DRE DRE Field Sobriety & Vital Signs

Question 1

Which three standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are validated by NHTSA for detecting alcohol impairment?

Accepted Answer

HGN, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand

Answer

Romberg, Finger-to-Nose, HGN

Answer

Walk-and-Turn, Romberg, One-Leg Stand

Answer

HGN, Finger-to-Nose, Walk-and-Turn

Question 2

During the DRE 12-step protocol, vital signs are measured including pulse rate. What is the normal resting adult pulse range?

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

40–60 bpm

Answer

100–120 bpm

Answer

120–160 bpm

Question 3

An elevated body temperature above 99°F (37.2°C) in a DRE evaluation is most consistent with which drug category?

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulants

Answer

CNS depressants

Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Answer

Inhalants

Question 4

What does the Modified Romberg Balance test primarily assess in a DRE evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Internal time estimation and balance

Answer

Horizontal gaze nystagmus

Answer

Pupil reaction to light

Answer

Blood pressure response

Question 5

During the DRE muscle tone assessment, CNS depressants typically produce which finding?

Accepted Answer

Flaccid (loose) muscle tone

Answer

Rigid or waxy muscle tone

Answer

Normal muscle tone

Answer

Spastic muscle tone

Question 6

A DRE measures a suspect's blood pressure at 160/100 mmHg. This hypertensive reading is most consistent with influence from which category?

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulants

Answer

CNS depressants

Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Answer

Cannabis