DRE Evaluation Procedures 2

Question 1

During the DRE evaluation, which vital sign is checked using a stethoscope and is considered elevated if above 90 beats per minute at rest?

Accepted Answer

Pulse rate

Answer

Pulse rate is measured by auscultation or palpation and a resting rate above 90 bpm may indicate stimulant or other drug influence.

Question 2

In the DRE 12-step protocol, what is the purpose of the 'Dark Room Examination'?

Accepted Answer

To assess pupil size under three lighting conditions

Answer

The dark room examination allows the DRE to assess pupil size under near-total darkness, near-total light, and indirect light conditions.

Question 3

A subject's pupils measure 8.0 mm in near-total darkness. Under the DRE pupil size scale, this measurement is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Dilated

Answer

Pupils measuring 6.5 mm or larger in near-total darkness are considered dilated under DRE guidelines.

Question 4

When conducting the Romberg balance test, the DRE instructs the subject to tilt their head back and estimate when 30 seconds have passed. What does a significant internal clock discrepancy suggest?

Accepted Answer

Drug influence affecting time estimation

Answer

A significant deviation from 30 seconds on the Romberg test suggests that drug influence is affecting the subject's internal clock and CNS function.

Question 5

Which DRE evaluation step specifically looks for injection sites, bruising, or track marks as evidence of drug use?

Accepted Answer

Examination of the arms and neck

Answer

Step 11 of the DRE protocol involves examining the arms, neck, and other body areas for injection sites or other physical evidence of drug use.

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DRE Evaluation Procedures 2