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NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists Sample Questions:
1. During calibration of a spirometer, injection of air with a 3-liter syringe results in the following:
Using another 3-liter syringe, air is again injected with the following results:
A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that the
A) Calibration should be repeated
B) Spirometer has intermittent failure
C) First syringe is not set properly
D) Spirometer is alinear
2. A 9-year-old girl had an FVC of 2.35 L1 year ago. She was 122 cm (4 ft) tall and weighed 29.5 kg (65 lb).
Her current height is 127 cm (4 ft 2 in), and her weight is 34 kg (75 lb). The current FVC measurement is 2.20
L. The quality of both tests met ATS/ERS goals. A pulmonary function technologist should conclude the change is
A) Not significant since it is less than a 15% decrease.
B) Not significant since it is within normal test variability.
C) Significant since a decline is not expected.
D) Significant since her weight has changed.
3. A 40-year-old woman with a recent onset of asthma is receiving education regarding her newly prescribed medications. Which of the following will most likely cause her to experience hoarseness?
A) Inhaled corticosteroid
B) Short acting beta2-agonist
C) Leukotriene antagonist
D) Anti-lgE immunizations
4. Which of the following is a suitable policy for following Standard Precautions in a pulmonary function laboratory?
A) Gloves are optional when obtaining arterial blood samples using a kit
B) Reusable mouthpieces should be disposed when a patient has a history of tuberculosis.
C) Eye protection is required when obtaining ABGs from patients with hepatitis.
D) Reusable mouthpieces should be disinfected between each patient.
5. A biologic control subject has a FRCplethof 4.0 ±0.3 L at panting frequencies between 60 and 70/min. During a QC run, the subject pants at55/min and a FRCplethof 3.90 L is recorded.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?
A) Take the plethysmograph out of service pending corrective maintenance.
B) Recalibrate the mouth pressure transducer and repeat the test.
C) Continue using the system because it is within control limits.
D) Repeat the test, coaching the subject to pant more slowly.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: C | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: C | Question # 4 Answer: B | Question # 5 Answer: C |
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