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DOT practice questions and Answers 2023 Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? -Correct Answer 60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days (also 14 hours on the road at a stretch if given 8 hours off to rest between) driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? -Correct Answer No. There ...

What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? a. 70 mm Hg b. 55 mm Hg c. 60 mm Hg d. 65 mm Hg - ANSWER-d. 65 mmHg A driver first perceives a whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examinershould: a. Permanently disqualify the driver because he "failed" the whispered voicetest. b. Certify the driver for 2 years. c. Certify the ...

A 22 y/o male contracted meningococcal meningitis from his college roommate, discharged from the hospital 3 months ago. He brings no records with him. He is on no medications, is otherwise healthy, and his physical examination is entirely normal. The correct determination would be: A Get a note from the neurologist indicating he can drive a commercial vehicle, then certify for 2 years. B Obtain hospital records. If there was no seizure activity, he must undergo a one year waiting period before...

Minimum HgbA1c for diagnosis of diabetes - ANSWER-6.5% HgbA1c for diagnosis of prediabetes - ANSWER-5.7 - 6.4% Vision loss and blindness due to diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetic retinopathy Kidney damage which can lead to CKD due to diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetic nephropathy The key to preventing adverse symptoms of diabetes - ANSWER-Good glycemic control Preventing _______________________ is the most critical and challenging safety issue for any CM driver with diabetes - ANSWER-hypoglycemia...

health history - ANSWER-Drivers must complete the _____ part of the Medical Examiner Report Form. Medical Examiner; 3 - ANSWER-_______ 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 - ANSWER-True or False: The Medical Examiner Report Form is submitted to the FMCSA photo ID (CDL, Driver License, passport, etc.) - ANSWER-Drivers identity must b...

Exam Order - ANSWER-1. General 2. Skin 3. Eyes 4. Ears 5. Mouth/Throat 6. Cardiac 7. Lungs/Chest 8. Abd 9. Genitourinary/Hernia 10. Back/Spine 11. Extremities/Joints 12. Neuro/Reflexes 13. Gait 14. Vascular Eye Assessment - ANSWER-pupilary accomidation/reactivity to light, nystagmus, extra ocular movements. Prosthetic eye disqualified. Ear Assessment - ANSWER-TM must be viewed! (If wax blocking, put determination pending until wax removed). Assess for scarring of TM, occlusion of ear can...

1. An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years 2. A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. All other aspects of the exam and history were normal. What should the medical examiner do next? - ANSWER-disqualify the driver for now B. Disqualify driver for n...

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? - ANSWER-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 2 year ...

ABG needs to be ordered if the pulse oximetry is - ANSWER-<92% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1 is: - ANSWER-<65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FEV1/FVC - ANSWER-<65% Screening pulse oximetry/ABG is needed when the FVC: - ANSWER-<60% What is the minimum required Pa02: - ANSWER-65 mm hg at altitudes <5,000ft 60 mm hg at altitudes > 5000 ft What is the waiting period for a MI - ANSWER-2 months What is the maximum length ...

Intrastate Commerce - ANSWER-refers to any trade, traffic or transportation in any state which is not described in the term "interstate commerce. interstate commerce - ANSWER-defined as trade, traffic or transportation involving the crossing of a state or national boundary. The vehicle and its contents must cross or there must be the intent to cross a boundary: Between a place in a state and a place outside that state (including a place outside of United States); Between two places in ...

An unrestricted Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Medical Certificate must be renewed - ANSWER-Every Two Years A driver presents with history of an isolated TIA 6 months ago. He has a return to work letter from his primary care provider (PCP) and neurologist. He is taking and tolerating well hydrochlorothiazide and simvastatin. All other aspects of the exam and history were normal. What should the medical examiner do next? - ANSWER-Disqualify driver for now FMCSA regulates interstate comme...