NRCME CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NRCME CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS9

1 week - ANSWERS-What is tbe minimum waiting period after PCI?



1 month - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after SA node dysfunction pacemaker
implantation?



less than or equal to 3.5cm - ANSWERS-What is the maximum thoracic aneurysm size that
allows driver certification?



1 year, 6 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after heart transplant? What is the max
certification?



5 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for mild aortic stenosis?



1-2 years - ANSWERS-When should an echo be repeated for moderate aortic stenosis?



3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period after pacemaker implantation for
neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope?



3 months - ANSWERS-What is the waiting period for CABG?



1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular
condition be certified for?

, 1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver be certified after an AAA repair 3 months ago?



1 year - ANSWERS-How long can a driver with CHF who has an EF of 44% be certified for?



3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after a cardiogenic pacemaker
implantation?



ETT - ANSWERS-What is not a requirement for a driver with CHF?



1 month - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period after an AV block pacer is placed?



3 months - ANSWERS-How long is the waiting period for stable angina?



3-6 months after PCI and then 2 years after - ANSWERS-When is an ETT recommended after a
PCI?



aneurysm has increased more than 0.5cm in a 6 month period - ANSWERS-What is a
disqualifying condition for a driver with an AAA?



3 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period for status post PE?



2 months - ANSWERS-What is the minimum waiting period post MI?



3-6 months following PCI - ANSWERS-When should a driver post op PCI have a stress test done?



True - ANSWERS-True/false: Is DM a coronary heart disease equivalent condition?