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

The standard DRE protocol administers divided attention psychophysical tests in the sequence: Romberg balance, Walk-and-Turn, then One-Leg-Stand.

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

Lack of smooth pursuit occurs when the eyes jerk or bounce rather than tracking smoothly, commonly caused by CNS depressants and dissociative anesthetics.

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

CNS stimulants typically cause elevated pulse, elevated blood pressure, and dilated pupils due to sympathetic nervous system activation.

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

Lead-pipe or cogwheel rigidity in muscle tone is commonly associated with phencyclidine (PCP) and other dissociative anesthetics or stimulants.

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

A DRE evaluation must be terminated and medical attention sought if the subject shows signs or symptoms of a medical emergency.

(DRE) Drug Recognition Expert Certification Practice Test

(DRE) Drug Recognition Expert Certification Practice Test

DRE Evaluation Procedures 3