DOT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Upon examination of a 46 y/o male smoker, you detect an irregularly irregular heart rythm. The rate is 140 bpm. This is unknown to the driver and he denies any symptoms of lightheadedness, shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, nor any cardiac history. You would: - ANSWER-Disqualify and refer to his PMD or cardiologist for further evaluation. Concerning the medical certificate, which is false? - ANSWER-Provide the original to the driver being examined. Retain a copy for at least 3 year...

a 30 year old driver presents for a biennial recertification. the driver notes in his hx he's had 3 episodes of BPV 6 months ago but has been asymptomatic since. he provides a letter from his neurologist stating he is cleared to work w/o restrictions. exam is negative with no abnormalities. how long may he be qualified alified due to not waiting the recommended period fied up to 2 years to tilt table test for CT of brain - ANSWER-B use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or fle...

Who can the DOT exam be administered to? - ANSWER-Anyone who requests the exam, regardless of age Who is responsible for ensuring the driver meets the minimum age requirement of 21 years old? - ANSWER-Motor carrier When should a BP be confirmed with a second measurement during the exam? - ANSWER-Any BP 140/90 or greater What BP readings may be used for certification decisions? - ANSWER-Only BP readings taken during the DOT physical exam What is stage 1 hypertension? - ANSWER-140-159/...

5 Feet - ANSWER-A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a hearing aid Audiogram - ANSWER-This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears 40 decibels - ANSWER-If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz One - ANSWER-___ ear and two eyes certifies! Audiologist - ANSWER-A driver with ...

When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? - ANSWER-IF they have a FIXED motor deficit of an extremity who cannot physically qualify to drive that needs a full evaluation by a specialist (Not for patients with a progressive motor deficit) **These patients must provide proof of the exam by the specialist in order to obtain certification or be given a referral letter if you think they need an exam*** What two special populations of drivers are given exemptions by the DOT? - ANSWER-...

FMCSA Mission Statement correct answers To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner correct answers Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA correct answers Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME correct answers National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle correct answers ...

According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctival injection D. Corneal thickness correct answers Correct Response: A. Pupil reactivity Incorrect Responses: B. Iris symmetry This is incorrect because determining iris symmetry is not required by FMCSA. C. Conjunctival injection This is incorrect because most causes of conjunctival injection would not be disquali...

Interstate commerce definition? correct answers 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? correct answers It refers to the cargo, tools, vehicle, NOT t...

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