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Respiratory Therapy: An Open Workbook for
the Entry to Practice Student is a practical and
interactive resource designed to support
students entering the field of respiratory
therapy
1. According to the NBRC Therapist Content Outline, the entry-
level credential awarded to candidates who pass the Therapist
Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination is:
A) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
B) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
C) Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT)
D) Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: B) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).**
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*Rationale:* Passing the TMC examination at the lower cut-score
qualifies candidates for the CRT credential. The higher cut-score
qualifies candidates to take the Clinical Simulation Examination
(CSE) for the RRT credential.[reference:0] </details>
2. All 49 states that regulate the practice of respiratory care use
the _____ credential as the basis for state licensure.
A) CRT or RRT
B) CPFT or RPFT
C) ACCS or NPS
D) APRT
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: A) CRT or RRT.** *Rationale:* State licensure boards
rely on the national CRT or RRT credentials to ensure a standard
level of competency.[reference:1] </details>
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3. A respiratory therapist notices a colleague removing a small
amount of unused narcotic medication from a patient's syringe.
The therapist is uncertain whether the medication was wasted or
diverted. According to the AARC Code of Ethics, the
therapist’s first action should be to:
A) Ignore the incident because it is a nursing responsibility
B) Confront the colleague privately and document the
conversation
C) Report the observation to the unit manager or
compliance officer immediately
D) Call the state board of respiratory care to file a
complaint
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: C) Report the observation to the unit manager or
compliance officer immediately.** *Rationale:* The AARC Code
of Ethics requires RTs to report any suspected diversion or unsafe
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practice through the appropriate chain of command. Immediate
reporting protects patient safety and maintains professional
integrity.[reference:2] </details>
4. The primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) in respiratory care is to:
A) Standardise equipment cleaning protocols
B) Ensure the confidentiality and security of protected health
information (PHI)
C) Mandate the use of electronic medical records
D) Define the scope of practice for respiratory therapists
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: B) Ensure the confidentiality and security of protected
health information (PHI).** *Rationale:* HIPAA establishes
national standards to protect patient privacy and safeguard
electronic health information. Respiratory therapists must adhere
Respiratory Therapy: An Open Workbook for
the Entry to Practice Student is a practical and
interactive resource designed to support
students entering the field of respiratory
therapy
1. According to the NBRC Therapist Content Outline, the entry-
level credential awarded to candidates who pass the Therapist
Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination is:
A) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
B) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
C) Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT)
D) Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: B) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).**
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*Rationale:* Passing the TMC examination at the lower cut-score
qualifies candidates for the CRT credential. The higher cut-score
qualifies candidates to take the Clinical Simulation Examination
(CSE) for the RRT credential.[reference:0] </details>
2. All 49 states that regulate the practice of respiratory care use
the _____ credential as the basis for state licensure.
A) CRT or RRT
B) CPFT or RPFT
C) ACCS or NPS
D) APRT
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: A) CRT or RRT.** *Rationale:* State licensure boards
rely on the national CRT or RRT credentials to ensure a standard
level of competency.[reference:1] </details>
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3. A respiratory therapist notices a colleague removing a small
amount of unused narcotic medication from a patient's syringe.
The therapist is uncertain whether the medication was wasted or
diverted. According to the AARC Code of Ethics, the
therapist’s first action should be to:
A) Ignore the incident because it is a nursing responsibility
B) Confront the colleague privately and document the
conversation
C) Report the observation to the unit manager or
compliance officer immediately
D) Call the state board of respiratory care to file a
complaint
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: C) Report the observation to the unit manager or
compliance officer immediately.** *Rationale:* The AARC Code
of Ethics requires RTs to report any suspected diversion or unsafe
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practice through the appropriate chain of command. Immediate
reporting protects patient safety and maintains professional
integrity.[reference:2] </details>
4. The primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) in respiratory care is to:
A) Standardise equipment cleaning protocols
B) Ensure the confidentiality and security of protected health
information (PHI)
C) Mandate the use of electronic medical records
D) Define the scope of practice for respiratory therapists
<details> <summary>Answer & Rationale</summary>
**Answer: B) Ensure the confidentiality and security of protected
health information (PHI).** *Rationale:* HIPAA establishes
national standards to protect patient privacy and safeguard
electronic health information. Respiratory therapists must adhere
