CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Documentation of Ancillary Information

For which one of the following health conditions must spirometry test results be obtained by the medical examiner and included in the report?
  1. Meningitis
  2. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
  3. Pneumothorax
  4. Epilepsy
Explanation
Answer: C - Pneumothorax

This is the correct answer because according to FMCSA guidelines, persons with a history of pneumothoraxmust demonstrate FVC > 65% in order to be certified as interstate CMV drivers. Spirometry will help the medical examiner note the pulmonary functions of the driver and include the results in the medical examiner report.
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