RTH 120 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Respiratory Therapy/Care - CORRECT ANSWER Healthcare discipline that
specializes in the promotion of optimal cardiopulmonary function and health.
Respiratory Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER Apply scientific principles to prevent,
identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
True or False:
RTs perform under the direct supervision of a qualified physician. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Approximately what percent of RTs work in hospitals or other acute care settings? -
CORRECT ANSWER 75%
What other locations besides acute care settings can you find RTs? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Clinics
2. Physician's offices
3. Skilled nursing facilities (SNF)
4. Cardiopulmonary diagnostic labs
5. As educators in schools
What are the tasks/functions of an RT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiopulmonary
Assessment
2. Oxygen Therapy
3. Aerosol Medications
4. Mechanical Ventilation
5. Airway Management
6. Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
, 7. Pulmonary Function Testing
What are some of the specialized care performed by RTs? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Long term care
2. Neonatal-Pediastrics
3. Surface and air transport
4. Pulmonary rehab
5. Polysomnography (sleep study)
6. Education
7. Case management
8. Home care
9. Management
10. Sales
11. Research
According to the information on the be-an-rt.org website, why is respiratory therapy a
awarding career? - CORRECT ANSWER RTs work directly with patients, often
helping individuals breathe more easily. The direct impact on patients' lives can be
emotionally fulfilling.
If you are to encourage someone to become an RT, what are some information you would
provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct patient impact, work in various settings,
opportunity for specialization, team collaboration, lifelong learning, etc.
What is the admissions process at NVCC RTH program? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Apply online to NOVA (which we have already done)
2. Complete a mandatory information session (1st step)
3. Comply with all admission requirements for Allied Health Program:
-Qualify for ENGH 111 and MTH 154 through acceptable scores on NOVA's placement tests.
You can also self-place yourself.
-Have a minimum 2.5 curricular GPA at the last school/college attended at which at least 15
credits were completed.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Respiratory Therapy/Care - CORRECT ANSWER Healthcare discipline that
specializes in the promotion of optimal cardiopulmonary function and health.
Respiratory Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER Apply scientific principles to prevent,
identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
True or False:
RTs perform under the direct supervision of a qualified physician. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Approximately what percent of RTs work in hospitals or other acute care settings? -
CORRECT ANSWER 75%
What other locations besides acute care settings can you find RTs? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Clinics
2. Physician's offices
3. Skilled nursing facilities (SNF)
4. Cardiopulmonary diagnostic labs
5. As educators in schools
What are the tasks/functions of an RT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiopulmonary
Assessment
2. Oxygen Therapy
3. Aerosol Medications
4. Mechanical Ventilation
5. Airway Management
6. Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
, 7. Pulmonary Function Testing
What are some of the specialized care performed by RTs? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Long term care
2. Neonatal-Pediastrics
3. Surface and air transport
4. Pulmonary rehab
5. Polysomnography (sleep study)
6. Education
7. Case management
8. Home care
9. Management
10. Sales
11. Research
According to the information on the be-an-rt.org website, why is respiratory therapy a
awarding career? - CORRECT ANSWER RTs work directly with patients, often
helping individuals breathe more easily. The direct impact on patients' lives can be
emotionally fulfilling.
If you are to encourage someone to become an RT, what are some information you would
provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct patient impact, work in various settings,
opportunity for specialization, team collaboration, lifelong learning, etc.
What is the admissions process at NVCC RTH program? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Apply online to NOVA (which we have already done)
2. Complete a mandatory information session (1st step)
3. Comply with all admission requirements for Allied Health Program:
-Qualify for ENGH 111 and MTH 154 through acceptable scores on NOVA's placement tests.
You can also self-place yourself.
-Have a minimum 2.5 curricular GPA at the last school/college attended at which at least 15
credits were completed.
