NBRC TMC Exam Newest 2026/2027 Questions
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded
A+
A patient is receiving 28% aerosol with the oxygen flow meter running at 6 L/min.
What is the total flow of gas to the patient?
A. 24 L/min
B. 44 L/min
C. 66 L/min
D. 18 L/min - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : C
A patient is breathing rapidly and deeply while receiving oxygen by Venturi mask
at 60% with a flowrate to 6 L/min. SpO2 is 88%. The therapist should
A. intubate and mechanically ventilate
B. increase the flow
C. decrease FIO2 to 0.4, flow rate 8 L/min
D. increase to 80% by Venturi mask - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is
:B
The expired air over one minute that participates in active gas exchange is one's
,A. alveolar ventilation.
B. minute ventilation.
C. respiratory quotient.
D. anatomical gas exchange. - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
Which of the following most effectively makes up the humidity deficit for a
patient who is orally intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation?
A. bubble humidifier
B. heated humidity
C. HME
D. centrifugal nebulizer - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
An 81-kg (178-lb) adult male is orally intubated with a 6.5-mm endotracheal tube.
The therapist reports difficulty removing secretions with the suction pressure set
to 120 mmHg. The respiratory therapist will FIRST
A. decrease suction pressure to 100 mmHg
B. instill Albuterol down the ET tube
C. increase suction pressure to 130 mmHg
D. switch to an 8.0-mm ET tube - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
,After performing minimum seal technique on an 80-kg (175-lb) patient who is
orally intubated with an 8.0-mm ET tube, the cuff pressure is measured by
manometer and found to be 36 cmH2O. Which of the following can best explain
this?
A. tracheal stenosis
B. transesophageal fistula
C. tracheomalacia
D. ruptured cuff - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
Three hours after endotracheal extubation, a patient demonstrates moderate
stridor. Which of the following should the therapist administer?
A. racemic epinephrine
B. topical Lidocaine
C. Albuterol sulfate
D. viscous Xylocaine - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
A patient in the emergency room has a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg and a
palpated heart rate of 110 bpm. Pulse oximetry shows a saturation of 70% and a
heart rate of 60 bpm. The respiratory therapist should
A. record the pulse ox saturation in the medical record
B. recalibrate the pulse oximeter
, C. move the pulse ox electrode to different location
D. change the pulse oximeter sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer
is : C
A family is found sleeping in their vehicle on the side of the road during a long
trip. The officer who found them reports the family was difficult to arouse. Which
of the following would be the most appropriate examination?
A. COHb
B. arterial blood gas analysis
C. pulse oximetry
D. drug toxicology screen - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
While transferring a ventilator-dependent patient from bed to gurney, the
respiratory therapist notices sudden resistance when manually ventilating a
patient through a standard tracheostomy tube. The therapist is unable to pass a
suction catheter. The therapist should NEXT
A. ensure adequate cuff inflation.
B. call for help.
C. replace the tracheostomy tube.
D. provide ventilation by bag and mask. - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct
answer is : C
and Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded
A+
A patient is receiving 28% aerosol with the oxygen flow meter running at 6 L/min.
What is the total flow of gas to the patient?
A. 24 L/min
B. 44 L/min
C. 66 L/min
D. 18 L/min - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : C
A patient is breathing rapidly and deeply while receiving oxygen by Venturi mask
at 60% with a flowrate to 6 L/min. SpO2 is 88%. The therapist should
A. intubate and mechanically ventilate
B. increase the flow
C. decrease FIO2 to 0.4, flow rate 8 L/min
D. increase to 80% by Venturi mask - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is
:B
The expired air over one minute that participates in active gas exchange is one's
,A. alveolar ventilation.
B. minute ventilation.
C. respiratory quotient.
D. anatomical gas exchange. - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
Which of the following most effectively makes up the humidity deficit for a
patient who is orally intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation?
A. bubble humidifier
B. heated humidity
C. HME
D. centrifugal nebulizer - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
An 81-kg (178-lb) adult male is orally intubated with a 6.5-mm endotracheal tube.
The therapist reports difficulty removing secretions with the suction pressure set
to 120 mmHg. The respiratory therapist will FIRST
A. decrease suction pressure to 100 mmHg
B. instill Albuterol down the ET tube
C. increase suction pressure to 130 mmHg
D. switch to an 8.0-mm ET tube - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
,After performing minimum seal technique on an 80-kg (175-lb) patient who is
orally intubated with an 8.0-mm ET tube, the cuff pressure is measured by
manometer and found to be 36 cmH2O. Which of the following can best explain
this?
A. tracheal stenosis
B. transesophageal fistula
C. tracheomalacia
D. ruptured cuff - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
Three hours after endotracheal extubation, a patient demonstrates moderate
stridor. Which of the following should the therapist administer?
A. racemic epinephrine
B. topical Lidocaine
C. Albuterol sulfate
D. viscous Xylocaine - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
A patient in the emergency room has a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg and a
palpated heart rate of 110 bpm. Pulse oximetry shows a saturation of 70% and a
heart rate of 60 bpm. The respiratory therapist should
A. record the pulse ox saturation in the medical record
B. recalibrate the pulse oximeter
, C. move the pulse ox electrode to different location
D. change the pulse oximeter sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer
is : C
A family is found sleeping in their vehicle on the side of the road during a long
trip. The officer who found them reports the family was difficult to arouse. Which
of the following would be the most appropriate examination?
A. COHb
B. arterial blood gas analysis
C. pulse oximetry
D. drug toxicology screen - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
While transferring a ventilator-dependent patient from bed to gurney, the
respiratory therapist notices sudden resistance when manually ventilating a
patient through a standard tracheostomy tube. The therapist is unable to pass a
suction catheter. The therapist should NEXT
A. ensure adequate cuff inflation.
B. call for help.
C. replace the tracheostomy tube.
D. provide ventilation by bag and mask. - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct
answer is : C
