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NRCME Complete Study Guide Solutions Question 1: Vision requirements include: Distant vision 20/40 each eye and 20/40 both eyes, Peripheral vision at least 70 degrees, Ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of traffic signals and devices. If the driver presents a valid vision exemption, how long can he be certified?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1 year
Question 2: The driver with a vision exemption must present
what 2 things before receiving the medical examiner's certificate?
CORRECT ANSWER : Valid vision exemption and copy of the
specialist eye examination report.
Question 3: When applying for a vision exemption, the driver
should include a copy of the Medical Examination Report form and the medical examiner's certification with what marked?
CORRECT ANSWER : The "accompanied by" exemption
checkbox and write "vision" to identify the type of exemption.
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Question 4: If the driver is qualified by operation of 49 CFR
391.64 due to participation in the vision study program, what must the driver present to qualify for certification?
CORRECT ANSWER: Letter identifying the driver as a
participant and copy of the specialist eye examination.
Question 5: How long can a driver who is qualified by operation
of 49 CFR 391.64 be certified?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1 year
Question 6: Hearing requirements include: Whisper at not less than 5 feet in 1 ear, or average hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000 Hz in 1 ear. What is the waiting period for vertigo caused by benign positional vertigo or acute/chronic peripheral vestibulopathy?
CORRECT ANSWER: 3 months
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Question 7: Name 4 otic conditions that are automatic
disqualification.
CORRECT ANSWER : Meniere's, uncontrolled vertigo,
labyrinthine fistula, nonfunctioning labyrinth
Question 8: Apnea-hypopnea index of [blank] or more episodes
per hour is diagnostic of OSA.
CORRECT ANSWER : 30
Question 9: What are the 3 requirements for a passing ETT?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1. increased SBP of at least 20 without
angina
- workload capacity >6 METs
- no significant ST depression
Question 10: Examiners must retain records for how many
years?
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CORRECT ANSWER : 3
Question 11: What regulation describes the physical
qualifications of drivers?
CORRECT ANSWER : 49 CFR 391.41
Question 12: What regulation describes the responsibilities of
the medical examiner?
CORRECT ANSWER : 49 CFR 391.43
Question 13: What regulation describes the process for conflict
resolution when there is a disagreement between the primary care provider for the driver and the medical examiner for the motor carrier concerning driving qualifications?
CORRECT ANSWER : 49 CFR 391.47
Question 14: What regulation describes the Skill Performance
Evaluation (SPE) Certification Program?