Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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When planning a DRE evaluation in a jurisdiction where an interpreter is required, what must the DRE ensure before executing the protocol?
Answer: Use a qualified interpreter and document interpreter use in the evaluation record
A qualified interpreter ensures the subject understands instructions accurately and that due process is maintained; interpreter use must be documented in the evaluation.
A DRE program manager is evaluating whether the unit meets NHTSA program standards. Which performance indicator most directly reflects program effectiveness?
Answer: Percentage of DRE opinions confirmed by toxicological analysis
Toxicological confirmation rates directly measure how accurately DREs are identifying the drugs causing impairment, which is the core purpose of the program.
During execution of Step 12 of the DRE protocol, what does the DRE do?
Answer: Offer a formal opinion about which drug category or categories are causing impairment
Step 12 is the DRE's toxicological examination opinion—the formal statement identifying the drug category or categories believed to be impairing the subject.
When planning for multiple simultaneous DRE call-outs on a busy holiday weekend, what is the recommended resource management strategy?
Answer: Prioritize call-outs by severity of impairment and assign additional on-call DREs as needed
Triage by severity ensures the most impaired subjects receive timely evaluation while additional DRE resources are activated to manage volume surges.
A DRE is reviewing her documentation before testifying and realizes she omitted recording the subjects's nystagmus findings. What is the recommended course of action?
Answer: Prepare a supplemental report documenting the missing findings with an explanation of the omission
A supplemental report transparently adds omitted information while maintaining the integrity of the original document and providing context for the gap.
In planning the DRE evaluation environment, why must the room used for the Romberg balance test be free of external distractions?
Answer: Distractions can confound the divided attention component of the test, invalidating results
The Romberg test measures the subject's ability to divide attention between balance and internal time estimation; external distractions interfere with this assessment.
Which planning step should a DRE complete LAST before submitting the completed evaluation packet to the prosecutor?
Answer: Confirm that the toxicological specimen was properly preserved and submitted to the lab
Confirming proper specimen preservation and submission ensures the toxicological evidence that validates the DRE opinion will be available and admissible at trial.