DOT Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

FMCSA provides advisory criteria to assist the medical examiner in determining the certification status of the CMV driver. Which of the following are regulated by federal standards and are not discretionary? correct answers Epilepsy and hearing A trucking company sends two drivers to your office for a CDL examination. Driver A is the company supervisor. Both present their current CMV medical examiner's certificate to you. You note the drivers were examined in another state and were issued a ...

According to their mission statement, the FMCSA is focused on all except: A. Reducing Crashes B. Reducing Injuries C. Reducing Fatalities involving large trucks & buses D. Reducing the number of potential CDL candidates correct answers D. Reducing the number of potential CDL candidates The organization responsible for providing the FMSCA with data about trends, costs, fatalities, & injuries in large buss & trucks accidents is A. NRCME B. ART C. FMSCA D. DOT correct answers B. ART Off...

ABG needs to be ordered if the pulse oximetry is correct answers <92% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1 is: correct answers <65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1/FVC correct answers <65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FVC: correct answers <60% What is the minimum required Pa02: correct answers 65 mm hg at altitudes <5,000ft 60 mm hg at altitudes > 5000 ft What is the waiting period for a MI correct answe...

The following statements are true concerning hearing requirements of commercial drivers EXCEPT: correct answers hearing aids may not be worn during testing (they should be worn) What is the maximum length of time a driver can remain in determination pending status? correct answers 45 days A driver has had his second spontaneous pneumothorax on the same side 3 months ago. There has been no surgical intervention. The FVC is 68%. The correct determination in this cases is: correct answers do ...

Driver with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) nine months ago; he or she has not followed up with cardiologist and has not had exercise tolerance test (ETT) since procedure. correct answers Medically disqualified. PCI need cardio clearance and follow up ETT 3-6 months post PCI Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery four months ago; echo at three months showed LVEF 55%; driver was cleared by cardiologist and has no chest pain. correct answers Medically qualified: According to cur...

health history correct answers Drivers must complete the _____ part of the Medical Examiner Report Form. Medical Examiner; 3 correct answers _______ must keep a copy of the Medical Examiner Report Form (MCSA-5875) for at least ______ years from the date of the exam False: This form is not submitted unless specifically requested by the FMCSA correct answers True or False: The Medical Examiner Report Form is submitted to the FMCSA photo ID (CDL, Driver License, passport, etc.) correct ans...

Maximum time for certification for a patient with a history of well controlled nephropathy? A) 5years B) 2years C) 1 year D) 6 months correct answers 2 years A 48 year old driver presenting for a CMV physical exam, demonstrates glycosuria. You may elect to perform a ______ test. A) urine short dip B) finger stick C) microscopic urine D) liver function correct answers Finger stick All of the following may perform and certify vision test results except: A) chiropractor B) Ophthalmologist C...

What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a Chronic respiratory disorder? A. 70mm Hg B. 55mm Hg C. 60mm Hg D. 65mmHg correct answers D A driver first perceives a whispered voice 5 ft in his right ear and 4 ft in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical exam are unremarkable. the examiner should: A. permanently disqualify the driver because he "failed" the whispered voice test. B. Certify the driver for 2 years C. Certify the driver for 2 year D. Req...

The driver was recently prescribed insulin for the control of his diabetes. The examiner would? a. Certify the driver for 2 years with medical clearance provided by their treating physical. b. Certify the driver for 1 year with medical clearance provided by their treating physician. c. Permanently disqualify the driver. d. The driver is disqualified until the driver obtains a diabetic exemption. correct answers Correct answer is "d". An insulin dependant diabetic is disqualified until ...