NYS RESPIRATORY THERAPIST LICENSURE
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TEST |100% PASS
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1. According to New York State Education Law, which definition accurately describes the scope of
practice of a respiratory therapist?
A. An individual who provides only oxygen therapy under the direct supervision of a physician
B. A certified or licensed professional who, under medical direction, administers respiratory care,
diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
C. An individual who operates only mechanical ventilators in intensive care units
D. A professional who solely performs pulmonary function testing
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS Education Law defines the practice of respiratory therapy as the performance of
respiratory care modalities, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions under the supervision or
direction of a licensed physician. This includes assessment, treatment, management, and monitoring of
patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
2. Which entity in New York State issues the license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist?
A. The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
B. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
C. The NYS Board of Regents via the State Education Department
D. The NYS Department of Health
Answer: C
Rationale: The NYS Education Department, under the authority of the Board of Regents, issues
professional licenses, including the Respiratory Therapist license. The NBRC provides national
certification/registration, which is a prerequisite for state licensure, but does not grant legal authority to
practice in NYS.
,3. What are the two levels of respiratory therapy licensure recognized in New York State?
A. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
B. Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) and Advanced Respiratory Therapist (ART)
C. Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and Respiratory Therapy Practitioner (RTP)
D. Basic Respiratory Therapist and Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Answer: A
Rationale: NYS recognizes two levels of respiratory therapists: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). CRT requires passing the NBRC Entry Level CRT Examination. RRT
requires passing both the CRT and RRT written and clinical simulation examinations. Licenses are issued
at both levels with different scopes of practice.
4. A respiratory therapist holds a CRT credential and is licensed in NYS. They are asked to perform arterial
line placement for continuous blood pressure monitoring. Is this within their legal scope in NYS?
A. Yes, arterial line placement is within the standard scope of respiratory therapy
B. No, arterial line placement is not within the defined scope of respiratory therapy in NYS; this is a
procedure typically performed by physicians, nurse anesthetists, or physician assistants
C. Yes, as long as a physician supervises the procedure
D. No, unless the therapist also holds a nursing license
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS scope of practice for respiratory therapists does not include arterial line placement.
Respiratory therapists may perform arterial puncture for blood gas analysis, but insertion of indwelling
arterial catheters is generally outside their scope. This procedure requires additional licensure or
credentialing not held by respiratory therapists.
,5. A respiratory therapist graduates from a CoARCaccredited program in May, passes the NBRC CRT exam
in July, and receives their NYS license in September. When may they legally begin practicing as a
respiratory therapist in New York State?
A. Immediately after graduation under the supervision of a licensed therapist
B. After passing the NBRC CRT exam
C. After receiving the NYSissued license
D. After completing 1,000 hours of supervised practice
Answer: C
Rationale: Passing the national certification exam is a requirement for state licensure, but legal authority
to practice as a respiratory therapist comes from the NYS Education Department license. Practicing
without a state license constitutes unlicensed practice and is illegal.
6. A respiratory therapist moves to New York from Florida. Florida does not require state licensure for
respiratory therapists (though most employers require NBRC credentials). The therapist holds active RRT
credentials. What must this therapist do to practice in NYS?
A. No action required; NBRC credentials are valid nationwide
B. Apply for NYS licensure by endorsement and meet NYS education and examination requirements
C. Complete a new CoARCaccredited program in NYS
D. Practice under a limited permit for 2 years
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS requires licensure. The therapist must apply for licensure by endorsement, submit
verification of credentials, and meet NYS requirements including education and NBRC certification. There
is no automatic reciprocity; NYS evaluates each applicant individually.
, 7. According to NYS law, what is the continuing education requirement for respiratory therapist license
renewal?
A. No CEUs required
B. 10 contact hours per year
C. 24 contact hours per triennial registration period
D. 50 contact hours every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: NYS requires 24 contact hours of approved continuing education per triennial (3year)
registration period. Licensees must maintain documentation of CEUs for audit purposes. This is separate
from maintaining NBRC credentials, which also require continuing education.
8. A respiratory therapist is asked by their employer to function as the manager of the cardiopulmonary
department, handling staffing, budgets, and disciplinary actions. The therapist has no formal
management training. Is this within the respiratory therapist scope?
A. No, respiratory therapists cannot hold management positions
B. Yes, respiratory therapists may serve in management roles; management is not regulated by the scope
of practice act
C. Yes, but only if the therapist also holds a master's degree in healthcare administration
D. No, unless the therapist is also a registered nurse
Answer: B
Rationale: Management and administrative functions are not regulated by the professional scope of
practice act. Respiratory therapists may serve as department managers, directors, and supervisors.
However, they remain accountable for ensuring that clinical practice within their department adheres to
the legal scope of practice and standards of care.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TEST |100% PASS
GUARANTEED |2026 UPDATED VERSION
1. According to New York State Education Law, which definition accurately describes the scope of
practice of a respiratory therapist?
A. An individual who provides only oxygen therapy under the direct supervision of a physician
B. A certified or licensed professional who, under medical direction, administers respiratory care,
diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
C. An individual who operates only mechanical ventilators in intensive care units
D. A professional who solely performs pulmonary function testing
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS Education Law defines the practice of respiratory therapy as the performance of
respiratory care modalities, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions under the supervision or
direction of a licensed physician. This includes assessment, treatment, management, and monitoring of
patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
2. Which entity in New York State issues the license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist?
A. The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
B. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
C. The NYS Board of Regents via the State Education Department
D. The NYS Department of Health
Answer: C
Rationale: The NYS Education Department, under the authority of the Board of Regents, issues
professional licenses, including the Respiratory Therapist license. The NBRC provides national
certification/registration, which is a prerequisite for state licensure, but does not grant legal authority to
practice in NYS.
,3. What are the two levels of respiratory therapy licensure recognized in New York State?
A. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
B. Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) and Advanced Respiratory Therapist (ART)
C. Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and Respiratory Therapy Practitioner (RTP)
D. Basic Respiratory Therapist and Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Answer: A
Rationale: NYS recognizes two levels of respiratory therapists: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). CRT requires passing the NBRC Entry Level CRT Examination. RRT
requires passing both the CRT and RRT written and clinical simulation examinations. Licenses are issued
at both levels with different scopes of practice.
4. A respiratory therapist holds a CRT credential and is licensed in NYS. They are asked to perform arterial
line placement for continuous blood pressure monitoring. Is this within their legal scope in NYS?
A. Yes, arterial line placement is within the standard scope of respiratory therapy
B. No, arterial line placement is not within the defined scope of respiratory therapy in NYS; this is a
procedure typically performed by physicians, nurse anesthetists, or physician assistants
C. Yes, as long as a physician supervises the procedure
D. No, unless the therapist also holds a nursing license
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS scope of practice for respiratory therapists does not include arterial line placement.
Respiratory therapists may perform arterial puncture for blood gas analysis, but insertion of indwelling
arterial catheters is generally outside their scope. This procedure requires additional licensure or
credentialing not held by respiratory therapists.
,5. A respiratory therapist graduates from a CoARCaccredited program in May, passes the NBRC CRT exam
in July, and receives their NYS license in September. When may they legally begin practicing as a
respiratory therapist in New York State?
A. Immediately after graduation under the supervision of a licensed therapist
B. After passing the NBRC CRT exam
C. After receiving the NYSissued license
D. After completing 1,000 hours of supervised practice
Answer: C
Rationale: Passing the national certification exam is a requirement for state licensure, but legal authority
to practice as a respiratory therapist comes from the NYS Education Department license. Practicing
without a state license constitutes unlicensed practice and is illegal.
6. A respiratory therapist moves to New York from Florida. Florida does not require state licensure for
respiratory therapists (though most employers require NBRC credentials). The therapist holds active RRT
credentials. What must this therapist do to practice in NYS?
A. No action required; NBRC credentials are valid nationwide
B. Apply for NYS licensure by endorsement and meet NYS education and examination requirements
C. Complete a new CoARCaccredited program in NYS
D. Practice under a limited permit for 2 years
Answer: B
Rationale: NYS requires licensure. The therapist must apply for licensure by endorsement, submit
verification of credentials, and meet NYS requirements including education and NBRC certification. There
is no automatic reciprocity; NYS evaluates each applicant individually.
, 7. According to NYS law, what is the continuing education requirement for respiratory therapist license
renewal?
A. No CEUs required
B. 10 contact hours per year
C. 24 contact hours per triennial registration period
D. 50 contact hours every 2 years
Answer: C
Rationale: NYS requires 24 contact hours of approved continuing education per triennial (3year)
registration period. Licensees must maintain documentation of CEUs for audit purposes. This is separate
from maintaining NBRC credentials, which also require continuing education.
8. A respiratory therapist is asked by their employer to function as the manager of the cardiopulmonary
department, handling staffing, budgets, and disciplinary actions. The therapist has no formal
management training. Is this within the respiratory therapist scope?
A. No, respiratory therapists cannot hold management positions
B. Yes, respiratory therapists may serve in management roles; management is not regulated by the scope
of practice act
C. Yes, but only if the therapist also holds a master's degree in healthcare administration
D. No, unless the therapist is also a registered nurse
Answer: B
Rationale: Management and administrative functions are not regulated by the professional scope of
practice act. Respiratory therapists may serve as department managers, directors, and supervisors.
However, they remain accountable for ensuring that clinical practice within their department adheres to
the legal scope of practice and standards of care.
