CME Certified Federal Medical Examiner

Category - Risk Assessment

When performing a respiratory exam, an examiner must followup and discuss with the driver if he/she answers “yes” to which of the following?
  1. Shortness of breath
  2. Nasal allergies
  3. Family history of respiratory illness
  4. Presence of mold in the home
Explanation
Answer: A - Shortness of breath

The correct answer is shortness of breath. When conducting a respiratory exam, an examiner must discuss with the driver when a “yes” answer is given to any of the following conditions: shortness of breath; emphysema; lung disease; asthma; chronic bronchitis; sleep disorder; pauses in breathing while asleep; daytime sleepiness; and loud snoring.
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