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vision requirements - Answer 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes peripheral vision - Answer 70 degrees Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? - Answer 1 year hearing requirements - Answer whisper at not less than 5 feet better ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000 Hz. name 4 otic conditions that are automatic DQs - Answer Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth Max cert period fo...

FMCSA Mission Statement - ANSWER-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner - ANSWER-Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test FMCSA - ANSWER-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME - ANSWER-National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Commerical Motor Vehicle - ANSWER-Weight >1000 lb ; or transports ...

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 - ANSWER-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 disqualifying. ...

Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 -ANSWER A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose monitoring log...

Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: -ANSWER lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. telescopic lenses Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: -ANSWER Annual medical examination. Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist eye evaluation. Disqualification for a diagnosis of unstable proliferative retinopathy. Monocular Vision -ANSWER Monocular vision is disqualifying. However, the driver who has monocula...

1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed: A. Annually B. Every Two Years C. Every Four Years D. Whenever the State Issued Driver's License is renewed -ANSWER B. Every two years 2 years is the max for a healthy person 2. A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. Al...

What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? a.70mmHg b.55mmHg c.60mmHg d.65mmHg -ANSWER Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. 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 examiner should: a.Permanently disqualify the driver because he...

What are regulations? -ANSWER Laws that must be followed What are disqualifying medical conditions? -ANSWER Epilepsy monocular vision hearing loss What are guidelines? -ANSWER Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: Oversee the Department of Transportation. Regulation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations. Conduct and oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs. Provide commerc...

Vision Requirements -ANSWER 20/40 in each and both eyes with or without corrective lenses Vision Peripheral -ANSWER 70 Vision Color -ANSWER red, green and amber Vision and DM disqualified if -ANSWER dx with unstable proliferative retinopathy Vision PE -ANSWER distant acuity horizontal fields color recognition monocular vision reactivity to light EOMs fundoscopic exam Distant acuity -ANSWER Snellen 20 ft Cannot have contacts that are one for distance and one for near (monovi...

2019 DOT: Comprehensive Review for NRCME Exam Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: - ANSWER lenses that correct distance vision in one eye and near vision in the other. telescopic lenses Medical guidelines for the driver with diabetes mellitus include: - ANSWER Annual medical examination. Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist eye evaluation. Disqualification for a diagnosis of unstable proliferative retinopathy. Monocular Vision - ANSWER Monocular vision is ...