right, Left, Right,
Right, Left.
Pulse - ANSWER The dilation and constriction of an artery produced by the contraction
and relaxation of the heart.
Pulse Rate - ANSWER The number of pulsations in an artery per minute.
Artery - ANSWER A tough, elastic blood vessel that conveys blood from the heart to the
body tissues.
Vein - ANSWER A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from the body
tissues.
Pulmonary Arteries - ANSWER De-Oxygenated blood.
Pulmonary Veins - ANSWER Oxygen rich blood.
Radial Artery Pulse - ANSWER Located in or near the natural crease of the wrist, on the
side of the wrist next to the thumb.
Brachial Artery Pulse - ANSWER In the bend of the arm midway between the middle of
the arm and the side of the arm closest to the body.
, Carotid Artery - ANSWER In the neck, to either side of the center of the throat.
Do's and Don'ts of Measuring Pulse - ANSWER Don't use your thumb
Don't press on both Carotid Artery points
Use 30 second time intervals
Tachycardia - ANSWER An abnormally rapid heart rate.
Bradycardia - ANSWER An usually slow heart rate.
Arrhythmia - ANSWER A heart rhythm that is irregular.
What is normal bpm, (beats per minute)? - ANSWER 60-90 bpm
What are blood pressure measured in? - ANSWER Millimeters of Mercury= mmHg
Blood Pressure - ANSWER The force that the circulating blood exerts on the walls of the
arteries.
Systolic Pressure - ANSWER The maximum blood pressure, reached as the heart
contracts, top
Diastolic Pressure - ANSWER The minimum pressure, reached when the heart is fully
expanded, bottom
State Police Have Your GrandMOMA NOMETER - ANSWER Sphygmomanometer
Average Blood Pressure - ANSWER 120-140/70-90 mmHg
