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DOT Certification Exam (FMCSA), Questions and answers. Rated A+. 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 ha ... s 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 - ✔✔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 eyeglass prescription and his vision is found to be: L - cannot read the chart uncorrected, 20/70 corrected. R - 20/40. You would: - ✔✔Disqualify the driver. A driver is returning to work from an alcohol rehab program. Who should evaluate the driver and make recommendations on education, treatment, follow up testing, and aftercare? - ✔✔Substance abuse professional Factors affecting the severity of chronic diseases leading to possible disqualification include all but: - ✔✔Well tolerated medications may be needed to stabilize the condition. Factors contributing to commercial driving stressors include: - ✔✔Long relay routes, abrupt schedule changes, responsibility for passenger safety. Four of the 13 Federal Motor Carrier Regulations or Standards are non-discretionary, with objective criteria not requiring decision making by the examiner. Which are the 4 standards? - ✔✔Vision, Hearing, Diabetes Mellitus and Epilepsy Motor carriers are responsible for ensuring their commercial drivers: - ✔✔Are at least 21 years old, speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public and have a valid medical examiner's certificate Which of the following is true concerning the Medical Examination Report form? - ✔✔You should obtain a release from the driver if the employer wishes to obtain a copy of the examination report. Which is true of FMCSA Driver Exemption Programs? - ✔✔An exemption is valid for 2 years, with an annual medical examination. A 43 y/o male driver has an otherwise normal exam except for amputation of the ring and little fingers of the left hand. The driver: - ✔✔Can be cleared if his grip strength is normal. Which of the following is false concerning medical standards vs. advisory criteria/guidelines? - ✔✔There are 4 standards and 9 guidelines for commercial driver medical qualification. Factors resulting in injuries and fatalities in large truck crashes include all except: - ✔✔Injury severity equals relative velocity change. **The greater the mass, the greater relative velocity change. ** The crash of a vehicle having twice the mass with a lighter vehicle equals a six-fold risk of death to persons in the lighter vehicle. An SUV weighs approximately 4000 lbs. A loaded semi-tractor trailer truck weights approximately 80,000 lbs. The truck has 20 times the mass of the SUV. Required cognitive skills include: - ✔✔Problem solving, communication, judgment, and appropriate behavior in both normal and emergency situations. Drivers must have the following physical abilities except: - ✔✔Grip strength. Upper body strength. *Ability to lift 70 lbs. frequently. * Balance and flexibility. A driver returns to work after a two week absence due to a respiratory illness. He presents a note from his physician that he was unable to work as a truck driver because of the illness and is now cleared for returning to work. His medical certificate expires in 3 months. The driver: - ✔✔Should undergo a new commercial driver examination. Regulations affecting commercial drivers include: - ✔✔Medical fitness for duty certification, drug screening, alcohol screening Which of the following is false concerning Epilepsy: - ✔✔A current clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is disqualifying. **If a driver is seizure free on anticonvulsive medication, he/she may be qualified. ** Additional advisory criteria addresses single unprovoked seizures. Epilepsy is a chronic disease which may lead to loss of control of a commercial vehicle. Which of the following is true regarding the Medical Examination Certificate? - ✔✔The medical examiner completes the certificate and provides a copy to the driver and a copy to the employer. Which of the following is false concerning the type of certification? - ✔✔A New certification requires a full examination **A Recertification only requires a limited examination ** A Follow up is a continuation of a New or Recertification and does not require a physical examination Any certification can be for a maximum of 2 years. Which is false regarding hearing testing for commercial drivers? - ✔✔Either a whisper test or audiometric test may first be used to test hearing **If audiometric testing is used first, and the driver fails it is not necessary to perform the whisper test** A driver may use hearing aids to undergo testing An audiologist may perform hearing tests for drivers with hearing aids Which of the following is false regarding 3 month certificates for hypertension? - ✔✔Can be granted for a recertification BP reading of above 140/90. Can be granted for an initial/new certification with stage 2 hypertension. Can be granted for a new certification with BP 156/102 **Can be granted after a 3 mo card has been given and the driver returns with improved BP, but still not below 140/90.** Who, beside the medical examiner, is allowed to measure height and weight during a physical examination? - ✔✔Trained assistive personnel How long must you retain a copy of the dri [Show More]

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