Musculoskeletal

Question 1

A driver with an impairment of an arm, leg, hand, or foot who is otherwise medically qualified, may be certified if the driver applies for and is determined by the FMCSA to be qualified for spe certificate

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To qualify for the spe certificate must meet requirements

Answer 2

Fixed stable impairment
Affect extremity
Can’t affect neck or torso

Question 3

Spe certificate does not cover

Answer 3

Fingers or toes

Question 4

Pretension testing

Answer 4

Going up and down steps

Question 5

Grip strength

Answer 5

Dynamometer or syphgmanometer

Question 6

Agility testing

Answer 6

Have them maneuver around objects

Question 7

Strength testing

Answer 7

Lift objects with known weight

Question 8

Dexterity testing

Answer 8

Rapidly place items in box

Question 9

Repetitive testing

Answer 9

Repetitively grasp object

Question 10

Balance

Answer 10

Balance on one leg at a time

Question 11

Coordination

Answer 11

Require driver to place objects in particular order quickly

Question 12

Flexibility and rom

Answer 12

Measure range of motion and compare

Question 13

Fixed deficits waiting certification

Answer 13

Waiting none
Cert 2 years
Has to have up to date spe

Question 14

Don’t certify

Answer 14

Impairment to torso
Non compliance with spe
Disqualifying limb impairment - progressive disease MS

Question 15

Non fixed deficits

Answer 15

Waiting none
Max cert 2 years
Variety of conditions - carpal tunnel, tendinitis

Question 16

Neuromuscular disorders

Answer 16

Disqualifying

Question 17

Neuromuscular conditions

Answer 17

Congenital,
Inflammatory, 
Motor neuron, 
Neuromuscular disorders
Muscular dystrophy

Question 18

Case by case consideration but is usually disqualified

Answer 18

Autonomic neuropathy

Question 19

A spe certificate pursuant 49 CFR 391.49 granted for what

Answer 19

A driver has a medical evaluation summary completed by a board qualified or certified physiatrist or orthopedic surgeon

Question 20

Adapting clinical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system include which of the following

Answer 20

Using resistance force of the dynamometer to have the driver demonstrate grip strength

Question 21

The maximum certification for an individual with spe certification is

Answer 21

2 years