Question 1

If a driver has had spinal benign tumors removed and has a history of seizures, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Certify with a six-month waiting period. 
B) The driver cannot be certified. 
C) Use the appropriate seizure guidelines. 
D) None of the above 
A) Certify with a six-month waiting period. 
B) The driver cannot be certified. 
C) Use the appropriate seizure guidelines. 
D) None of the above

Question 2

A driver who has been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed lithium may be certified if:

Accepted Answer

A) The driver is asymptomatic. 
B) Has no impairment that interferes with safe driving. 
C) Has lithium levels that are maintained in the therapeutic range. 
D) All of the above 
A) The driver is asymptomatic. 
B) Has no impairment that interferes with safe driving. 
C) Has lithium levels that are maintained in the therapeutic range. 
D) All of the above

Question 3

When examining a driver's vision, a medical examiner should check which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Color recognition 
B) Horizontal field of vision in each eye 
C) Reactivity to light 
D) All of the above 
A) Color recognition 
B) Horizontal field of vision in each eye 
C) Reactivity to light 
D) All of the above

Question 4

A driver presents with a history of severe migraines. How should the medical examiner handle this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Because migraines can interfere with driving, the medical examiner should not certify the driver until treatment has been shown to be safe and effective. 
B) Migraines have no bearing on whether a driver is certified or not. 
C) The driver can be certified, following a one-month waiting period. 
D) None of the above 
A) Because migraines can interfere with driving, the medical examiner should not certify the driver until treatment has been shown to be safe and effective. 
B) Migraines have no bearing on whether a driver is certified or not. 
C) The driver can be certified, following a one-month waiting period. 
D) None of the above

Question 5

In the event that a driver is disqualified, it is the responsibility of the medical examiner to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide the driver with a rationale for disqualification 
B) Provide instructions on how the driver may be qualified 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Provide the driver with a rationale for disqualification 
B) Provide instructions on how the driver may be qualified 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

When assessing a driver's ability to operate a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Driver's ability to manipulate the steering wheel. 
B) The driver's family history. 
C) Monitor and adjust to a complex driving situation. 
D) Perform power grasping. 
A) Driver's ability to manipulate the steering wheel. 
B) The driver's family history. 
C) Monitor and adjust to a complex driving situation. 
D) Perform power grasping.

Question 7

In the event that a driver wears corrective lenses, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommend that the driver not be certified. 
B) Recommend that the driver be re-evaluated by an optometrist. 
C) Mark the "wearing corrective lenses" on both the report and the certificate. 
D) Recommend a one-year waiting period. 
A) Recommend that the driver not be certified. 
B) Recommend that the driver be re-evaluated by an optometrist. 
C) Mark the "wearing corrective lenses" on both the report and the certificate. 
D) Recommend a one-year waiting period.

Question 8

A driver who admits to using controlled substances also attends a self-help program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. How should this driver's case be handled?

Accepted Answer

A) The self-help group cannot substitute for completion of an SAP-required drug rehabilitation program. 
B) The driver should be reported to the appropriate authorities. 
C) The driver should be certified without any restrictions. 
D) The driver should be certified after six months of attending the self-help group. 
A) The self-help group cannot substitute for completion of an SAP-required drug rehabilitation program. 
B) The driver should be reported to the appropriate authorities. 
C) The driver should be certified without any restrictions. 
D) The driver should be certified after six months of attending the self-help group.

Question 9

In the event that a driver has a condition whose treatment will likely interfere with the operation of a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner has an obligation to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Certify the driver following a second evaluation by a specialist 
B) Certify the driver if he/she drives with a co-driver 
C) Disqualify the driver 
D) None of the above 
A) Certify the driver following a second evaluation by a specialist 
B) Certify the driver if he/she drives with a co-driver 
C) Disqualify the driver 
D) None of the above

Question 10

A driver who wears contact lenses should also:

Accepted Answer

A) Drive with a partner. 
B) Carry a pair of glasses in the vehicle. 
C) Have monthly examinations by an optometrist. 
D) None of the above 
A) Drive with a partner. 
B) Carry a pair of glasses in the vehicle. 
C) Have monthly examinations by an optometrist. 
D) None of the above

Question 11

When examining a driver's spine, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Tenderness and muscle spasm 
B) Painful motion 
C) Any deformities 
D) All of the above 
A) Tenderness and muscle spasm 
B) Painful motion 
C) Any deformities 
D) All of the above

Question 12

When performing a neurological examination on a driver, the examiner could appropriately ask each of the following questions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Do you ever have episodes of fainting or dizziness? 
B) Do you have episodes of altered consciousness? 
C) Do you have experience with hallucinogenic drugs? 
D) Do you have a history of brain injury or illness? 
A) Do you ever have episodes of fainting or dizziness? 
B) Do you have episodes of altered consciousness? 
C) Do you have experience with hallucinogenic drugs? 
D) Do you have a history of brain injury or illness?

Question 13

A driver who has a federal diabetes exemption should provide the medical examiner with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Endocrinologist Annual Evaluation Checklist 
B) Cardiologist Annual Evaluation Checklist 
C) Statement of Exemption from the state department of transportation 
D) None of the above 
A) Endocrinologist Annual Evaluation Checklist 
B) Cardiologist Annual Evaluation Checklist 
C) Statement of Exemption from the state department of transportation 
D) None of the above

Question 14

Depending on the results of a driver's exam, a medical examiner may be required to submit other supporting documentation. This documentation might include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) A treating physician's work release. 
B) Driver's birth certificate. 
C) If obtained, a specialist's evaluation report. 
D) A Skill Performance Evaluation, if necessary. 
A) A treating physician's work release. 
B) Driver's birth certificate. 
C) If obtained, a specialist's evaluation report. 
D) A Skill Performance Evaluation, if necessary.

Question 15

A driver with a diabetes exemption must do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain a working cell phone at all times when driving 
B) Carry a source of rapidly absorbable glucose while driving 
C) Have a co-driver 
D) All of the above 
A) Maintain a working cell phone at all times when driving 
B) Carry a source of rapidly absorbable glucose while driving 
C) Have a co-driver 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Medical examiners are required to measure a driver's height and weight because:

Accepted Answer

A) The DOT has height requirements for drivers. 
B) The DOT has weight requirements for drivers. 
C) They are helpful in determining a driver's health. 
D) None of the above 
A) The DOT has height requirements for drivers. 
B) The DOT has weight requirements for drivers. 
C) They are helpful in determining a driver's health. 
D) None of the above

Question 17

A Medical Examination Report completed by the medical examiner must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The reason(s) for disqualification or deferral 
B) The driver's complete employment history 
C) A brief medical history of the driver's immediate family 
D) All of the above 
A) The reason(s) for disqualification or deferral 
B) The driver's complete employment history 
C) A brief medical history of the driver's immediate family 
D) All of the above

Question 18

A driver who has affirmative responses to any questions in his/her medical history must also have which of the following in his/her Medical Examination Report?

Accepted Answer

A) Immediate disqualification 
B) Specifics regarding affirmative answers 
C) Family medical history 
D) All of the above 
A) Immediate disqualification 
B) Specifics regarding affirmative answers 
C) Family medical history 
D) All of the above

Question 19

A medical examiner is required to indicate a driver's certification status. This may require which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Wearing corrective lenses 
B) Wearing a hearing aid 
C) A Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate 
D) All of the above 
A) Wearing corrective lenses 
B) Wearing a hearing aid 
C) A Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate 
D) All of the above

Question 20

When performing an examination of a driver's eyes, at a minimum, the medical examiner should check for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Ocular motility 
B) Extraocular movement 
C) Nystagmus 
D) All of the above 
A) Ocular motility 
B) Extraocular movement 
C) Nystagmus 
D) All of the above

If a driver has had spinal benign tumors removed and has a history of seizures, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

A driver who has been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed lithium may be certified if:

When examining a driver's vision, a medical examiner should check which of the following?

A driver presents with a history of severe migraines. How should the medical examiner handle this case?

In the event that a driver is disqualified, it is the responsibility of the medical examiner to do which of the following?

When assessing a driver's ability to operate a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

In the event that a driver wears corrective lenses, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

A driver who admits to using controlled substances also attends a self-help program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. How should this driver's case be handled?

In the event that a driver has a condition whose treatment will likely interfere with the operation of a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner has an obligation to do which of the following?

A driver who wears contact lenses should also:

When examining a driver's spine, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

When performing a neurological examination on a driver, the examiner could appropriately ask each of the following questions EXCEPT:

A driver who has a federal diabetes exemption should provide the medical examiner with which of the following?

Depending on the results of a driver's exam, a medical examiner may be required to submit other supporting documentation. This documentation might include all of the following EXCEPT:

A driver with a diabetes exemption must do which of the following?

Medical examiners are required to measure a driver's height and weight because:

A Medical Examination Report completed by the medical examiner must include which of the following?

A driver who has affirmative responses to any questions in his/her medical history must also have which of the following in his/her Medical Examination Report?

A medical examiner is required to indicate a driver's certification status. This may require which of the following?

When performing an examination of a driver's eyes, at a minimum, the medical examiner should check for which of the following?

Certification Outcomes and Intervals

Diagnostic Tests and Referrals

Documentation of Ancillary Information

Driver Identification and History

Health Education Counseling

Risk Assessment

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Exam 6: Physical Examination and Evaluation

If a driver has had spinal benign tumors removed and has a history of seizures, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

A driver who has been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed lithium may be certified if:

When examining a driver's vision, a medical examiner should check which of the following?

A driver presents with a history of severe migraines. How should the medical examiner handle this case?

In the event that a driver is disqualified, it is the responsibility of the medical examiner to do which of the following?

When assessing a driver's ability to operate a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

In the event that a driver wears corrective lenses, the medical examiner should do which of the following?

A driver who admits to using controlled substances also attends a self-help program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. How should this driver's case be handled?

In the event that a driver has a condition whose treatment will likely interfere with the operation of a commercial vehicle, a medical examiner has an obligation to do which of the following?

A driver who wears contact lenses should also:

When examining a driver's spine, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

When performing a neurological examination on a driver, the examiner could appropriately ask each of the following questions EXCEPT:

A driver who has a federal diabetes exemption should provide the medical examiner with which of the following?

Depending on the results of a driver's exam, a medical examiner may be required to submit other supporting documentation. This documentation might include all of the following EXCEPT:

A driver with a diabetes exemption must do which of the following?

Medical examiners are required to measure a driver's height and weight because:

A Medical Examination Report completed by the medical examiner must include which of the following?

A driver who has affirmative responses to any questions in his/her medical history must also have which of the following in his/her Medical Examination Report?

A medical examiner is required to indicate a driver's certification status. This may require which of the following?

When performing an examination of a driver's eyes, at a minimum, the medical examiner should check for which of the following?

Certification Outcomes and Intervals

Diagnostic Tests and Referrals

Documentation of Ancillary Information

Driver Identification and History

Health Education Counseling

Risk Assessment

Filters