Project Planning & Execution Flashcards
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A DRE program coordinator is establishing a new county-wide DRE unit. Which logistical planning element is foundational to operational readiness?
Answer: Establishing a formal call-out protocol and 24/7 DRE availability schedule
A structured call-out protocol with around-the-clock DRE availability ensures the program can respond to impaired driving incidents at any hour.
When planning post-evaluation follow-up, what action is required once toxicology results are returned on a DRE case?
Answer: Compare the toxicological findings to the DRE's opinion and document the correlation or discordance
Post-toxicology review allows the DRE to assess the accuracy of the evaluation and contributes to program quality assurance and officer professional development.
During execution of the psychophysical tests, a subject with a known knee injury is unable to perform the one-leg-stand. What is the correct DRE response?
Answer: Administer an alternative approved divided attention test and document the reason for substitution
When a physical limitation prevents a standard test, the DRE may substitute an approved alternative and must document the physical limitation and the test substitution.
What is the primary purpose of the 'matrix' used in the DRE protocol during the evaluation planning phase?
Answer: To cross-reference observed indicators against the seven drug categories to form an opinion
The DRE matrix maps clinical indicators—such as pupil size, pulse rate, and muscle tone—to specific drug categories, guiding the DRE's systematic opinion formation.
When planning for a DRE evaluation involving a subject who is unresponsive or in medical distress, what is the DRE's first priority?
Answer: Summon emergency medical services immediately and defer the DRE evaluation
Medical emergency care always supersedes evidence collection; the DRE's obligation is to ensure the subject receives prompt medical attention before any evaluation proceeds.
A DRE conducting a phased evaluation notices the subject's muscle tone has changed from normal to rigid between the beginning and end of the evaluation. How should this be documented?
Answer: Record the change chronologically and note both observations with the time each was made
Documenting changes in clinical signs over time is important because it may reflect drug metabolism patterns and adds important temporal context to the evaluation record.
In program planning, why is it recommended that DRE evaluations be video-recorded when possible?
Answer: To provide an objective record that corroborates the DRE's written findings and supports testimony
Video recordings create an objective evidentiary record of the subject's behavior and the DRE's clinical observations, strengthening the case during trial.