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NBRC ALL PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]
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[Show more]RTBR UNIT 2 - NBRC 1-B: PERFORM CLINICAL 
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
VERIFIED/ 
A patient is asked to lie supine for postural drainage, but refuses to do so because of difficulty breathing 
when in this position. You would best describe the patient as exhibiting - A patient who h...
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ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
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A patient is asked to lie supine for postural drainage, but refuses to do so because of difficulty breathing 
when in this position. You would best describe the patient as exhibiting - A patient who h...
SDS EXAM – NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The recommended HFF for recording electocardiograph channel is - -70Hz 
Which of the following would best describe rhythmic movement disorder? 
1. Minimum frequency of 0.3Hz 
2. Max frequency of 2.0Hz 
3. Min number of 4 rhythmic move...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The recommended HFF for recording electocardiograph channel is - -70Hz 
Which of the following would best describe rhythmic movement disorder? 
1. Minimum frequency of 0.3Hz 
2. Max frequency of 2.0Hz 
3. Min number of 4 rhythmic move...
NBRC: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED 
A+/ VERIFIED/ EXAM QUESTIONS BANK 
An RT observes the following ABG: 
7.30 / 49 / 70 / 23 
Hb: 10 
The RT should... 
A. begin blood infusion 
B. obtain a CBC 
C. begin non-invasive ventilation 
D. administer supplemental oxygen 
C. begin non-invasive v...
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A+/ VERIFIED/ EXAM QUESTIONS BANK 
An RT observes the following ABG: 
7.30 / 49 / 70 / 23 
Hb: 10 
The RT should... 
A. begin blood infusion 
B. obtain a CBC 
C. begin non-invasive ventilation 
D. administer supplemental oxygen 
C. begin non-invasive v...
NBRC TMC PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 100% 
ACCURATE, VERIFIED/ 
Which of the following is needed to calculate alveolar oxygen tension? 
A. VD/VT, PAO2 
B. BP and FiO2 
C. PetCO2 and PaO2 
D. QS/QT, deadspace - -B. 
Barometric pressure, FiO2, and PaO2 are all included in the formula (BP stands for ...
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Which of the following is needed to calculate alveolar oxygen tension? 
A. VD/VT, PAO2 
B. BP and FiO2 
C. PetCO2 and PaO2 
D. QS/QT, deadspace - -B. 
Barometric pressure, FiO2, and PaO2 are all included in the formula (BP stands for ...
NBRC TMC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon 
completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend 
A. continuing the therapy until breath sounds...
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A 52 year-old post-operative cholecystectomy patient's breath sounds become more coarse upon 
completion of postural drainage with percussion. The respiratory therapist should recommend 
A. continuing the therapy until breath sounds...
NBRC TMC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
4 life functions (in order) & assessment for them - -Ventilation - RR, VT, BS, chest. movement, 
PaCO2, EtCO2 
Oxygenation - HR, Skin Color, Sensorium, PaO2, SpO2 
Circulation - HR & strength, CO 
Perfusion - BP, sensorium, temp, uri...
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4 life functions (in order) & assessment for them - -Ventilation - RR, VT, BS, chest. movement, 
PaCO2, EtCO2 
Oxygenation - HR, Skin Color, Sensorium, PaO2, SpO2 
Circulation - HR & strength, CO 
Perfusion - BP, sensorium, temp, uri...
NBRC STUDY GUIDE (NATIONAL BOARD OF RESPIRATORY 
CARE) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The four steps for respiratory mgmt - -1. tx *ventilation *first (should problem exist) 
2. *oxygenation* 
3. *circulation* 
4. *perfusion* 
problems at one step will adversely affect each process that follows i...
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CARE) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The four steps for respiratory mgmt - -1. tx *ventilation *first (should problem exist) 
2. *oxygenation* 
3. *circulation* 
4. *perfusion* 
problems at one step will adversely affect each process that follows i...
NBRC REVIEW – PFTS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
spirometers - used to measure *volume* and *flow rates* 
pneumotachometers - - *turbine device:* measures flow, and may display volume 
- *pressure differential (Fleisch) pneumotachometer:* measures flow; can be used to c...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
spirometers - used to measure *volume* and *flow rates* 
pneumotachometers - - *turbine device:* measures flow, and may display volume 
- *pressure differential (Fleisch) pneumotachometer:* measures flow; can be used to c...
NBRC PREP EXM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? 
A. Theophylline level 
B. C(a-v)O2 
C. RBC 
D. PAO2 - C 
Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure 
ventil...
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Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? 
A. Theophylline level 
B. C(a-v)O2 
C. RBC 
D. PAO2 - C 
Which of the following alarms would be most important for a patient receiving positive pressure 
ventil...
NBRC PRACTICE TEST #2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid 
is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of 
A. empyema. 
B. congestive heart failure. 
C....
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid 
is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of 
A. empyema. 
B. congestive heart failure. 
C....
NBRC PRACTICE TEST #2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid 
is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of 
A. empyema. 
B. congestive heart failure. 
C....
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid 
is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of 
A. empyema. 
B. congestive heart failure. 
C....
NBRC PRACTICE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
Name the 4 life functions IN ORDER - -1. Oxygenation - moving air in & out of the lungs 
2. Ventilation - getting oxygen into the blood 
3. Circulation - moving blood throughout the body 
4. Perfusion - getting oxygen to the tissues/orga...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
Name the 4 life functions IN ORDER - -1. Oxygenation - moving air in & out of the lungs 
2. Ventilation - getting oxygen into the blood 
3. Circulation - moving blood throughout the body 
4. Perfusion - getting oxygen to the tissues/orga...
NBRC PRACTICE EXAM 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
While evaluating a postoperative patient for which incentive spirometry has been ordered, the RT 
obtains a VC of 6 mL/kg of body weight. The therapist should do which of the following? 
A. Recommend IPPB in place of incentiv...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
While evaluating a postoperative patient for which incentive spirometry has been ordered, the RT 
obtains a VC of 6 mL/kg of body weight. The therapist should do which of the following? 
A. Recommend IPPB in place of incentiv...
NBRC PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
RATED A+ 
A 28-week gestational age neonate is suspected of having a pneumothorax. Which of the following 
should the RT recommend to help diagnose if this condition is present? 
1. Transillumination of the chest 
2. Transcutaneous PO2 monitoring 
3. Che...
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RATED A+ 
A 28-week gestational age neonate is suspected of having a pneumothorax. Which of the following 
should the RT recommend to help diagnose if this condition is present? 
1. Transillumination of the chest 
2. Transcutaneous PO2 monitoring 
3. Che...
NBRC PRACTICE EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
While assessing a sleep study, the RT notes a 40-second period where the respiratory rate was 20/min, 
and the oral and nasal thermistor tracings were flat. Which of the following conditions was most likely 
present? 
A. Obs...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
While assessing a sleep study, the RT notes a 40-second period where the respiratory rate was 20/min, 
and the oral and nasal thermistor tracings were flat. Which of the following conditions was most likely 
present? 
A. Obs...
NBRC MOCK TMC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 
1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? 
A. 47 min 
B. 1.7 h 
C. 2.2 h 
D. 3.6 h - -E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
A patient is receiving O2 from an E cylinder at 4 L/min through a nasal cannula. The cylinder pressure is 
1900 psig. How long will the cylinder run until it is empty? 
A. 47 min 
B. 1.7 h 
C. 2.2 h 
D. 3.6 h - -E cylinder = 0.28 
1900x0...
NBRC KETTERING TEST A EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting 
edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with 
A. liver failure. 
B. pulmonary embolism. 
C. heart failure. 
D. ele...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting 
edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with 
A. liver failure. 
B. pulmonary embolism. 
C. heart failure. 
D. ele...
NBRC EXAM, PART I EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ 
PATIENT ASSESSMENT: 
All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: 
A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus 
B. Hyperventilation 
C. pulmonary emboli 
D. Hypovolemia - Endotracheal tub...
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ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ 
PATIENT ASSESSMENT: 
All the following could cause capnography to go from 3 6 to 30 EXCEPT: 
A. Endotracheal tube positioned in the right mainstream bronchus 
B. Hyperventilation 
C. pulmonary emboli 
D. Hypovolemia - Endotracheal tub...
NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 100% 
ACCURATE/ VERIFIED/ 
A patient with COPD complains of difficulty breathing when he is ambulating. His SpO2 is 88% at rest. 
Which of the following would you recommend? 
A. Oxygen therapy 
B. PEEP therapy 
C. Antibiotic therapy 
D. Aerosolized bronchodilat...
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A patient with COPD complains of difficulty breathing when he is ambulating. His SpO2 is 88% at rest. 
Which of the following would you recommend? 
A. Oxygen therapy 
B. PEEP therapy 
C. Antibiotic therapy 
D. Aerosolized bronchodilat...
NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED 
A+/ VERIFIED/ 
Information Gathering - Emphysema: 
(Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) - -LEVEL I: Cyanosis, 
Barrel chest, ↑ A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Signi...
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Information Gathering - Emphysema: 
(Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) - -LEVEL I: Cyanosis, 
Barrel chest, ↑ A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Signi...
NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED 
A+/ VERIFIED/ 
Normal Urine Output - -40mL/hr (approximatley 1 Liter a day) 
Intake exceeds output - --weight gain 
-electrolyte imbalance 
-increased hemodynamic pressures 
-decreased lung compliance 
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) - -can indicate chan...
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Normal Urine Output - -40mL/hr (approximatley 1 Liter a day) 
Intake exceeds output - --weight gain 
-electrolyte imbalance 
-increased hemodynamic pressures 
-decreased lung compliance 
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) - -can indicate chan...
NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED 
A+/ VERIFIED/ 
A respiratory therapist notes a prolonged inspiratory time and variable cycling to exhalation for a patient 
receiving PS ventilation. The circuit is verified to be intact. The therapist should NEXT: 
a. Check for right mainstem intubat...
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A+/ VERIFIED/ 
A respiratory therapist notes a prolonged inspiratory time and variable cycling to exhalation for a patient 
receiving PS ventilation. The circuit is verified to be intact. The therapist should NEXT: 
a. Check for right mainstem intubat...
NBRC EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. RATED A+/ 
APPROVED EXAM PREDICTOR PAPER/ 
The physician orders a 60% Tpiece be set up for a patient who requires a inspiratory flow of 12lpm .what 
is the minimum flow rate that the flow meter must be set to meet this inspiratory flow demands. - 
2x12=24 which does n...
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APPROVED EXAM PREDICTOR PAPER/ 
The physician orders a 60% Tpiece be set up for a patient who requires a inspiratory flow of 12lpm .what 
is the minimum flow rate that the flow meter must be set to meet this inspiratory flow demands. - 
2x12=24 which does n...
NBRC EXAM PATIENT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 3 - -Resuscitate 
What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 8? - -Monitor routine care 
Orthopnea - -Difficult breathing except in the upright position (CH...
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What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 3 - -Resuscitate 
What action should be recommended if the APGAR score is 8? - -Monitor routine care 
Orthopnea - -Difficult breathing except in the upright position (CH...
NBRC EXAM ACCS STUDY INFORMATION QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
In difficult intubation, when traditional intubation with laryngoscope has failed and patient is starting to 
have low saturations, why is video laryngoscopy preferred over fiberoptic bronchoscopy to intubate? - 
Fibero...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
In difficult intubation, when traditional intubation with laryngoscope has failed and patient is starting to 
have low saturations, why is video laryngoscopy preferred over fiberoptic bronchoscopy to intubate? - 
Fibero...
NBRC EXAM - PATIENT ASSESSMENT - MODULE A - 
PATIENT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
VERIFIED/ 
What do you review in the patient's history? - - History 
- Admission data 
- Progress notes 
- Diagnosis 
- Respiratory care orders 
- Medication history 
- Do not resuscitate (DNR) status and advanc...
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PATIENT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
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What do you review in the patient's history? - - History 
- Admission data 
- Progress notes 
- Diagnosis 
- Respiratory care orders 
- Medication history 
- Do not resuscitate (DNR) status and advanc...
NBRC EXAM, PART II EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ 
PFT Chart - (Kevin, not sure what to do with this,you'll have to tell me) 
Obstructive - Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop 
(short fat loop) 
Normal - Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop 
Restrictive - Which Pattern is this ...
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ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ 
PFT Chart - (Kevin, not sure what to do with this,you'll have to tell me) 
Obstructive - Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop 
(short fat loop) 
Normal - Which Pattern is this Flow Volume Loop 
Restrictive - Which Pattern is this ...
NBRC CRT PRACTICE TEST #1 QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+. EXM QUESTIONS BANK 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that 
breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted 
to the r...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+. EXM QUESTIONS BANK 
A patient is admitted to the ED following a vehicle accident. On physical exam, the RT discovers that 
breath sounds are absent in the left chest with a hyper resonant percussion note. The trachea is shifted 
to the r...
NBRC CALCULATIONS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF) 
Vt/TI x 60 
Vt: Tidal Volume 
TI: Inspiration Time (usually 1-3 seconds) 
Answer is in L/minute (L/M) 
Total Flow - General Calculation Parameters 
(100 - FIO2)/FOI2 - Room Air Calculation (21 or 20%) 
For...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 
Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF) 
Vt/TI x 60 
Vt: Tidal Volume 
TI: Inspiration Time (usually 1-3 seconds) 
Answer is in L/minute (L/M) 
Total Flow - General Calculation Parameters 
(100 - FIO2)/FOI2 - Room Air Calculation (21 or 20%) 
For...
PRACTICE QUESTIONS-NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
42. A 132 kg (291lbs) 168 cm (5ft 6in) female who underwent a trachestomy 2 weeks ago remains in the 
ICU receiving VC ventilation. After the pt is repositioned in bed the vent high pressure alarm sounds with 
each b...
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AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ 
42. A 132 kg (291lbs) 168 cm (5ft 6in) female who underwent a trachestomy 2 weeks ago remains in the 
ICU receiving VC ventilation. After the pt is repositioned in bed the vent high pressure alarm sounds with 
each b...
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