Pima-Mesa TMC - RRT 260 (Respiratory Therapist ) TEST
BANK PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH DETALED RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL REVISED EXAM NBRC TMC
CRT RRT
Q1.The respiratory therapist is calibrating a spirometer and
checking the volume with a 3.0 liter super syringe. The volumes
recorded are: 2.85 L, 2.8 L, and 2.8 L. Based upon the
information obtained which of the following is a correct
statement?
A. Another syringe needs to be used
B. Spirometer is accurate
C. The plunger was advanced too slowly
D. Spirometer may have a leak
ANSWERS: D.
Q2.A 64-year-old, 70 kg (154 lb) man with severe COPD is
receiving independent (differential) lung ventilation following
thoracotomy and right lower lobectomy. Which of the following
setting
combinations would be most appropriate for this patient?
A. Right lung 50 mL; left lung 650 mL
B. Right lung 150 mL; left lung 550 mL
C. Right lung 350 mL; left lung 350 mL
D. Right lung 550 mL; left lung 150 mL
ANSWERS: B.
,Q3.A patient in the intensive care unit has the following hemodynamic
measurements:
CVP (mm Hg) 5
PAP (mm Hg) 29/8
PCWP (mm Hg) 8
BP (mm Hg) 130/70
Cardiac output (L/min) 5.1
Cardiac index (L/min/m2) 2.7
What is the pulse pressure?
A. 15 mm Hg
B. 21 mm Hg
C. 60 mm Hg
D. 90 mm Hg
ANSWERS: C.
Q4.A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for 4 days with
a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. Heated aerosol at an FIO2
of
0.30 has been delivered to the patient. The physician asks the
respiratory therapist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation.
Which of the following would most likely indicate that the patient is
ready for extubation?
A. The patient is making normal quiet ventilatory efforts.
B. A negative sputum culture and sensitivity has been reported.
C. The patient's ABG are within normal range.
D. Breath sounds are heard around the tube on auscultation.
ANSWERS: D
,Q5.A patient is seen in the Emergency Department for complaints of
nausea and vomiting. A nasogastric tube has been inserted and the
patient is started on lasix. Which of the following should the
respiratory therapist monitor?
A. Cardiac enzymes
B. Serum electrolytes
C. Arterial blood gases
D. Cell hydration level
ANSWERS: B.
Q6.While instructing a patient prior to a vital capacity maneuver, the
respiratory therapist should direct the patient to
A. exhale to residual volume and inhale to inspiratory capacity.
B. inhale to total lung capacity then exhale to residual volume.
C. exhale normally then inhale to total lung capacity.
D. inhale normally then exhale to functional residual capacity.
ANSWERS: B.
, Q7.A patient involved in an automobile accident is brought to the
ED with tachypnea, tracheal deviation to the right, splinting,
asymmetrical chest movement, and decreased breath sounds on
the left side. The respiratory therapist should initially
A. insert a chest tube.
B. administer 100% oxygen via mask.
C. perform endotracheal intubation.
D. initiate non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
ANSWERS: B.
Q8.A 77-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency room
with shortness of breath, fine basilar crackles, +2 pitting edema and
a chest radiogram with a butterfly pattern. These results are most
consistent with which of the following?
A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
C. Pneumothorax
D. Emphysema
ANSWERS: A.
Q9.Which of the following formulas will determine the total flow being
delivered to a patient with a 28% venturi mask running at 6 L/min?
A. total flow = 6 x 2
B. total flow = 6 x 4
C. total flow = 6 x 5
D. total flow = 6 x 11
ANSWERS: D.
BANK PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH DETALED RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL REVISED EXAM NBRC TMC
CRT RRT
Q1.The respiratory therapist is calibrating a spirometer and
checking the volume with a 3.0 liter super syringe. The volumes
recorded are: 2.85 L, 2.8 L, and 2.8 L. Based upon the
information obtained which of the following is a correct
statement?
A. Another syringe needs to be used
B. Spirometer is accurate
C. The plunger was advanced too slowly
D. Spirometer may have a leak
ANSWERS: D.
Q2.A 64-year-old, 70 kg (154 lb) man with severe COPD is
receiving independent (differential) lung ventilation following
thoracotomy and right lower lobectomy. Which of the following
setting
combinations would be most appropriate for this patient?
A. Right lung 50 mL; left lung 650 mL
B. Right lung 150 mL; left lung 550 mL
C. Right lung 350 mL; left lung 350 mL
D. Right lung 550 mL; left lung 150 mL
ANSWERS: B.
,Q3.A patient in the intensive care unit has the following hemodynamic
measurements:
CVP (mm Hg) 5
PAP (mm Hg) 29/8
PCWP (mm Hg) 8
BP (mm Hg) 130/70
Cardiac output (L/min) 5.1
Cardiac index (L/min/m2) 2.7
What is the pulse pressure?
A. 15 mm Hg
B. 21 mm Hg
C. 60 mm Hg
D. 90 mm Hg
ANSWERS: C.
Q4.A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for 4 days with
a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. Heated aerosol at an FIO2
of
0.30 has been delivered to the patient. The physician asks the
respiratory therapist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation.
Which of the following would most likely indicate that the patient is
ready for extubation?
A. The patient is making normal quiet ventilatory efforts.
B. A negative sputum culture and sensitivity has been reported.
C. The patient's ABG are within normal range.
D. Breath sounds are heard around the tube on auscultation.
ANSWERS: D
,Q5.A patient is seen in the Emergency Department for complaints of
nausea and vomiting. A nasogastric tube has been inserted and the
patient is started on lasix. Which of the following should the
respiratory therapist monitor?
A. Cardiac enzymes
B. Serum electrolytes
C. Arterial blood gases
D. Cell hydration level
ANSWERS: B.
Q6.While instructing a patient prior to a vital capacity maneuver, the
respiratory therapist should direct the patient to
A. exhale to residual volume and inhale to inspiratory capacity.
B. inhale to total lung capacity then exhale to residual volume.
C. exhale normally then inhale to total lung capacity.
D. inhale normally then exhale to functional residual capacity.
ANSWERS: B.
, Q7.A patient involved in an automobile accident is brought to the
ED with tachypnea, tracheal deviation to the right, splinting,
asymmetrical chest movement, and decreased breath sounds on
the left side. The respiratory therapist should initially
A. insert a chest tube.
B. administer 100% oxygen via mask.
C. perform endotracheal intubation.
D. initiate non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
ANSWERS: B.
Q8.A 77-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency room
with shortness of breath, fine basilar crackles, +2 pitting edema and
a chest radiogram with a butterfly pattern. These results are most
consistent with which of the following?
A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
C. Pneumothorax
D. Emphysema
ANSWERS: A.
Q9.Which of the following formulas will determine the total flow being
delivered to a patient with a 28% venturi mask running at 6 L/min?
A. total flow = 6 x 2
B. total flow = 6 x 4
C. total flow = 6 x 5
D. total flow = 6 x 11
ANSWERS: D.
