NBRC THERAPIST MULTIPLE-CHOICE SAE (FORM A) EXAM
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A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation.
Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to confirm tracheal intubation?
A. cm marking of the endotracheal tube
B. observable condensation in the tube
C. pulse oximetry
D. colorimetric capnography - CORRECT_ANSWER_D. colorimetric capnography
Colorimetric capnography assesses the presence of CO2 and provides
confirmation of tracheal intubation when CO2 is detected.
A respiratory therapist is asked to review a newborn's history. The following
information is available about the first few minutes after birth:
1 minute 5 minutes
,Appearance acrocyanosis pink
Heart rate 70/min 110/min
Reflex cough cough
Muscle tone weak active motion
Respiratory rate 20/min 40/min
Which of the following
APGAR scores should the therapist expect to see for this infant?
1-minute 5-minute
1. 4 8
2. 5 8
3. 6 10
4. 7 10
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT_ANSWER_C. 3
,The score for 1 minute is 6: acrocyanosis = 1, heart rate of 70/min = 1, cough = 2,
weak activity = 1, respiratory rate of 20/min = 1.
The score for 5 minutes is 10: pink = 2, heart rate of 110/min = 2, cough = 2, active
motion = 2, respiratory rate of 40/min = 2.
A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago. She reports
increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks. A chest
radiograph shows no significant changes. Which of the following should the
respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?
A. transtracheal aspiration
B. airway clearance therapy
C. bronchodilator treatments
D. respiratory isolation - CORRECT_ANSWER_B. airway clearance therapy
The history, clinical presentation, and chest radiograph findings suggest
worsening bronchiectasis. The treatment of bronchiectasis includes techniques to
loosen and mobilize viscid secretions. Postural drainage enhances sputum
clearance.
A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and albuterol
prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT
, A. refer the patient for allergy skin testing.
B. educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements.
C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising.
D. suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising. -
CORRECT_ANSWER_C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before
exercising.
Patient understanding of their disease process and triggers is important part of
patient education, as well as knowing when and which medication should be
taken.
In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend to dry in an
intubated patient?
A. a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg
B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22°
C (71.6° F) C. a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F)
D. an absolute humidity of 44 mg/L - CORRECT_ANSWER_B. a relative humidity of
100% at 22°
The absolute humidity at this temperature is inadequate.
2025| BRANDNEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED
VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation.
Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to confirm tracheal intubation?
A. cm marking of the endotracheal tube
B. observable condensation in the tube
C. pulse oximetry
D. colorimetric capnography - CORRECT_ANSWER_D. colorimetric capnography
Colorimetric capnography assesses the presence of CO2 and provides
confirmation of tracheal intubation when CO2 is detected.
A respiratory therapist is asked to review a newborn's history. The following
information is available about the first few minutes after birth:
1 minute 5 minutes
,Appearance acrocyanosis pink
Heart rate 70/min 110/min
Reflex cough cough
Muscle tone weak active motion
Respiratory rate 20/min 40/min
Which of the following
APGAR scores should the therapist expect to see for this infant?
1-minute 5-minute
1. 4 8
2. 5 8
3. 6 10
4. 7 10
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT_ANSWER_C. 3
,The score for 1 minute is 6: acrocyanosis = 1, heart rate of 70/min = 1, cough = 2,
weak activity = 1, respiratory rate of 20/min = 1.
The score for 5 minutes is 10: pink = 2, heart rate of 110/min = 2, cough = 2, active
motion = 2, respiratory rate of 40/min = 2.
A 58-year-old female was diagnosed with bronchiectasis 3 years ago. She reports
increased cough and difficulty clearing secretions for the past 4 weeks. A chest
radiograph shows no significant changes. Which of the following should the
respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?
A. transtracheal aspiration
B. airway clearance therapy
C. bronchodilator treatments
D. respiratory isolation - CORRECT_ANSWER_B. airway clearance therapy
The history, clinical presentation, and chest radiograph findings suggest
worsening bronchiectasis. The treatment of bronchiectasis includes techniques to
loosen and mobilize viscid secretions. Postural drainage enhances sputum
clearance.
A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma and albuterol
prn is ordered. A respiratory therapist should NEXT
, A. refer the patient for allergy skin testing.
B. educate the patient on obtaining daily peak flow measurements.
C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before exercising.
D. suggest the patient use pursed lip breathing while exercising. -
CORRECT_ANSWER_C. instruct the patient to use albuterol 15 minutes before
exercising.
Patient understanding of their disease process and triggers is important part of
patient education, as well as knowing when and which medication should be
taken.
In which of the following circumstances will tracheal secretions tend to dry in an
intubated patient?
A. a water vapor pressure of 47 mm Hg
B. a relative humidity of 100% at 22°
C (71.6° F) C. a dew point of 37° C (98.6° F)
D. an absolute humidity of 44 mg/L - CORRECT_ANSWER_B. a relative humidity of
100% at 22°
The absolute humidity at this temperature is inadequate.
