Question 1

What responsibility does a medical examiner have to a driver who wears contact lenses?&#10;A)To inform the driver to keep a pair of glasses while driving&#10;B)To disqualify the driver&#10;C)To refer the driver to an optometrist&#10;D)To certify the driver after a six-month waiting period

Accepted Answer

To inform the driver to keep a pair of glasses while driving
One of the responsibilities of the medical examiner is to provide health education counseling. In the case of drivers who wear contact lenses, this includes advising the driver to keep a pair of glasses in the vehicle while driving.

Question 2

What responsibility does a medical examiner have to a driver who is currently taking over the counter cough medications?&#10;A)To disqualify the driver&#10;B)To certify the driver following a one-week waiting period&#10;C)To inform the driver of possible side-effects&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

To inform the driver of possible side-effects
One of the primary responsibilities of the medical examiner is to provide health education counseling to drivers. In the case of drivers who are taking medication such as over-the-counter cold and cough medications, medical examiners should advise them of potential side-effects.

Question 3

What is the responsibility of the medical examiner to a driver who has been certified for a limited interval?&#10;A)Follow up with the driver's primary care provider.&#10;B)Advise driver of the steps needed for reconsideration of medical certification.&#10;C)Discourage the driver from pursuing a reconsideration.&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Advise driver of the steps needed for reconsideration of medical certification.
One of the primary responsibilities of the medical examiner is to provide health education counseling. This includes advising drivers who have been certified for a limited interval of the steps necessary for reconsideration of medical certification.

Question 4

Drivers should be advised by a medical examiner that all of the following can negatively affect driving ability EXCEPT:&#10;A)Lack of sleep.&#10;B)Emotional conditions.&#10;C)Fatigue.&#10;D)Psoriasis.

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis.
One of the primary responsibilities of the medical examiner is to provide drivers with health education counseling. This includes advising drivers of circumstances which can negatively affect driving ability, including lack of sleep, emotional conditions, and fatigue.

Question 5

Medical examiners should advise drivers with a diabetes exemption that he/she should do which of the following?&#10;A)Comply with each condition of his/her exemption&#10;B)Self-monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every four hours while driving&#10;C)Plan to submit glucose monitoring logs for each annual recertification&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above
One of the primary responsibilities of the medical examiner is to provide the driver with health education counseling. This includes providing advice on managing conditions such as diabetes. A driver with diabetes should be advised to comply with each condition of his/her exemption, self-monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every four hours while driving, and plan to submit glucose monitoring logs for each annual recertification.

Question 6

In addition to assessing a driver's health, the medical examiner should also educate the driver about the detrimental effects of commercial driving on his/her health. These may include which of the following?

A)Fatigue associated with extended hours
B)Irregular sleep patterns
C)Poor dietary choices
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above
In addition to evaluating a driver's current health, a medical examiner should also inform the driver of the difficulties associated with commercial driving and how those difficulties may negatively affect his/her health. These difficulties include: fatigue associated with extended hours, irregular sleep patterns, and poor dietary choices.

Question 7

An important aspect of health education counseling for a driver with deep vein thrombosis is:&#10;A)Risks associated with inactivity while driving and interventions that could prevent another thrombotic event.&#10;B)The necessity of wearing compression socks.&#10;C)Alternative careers which allow for more movement.&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Risks associated with inactivity while driving and interventions that could prevent another thrombotic event.
Because the risk of deep vein thrombosis is particularly high among drivers, due to long periods of sitting in one position, medical examiners should take care to counsel drivers who are at risk for deep vein thrombosis.

Question 8

A driver who is prescribed medication for an ongoing condition should be advised by the medical examiner about:&#10;A)Prescription drug abuse.&#10;B)How to safely taper off the medication.&#10;C)Over-the-counter alternatives.&#10;D)The consequences of non-compliance.

Accepted Answer

The consequences of non-compliance.
If a driver is currently taking medication which has been proven to be safe and effective, the medical examiner should counsel the driver about the consequences of non-compliance.

Question 9

An important responsibility of the medical examiner is to provide drivers with information on which of the following?&#10;A)Making healthy dietary choices&#10;B)Essential vehicle maintenance&#10;C)Driving within the speed limit&#10;D)Avoiding incidents of road rage

Accepted Answer

Making healthy dietary choices
Because the erratic schedule of many drivers, their health is often negatively affected by poor dietary choices. It is important that medical examiners consider the effects of poor dietary choices on health and provide information on making healthy choices.

Deck 5: Health Education Counseling