NBRC TMC/CRT/RRT STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ T or F. Alkaline glutaraldehyde must b rinsed w sterile water after
soaking. Answer: T
◉ __________________: Process of killing spores/everything (all
microorganisms). Answer: Sterilization
◉ What disinfectants can be used for blood spills? Answer: Bleach
◉ Which type of gas sterilization would b appropriate to clean the
following w:
- Bird Mark 7 VII
- flowmeter
- non-disposable resuscitation bag removed from a HIV Pt's room
Answer: Ethylene oxide
◉ What disinfectant is used to properly wipe down surfaces/in the
hospital setting? Answer: Alcohol/Isopropyl
,◉ A contaminated bird mark 7 intermitted positive pressure
breathing unit must be sterilized before use with another patient.
What is the best method?
a. paturization
b. ethylene oxide
c. 10 hour soak in glutaraldyhyde
d. steam autoclave Answer: b. ethylene oxide
◉ A RSBI ________ would b an indicator of a positive outcomes w
extubating, however, doesn't always guarantee Pt is going to fly.
Answer: < 105
◉ RSBI formula Answer: RR/Vt
◉ After working with a trauma patient in the ED, the RT sees that
there is blood on the patients pulse oximeter. how should it be
processed before using with another person.
a. wiped down with bleach solution
b. low level disinfection with alcohol solution
c. sterilized by ethylene oxide
d. high level disinfection by glutaraldehyde Answer: a. wiped down
with bleach solution
,◉ A RT is working with a homecare patient. How should the patient
be instructed to clean her SVN?
1. soak the equipment in white vinegar (Acetic acid) for 20 min
2. put the equipment in the oven and turn on the broiler for 10 mins
3. rinse the neb in salt water after each use
4. wash the equipment in hot water with a detergent
a. 1 and 4
b. 1 and 2
c . 1 3 and 4
d. 1 2 3 4 Answer: a. 1 and 4
◉ If a PT is going to use an oxygen concentrator, the RT should verify
that the
Pt's home has a- Answer: good electrical powered system
◉ _____________________ can result in frostbite burns to the skin
when filling a portable tank. Answer: Liquid bulk oxygen systems
◉ Which of the following should b monitored to check a PT's
smoking compliance?
, a. CO%
b. FeNO
c. PaO2
d. PaCO2 Answer: a. CO%
◉ The respiratory therapist is assessing a patient's vital signs and
notes that the pulse feels weak and thready. This would most likely
be associated with which of the following conditions?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Shock
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Increased systemic vascular resistance. Answer: b. Shock (*PT isn't
perfusing)
◉ As compared to predicted normals, a patient has a normal FEV1%,
normal FEF25-75, but a markedly reduced FVC. Test results are
repeatable. Which of the following is the most likely underlying
problem?
a. poor patient effort during the test procedure
b. a restrictive disorder of the lungs or chest wall
c. combined restrictive and obstructive disease
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ T or F. Alkaline glutaraldehyde must b rinsed w sterile water after
soaking. Answer: T
◉ __________________: Process of killing spores/everything (all
microorganisms). Answer: Sterilization
◉ What disinfectants can be used for blood spills? Answer: Bleach
◉ Which type of gas sterilization would b appropriate to clean the
following w:
- Bird Mark 7 VII
- flowmeter
- non-disposable resuscitation bag removed from a HIV Pt's room
Answer: Ethylene oxide
◉ What disinfectant is used to properly wipe down surfaces/in the
hospital setting? Answer: Alcohol/Isopropyl
,◉ A contaminated bird mark 7 intermitted positive pressure
breathing unit must be sterilized before use with another patient.
What is the best method?
a. paturization
b. ethylene oxide
c. 10 hour soak in glutaraldyhyde
d. steam autoclave Answer: b. ethylene oxide
◉ A RSBI ________ would b an indicator of a positive outcomes w
extubating, however, doesn't always guarantee Pt is going to fly.
Answer: < 105
◉ RSBI formula Answer: RR/Vt
◉ After working with a trauma patient in the ED, the RT sees that
there is blood on the patients pulse oximeter. how should it be
processed before using with another person.
a. wiped down with bleach solution
b. low level disinfection with alcohol solution
c. sterilized by ethylene oxide
d. high level disinfection by glutaraldehyde Answer: a. wiped down
with bleach solution
,◉ A RT is working with a homecare patient. How should the patient
be instructed to clean her SVN?
1. soak the equipment in white vinegar (Acetic acid) for 20 min
2. put the equipment in the oven and turn on the broiler for 10 mins
3. rinse the neb in salt water after each use
4. wash the equipment in hot water with a detergent
a. 1 and 4
b. 1 and 2
c . 1 3 and 4
d. 1 2 3 4 Answer: a. 1 and 4
◉ If a PT is going to use an oxygen concentrator, the RT should verify
that the
Pt's home has a- Answer: good electrical powered system
◉ _____________________ can result in frostbite burns to the skin
when filling a portable tank. Answer: Liquid bulk oxygen systems
◉ Which of the following should b monitored to check a PT's
smoking compliance?
, a. CO%
b. FeNO
c. PaO2
d. PaCO2 Answer: a. CO%
◉ The respiratory therapist is assessing a patient's vital signs and
notes that the pulse feels weak and thready. This would most likely
be associated with which of the following conditions?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Shock
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Increased systemic vascular resistance. Answer: b. Shock (*PT isn't
perfusing)
◉ As compared to predicted normals, a patient has a normal FEV1%,
normal FEF25-75, but a markedly reduced FVC. Test results are
repeatable. Which of the following is the most likely underlying
problem?
a. poor patient effort during the test procedure
b. a restrictive disorder of the lungs or chest wall
c. combined restrictive and obstructive disease
