RC 2213 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1960s - ANSWER--flow meters in hospitals
-1st respiratory therapists credentialed (1961)
-tracheotomy mask introduced: warms & humidifies air to help w/ lung elasticity
-12 month RT training programs accepted by the AMA
-pediatric therapy introduced
-mechanical ventilator becoming more complex and evolving
1961 - ANSWER-1st respiratory therapists credentialed
flow meter - ANSWER-oxygen and air piping system introduced in hospitals in the
1960s
-yellow: normal breathing air (21% oxygen)
-green: air is strictly oxygen
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1970s - ANSWER--college sponsorship now required
for therapist programs; 1yr technician programs approved
-name change: AART
-Peak-flow meter introduced
-national board exams given as written exams across the nation
(no more oral exams)
AART - ANSWER-American Association for Respiratory Therapy
name change in the 1970s
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1980s - ANSWER--RT's starting pay on the same
credential level as nurses
-1st respiratory care week (1982)
-pulmonary function testing certification exam
-NBRT--->NBRC (1983)
-Texas licensure law enacted (1985)
-AART--->AARC
1982 - ANSWER-1st national respiratory care week
-recognized by congress and president Reagan
1983 - ANSWER-NBRT (national board of respiratory therapy) changed to
NBRC (national board of respiratory care)
1985 - ANSWER-Texas licensure law enacted
AARC - ANSWER-American Association for Respiratory Care
, (new name changed from AART in the 1980s)
licence - ANSWER-authorization granted to allow an activity that would otherwise be
forbidden- in healthcare, it relates to specific patient care procedures that are either
shared w/ other healthcare professionals or restricted to just those holding a specific
lisence
RCP - ANSWER-Respiratory Care Practitioner
state licensure for Texas
-have proof of passing CRT/RRT exams
RC = ??? and ??? credentialed - ANSWER-licensed and nationally
credential (Ex. RRT) - ANSWER-permission to practice an area of expertise granted by
agencies testifying that specific knowledge has been gained based on suitable
education, training, and practical experience
NBRC - ANSWER-National Board for Respiratory Care
-a health certifying board created to elevate the professional competence of respiratory
therapists.
-they offer valid, reliable credentialing exams consistent w/ leading measurement
standards & techniques.
-credentials recognized in each US state, Canada, Europe, & Asia.
LOWER passing score of the NBRC entry-level exam - ANSWER-score of 60%
only CRT credential earned.
student not eligible to take written RRT exam or CSE-- they must retake the entry-level
exam and pass with a 75% or higher to do so
CRT - ANSWER-Certified Respiratory Therapist
credential given if student passed their NBRC entry-level exam with a LOW passing
score (60%)
HIGH passing score of the NBRC entry-level exam - ANSWER-75% or higher
allows student to take written RRT exam and eligibility to take the CSE
CSE - ANSWER-Clinical Simulation Exam
exam eligible to those who have a high passing score on their NBRC entry-level exam &
have completed the RRT written exam
***the ultimate goal = to pass this exam to become an RRT***
RRT-NPS - ANSWER-Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
NBRC specialty credential
RPFT - ANSWER-Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
NBRC specialty credential
ANSWERS
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1960s - ANSWER--flow meters in hospitals
-1st respiratory therapists credentialed (1961)
-tracheotomy mask introduced: warms & humidifies air to help w/ lung elasticity
-12 month RT training programs accepted by the AMA
-pediatric therapy introduced
-mechanical ventilator becoming more complex and evolving
1961 - ANSWER-1st respiratory therapists credentialed
flow meter - ANSWER-oxygen and air piping system introduced in hospitals in the
1960s
-yellow: normal breathing air (21% oxygen)
-green: air is strictly oxygen
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1970s - ANSWER--college sponsorship now required
for therapist programs; 1yr technician programs approved
-name change: AART
-Peak-flow meter introduced
-national board exams given as written exams across the nation
(no more oral exams)
AART - ANSWER-American Association for Respiratory Therapy
name change in the 1970s
oxygen/inhalation therapy in the 1980s - ANSWER--RT's starting pay on the same
credential level as nurses
-1st respiratory care week (1982)
-pulmonary function testing certification exam
-NBRT--->NBRC (1983)
-Texas licensure law enacted (1985)
-AART--->AARC
1982 - ANSWER-1st national respiratory care week
-recognized by congress and president Reagan
1983 - ANSWER-NBRT (national board of respiratory therapy) changed to
NBRC (national board of respiratory care)
1985 - ANSWER-Texas licensure law enacted
AARC - ANSWER-American Association for Respiratory Care
, (new name changed from AART in the 1980s)
licence - ANSWER-authorization granted to allow an activity that would otherwise be
forbidden- in healthcare, it relates to specific patient care procedures that are either
shared w/ other healthcare professionals or restricted to just those holding a specific
lisence
RCP - ANSWER-Respiratory Care Practitioner
state licensure for Texas
-have proof of passing CRT/RRT exams
RC = ??? and ??? credentialed - ANSWER-licensed and nationally
credential (Ex. RRT) - ANSWER-permission to practice an area of expertise granted by
agencies testifying that specific knowledge has been gained based on suitable
education, training, and practical experience
NBRC - ANSWER-National Board for Respiratory Care
-a health certifying board created to elevate the professional competence of respiratory
therapists.
-they offer valid, reliable credentialing exams consistent w/ leading measurement
standards & techniques.
-credentials recognized in each US state, Canada, Europe, & Asia.
LOWER passing score of the NBRC entry-level exam - ANSWER-score of 60%
only CRT credential earned.
student not eligible to take written RRT exam or CSE-- they must retake the entry-level
exam and pass with a 75% or higher to do so
CRT - ANSWER-Certified Respiratory Therapist
credential given if student passed their NBRC entry-level exam with a LOW passing
score (60%)
HIGH passing score of the NBRC entry-level exam - ANSWER-75% or higher
allows student to take written RRT exam and eligibility to take the CSE
CSE - ANSWER-Clinical Simulation Exam
exam eligible to those who have a high passing score on their NBRC entry-level exam &
have completed the RRT written exam
***the ultimate goal = to pass this exam to become an RRT***
RRT-NPS - ANSWER-Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
NBRC specialty credential
RPFT - ANSWER-Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
NBRC specialty credential
