vision requirements Correct Answer: 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes
peripheral vision Correct Answer: 70 degrees
Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? Correct Answer: 1 year
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vision requirements Correct Answer: 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes
peripheral vision Correct Answer: 70 degrees
Federal exemption for monocular vision: can certify for how long? Correct Answer: 1 year
hearing requirements Correct 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 Correct Answer: Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo, labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth
Max cert period for Syncope Correct Answer: 1 year (needs neurologist clearance)
Post MI drivers can be certified for 1 year with all 5 of these criteria: (almost the same criteria for post CABG) (first 4 also apply for CHF drivers) Correct Answer: 1. Asymptomatic
2. Tolerating meds
3. Satisfactory ETT with workload capacity of 6 METs (has to have this biennially)
4. LVEF >=40%
5. No ST depression on ECG - for post CABG this one is replaced by completely healed sternal incision
Stable angina: max cert period Correct Answer: 1 year
minimum waiting period post CABG Correct Answer: 3 months
Min waiting period for post heart transplant Correct Answer: 1 year
Max cert period for post heart transplant Correct Answer: 6 months
Min waiting period post PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) Correct Answer: 1 week
Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for sinus node dysfunction Correct Answer: 1 month
Min waiting period for pacemaker implantation for neurocardiogenic syncope or hypersensitive carotid sinus with syncope Correct Answer: 3 months
Min waiting period post AAA repair Correct Answer: 3 months
Max cert period for being on anticoagulation for
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