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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 - ANSWERSB use of muscle relaxants such as skelaxin, soma, or fle...

NRCME DOT Examiner Test Practice Questions and Answers 2023. 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 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 becau...

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 transp...

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 lo...

Driver 6 weeks post-MI, has cardio cleared to return to work without restrictions. ETT 12 METs, echo EF 65%. Examiner should: - ANSWER-temporarily disqualify driver until driver meets waiting period of 2 months driver is distant, lacks eye contact and shows absolutely no emotional response during the exam. The examiner's best response should be: - ANSWER-disqualify and refer to SAP prior to consideration (flat affect seen in severe depression and schizophrenia) A driver has a blood pressu...

Module 1 - The FMCSA & The Job of Commercial Driving

NRCME DOT Examiner Test Practice Questions 2024 During his visit to the medical examiner, a driver complains of severe pain in his finger for the last two weeks after it was punctured. The examination reveals an infected, swollen finger. After the medical examiner inquiries, the driver states that the pain is made worse when he grips the steering wheel. Which of the following should the medical examiner do next? A. Obtain a hand X-ray. B. Assess capillary refill in the hand. C. Obtain a cult...

DOT Certification Exam Questions and Answers 2023 What are the differences between the medical standards and the medical guidelines? Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices. In which regulation(s) are the driver physical qualification standards cited? 49 CFR 391.41 In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited? 49 CFR 391.43 What objective tests and measurements are required as part of the driver physical examination? ...

NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023 Questions And Answers. FMCSA Mission Statement - Correct Answer-To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses Medical Examiner - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration NRCME - Correct Answer-National Registry of Certified Medical Examine...

2023 DOT: Comprehensive Review for NRCME Exam Questions and Answers Corrective lenses that are prohibited by the FMCSA, including: 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: Annual medical examination. Annual ophthalmologist or optometrist eye evaluation. Disqualification for a diagnosis of unstable proliferative retinopathy. Monocular Vision Monocular vision is di...