DOT Certification Medical Examiner Test Questions with
Correct Answers
Coronart Bypass Graft
Qualified for one year once 3 months post procedure if a symptomatic, LVEF >40% and meets general
requirements
CHF accompanied by dyspnea at rest?
DQ; not medically fit for duty
Unstable angina
DQ
Qualify post pneumothorax-when?
Qualify when FEV >65%
Psychological assessment
1.) suspicious behavior
2.) hallucinations
3.) signs of flat affect
Purpose of CMV physical exam
Public Safety and "medical fitness for duty"
FMSCA Mission
Reduction of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses
Who and what does FMSCA regulate?
They regulate interstate commercial operation, including driver, vehicle, motor carrier and transport of
hazardous material.
Driver Stressors
1.) ADL interruption
2.) Environmental factors
3.) Potential dangerous situations
Possible outcomes of CMV physical exam
Qualification or Dysqualification
Who can perform vision portion of exam
CMV Medical examiner, MA, opthalmologist/optometrist
Visual acuity requirements
, 20/40 unilateral and bilateral
Which 5 eye conditions must be asked about and then referred to eye specialist?
1.) glaucoma
2.) retinopathy
3.) aphakia
4.) macular degeneration
5.) cataracts
Whisper test must be performed at
5 feet
Time post MI prior to driving
2 months and meets all other PE requirements
Minimum LVEF
40%
Maximum size abdominal aortic aneurysm
5 cm
Stage I HTN
140-159/90-99
Minimum PaO2 below 5000 ft
65
Minimum PaO2 above 5000 ft
60
Minimum FEV1 requirement
65%
Minimum time lapse after taking sedating medication
12 hours
Minimum FVC
65%
History of two pneumothorax without surgical repair
DQ
Qualification for CMV with loss of limb
Correct Answers
Coronart Bypass Graft
Qualified for one year once 3 months post procedure if a symptomatic, LVEF >40% and meets general
requirements
CHF accompanied by dyspnea at rest?
DQ; not medically fit for duty
Unstable angina
DQ
Qualify post pneumothorax-when?
Qualify when FEV >65%
Psychological assessment
1.) suspicious behavior
2.) hallucinations
3.) signs of flat affect
Purpose of CMV physical exam
Public Safety and "medical fitness for duty"
FMSCA Mission
Reduction of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses
Who and what does FMSCA regulate?
They regulate interstate commercial operation, including driver, vehicle, motor carrier and transport of
hazardous material.
Driver Stressors
1.) ADL interruption
2.) Environmental factors
3.) Potential dangerous situations
Possible outcomes of CMV physical exam
Qualification or Dysqualification
Who can perform vision portion of exam
CMV Medical examiner, MA, opthalmologist/optometrist
Visual acuity requirements
, 20/40 unilateral and bilateral
Which 5 eye conditions must be asked about and then referred to eye specialist?
1.) glaucoma
2.) retinopathy
3.) aphakia
4.) macular degeneration
5.) cataracts
Whisper test must be performed at
5 feet
Time post MI prior to driving
2 months and meets all other PE requirements
Minimum LVEF
40%
Maximum size abdominal aortic aneurysm
5 cm
Stage I HTN
140-159/90-99
Minimum PaO2 below 5000 ft
65
Minimum PaO2 above 5000 ft
60
Minimum FEV1 requirement
65%
Minimum time lapse after taking sedating medication
12 hours
Minimum FVC
65%
History of two pneumothorax without surgical repair
DQ
Qualification for CMV with loss of limb
