NRCME Medical Standards and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FMCSA regulations, what is the maximum duration of a medical certificate issued to a driver who requires annual monitoring for a controlled condition?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

When a medical examiner requires annual monitoring, the certificate is issued for no more than 1 year.

Question 2

A commercial driver presents with a resting blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. According to FMCSA standards, what is the appropriate certification action?

Accepted Answer

Certify for 1 year and recheck

Answer

Stage 2 hypertension (160-179/100-109 mmHg) allows a one-time certification for up to 1 year with follow-up.

Question 3

Which federal agency maintains the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)?

Accepted Answer

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Answer

The FMCSA established and maintains the NRCME under 49 CFR Part 390.

Question 4

A driver has had a single unprovoked seizure 6 years ago with no recurrence and has been off antiepileptic medication for 5 years. What is the FMCSA-recommended certification action?

Accepted Answer

May be certified after thorough neurological evaluation

Answer

Drivers with a remote single seizure, prolonged seizure-free period off medications, and favorable neurological evaluation may qualify.

Question 5

Under 49 CFR 391.41, a driver must have distant visual acuity of at least:

Accepted Answer

20/40 in each eye with or without correction

Answer

FMCSA requires at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without corrective lenses.

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME - National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Practice Test

NRCME Medical Standards and Regulations 2