DRE Evaluation Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the correct order for administering the three divided attention field sobriety tests in a DRE evaluation?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

During the HGN test, the DRE observes that the subject's eyes cannot follow a stimulus smoothly. This lack of smooth pursuit is indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus caused by CNS depressant or dissociative anesthetic use

Answer

Inattention to the stimulus

Answer

Normal baseline eye movement

Answer

Cannabis-only impairment

Question 3

A DRE subject demonstrates elevated pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, and dilated pupils. These signs are MOST consistent with which drug category?

Accepted Answer

CNS stimulants

Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Answer

CNS depressants

Answer

Inhalants

Question 4

When assessing muscle tone during the DRE evaluation, the examiner flexes and extends the subject's arm at the elbow. What does 'lead-pipe rigidity' suggest?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative anesthetic or stimulant influence

Answer

CNS depressant or alcohol impairment

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Normal muscle tone

Answer

Cannabis-only influence

Question 5

Which of the following represents an acceptable reason to terminate a DRE evaluation before completion?

Accepted Answer

The subject shows signs of a medical emergency

Answer

The subject refuses to answer questions about drug use

Answer

The subject scores below the threshold on the walk-and-turn

Answer

The DRE suspects only alcohol involvement

Question 6

During Step 6 of the DRE protocol (eye examinations), which eye condition is assessed by moving the stimulus to a 45-degree angle and holding it for four seconds?

Accepted Answer

Distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation

Answer

Vertical gaze nystagmus

Answer

Lack of smooth pursuit

Answer

Onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees

Question 7

The DRE Drug Influence Evaluation matrix is used to:

Accepted Answer

Compare observed signs and symptoms to typical drug category indicators

Answer

Confirm blood alcohol concentration results

Answer

Determine which charge to file against a suspect

Answer

Replace the need for a toxicological blood test