Question 1

A driver with diabetes mellitus should also be examined for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Migraines 
B) Autonomic neuropathy 
C) Restless leg syndrome 
D) All of the above 
A) Migraines 
B) Autonomic neuropathy 
C) Restless leg syndrome 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Regarding cardiovascular disease, the primary responsibility of the medical examiner is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine if the driver has a genetic predisposition for cardiovascular disease 
B) Establish whether the driver has a cardiovascular disease that increases the likelihood of sudden death or incapacitation 
C) Determine the driver's likely life expectancy 
D) Determine how a driver's lifestyle affects his/her cardiovascular health 
A) Determine if the driver has a genetic predisposition for cardiovascular disease 
B) Establish whether the driver has a cardiovascular disease that increases the likelihood of sudden death or incapacitation 
C) Determine the driver's likely life expectancy 
D) Determine how a driver's lifestyle affects his/her cardiovascular health

Question 3

A potential driver is examined and is shown to have a blood pressure of 165/90. What is the next step for the medical examiner in this instance?

Accepted Answer

A) Immediately disqualify the driver 
B) Encourage the driver to admit themselves to the ER 
C) Document the driver's blood pressure with FMCSA 
D) Perform a second measurement of the driver's blood pressure later in the exam 
A) Immediately disqualify the driver 
B) Encourage the driver to admit themselves to the ER 
C) Document the driver's blood pressure with FMCSA 
D) Perform a second measurement of the driver's blood pressure later in the exam

Question 4

A driver with a major mood disorder should be evaluated by a mental health professional how often?

Accepted Answer

A) At least every two years 
B) Every six months 
C) At least every year 
D) Every five years 
A) At least every two years 
B) Every six months 
C) At least every year 
D) Every five years

Question 5

While assessing a driver's medical history, a medical examiner has a responsibility to followup with questions about the usage of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Prescription medication 
B) Herbs and supplements 
C) Over the counter medication 
D) All of the above 
A) Prescription medication 
B) Herbs and supplements 
C) Over the counter medication 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following should NOT be queried and assessed by a medical examiner?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight disorders 
B) Surgery within the last five years 
C) Surgery within the last ten years 
D) Pulmonary diseases 
A) Weight disorders 
B) Surgery within the last five years 
C) Surgery within the last ten years 
D) Pulmonary diseases

Question 7

A driver who has suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage may be at an increased risk for seizures. The determining factor as to whether or not seizures are likely is:

Accepted Answer

A) The severity of the hemorrhage 
B) The location of the hemorrhage 
C) The age of the driver 
D) A family history of strokes 
A) The severity of the hemorrhage 
B) The location of the hemorrhage 
C) The age of the driver 
D) A family history of strokes

Question 8

When evaluating a driver with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner may ask all of the following questions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Does the driver use an incretin mimetic? 
B) Does the driver have a history of fainting, dizziness, or loss of consciousness? 
C) How many calories does the driver consume in an average day? 
D) Does the driver routinely monitor blood glucose level? 
A) Does the driver use an incretin mimetic? 
B) Does the driver have a history of fainting, dizziness, or loss of consciousness? 
C) How many calories does the driver consume in an average day? 
D) Does the driver routinely monitor blood glucose level?

Question 9

Personality disorders may interfere with driving ability by compromising which of the following abilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Speech 
B) Visual-spatial function 
C) Mobility 
D) None of the above 
A) Speech 
B) Visual-spatial function 
C) Mobility 
D) None of the above

Question 10

The overall detection rate for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is 31%. Which of the following factors are likely to hinder detection during an examination?

Accepted Answer

A) The driver's age 
B) A history of clinical depression 
C) A history of migraines 
D) Obesity 
A) The driver's age 
B) A history of clinical depression 
C) A history of migraines 
D) Obesity

Question 11

When performing a musculoskeletal exam, a medical examiner should evaluate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) History of migraines 
B) Perceptible limp 
C) Hearing loss 
D) Glaucoma 
A) History of migraines 
B) Perceptible limp 
C) Hearing loss 
D) Glaucoma

Question 12

A driver presents with a history of seizures. A medical examiner should ask the driver all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Were there childhood febrile seizures? 
B) Are there unprovoked seizures? 
C) Is there a family history of seizures? 
D) Are there provoked seizures? 
A) Were there childhood febrile seizures? 
B) Are there unprovoked seizures? 
C) Is there a family history of seizures? 
D) Are there provoked seizures?

Question 13

When performing a respiratory exam, an examiner must followup and discuss with the driver if he/she answers "yes" to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Shortness of breath 
B) Nasal allergies 
C) Family history of respiratory illness 
D) Presence of mold in the home 
A) Shortness of breath 
B) Nasal allergies 
C) Family history of respiratory illness 
D) Presence of mold in the home

Question 14

When examining a driver's lungs, chest, and thorax, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormal breath sounds 
B) Respiratory rate and pattern 
C) Scars 
D) All of the above 
A) Abnormal breath sounds 
B) Respiratory rate and pattern 
C) Scars 
D) All of the above

Question 15

When examining a driver who presents with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner should examine the toes, feet, fingers, and hands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Interstitial cystitis 
B) Fibromyalgia 
C) Peripheral neuropathy 
D) Huntington's disease 
A) Interstitial cystitis 
B) Fibromyalgia 
C) Peripheral neuropathy 
D) Huntington's disease

Question 16

The Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) is required only in the case of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Drivers with progressive illnesses 
B) Drivers with psychological disorders 
C) Drivers with a fixed deficit of an extremity 
D) None of the above 
A) Drivers with progressive illnesses 
B) Drivers with psychological disorders 
C) Drivers with a fixed deficit of an extremity 
D) None of the above

Question 17

A driver with angina pectoris is examined. The examiner should determine whether the angina is stable or unstable. Each of the following may indicate stable angina EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual activity 
B) Pain occurring at rest 
C) Extremes in weather 
D) Physical exertion 
A) Sexual activity 
B) Pain occurring at rest 
C) Extremes in weather 
D) Physical exertion

Question 18

A driver presents with superficial phlebitis. Upon examination, the medical examiner should evaluate for evidence of:

Accepted Answer

A) Hearing impairment. 
B) Deep-vein thrombosis. 
C) Vertigo. 
D) Alcoholism. 
A) Hearing impairment. 
B) Deep-vein thrombosis. 
C) Vertigo. 
D) Alcoholism.

Question 19

A driver presents with a history of depression and appears evasive and suspicious during the medical exam. Which of the following questions should the medical examiner ask the driver?

Accepted Answer

A) Have your relationships suffered due to mental illness? 
B) Do you have a family history of mental illness? 
C) Have you ever thought of hurting yourself? 
D) All of the above 
A) Have your relationships suffered due to mental illness? 
B) Do you have a family history of mental illness? 
C) Have you ever thought of hurting yourself? 
D) All of the above

Question 20

A medical examiner is evaluating a driver who uses an anti-arrhythmia device. The medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) What is the risk for cerebral hypoperfusion and loss of consciousness? 
B) What is the family history of cardiovascular disease? 
C) Is the underlying heart disease disqualifying? 
D) What is the risk for sudden death? 
A) What is the risk for cerebral hypoperfusion and loss of consciousness? 
B) What is the family history of cardiovascular disease? 
C) Is the underlying heart disease disqualifying? 
D) What is the risk for sudden death?

A driver with diabetes mellitus should also be examined for which of the following?

Regarding cardiovascular disease, the primary responsibility of the medical examiner is to do which of the following?

A potential driver is examined and is shown to have a blood pressure of 165/90. What is the next step for the medical examiner in this instance?

A driver with a major mood disorder should be evaluated by a mental health professional how often?

While assessing a driver's medical history, a medical examiner has a responsibility to followup with questions about the usage of which of the following?

Which of the following should NOT be queried and assessed by a medical examiner?

A driver who has suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage may be at an increased risk for seizures. The determining factor as to whether or not seizures are likely is:

When evaluating a driver with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner may ask all of the following questions EXCEPT:

Personality disorders may interfere with driving ability by compromising which of the following abilities?

The overall detection rate for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is 31%. Which of the following factors are likely to hinder detection during an examination?

When performing a musculoskeletal exam, a medical examiner should evaluate which of the following?

A driver presents with a history of seizures. A medical examiner should ask the driver all of the following EXCEPT:

When performing a respiratory exam, an examiner must followup and discuss with the driver if he/she answers "yes" to which of the following?

When examining a driver's lungs, chest, and thorax, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

When examining a driver who presents with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner should examine the toes, feet, fingers, and hands for which of the following?

The Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) is required only in the case of which of the following?

A driver with angina pectoris is examined. The examiner should determine whether the angina is stable or unstable. Each of the following may indicate stable angina EXCEPT:

A driver presents with superficial phlebitis. Upon examination, the medical examiner should evaluate for evidence of:

A driver presents with a history of depression and appears evasive and suspicious during the medical exam. Which of the following questions should the medical examiner ask the driver?

A medical examiner is evaluating a driver who uses an anti-arrhythmia device. The medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

Certification Outcomes and Intervals

Diagnostic Tests and Referrals

Documentation of Ancillary Information

Driver Identification and History

Health Education Counseling

Physical Examination and Evaluation

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Exam 7: Risk Assessment

A driver with diabetes mellitus should also be examined for which of the following?

Regarding cardiovascular disease, the primary responsibility of the medical examiner is to do which of the following?

A potential driver is examined and is shown to have a blood pressure of 165/90. What is the next step for the medical examiner in this instance?

A driver with a major mood disorder should be evaluated by a mental health professional how often?

While assessing a driver's medical history, a medical examiner has a responsibility to followup with questions about the usage of which of the following?

Which of the following should NOT be queried and assessed by a medical examiner?

A driver who has suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage may be at an increased risk for seizures. The determining factor as to whether or not seizures are likely is:

When evaluating a driver with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner may ask all of the following questions EXCEPT:

Personality disorders may interfere with driving ability by compromising which of the following abilities?

The overall detection rate for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is 31%. Which of the following factors are likely to hinder detection during an examination?

When performing a musculoskeletal exam, a medical examiner should evaluate which of the following?

A driver presents with a history of seizures. A medical examiner should ask the driver all of the following EXCEPT:

When performing a respiratory exam, an examiner must followup and discuss with the driver if he/she answers "yes" to which of the following?

When examining a driver's lungs, chest, and thorax, the medical examiner should note which of the following?

When examining a driver who presents with diabetes mellitus, a medical examiner should examine the toes, feet, fingers, and hands for which of the following?

The Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) is required only in the case of which of the following?

A driver with angina pectoris is examined. The examiner should determine whether the angina is stable or unstable. Each of the following may indicate stable angina EXCEPT:

A driver presents with superficial phlebitis. Upon examination, the medical examiner should evaluate for evidence of:

A driver presents with a history of depression and appears evasive and suspicious during the medical exam. Which of the following questions should the medical examiner ask the driver?

A medical examiner is evaluating a driver who uses an anti-arrhythmia device. The medical examiner should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

Certification Outcomes and Intervals

Diagnostic Tests and Referrals

Documentation of Ancillary Information

Driver Identification and History

Health Education Counseling

Physical Examination and Evaluation

Filters