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NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists Sample Questions:
1. Which of the following thresholds for a clinically significant change in lung function from the beginning to the end of a methacholine challenge test is significant?
A) A decline of more than 30% in FEF25-75%
B) A decline of more than 20% in FEV1
C) A decline of more than 20% in inspiratory capacity
D) An increase of more than 20% in airway resistance
2. Which of the following is an appropriate reason to perform a multiple-breath nitrogen washout test?
A) Detect early small airway disease.
B) Measure anatomical dead space.
C) Measure oxygen consumption.
D) Differentiate obstruction from restriction.
3. A smoking cessation program using a nicotine patch is started for all smokers in a factory. Results revealed that smokers who reported they had quit had exhaled carbon monoxide levels less than 6 ppm. A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that
A) The program was effective in accomplishing smoking cessation.
B) The smokers had refrained from smoking for the previous 6 hours.
C) The smokers were not being truthful about smoking cessation.
D) A different method of smoking cessation should be offered to improve outcomes.
4. The following data are obtained for a 60-year-old male undergoing an exercise (stress) test on an ergometer:
A pulmonary function technologist should
A) Stop the test because this is an abnormal VD/VT response.
B) Continue the test since this is a normal cardiopulmonary response.
C) Stop the test because the blood pressure response is abnormal.
D) Stop the test because the heart rate is too high after 10 minutes.
5. The following data are observed during an exercise test:
Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
A) Continue the test until the patient reaches maximal tolerance.
B) Continue the test until the patient is symptomatic.
C) Discontinue the test and ensure patient safety.
D) Discontinue the test after the next stage.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: B | Question # 2 Answer: A | Question # 3 Answer: A | Question # 4 Answer: C | Question # 5 Answer: C |
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