NBRC TMC FINAL EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following may be used to facilitate a bronchoscopy while providing
mechanical ventilatory support?
A. King airway
B. Bodai adapter
C. Fenestrated tracheostomy tube
D. Combitube
B.
Device which attaches to the end of the ETT and has a 90-degree connection for
the ventilator and a port that allows insertion of a bronchoscope straight into the
airway
Blood is found in the exudate retrieved during a thoracentesis. This is most likely
associated with:
A. Infection
B. Cancer
C. Pleural effusion
D. Tuberculosis
A.
,A thoracentesis is performed by inserting a large bore needle into the pleural space
between the:
A. 5th and 6th ribs
B. 7th and 8th ribs
C. 3rd and 4th riibs
D. 10th and 11th ribs
B
A patient complains of an inability to stare at his computer screen at work without
a tendency to fall asleep. He also indicates he falls asleep during red lights at
intersections when driving. What can be done to screen the patient for sleep apnea?
A. Nocturnal EEG
B. Holter monitoring
C. Overnight pulse oximetry trending
D. Polysomnography
C.
Which of the following is the most determinant of cough effectiveness?
A. FRC size
B. MIP
,C. Spontaneous VT
D. Depth of inhalation
D.
While transporting a patient in a helicopter who is receiving VC ventilation with a
portable fluidic ventilator, the RT notices the ventilator frequency and delivered
tidal volume are gradually decreasing. The RT should suspect the cause is (a):
A. Significant change in barometric pressure
B. Depleted batteries in the ventilator
C. Depleted compressed gas source
D. The negative affects of altitude
C.
What is the best method for determining if a patient who received instruction for
MDI use understood the instructions given?
A. Ask the patient to explain the directions back to the instructor
B. Ask the patient to do a return demonstration
C. Provide a written test
D. Have the patient write down he instructions as given
B.
, Which of the following can be used to control withdrawal symptoms in a patient
who has an 80-pack-year history of smoking?
A. Ativan
B. Zyban
C. Lopressor
D. Romazicon
B
A 12-year-old patient who has no known allergies seems to experience increased
asthma exacerbations during stressful times at school. This is most closely
associated with:
A. Intrinsic asthma
B. Allergic asthma
C. Extrinsic asthma
D. Childhood asthma
A.
Asthma that is not caused by exposure to the environment, but, rather, by internal
feelings and stress, is to be considered to be intrinsic
When adjusting the mandatory rate on a volume control ventilator of a patient who
has COPD, the RT should monitor which of the following to ensure adequate
ventilation?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which of the following may be used to facilitate a bronchoscopy while providing
mechanical ventilatory support?
A. King airway
B. Bodai adapter
C. Fenestrated tracheostomy tube
D. Combitube
B.
Device which attaches to the end of the ETT and has a 90-degree connection for
the ventilator and a port that allows insertion of a bronchoscope straight into the
airway
Blood is found in the exudate retrieved during a thoracentesis. This is most likely
associated with:
A. Infection
B. Cancer
C. Pleural effusion
D. Tuberculosis
A.
,A thoracentesis is performed by inserting a large bore needle into the pleural space
between the:
A. 5th and 6th ribs
B. 7th and 8th ribs
C. 3rd and 4th riibs
D. 10th and 11th ribs
B
A patient complains of an inability to stare at his computer screen at work without
a tendency to fall asleep. He also indicates he falls asleep during red lights at
intersections when driving. What can be done to screen the patient for sleep apnea?
A. Nocturnal EEG
B. Holter monitoring
C. Overnight pulse oximetry trending
D. Polysomnography
C.
Which of the following is the most determinant of cough effectiveness?
A. FRC size
B. MIP
,C. Spontaneous VT
D. Depth of inhalation
D.
While transporting a patient in a helicopter who is receiving VC ventilation with a
portable fluidic ventilator, the RT notices the ventilator frequency and delivered
tidal volume are gradually decreasing. The RT should suspect the cause is (a):
A. Significant change in barometric pressure
B. Depleted batteries in the ventilator
C. Depleted compressed gas source
D. The negative affects of altitude
C.
What is the best method for determining if a patient who received instruction for
MDI use understood the instructions given?
A. Ask the patient to explain the directions back to the instructor
B. Ask the patient to do a return demonstration
C. Provide a written test
D. Have the patient write down he instructions as given
B.
, Which of the following can be used to control withdrawal symptoms in a patient
who has an 80-pack-year history of smoking?
A. Ativan
B. Zyban
C. Lopressor
D. Romazicon
B
A 12-year-old patient who has no known allergies seems to experience increased
asthma exacerbations during stressful times at school. This is most closely
associated with:
A. Intrinsic asthma
B. Allergic asthma
C. Extrinsic asthma
D. Childhood asthma
A.
Asthma that is not caused by exposure to the environment, but, rather, by internal
feelings and stress, is to be considered to be intrinsic
When adjusting the mandatory rate on a volume control ventilator of a patient who
has COPD, the RT should monitor which of the following to ensure adequate
ventilation?
