DOT Certification Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Complete Solution)

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DOT Certification Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Complete Solution) What are the differences between the medical standards and the medical guidelines? ✔✔ Standards/regulations are law. Gu... idelines 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 pulse - Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein, blood, and glucose What are the possible outcomes of the driver physical examination? ✔✔ Certification or disqualification To pass the interstate CMV driver vision exam, a visual acuity of ______ corrected or uncorrected is required. ✔✔ 20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined What eye conditions must the medical examiner ask the driver about and if indicated request specialist evaluation? ✔✔ Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens), glaucoma, and macular degeneration According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the ME evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctiva injectionD. Corneal thickness ✔✔ Pupil reactivity Purpose of the Vision Exemption? ✔✔ To certify some drivers with monocular vision. Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited? ✔✔ 49 DFR 391.41(b)(10) Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry? ✔✔ </= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear Is audiometry required? ✔✔ No, not if forced whisper test passed in at least one ear. Mandatory waiting period after diagnosis of DM? ✔✔ None Highest acceptable A1c? ✔✔ 10% Maximum certification time for someone with DM? ✔✔ 1 year Define epilepsy according to FMCSA. ✔✔ 2 or more unprovoked seizures. Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure? ✔✔ 5 years (Must also be off all medication) Waiting period for acute MI? ✔✔ 2 months Minimum required LVEF? ✔✔ 40% When is a follow-up ETT required following PCI? ✔✔ 3-6 months [Show More]

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