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5 Feet
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a
hearing aid
Audiogram
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears
40 decibels
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better
ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz
One
___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified?
Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting
period.
Benign Positional Vertigo
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free and floats inside the Eustachian tube
sending confusing messages to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month waiting
period.
False
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-
Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Labrythine Fistula
,An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear resulting in the leakage of the peri lymph from
the semicircular canals of the middle ear.
Non-Functioning Labryinths
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to characteristic dysfunction in vision and balance.
These symptoms reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating proper reflexes so that we can
see clearly when we are moving and not lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
Inner Ear
Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day
Hypertension
Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days
The examiner
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are significant
factors in determining certification?
Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at least 5 min, back is supported, legs are
uncrossed, and feet are touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at the elbow so the midpoint of
the BP cuff is...
140-159/90-99
Stage 1 HTN
1 year
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you certify them for if
they are on BP meds and their BP is less than 140/90?
1-2 years if not on any BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you certify them for if
they are not on any BP meds?
1 time, 3 month certification card
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their BP is 140-159/90-99 what type of
certification would they receive?
, 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam
If a patient with Stage one HTN who comes back in for a 3-month recheck and their BP is <140/90 how
long can they be certified for?
160-179/100-109
What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months
When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for
recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
Providers discretion
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is >140/90?
> 180/11
Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified
If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110 then they should be ...?
Certify for 6 months with recertification every six months
Stage 3 HTN patient returns for a recheck. How long can they be certified and how often should they be
recertified?
The patient should be disqualified.
What should happen if a Stage 3 HTN patient comes in for a recheck and their BP is greater than
140/90??
One Time 3 month card
This certificate is included in the annual certification interval and is not an extension of the certification
period. It can not be used in consecutive increments.
Drivers who must be tested for drugs and alcohol
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5 Feet
A CMV driver must perceive a forced whispered voice in the better eat at not less than ___ with or w/o a
hearing aid
Audiogram
This test is performed only when the Forced Whisper Test is failed in both ears
40 decibels
If tested by the use of an audiometric device, they must not have an AVERAGE hearing loss in the better
ear greater than ____ at 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz
One
___ ear and two eyes certifies!
Audiologist
A driver with a hearing aid usually must go to an ____ or a hearing aid center for audiometry testing
2 Years
How long can a driver who meets the hearing requirements in one ear be certified?
Acute and Peripheral Vesitbulopathy
Inflammation of the inner ear that causes a sudden onset of vertigo. This requires a 2 month waiting
period.
Benign Positional Vertigo
This occurs when a small piece of bone-like calcium breaks free and floats inside the Eustachian tube
sending confusing messages to your brain about your body's position. This requires a 2-month waiting
period.
False
T/F It is OK to certify someone with Uncontrolled Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Labrythine Fistula, or Non-
Functioning Labryinthes
Meniere's Disease
An inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
Labrythine Fistula
,An abnormal opening in the bony capsule of the inner ear resulting in the leakage of the peri lymph from
the semicircular canals of the middle ear.
Non-Functioning Labryinths
Loss of vestibular function in both Labryinths leading to characteristic dysfunction in vision and balance.
These symptoms reflect how crucial our Labryinth sense is for generating proper reflexes so that we can
see clearly when we are moving and not lose our balance when we are standing or walking.
Inner Ear
Another name for the Labryinth
Elevated Blood Pressure
1 or 2 readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on the same day
Hypertension
Two readings greater than or equal to 140/90 on consecutive exams on two different days
The examiner
Who should remeasure abnormal BP and or pulse rate or rhythm, especially if they are significant
factors in determining certification?
Even with the Sternum or right atrium of the driver
When measuring a driver's BP they should sit in the chair for at least 5 min, back is supported, legs are
uncrossed, and feet are touching the ground. Support the drivers arm at the elbow so the midpoint of
the BP cuff is...
140-159/90-99
Stage 1 HTN
1 year
How long can you certify someone who comes in for certification for the first time and has Stage 1 HTN?
1 year on BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you certify them for if
they are on BP meds and their BP is less than 140/90?
1-2 years if not on any BP meds
If someone with Stage 1 HTN comes into the clinic for recertification how long can you certify them for if
they are not on any BP meds?
1 time, 3 month certification card
If a patient with Stage 1 HTN comes in for recertification and their BP is 140-159/90-99 what type of
certification would they receive?
, 1 year from the date of the of the complete exam
If a patient with Stage one HTN who comes back in for a 3-month recheck and their BP is <140/90 how
long can they be certified for?
160-179/100-109
What is Stage 2 HTN?
3 months
When does a person need to come back to be seen with Stage 2 HTN after their first exam for
recertification?
1 year from the date of the complete exam
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is <140/90 and they are on BP meds?
1-2 years from the date of the complete exam
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is <140/90 and they are not on BP meds?
Providers discretion
A person with Stage 2 HTN returns for their recheck exam after 3 months. How long can they be certified
if their BP is >140/90?
> 180/11
Stage 3 HTN
Disqualified
If a person comes in for an exam and their BP is 180/110 then they should be ...?
Certify for 6 months with recertification every six months
Stage 3 HTN patient returns for a recheck. How long can they be certified and how often should they be
recertified?
The patient should be disqualified.
What should happen if a Stage 3 HTN patient comes in for a recheck and their BP is greater than
140/90??
One Time 3 month card
This certificate is included in the annual certification interval and is not an extension of the certification
period. It can not be used in consecutive increments.
Drivers who must be tested for drugs and alcohol
