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Ruppel’s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing (12th Edition, Mottram) | Complete Test Bank | Updated Questions for Chapters 1–13

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This updated test bank contains comprehensive multiple-choice questions and verified answers for all 13 chapters of Ruppel’s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition by Carl D. Mottram. The questions are structured to cover critical topics in pulmonary diagnostics, including spirometry, lung volume measurement, gas exchange analysis, bronchoprovocation, quality control, and interpretation of test results. Developed specifically for students and professionals in respiratory therapy, pulmonary diagnostics, and clinical physiology programs, this resource supports exam preparation, clinical training, and board certification review (such as NBRC exams). All content aligns with the latest standards in pulmonary function testing and provides both foundational knowledge and real-world application through scenario-based questions. This test bank is fully updated to match the 12th edition and is ideal for RT students, technologists, and clinicians seeking mastery in pulmonary diagnostics.

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Test Bank for Ruppel’s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing 12th
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* Edition, By Mottram
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Chapter 1 - 13 Updated
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MULTIPLECHOICE *




1. Whofirstpopularized spirometry forthe evaluation of pulmonary function?
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a. Augustand Marie Krogh * * *




b. AlvanBarach *




c. JohnSeveringhaus *




d. John Hutchinson *




ANS: D *




Hutchinsonpopularizedthe conceptofusingVCtoassesslungfunction, andthenameshe gave to
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several other lung compartments are still used today.
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DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 * OBJ: None MSC: NBRC: None * * *




2. Whichof the following are indications for performing spirometry?
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1. Assess the riskof lung resection. * * * * *




2. Determinetheresponsetobronchodilatortherapy. * * * * *




3. Assesstheseverity of restrictivelung disease. * * * * * *




4. Quantify theextent of COPD. * * * *




a. 1 and 4 * *




b. 2 and 3 * *




c. 1 , 2, and 4 * * * *




d. 2 , 3, and 4 * * * *




ANS: C *




Spirometrycannotassessseverityofrestriction; forthat youneedtomeasurelung volumes ( see
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Box 1-2, Chapter 1).
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DIF: 1 REF: p. 7 * OBJ: EL-2 MSC:NBRC: None * *

,3. The main indication for the measurement of lungvolumes isto do whichof the following?
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a. Diagnoseorassess the severity ofrestriction.
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b. Evaluatetheseverity ofpulmonary hypertension.
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c. Determinethelevel ofcardiopulmonary fitness.
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d. Assessthe riskof abdominalsurgicalprocedures.
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ANS:A *




Themostcommonreasonfor measuringlungvolumesistoidentify restrictivelung disease. DIF:
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1 REF: p. 35 * OBJ: EL-2 MSC: NBRC: None
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4. DLCO measurements maybe indicated to evaluate pulmonaryinvolvement in which of the
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following systemic diseases?
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a. Asthma
b. Sarcoidosis
c. Exertional hypoxemia *

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d. Guillain-Barrésyndrome *




ANS: B *




Sarcoidosisistheonlysystemicdiseaselistedthataffectsgasexchange. DIF: 1 * * * * * * * * * * * *




* REF: p. 9 | p. 19 | p. 21 | p. 35 OBJ: EL-2 MSC: NBRC: None
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5. Bloodgasanalysisisusedwith patientswith COPDtodowhich ofthe * * * * * * * * * * * * *




following? *




a. Monitorairwayresponsiveness. * *




b. Determinelevelofcardiopulmonaryfitness. * * * *




c. Detectpulmonaryhypertension. * *




d. Assessneedfor supplementaryO2. * * * *




ANS: D *




Bloodgasanalysisismostcommonly used todetermine theneed forsupplementaloxygen and
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to manage patients who require ventilatory support.
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DIF: 2 REF: p. 15 * OBJ: EL-1
MSC: NBRC: CPFT 2A-2
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6. Whichof the following cause emphysema? * * * * *




1. 1-Antitrypsindeficiency * *




2. Exposure toenvironmental pollutants * * *




3. Radiation therapy *




4. Cigarettesmoking *




a. 1 and 2 * *




b. 3 and 4 * *




c. 1 , 2, and 4 * * * *




d. 2 , 3, and 4 * * * *




ANS: C *




Emphysemaiscaused primarilybycigarettesmoking.Someemphysemaiscaused bythe absence * * * * * * * * * * * * *




of a protective enzyme. Chronic exposure to environmental pollutants can also contribute to the
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development of emphysema.
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DIF: 1 REF: p.11 * OBJ: EL-3|AL-2 * * MSC: NBRC: None * *




7. Anadultpatientcomplainsofchesttightnessandcoughwheneverhejogsincoldweather.
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These symptoms are consistent with which of the following?
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a. Cysticfibrosis *




b. Asthma
c. Pulmonaryhypertension *




d. Idiopathicpulmonaryfibrosis * *




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