DRE Project Planning & Execution 2

Question 1

When planning a DRE evaluation, which step must be completed BEFORE requesting a Drug Recognition Expert to conduct an examination?

Accepted Answer

Arrest the subject and rule out alcohol as the sole cause of impairment

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Administer a field sobriety test battery

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Obtain a blood sample from the subject

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Complete the toxicology screening at a certified lab

Question 2

Which document serves as the primary planning and recording tool throughout the execution of a DRE evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The DRE Drug Influence Evaluation face sheet and continuation sheet

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The arresting officer's incident report

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The subject's prior arrest record

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The toxicology laboratory request form

Question 3

During pre-evaluation planning, why should the DRE review the arresting officer's observations before beginning the examination?

Accepted Answer

To establish baseline context and avoid duplicating observations already documented

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To decide which drug categories to skip

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To determine if a blood draw is necessary

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To set the subject's Miranda rights on record

Question 4

A DRE is preparing to evaluate a subject in a poorly lit detention facility. What is the most critical planning action before beginning the eye examinations?

Accepted Answer

Secure a suitable environment with controlled, adequate lighting

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Request a blood draw immediately to save time

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Skip the eye exams and proceed to vital signs

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Document the poor lighting and omit the Romberg balance test

Question 5

In executing the DRE 12-step protocol, what is the correct sequence for the vital signs segment?

Accepted Answer

Pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, muscle tone

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Blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, pupil size

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Pulse, body temperature, blood pressure, pupil size

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Body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, nasal examination

Question 6

When executing a DRE evaluation and the subject refuses to perform divided attention tests, what is the recommended course of action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and continue with the remaining steps that can be completed

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Terminate the evaluation and release the subject

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Immediately obtain a court order to compel participation

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Skip to the toxicological examination only

Question 7

Which planning consideration is most important when scheduling a DRE evaluation for a subject suspected of CNS depressant impairment?

Accepted Answer

Timing the evaluation before the drug's effects dissipate significantly

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Ensuring a polygraph examiner is available

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Waiting 8 hours to allow the drug to metabolize for cleaner samples

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Scheduling during daylight hours only