NRCME Physical Examination Procedures and Forms

Question 1

Which federal form must a certified medical examiner use to document a DOT physical examination?

Accepted Answer

MCSA-5875

Answer

The MCSA-5875 (Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Medical Certification) is the required form for documenting DOT physicals.

Question 2

After completing a DOT physical, within how many business days must the CME transmit results to the FMCSA National Registry?

Accepted Answer

5 business days

Answer

Medical examiners must transmit examination results to the FMCSA National Registry within 5 business days of completing the exam.

Question 3

What is the Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) form number issued to a qualified commercial driver?

Accepted Answer

MCSA-5876

Answer

Form MCSA-5876 is the Medical Examiner's Certificate issued to drivers who pass the DOT physical examination.

Question 4

During the DOT physical, a driver's urinalysis is required primarily to screen for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus via glucose

Answer

The urinalysis in the DOT physical is used to screen for sugar (glucose) as an indicator of uncontrolled diabetes, among other abnormalities.

Question 5

When a commercial driver is found to be medically unqualified, the CME must issue which of the following?

Accepted Answer

No certificate and notify the driver

Answer

When a driver is medically unqualified, the CME does not issue a certificate and must inform the driver of the disqualification.

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test