FREE NRCME Medical Conditions and Guidelines Questions and Answers

Question 1

When conducting a vision examination, a driver must have at least what distant visual acuity in each eye with or without correction?

Accepted Answer

20/40

Answer

Explanation:
The driver must have at least 20/40 distant visual acuity in each eye with or without correction. 20/20 and 20/10 are higher standards than necessary. Lastly, 20/60 is not a high enough acuity standard.

Question 2

All but which of the following are respiratory conditions that interfere with oxygen exchange and could result in gradual or sudden incapacitation?

Accepted Answer

Mitral regurgitation

Answer

Explanation:
Asthma, carcinoma, and chronic bronchitis are all respiratory conditions that interfere with oxygen exchange and could result in gradual or sudden incapacitation. Mitral regurgitation is actually a heart condition, not a respiratory condition.

Question 3

Which of the following colors is not necessary to be able to distinguish and recognize in traffic signals and devices?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Explanation:
Due to specifically the colors of a stoplight and most road signs, it is necessary for a driver to be able to recognize the colors amber, red, and green. Blue is not a necessary color to recognize in traffic signals and devices.

Question 4

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is:

Accepted Answer

An electronic device that treats cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia through the delivery of rapid-pacing stimuli or shock therapy

Answer

Explanation:
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is An electronic device that treats cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia through the delivery of rapid-pacing stimuli or shock therapy. A pacemaker is an implantable device designed to treat bradycardia. Also, supraventricular tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that is usually not considered a risk for sudden death. Lastly, ventricular arrhythmia is a type of arrhythmia categorized as ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia and is responsible for the majority of instances of sudden cardiac death.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about the risk of headaches?

Accepted Answer

Most headaches, vertigo, and dizziness are consequential, causing danger for drivers that experience such conditions

Answer

Explanation:
The symptoms of headaches, vertigo, and dizziness are typically inconsequential, but they still constitute a problem for a driver. Headache and chronic “nagging” pain may be present to such a degree that certification for driving is inadvisable. Also, medication used to treat headaches may further interfere with safe driving. Lastly, disorders with incapacitating symptoms, even if periodic or in the early stages of disease, warrant the decision to not certify the driver.

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

FREE NRCME Medical Conditions and Guidelines Questions and Answers