COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
◉ The minimum waiting period after percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) is:
a) 1 week.
b) 2 weeks.
c) 3 weeks.
d) 3 months. Answer: 3 weeks
◉ The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of
sinus node
dysfunction if the driver is not pacemaker dependent is:
a) 1 week.
b) 2 weeks.
c) 1 month.
d) 3 months Answer: 1 month
,◉ The maximum thoracic aneurysm size that allows driver
certification is _______.
a) 2.9 cm.
b) 3.4 cm.
c) 3.9 cm.
d) 4.9 cm. Answer: 4.9 cm
◉ After a heart transplant, the minimum waiting period is _______
and the maximum certification period is _______.
a) 6 months, 6 months.
b) 6 months, 1 year.
c) 1 year, 6 months.
d) 1 year, 1 year. Answer: 6 months, 6 months
◉ For mild aortic stenosis, an echocardiogram should be repeated as
deemed appropriate by a cardiologist or every _______ years. For
moderate aortic stenosis, an echocardiogram should be repeated
every_______ years;
,a) 2, 2
b) 3-5, 1-2.
c) 1,1
d) 5,5 Answer: 3-5, 1-2.
◉ The waiting period after pacemaker implantation for treatment of
neurocardiogenic syncope is:
a) 1 month.
b) 6 weeks.
c) 3 months.
d) 6 months Answer: 3 months
◉ The waiting period for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is
_______.
a) 6 weeks.
b) 2 months.
c) 3 months.
d) 6 months Answer: 3 months.
, ◉ A driver on anticoagulant treatment for a cardiovascular
condition can be certified for up to _______ while a driver on
anticoagulant treatment for a neurological condition can be certified
for _______,
a) 6 months, 6 months.
b) 6 months, 1 year.
c) 1 year, 1 year.
d) 1 year, do not certify. Answer: 1 year, do not certify.
◉ Which of the following is not a qualification recommendation
following CABG
surgery?
a) Minimum 3 months after CABG.
b) Sternum has healed.
c) Resting echocardiogram left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >
45%.
d) Tolerance and adherence to medications Answer: Resting
echocardiogram left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) > 45%
◉ A driver underwent surgical repair of a 6 cm abdominal aortic
aneurysm 3 months ago. The driver may be certified for ?
a) 3 months.