NBRC TMC Exam-V, NBRC TMC Exam-X
Exam Test Questions and Verified Answers
Latest Versions 2025 Graded A+
A 'flat' sound is heard while performing diagnostic chest
percussion. This sound is mostly likely observed when
percussion is done over
A. a fluid-filled space.
B. pulmonary consolidation.
C. fatty tissue.
D. bone. - ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
What is the minute alveolar ventilation for a 200-lb (91-kg)
patient with the following parameters?
VT(spont) 600 mL
Respiratory rate 10
PetCO2 30 mm Hg
,A. 4.0 L
B. 3.2 L
C. 5.7 L
D. 6.0 L - ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
While performing chest physiotherapy on a patient who is
spontaneously breathing, you notice the presence of
PVCs in lead II on the monitor when the head of the bed is
declined. Based on this observation, the respiratory
therapist should recommend
A. restrict CPT to semi-Fowler's position.
B. administer Lidocaine, IV prior to future treatments.
C. employ intrapulmonary percussive ventilation.
D. switch to high-frequency chest wall oscillation. -
ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
Which of the following medication classifications will help
thin secretions?
A. anti-fungal
B. proteolytic
C. decongestant
D. antimicrobial - ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
,The medication prostacyclin is used for which of the
following purposes?
A. bronchodilate large airways
B. decrease systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
C. improve cardiac contractility
D. decrease pulmonary hypertension - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : D
Breath sounds on a patient with CHF are described as wet
and crepitant. The patient also has +3 pitting edema in the
lower extremities. The respiratory therapist should
recommend
A. aerosolized racemic epinephrine.
B. furosemide (Lasix) administration IV.
C. intravenous atropine.
D. diltiazem (Cardizem) by mouth. - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : B
A homeless patient reports to a clinic with hemoptysis and
emaciation, as well as other symptoms consistent with
tuberculosis. Which of the following exams would be most
appropriate to assess the patient further?
A. FeNO exhaled gas analysis
B. eosinophil count
, C. serum creatinine blood level
D. Mantoux test - ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
According to the National Asthma Education and
Prevention program (NAEPP), a patient who is in the
"yellow zone" of their personalized asthma action plan and
who has taken bronchodilator treatments more frequently
than ordered over the last 24 hours should consider which
of the following?
A. calling 911
B. contacting their healthcare provider
C. switching bronchodilator medication
D. reporting to the emergency room - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : B
Five minutes after birth, the following is observed on a 38
weeks-of-gestation infant:
HR 120/min
Appearance pink all over
Activity some flexion of the extremities Grimace grimace
noted
Respiration weak cry
Exam Test Questions and Verified Answers
Latest Versions 2025 Graded A+
A 'flat' sound is heard while performing diagnostic chest
percussion. This sound is mostly likely observed when
percussion is done over
A. a fluid-filled space.
B. pulmonary consolidation.
C. fatty tissue.
D. bone. - ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
What is the minute alveolar ventilation for a 200-lb (91-kg)
patient with the following parameters?
VT(spont) 600 mL
Respiratory rate 10
PetCO2 30 mm Hg
,A. 4.0 L
B. 3.2 L
C. 5.7 L
D. 6.0 L - ANSWER-The correct answer is : A
While performing chest physiotherapy on a patient who is
spontaneously breathing, you notice the presence of
PVCs in lead II on the monitor when the head of the bed is
declined. Based on this observation, the respiratory
therapist should recommend
A. restrict CPT to semi-Fowler's position.
B. administer Lidocaine, IV prior to future treatments.
C. employ intrapulmonary percussive ventilation.
D. switch to high-frequency chest wall oscillation. -
ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
Which of the following medication classifications will help
thin secretions?
A. anti-fungal
B. proteolytic
C. decongestant
D. antimicrobial - ANSWER-The correct answer is : B
,The medication prostacyclin is used for which of the
following purposes?
A. bronchodilate large airways
B. decrease systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
C. improve cardiac contractility
D. decrease pulmonary hypertension - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : D
Breath sounds on a patient with CHF are described as wet
and crepitant. The patient also has +3 pitting edema in the
lower extremities. The respiratory therapist should
recommend
A. aerosolized racemic epinephrine.
B. furosemide (Lasix) administration IV.
C. intravenous atropine.
D. diltiazem (Cardizem) by mouth. - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : B
A homeless patient reports to a clinic with hemoptysis and
emaciation, as well as other symptoms consistent with
tuberculosis. Which of the following exams would be most
appropriate to assess the patient further?
A. FeNO exhaled gas analysis
B. eosinophil count
, C. serum creatinine blood level
D. Mantoux test - ANSWER-The correct answer is : D
According to the National Asthma Education and
Prevention program (NAEPP), a patient who is in the
"yellow zone" of their personalized asthma action plan and
who has taken bronchodilator treatments more frequently
than ordered over the last 24 hours should consider which
of the following?
A. calling 911
B. contacting their healthcare provider
C. switching bronchodilator medication
D. reporting to the emergency room - ANSWER-The
correct answer is : B
Five minutes after birth, the following is observed on a 38
weeks-of-gestation infant:
HR 120/min
Appearance pink all over
Activity some flexion of the extremities Grimace grimace
noted
Respiration weak cry
