Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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When planning a DRE evaluation, which step must be completed BEFORE requesting a Drug Recognition Expert to conduct an examination?
Answer: Arrest the subject and rule out alcohol as the sole cause of impairment
The DRE process is initiated only after the subject has been arrested and alcohol has been ruled out as the sole cause of observed impairment.
Which document serves as the primary planning and recording tool throughout the execution of a DRE evaluation?
Answer: The DRE Drug Influence Evaluation face sheet and continuation sheet
The DRE face sheet and continuation sheet provide a structured format for recording all 12 steps of the evaluation in sequence.
During pre-evaluation planning, why should the DRE review the arresting officer's observations before beginning the examination?
Answer: To establish baseline context and avoid duplicating observations already documented
Reviewing the arresting officer's observations provides context and avoids redundancy, helping the DRE focus on clinical signs not yet documented.
A DRE is preparing to evaluate a subject in a poorly lit detention facility. What is the most critical planning action before beginning the eye examinations?
Answer: Secure a suitable environment with controlled, adequate lighting
Proper lighting is essential for accurate pupillometry and detection of nystagmus; the examination room must be prepared before the eye exam steps begin.
In executing the DRE 12-step protocol, what is the correct sequence for the vital signs segment?
Answer: Pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, muscle tone
IACP protocol specifies pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature as the vital signs cluster, assessed in that general order during Step 7.
When executing a DRE evaluation and the subject refuses to perform divided attention tests, what is the recommended course of action?
Answer: Document the refusal and continue with the remaining steps that can be completed
A refusal to participate in specific tests is itself significant evidence; the DRE documents refusals and completes all steps the subject will allow.
Which planning consideration is most important when scheduling a DRE evaluation for a subject suspected of CNS depressant impairment?
Answer: Timing the evaluation before the drug's effects dissipate significantly
CNS depressant effects diminish over time, so prompt evaluation preserves the observable clinical signs most relevant to the DRE's opinion.