NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists - RPFT Exam Questions
QUESTION NO: 1
A 45-year-old female with sarcoidosis has pulmonary function tests annually. The following data have been recorded:
A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that
A 45-year-old female with sarcoidosis has pulmonary function tests annually. The following data have been recorded:
A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 2
After finishing the exercise portion of a test for exercise-induced bronchospasm, a patient complains of difficulty "catching her breath." A pulmonary function technologist should
After finishing the exercise portion of a test for exercise-induced bronchospasm, a patient complains of difficulty "catching her breath." A pulmonary function technologist should
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 3
The following values are obtained using a 3-liter calibration syringe during volume calibration of a dry-rolling spirometer:
2.80 L
2.79 L
2.82 L
The performance of this spirometer is best described as
The following values are obtained using a 3-liter calibration syringe during volume calibration of a dry-rolling spirometer:
2.80 L
2.79 L
2.82 L
The performance of this spirometer is best described as
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 4
The following values are reported at maximum effort for a 50-year-old, 70-kg (154-lb) male with significant coronary artery disease during ergometer stress testing. Which of the following is most likely an error?
The following values are reported at maximum effort for a 50-year-old, 70-kg (154-lb) male with significant coronary artery disease during ergometer stress testing. Which of the following is most likely an error?
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION NO: 5
A patient who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day has a DLcoOf 45% of predicted. The patient is referred for exercise (stress) testing. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist select to evaluate oxygenation?
A patient who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day has a DLcoOf 45% of predicted. The patient is referred for exercise (stress) testing. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist select to evaluate oxygenation?
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION NO: 6
Which of the above patterns illustrates the effect of increasing temperature in the plethysmograph during airways resistance measurement?
Which of the above patterns illustrates the effect of increasing temperature in the plethysmograph during airways resistance measurement?
Correct Answer: D
QUESTION NO: 7
The following test results are available for a 35-year-old subject who is applying for disability:
These findings are consistent with
The following test results are available for a 35-year-old subject who is applying for disability:
These findings are consistent with
Correct Answer: B
