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CRTRRT NBRC Full Review
Exam Questions & Answers
Comprehensive 2026/2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready 322 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document provides 322 questions with their correct answers
and explanations, covering critical respiratory care principles. It includes diagrams and is
designed for efficient study and certification preparation in respiratory therapy.
TOPICS
• Patient Assessment: Physical Exam • Diagnostic Imaging & Procedures
• Pulmonary Function Testing • Sputum Analysis & Respiratory
Secretions
• Respiratory Care Orders & Protocols • Hemodynamics & Monitoring
• Cardiac Monitoring & ECG • Pediatric & Neonatal Assessment
Interpretation
• Airway Management & Adjuncts • Pharmacology: Respiratory &
Cardiovascular
• Bronchial Hygiene & Secretion • Humidification & Nebulization
Management
• Mechanical Ventilation: Principles & • Non-Invasive Ventilation & CPAP
Modes
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 322
Ascites
ANSWER
accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 322
Venous distention
ANSWER
-occurs with CHF
-seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 322
Capillary refill
ANSWER
-indication of peripheral circulation
-Normal < 3 seconds
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 322
Jaundice skin color
ANSWER
-increase in bilirubin.
-mostly in face and trunk
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 322
Bradypnea (oligopnea)
ANSWER
-decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 322
Hyperpnea
ANSWER
-increased rate, depth, with regular rhythm
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 322
Cheyne-Stokes
ANSWER
-gradually increasing then decreasing rate and depth in a cycle lasting from 30 - 180 secs, with
apnea up to 60 secs
-increased ICP, meningitis, overdose
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 322
Biots
ANSWER
-increased rate and depth with irregular periods of apnea
-CNS problem, head/brain injury
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 322
Kussmaul's
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, ANSWER
-increased rate, depth, irregular rhythm, breathing sounds labored
-Raspy voice
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 322
Apneustic
ANSWER
prolonged gasping inspiration followed by extremely short, insufficient expiration
-respiratory center problems, trauma, tumor
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 322
cachectic
ANSWER
muscle atrophy/loss of muscle tone
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 322
retractions
ANSWER
-chest moves inward during inspiratory efforts instead of outward
-blocked airway in adults = INTUBATE
-RDS in infants
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 322
Character of cough
Page 4
CRTRRT NBRC Full Review
Exam Questions & Answers
Comprehensive 2026/2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready 322 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive review document provides 322 questions with their correct answers
and explanations, covering critical respiratory care principles. It includes diagrams and is
designed for efficient study and certification preparation in respiratory therapy.
TOPICS
• Patient Assessment: Physical Exam • Diagnostic Imaging & Procedures
• Pulmonary Function Testing • Sputum Analysis & Respiratory
Secretions
• Respiratory Care Orders & Protocols • Hemodynamics & Monitoring
• Cardiac Monitoring & ECG • Pediatric & Neonatal Assessment
Interpretation
• Airway Management & Adjuncts • Pharmacology: Respiratory &
Cardiovascular
• Bronchial Hygiene & Secretion • Humidification & Nebulization
Management
• Mechanical Ventilation: Principles & • Non-Invasive Ventilation & CPAP
Modes
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 322
Ascites
ANSWER
accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 322
Venous distention
ANSWER
-occurs with CHF
-seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 322
Capillary refill
ANSWER
-indication of peripheral circulation
-Normal < 3 seconds
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 322
Jaundice skin color
ANSWER
-increase in bilirubin.
-mostly in face and trunk
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 322
Bradypnea (oligopnea)
ANSWER
-decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 322
Hyperpnea
ANSWER
-increased rate, depth, with regular rhythm
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 322
Cheyne-Stokes
ANSWER
-gradually increasing then decreasing rate and depth in a cycle lasting from 30 - 180 secs, with
apnea up to 60 secs
-increased ICP, meningitis, overdose
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 322
Biots
ANSWER
-increased rate and depth with irregular periods of apnea
-CNS problem, head/brain injury
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 322
Kussmaul's
Page 3
, ANSWER
-increased rate, depth, irregular rhythm, breathing sounds labored
-Raspy voice
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 322
Apneustic
ANSWER
prolonged gasping inspiration followed by extremely short, insufficient expiration
-respiratory center problems, trauma, tumor
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 322
cachectic
ANSWER
muscle atrophy/loss of muscle tone
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 322
retractions
ANSWER
-chest moves inward during inspiratory efforts instead of outward
-blocked airway in adults = INTUBATE
-RDS in infants
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 322
Character of cough
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