Question 1
A patient has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.32, PaCO2 55 mmHg, PaO2 68 mmHg, HCO3- 28 mEq/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?
Correct Answer:
Respiratory acidosis
Question 2
A patient with COPD has a pulse oximetry reading of 88% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial action?
Correct Answer:
Apply nasal cannula at 2 L/min and titrate
Question 3
Which of the following is the most effective method for sterilizing respiratory therapy equipment?
Correct Answer:
Glutaraldehyde immersion for 10 hours
Question 4
A chest X-ray shows opacification of the left lower lobe with an air bronchogram. This finding is most consistent with:
Correct Answer:
Pneumonia
Question 5
The normal range for arterial blood pH is:
Correct Answer:
7.35-7.45
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Prepare with the NBRC CRT Practice Questions - Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering patient, respiratory, therapy, blood, and mmhg. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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NBRC CRT Practice Questions - Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Exam

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