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What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? a. 70 mm Hg b. 55 mm Hg c. 60 mm Hg d. 65 mm Hg - ANSWER-d. 65 mmHg A driver first perceives a whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examinershould: a. Permanently disqualify the driver because he "failed" the whispered voicetest. b. Certify the driver for 2 years. c. Certify the driver for 1 year. d. Require an audiometric test to determine the extent of hearing loss in his leftear. - ANSWER-b. Certify the driver for 2 years A driver reports for an examination 6 weeks after suffering a mild heart attack and presents a note from his cardiologist stating that he is able to return to work immediately without restriction. Included within the note, the cardiologist provides recent testing information showing that the driver had an ETT that showed he was able to reach 12 METS during the test. His echocardiogram showed an ejection fraction of 65%. The examination of the driver is unremarkable. The examinershould: a. Temporarily disqualify the driver. b. Qualify the driver for 1 year. c. Qualify the driver for 2 years. d. Consult with the cardiologist to determine if the driver suffers from angina. - ANSWER-a. Temporarily disqualify the driver. A driver provides an audiometric test documenting the following: i. 500 Hz: 35 Right ear; 40 Left ear ii. 1000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45 Left ear iii. 2000 HZ: 40 Right ear; 45 Left ear iv. 4000 Hz: 50 Right ear; 50 Left ear The medical examiner should: a. Disqualify the driver because he does not meet minimum hearing requirements to drive. b. Certify the driver for 2 years. c. Certify the driver for 1 year. d. Require the driver to obtain a hearing exemption. - ANSWER-b. Certify the driver for 2years During the examination of a commercial driver, the examiner notices that the driver's peripheral vision is 70 degrees to the left and 80 degrees to the right. The examiner should: a. Qualify the driver for 2 years. b. Require the driver to obtain a vision exemption because of the limitation in the driver's left peripheral field. c. Disqualify the driver. d. Have the driver consult with an Ophthalmologist to determine if the driver's peripheral vision meets minimum standards. - ANSWER-a. Qualify the driver for 2years During examination, the medical examiner noticesthat the driver is distant, lacks eye contact and shows absolutely no emotional response during the exam. The examiner's best response should be: