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NRCME Pre-Test Exam with complete
solutions latest version
Which drug is immediately disqualifying for a department of transportation driver?
A. Methadone
B. OxyContin
C. Zoloft
D. Lyrica - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Methadone
Methadone use, or its derivatives or substitutes mandates, immediate disqualification
for the drug use, and the underlying addiction.
A driver has an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 3 cm in notes insidious onset of low
back pain. How long can the driver be certified?
A. Two years.
B. Cannot be certified.
C. One year
D. Six months. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 1 year
Insidious onset of lower back pain does not guarantee abdominal aorta aneurysm is
associated; 3 cm dilatation requires watchful waiting and a reduced certification time.
A driver should be disqualified if the driver has a blood pressure of 164/90. T or F? -
CORRECT ANSWER-F. This driver would be given a one time certification for three
months.
Q4
When checking the urinalysis during the physical exam, which of the following carries
the greatest concern?
A. Hematuria
B. Proteinuria
C. Urine temperature between 90 and 100°F.
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D. Glycosuria. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Glycosuria.
glycosuria carries most concern because of undetected or uncontrolled NIDDM.
Q5
A pre-employment commercial motor vehicle physical examination requires both a drug
and alcohol test. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWER-False.
Alcohol evaluation on a pre-employment examination is employer optional.
Q6
A new driver with a blood pressure of 142/92 can be certified for how long?
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. Cannot be certified.
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 1 year
Per recommendations
Q7
A driver who has recently had a myocardial infarction should wait how long before the
driver can be certified
A. 2 months
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 2 months
A two month wait is minimum before returning to safety sensitive duties.
Q8
Joining and disjoining trailers require:
A. Grip strength, and dexterity
B. Prehension and power grasp
C. Mobility and strength.
D. Lumbar flexibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Grip strength and dexterity.
Prehension and para grasp are mandatory in FMCSA drivers.
Q9
A driver, who is taking insulin for diabetes, accompanied with a treating clinicians
certification, can't be certified for:
A. 2 years
B. Cannot be certified.
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 1 year
BRAINSCAPE1
NRCME Pre-Test Exam with complete
solutions latest version
Which drug is immediately disqualifying for a department of transportation driver?
A. Methadone
B. OxyContin
C. Zoloft
D. Lyrica - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Methadone
Methadone use, or its derivatives or substitutes mandates, immediate disqualification
for the drug use, and the underlying addiction.
A driver has an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 3 cm in notes insidious onset of low
back pain. How long can the driver be certified?
A. Two years.
B. Cannot be certified.
C. One year
D. Six months. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 1 year
Insidious onset of lower back pain does not guarantee abdominal aorta aneurysm is
associated; 3 cm dilatation requires watchful waiting and a reduced certification time.
A driver should be disqualified if the driver has a blood pressure of 164/90. T or F? -
CORRECT ANSWER-F. This driver would be given a one time certification for three
months.
Q4
When checking the urinalysis during the physical exam, which of the following carries
the greatest concern?
A. Hematuria
B. Proteinuria
C. Urine temperature between 90 and 100°F.
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D. Glycosuria. - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Glycosuria.
glycosuria carries most concern because of undetected or uncontrolled NIDDM.
Q5
A pre-employment commercial motor vehicle physical examination requires both a drug
and alcohol test. T or F? - CORRECT ANSWER-False.
Alcohol evaluation on a pre-employment examination is employer optional.
Q6
A new driver with a blood pressure of 142/92 can be certified for how long?
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. Cannot be certified.
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 1 year
Per recommendations
Q7
A driver who has recently had a myocardial infarction should wait how long before the
driver can be certified
A. 2 months
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 2 months
A two month wait is minimum before returning to safety sensitive duties.
Q8
Joining and disjoining trailers require:
A. Grip strength, and dexterity
B. Prehension and power grasp
C. Mobility and strength.
D. Lumbar flexibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Grip strength and dexterity.
Prehension and para grasp are mandatory in FMCSA drivers.
Q9
A driver, who is taking insulin for diabetes, accompanied with a treating clinicians
certification, can't be certified for:
A. 2 years
B. Cannot be certified.
C. 6 months
D. 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 1 year
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