NBRC TMC ACTUL PRACTICE EXAM PREPARATION 2026-2027
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Which of the following devices best measures the accuracy of an air/O2
blender?
A. capnometer
B. pressure manometer
C. O2 flowmeter
D. polargraphic analyzer
D. polargraphic analyzer
A 38yo male is being considered for possible extubation after receiving treatment for an
asthma exacerbation over the last 36hrs. Breath sounds are clear, and no
current distress is noted. While receiving an FiO2 of 0.40, PS of 15cmH2O, and 8cmH2O
PEEP, physiologic data are: HR 88; RR 20; SpO2 97%. An SBT is initiated by T-piece with an
FiO2 of 0.40. Fifteen minutes into the trial, physiologic data are: HR 119; RR 25; SpO2 93%.
A RT should conclude the:
A. patient is ready for extubation
B. patient has failed the SBT
C. patient's trial should be continued
D. patient requires VC, AC ventilation
B. patient has failed the SBT
,Before initiating tracheostomy tube change, the respiratory therapist should
A. check the new tracheostomy tube cuff
B. recommend sedating the pt
C. administer intratracheal lidocaine HCl
D. obtain a larger tracheostomy tube.
A. check the new tracheostomy tube cuff
A pt is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. A CXR
indicates
infiltrates in the right lower lobe with elevation of the right hemidiaphragm.
The pt has a cough producing a minimal amount of tenacious, purulent
sputum. Which of the following should the RT do?
A. perform nasotracheal suctioning
B. administer a mucolytic agent
C. initiate incentive spirometry q4h
D. recommend vibratory PEP therapy
D. recommend vibratory PEP therapy
,Which of the following treatment options is most effective for a patient with
the diagnosis with central sleep apnea?
A. continuous positive airway pressure
B. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
C. bilevel positive airway pressure
D. prone position
C. bilevel positive airway pressure
A 56yo male patient with uncontrollable blood pressure is receiving
norepinephrine (levophed) in the ICU. Which of the following catheters
should the RT use to most effectively monitor the patient's response to
therapy?
A. peripheral venous
B. central venous
C. peripheral artery
D. pulmonary artery
B. central venous
An adult patient with asthma is receiving an 80/20 heliox mixture through
a NRB mask. The reservoir bag collapses all the way down with each
inspiration. A RT
should:
A. increase the gas flow
B. remove the external one-way valve
C. change to 70/30 heliox mixture
D. switch to a partial rebreathing mask
A. increase the gas flow
, A RT interviews a 14yo pt who has CF and notes the following daily
medication regimen: albuterol HFA q6h 7%; NaCl aerosol q8h; HFCWO vest
q8h. The pt continues to have difficulty clearing sputum. RT should
recommend
A. Montelukast (singulair)
B. Budesonide (pulmicort)
C. N-acetylcysteine
D. Dornase alfa (pulmozyme)
D. Dornase alfa (pulmozyme)
Which of the following statements indicates the presence of dyspnea in a
patient?
A. "I can only sleep when sitting upright."
B. "I have trouble remembering to take my medication."
C. "My chest is congested, particularly in the morning."
D. "I feel short of breath while walking and have to stop and rest."
D. "I feel short of breath while walking and have to stop and rest."
Bronchodilator therapy was administered to a patient with asthma who is
receiving VC/AC ventilation. Which of the following can be expected to
occur if the drug
therapy was effective?
A. an increase in exhaled Vt
B. a decrease in the SpO2
C. a decrease in peak pressure
D. an increase in airway resistance
C. a decrease in peak pressure
NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS (RATIONALES) LATEST
UPDATE!! ACTUAL TEST BANK FINAL EXAM ALREADY GRADED
A+
Which of the following devices best measures the accuracy of an air/O2
blender?
A. capnometer
B. pressure manometer
C. O2 flowmeter
D. polargraphic analyzer
D. polargraphic analyzer
A 38yo male is being considered for possible extubation after receiving treatment for an
asthma exacerbation over the last 36hrs. Breath sounds are clear, and no
current distress is noted. While receiving an FiO2 of 0.40, PS of 15cmH2O, and 8cmH2O
PEEP, physiologic data are: HR 88; RR 20; SpO2 97%. An SBT is initiated by T-piece with an
FiO2 of 0.40. Fifteen minutes into the trial, physiologic data are: HR 119; RR 25; SpO2 93%.
A RT should conclude the:
A. patient is ready for extubation
B. patient has failed the SBT
C. patient's trial should be continued
D. patient requires VC, AC ventilation
B. patient has failed the SBT
,Before initiating tracheostomy tube change, the respiratory therapist should
A. check the new tracheostomy tube cuff
B. recommend sedating the pt
C. administer intratracheal lidocaine HCl
D. obtain a larger tracheostomy tube.
A. check the new tracheostomy tube cuff
A pt is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. A CXR
indicates
infiltrates in the right lower lobe with elevation of the right hemidiaphragm.
The pt has a cough producing a minimal amount of tenacious, purulent
sputum. Which of the following should the RT do?
A. perform nasotracheal suctioning
B. administer a mucolytic agent
C. initiate incentive spirometry q4h
D. recommend vibratory PEP therapy
D. recommend vibratory PEP therapy
,Which of the following treatment options is most effective for a patient with
the diagnosis with central sleep apnea?
A. continuous positive airway pressure
B. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
C. bilevel positive airway pressure
D. prone position
C. bilevel positive airway pressure
A 56yo male patient with uncontrollable blood pressure is receiving
norepinephrine (levophed) in the ICU. Which of the following catheters
should the RT use to most effectively monitor the patient's response to
therapy?
A. peripheral venous
B. central venous
C. peripheral artery
D. pulmonary artery
B. central venous
An adult patient with asthma is receiving an 80/20 heliox mixture through
a NRB mask. The reservoir bag collapses all the way down with each
inspiration. A RT
should:
A. increase the gas flow
B. remove the external one-way valve
C. change to 70/30 heliox mixture
D. switch to a partial rebreathing mask
A. increase the gas flow
, A RT interviews a 14yo pt who has CF and notes the following daily
medication regimen: albuterol HFA q6h 7%; NaCl aerosol q8h; HFCWO vest
q8h. The pt continues to have difficulty clearing sputum. RT should
recommend
A. Montelukast (singulair)
B. Budesonide (pulmicort)
C. N-acetylcysteine
D. Dornase alfa (pulmozyme)
D. Dornase alfa (pulmozyme)
Which of the following statements indicates the presence of dyspnea in a
patient?
A. "I can only sleep when sitting upright."
B. "I have trouble remembering to take my medication."
C. "My chest is congested, particularly in the morning."
D. "I feel short of breath while walking and have to stop and rest."
D. "I feel short of breath while walking and have to stop and rest."
Bronchodilator therapy was administered to a patient with asthma who is
receiving VC/AC ventilation. Which of the following can be expected to
occur if the drug
therapy was effective?
A. an increase in exhaled Vt
B. a decrease in the SpO2
C. a decrease in peak pressure
D. an increase in airway resistance
C. a decrease in peak pressure
