NBRC Mock TMC Exam Review Questions with Verified Answers 2025/ 2026 – Study Guide and Solutions

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,After a bronchoscopy, the RT C. 1, 2, and 4 only
notes that it is taking more
ventilator pressure to ventilate
the patient's lungs than before
the procedure. This could be
caused by which of the
following?


1. Bronchospasm
2. Pneumothorax
3. Hypoxemia
4. Pulmonary hemorrhage


A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 4 only
D. 2, 3, and 4 only

,After connecting a nasal C. The humidifier has no leaks
cannula to the humidifier outlet,
you kink the tubing and hear a
whistling noise coming from the
humidifier. Which of the
following most likely has
caused this?


A. The humidifier jar is cracked
B. The capillary tube in the
humidifier is disconnected
C. The humidifier has no leaks
D. The top of the humidifier is
not screwed on tightly

, After the Respiratory Therapist D. Increase the flow rate to 15 L/min
sets up a nonrebreathing mask
on a patient at a flow rate of 10
L/min, the reservoir bag
collapses before the patient
finishes inspiring. The RT should
do which of the following?


A. Change to a simple mask at a
flow rate of 10 L/min
B. Remove the one-way valve
from the exhalation port.
C. Place the patient on
continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP)
D. Increase the flow rate to 15
L/min