NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists - RPFT Exam Practice Test
During a linearity check of a flow sensor in a plethysmograph with a 3-liter calibration syringe, a pulmonary function technologist observes the following:
Which of the following should the technologist do?
Which of the following should the technologist do?
Correct Answer: C
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An isothermal lung analog has the following specifications:
5-L glass bottle
2000 g of steel wool
Density of steel wool 5 g/cm3
Volume of connectors and bulb 100 mi-Repeated FRC measurements in the plethysmograph result in a volume of 5.5 L.
Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
5-L glass bottle
2000 g of steel wool
Density of steel wool 5 g/cm3
Volume of connectors and bulb 100 mi-Repeated FRC measurements in the plethysmograph result in a volume of 5.5 L.
Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
Correct Answer: C
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To facilitate measurement of arterial oxygen content during an exercise (stress) test, a pulmonary function technologist should recommend
Correct Answer: B
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A 6-year-old child has a history of repeated episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath. A pulmonary function technologist has difficulty obtaining repeatable spirometry results. Which of the following tests should be performed next?
Correct Answer: D
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A pulmonary function technologist can calculate which of the following if values for pH, PaO2, SaO2, SvO2PvO2, VO2, and Hb are obtained?
Correct Answer: C
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At maximum exercise, a 24-year-old patient's heart rate is 150/min with a VO2of 750 mUmin. The calculated
02 pulse is most consistent with which of the following?
02 pulse is most consistent with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following information reported from a recent methacholine challenge test best summarizes the patient's bronchial hyperresponsiveness?
Correct Answer: C
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