NBRC TMC CRT RRT COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PAPER 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ Work of Breathing (WOB). Answer: A common term used to express
extra respiratory effort in a variety of pulmonary conditions. Causing
fatigue, weakness of respiratory muscles, and increased respiratory rate
(tachypnea).
⩥ Respiratory function. Answer: Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation,
Perfusion
⩥ Trachea shift away from affected side. Answer: Pneumothorax, lung
tumor, pleural effusion
⩥ Trachea shift towards affected side. Answer: atelectasis, lung collapse
⩥ Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Answer: pattern of breathing characterized
by a gradual increase of depth and sometimes rate to a maximum level,
followed by a decrease, resulting in apnea
⩥ Kussmaul respirations. Answer: Deep, rapid breathing; usually the
result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in
the body. Seen with severe metabolic acidosis w/ renal failure.
, ⩥ Subcutaneous emphysema (crepitus). Answer: A characteristic
crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence
of air in soft tissues.
⩥ Collapsed alveoli popping open during inspiration. Answer: indication
of atalectasis, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema associated with CHF.
Treatment includes Incentive spirometry (IS), Diuretics, heart
medications, and supplemental oxygen.
⩥ Term Infants. Answer: 37-42 weeks
⩥ Apgar scale. Answer: a standard measurement system that looks for a
variety of indications of good health in newborns 7-10 Good, 4-6 Fair, 0-
3 Poor
⩥ Hemoglobin. Answer: Primary function is to carry oxygen to the lungs
and body tissue.
⩥ Normal urine output (Adults). Answer: 1-2 ml/kg/hr Equation is pt's
weight in lb's x's 2.2(kg) x's 1= ml per hour of urine output.
⩥ Major body electrolytes. Answer: -Sodium
-Potassium
EXAM PAPER 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ Work of Breathing (WOB). Answer: A common term used to express
extra respiratory effort in a variety of pulmonary conditions. Causing
fatigue, weakness of respiratory muscles, and increased respiratory rate
(tachypnea).
⩥ Respiratory function. Answer: Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation,
Perfusion
⩥ Trachea shift away from affected side. Answer: Pneumothorax, lung
tumor, pleural effusion
⩥ Trachea shift towards affected side. Answer: atelectasis, lung collapse
⩥ Cheyne-Stokes respiration. Answer: pattern of breathing characterized
by a gradual increase of depth and sometimes rate to a maximum level,
followed by a decrease, resulting in apnea
⩥ Kussmaul respirations. Answer: Deep, rapid breathing; usually the
result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in
the body. Seen with severe metabolic acidosis w/ renal failure.
, ⩥ Subcutaneous emphysema (crepitus). Answer: A characteristic
crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by the presence
of air in soft tissues.
⩥ Collapsed alveoli popping open during inspiration. Answer: indication
of atalectasis, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema associated with CHF.
Treatment includes Incentive spirometry (IS), Diuretics, heart
medications, and supplemental oxygen.
⩥ Term Infants. Answer: 37-42 weeks
⩥ Apgar scale. Answer: a standard measurement system that looks for a
variety of indications of good health in newborns 7-10 Good, 4-6 Fair, 0-
3 Poor
⩥ Hemoglobin. Answer: Primary function is to carry oxygen to the lungs
and body tissue.
⩥ Normal urine output (Adults). Answer: 1-2 ml/kg/hr Equation is pt's
weight in lb's x's 2.2(kg) x's 1= ml per hour of urine output.
⩥ Major body electrolytes. Answer: -Sodium
-Potassium
