DRE Evaluation Procedures 4

Question 1

A DRE subject's nasal area shows redness and irritation, and their speech is slurred and thick-tongued. Which drug category MOST fits this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Inhalants

Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Answer

Hallucinogens

Question 2

Under IACP DRE standards, what is the minimum number of HGN clues (out of 6) that must be present to consider HGN a positive indicator of impairment?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

6

Question 3

When a DRE subject exhibits droopy eyelids (ptosis), slow and slurred speech, and very constricted pupils, which drug category is MOST implicated?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Answer

CNS stimulants

Answer

Hallucinogens

Answer

Dissociative anesthetics

Question 4

The DRE protocol requires that blood pressure be measured in which unit of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

Answer

Beats per minute

Answer

Degrees Fahrenheit

Answer

Centimeters of water (cmH2O)

Question 5

A subject evaluated by a DRE displays open-eye nystagmus (the eyes oscillate spontaneously without stimulus). This finding is MOST associated with:

Accepted Answer

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Answer

Cannabis

Answer

CNS depressants at normal doses

Answer

Narcotic analgesics

Question 6

In the DRE evaluation process, what is the purpose of Step 2, the interview of the arresting officer?

Accepted Answer

To gather preliminary behavioral and driving observations before examining the subject

Answer

To obtain the subject's prior drug history

Answer

To determine which drug test to administer

Answer

To document the subject's Miranda rights

Question 7

A DRE observes that a subject's conjunctiva (whites of the eyes) are bloodshot and watery, and there is a strong odor of burnt plant material. Which drug category is MOST consistent?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Inhalants

Answer

Hallucinogens

Answer

CNS depressants