NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists - RPFT Exam Practice Test
A patient will undergo bronchial provocation testing with methacholine chloride (Provocholine). Baseline spirometry reveals the FVC is 4.00 L and FEV1is 3.00 L. The provocative dose 20% (PD20) can be calculated when which of the following measurements occur?
Correct Answer: C
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Biological control data are obtained for lung volumes by plethysmography. The following results are obtained:
A pulmonary function technologist should repeat the test instructing the individual to
A pulmonary function technologist should repeat the test instructing the individual to
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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Airways resistance and specific conductance tests are requested for a 7-year-old child with asthma. Which of the following techniques is preferred?
Correct Answer: C
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While setting up an exercise laboratory in a city with an altitude of 8,600 ft (2,775 m), a pulmonary function technologist notices the fuel cell O2analyzer is displaying 15.2%. Which of the following is the best explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: A
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During an exercise study, a pulmonary function technologist notices the systolic blood pressure increased to
270 mm Hg using an automated cuff. Which of the following should the technologist do?
270 mm Hg using an automated cuff. Which of the following should the technologist do?
Correct Answer: B
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