NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists 認定 RPFT 試験問題:

1. The following Levy-Jennings charts of control values are obtained:
Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions for a pulmonary function technologist to take?
1. Replace the oxygen electrode.
2. Check the temperature of the measuring chamber.
3. Run protein remover through the blood gas analyzer.
4. Replace the CO2electrode.

A) 1, then 4
B) 2, then 3
C) 3, then 1
D) 4, then 2

2. A patient has just finished a 6-minute walk test during which she stopped and rested by leaning against a wall several times, while catching her breath. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?

A) Document the total distance the patient covered in 6 minutes.
B) Report that the patient was unable to complete a standard 6-minute walk test.
C) Repeat the test with supplemental oxygen after the patient is fully rested.
D) Subtract the time spent at rest and report the distance walked during the time spent walking.

3. Airways resistance and specific conductance tests are requested for a 7-year-old child with asthma. Which of the following techniques is preferred?

A) Oscillation
B) Quiet breathing with body plethysmography
C) Panting with body plethysmography
D) Interrupter

4. Which of the following may cause a reduction in end-tidal CO2?

A) Anxiety-induced hyperventilation
B) Exercise below the anaerobic threshold
C) Increased VD/VTratio
D) Eating a high-protein diet

5. 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 the blood pressure response is abnormal.
B) Stop the test because this is an abnormal VD/VT response.
C) Continue the test since this is a normal cardiopulmonary response.
D) Stop the test because the heart rate is too high after 10 minutes.

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