NRCME Practice Questions - FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification Test (NRCME) Exam - NRCME Practice Questions - FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification Test (NRCME) Exam

Question 1

A 47-year-old commercial driver presents for a recertification exam. Which question is MOST important for the medical examiner to ask first when establishing the driver's medical history?

What is your current diet and exercise routine? Have you had any changes in your medical conditions, medications, or hospitalizations since your last DOT physical? How many miles do you drive per week? Do you have any concerns about your current employer?

Correct Answer:

Have you had any changes in your medical conditions, medications, or hospitalizations since your last DOT physical?

Question 2

During the medical history portion of a CMV driver examination, the driver reports taking three medications but cannot recall the names. What is the BEST next step for the medical examiner?

Document 'unknown medications' and proceed with the examination Defer the certification decision and request a written list from the driver's pharmacy or treating clinician Disqualify the driver immediately for incomplete history Estimate the medications based on the driver's reported conditions

Correct Answer:

Defer the certification decision and request a written list from the driver's pharmacy or treating clinician

Question 3

A driver discloses that he was previously denied certification by another medical examiner six months ago for uncontrolled hypertension. What is the appropriate response of the current medical examiner?

Ignore the prior denial — each exam is independent Review the prior MER (MCSA-5875) and any documentation of treatment, monitor compliance, and assess current status before certifying Automatically deny certification because of the prior denial Issue a 3-month certificate without further evaluation

Correct Answer:

Review the prior MER (MCSA-5875) and any documentation of treatment, monitor compliance, and assess current status before certifying

Question 4

A driver brings his spouse to the examination because he 'forgets things.' During the visit, the spouse answers most history questions for him. What should the medical examiner do?

Accept the spouse's answers since spouses know the driver best Conduct the history privately with the driver, document any cognitive concerns, and consider deferral or specialist referral if cognition is in question Refuse to examine the driver Skip the history and rely only on the physical exam

Correct Answer:

Conduct the history privately with the driver, document any cognitive concerns, and consider deferral or specialist referral if cognition is in question

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT routinely part of the driver identification step on the MCSA-5875 (MER) form?

Driver's full name and date of birth Commercial driver's license number and state of issuance Driver's spouse's medical history Driver's address and contact information

Correct Answer:

Driver's spouse's medical history

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Prepare with the NRCME Practice Questions - FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification Test (NRCME) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering driver, medical, examiner, fmcsa, and history. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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