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DOT CERTIFICATION EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE

A 62 y/o woman is seen for a recertification. She is a smoker and has osteoarthritis, treated with Mobic, 15mg/day. On exam she has cervical ROM limited to 15o. She has a note from her doctor that she may drive a truck but may not climb nor flex her knees beyond 90o - answer-She is disqualified due to inability to climb or flex her knees. A driver comes in for recertification. He has been diagnosed with a cataract in his left eye and will be having surgery in a few months. He has a new ...

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-Weigh...

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 ...

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 hyperte...

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, ...

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...

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? - ...

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

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? - Height and weight - Vision - Hearing - Blood pressure and...

When do patients require a Skilled Performance Exam? 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? 1. Patients with v...