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NBRC RPFT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists (Pulmonary Function Technology Examination) |
| Exam Number: | PFT / RPFT |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Passing Score: | High cut score (scaled score, exact value not publicly disclosed; separate from CPFT low cut score) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $200 (new applicants), $170 (repeat applicants); $150 additional fee for international testing |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 (100 scored, 15 unscored pilot items) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years (maintained via NBRC Credential Maintenance Program) |
| Related Certifications: | Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) |
| Recommended Training: | NBRC Official Candidate Handbook AARC Educational Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NBRC Official Registration PSI Testing Center Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | NBRC RPFT Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized PSI test centers; online proctored option available |
| Pre Condition: | Must be 18+ years old; meet one of: 1) Associate degree or higher from CoARC-accredited respiratory care program; 2) Hold CRT or RRT credential; 3) 62 semester hours college credit (including biology, math) + 6 months PFT experience; 4) Hold CPFT credential |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nbrc.org/examinations/rpft/ |
NBRC RPFT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Procedures | 44% | - Test Performance
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| Instrumentation and Equipment | 33% | - Setup, Maintenance, Calibration
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| Data Management and Interpretation | 23% | - Calculation and Reference Values
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NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists Sample Questions:
The following data are observed during an exercise test:
Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
- A. Discontinue the test and ensure patient safety.
- B. Continue the test until the patient is symptomatic.
- C. Discontinue the test after the next stage.
- D. Continue the test until the patient reaches maximal tolerance.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A patient has normal pulmonary and cardiac function. Which of the following is most likely when the patient reaches the anaerobic threshold during incremental stress testing?
- A. Increased RER
- B. Decreased VE
- C. Increased VDA/VTratio
- D. Decreased CO2production
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator that a patient has achieved his maximum exercise capacity during a progressive exercise (stress) test?
- A. Minute ventilation greater than 170 L/min
- B. VO2remains stable with increasing workload
- C. Respiratory exchange ratio greater than 0.8
- D. Heart rate of 210/min
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A government agency requires that a pulmonary function technologist establish procedures to minimize the loss of laboratory data. Which of the following should be included in these procedures?
1. Continuous mirroring of hard drives
2. Storage of duplicate test data offsite
3. No Internet connections to the computer storing the database
4. Contracting with a third-party security company
- A. 1, 3, and 4 only
- B. 1, 2, and 3 only
- C. 1, 2, and 4 only
- D. 2, 3, and 4 only
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Treadmill speed can be verified by
- A. Multiplying the belt length by the cycles/min.
- B. Dividing the cycles/min by the belt length.
- C. Multiplying the cycles/min by the height.
- D. Dividing the height by the horizontal distance.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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