Question 1

What responsibility does a medical examiner have to a driver who is currently taking over the counter cough medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  To disqualify the driver
B)  To certify the driver following a one-week waiting period
C)  To inform the driver of possible side-effects
D)  None of the above C

Question 2

In addition to assessing a driver's health, the medical examiner should also educate the driver about the detrimental effects of commercial driving on his/her health. These may include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue associated with extended hours
B)  Irregular sleep patterns
C)  Poor dietary choices
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

An important responsibility of the medical examiner is to provide drivers with information on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making healthy dietary choices
B)  Essential vehicle maintenance
C)  Driving within the speed limit
D)  Avoiding incidents of road rage A

Question 4

What is the responsibility of the medical examiner to a driver who has been certified for a limited interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow up with the driver's primary care provider.
B)  Advise driver of the steps needed for reconsideration of medical certification.
C)  Discourage the driver from pursuing a reconsideration.
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Medical examiners should advise drivers with a diabetes exemption that he/she should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comply with each condition of his/her exemption
B)  Self-monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every four hours while driving
C)  Plan to submit glucose monitoring logs for each annual recertification
D)  All of the above

Question 6

A driver who is prescribed medication for an ongoing condition should be advised by the medical examiner about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescription drug abuse.
B)  How to safely taper off the medication.
C)  Over-the-counter alternatives.
D)  The consequences of non-compliance.

Question 7

Drivers should be advised by a medical examiner that all of the following can negatively affect driving ability EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of sleep.
B)  Emotional conditions.
C)  Fatigue.
D)  Psoriasis.

Question 8

An important aspect of health education counseling for a driver with deep vein thrombosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Risks associated with inactivity while driving and interventions that could prevent another thrombotic event.
B)  The necessity of wearing compression socks.
C)  Alternative careers which allow for more movement.
D)  None of the above

Question 9

What responsibility does a medical examiner have to a driver who wears contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  To inform the driver to keep a pair of glasses while driving
B)  To disqualify the driver
C)  To refer the driver to an optometrist
D)  To certify the driver after a six-month waiting period

Exam 5: Health Education Counseling