Test Prep Test Prep Certifications RPFT Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  During calibration of a spirometer, injection of air with a 3-liter syringe results in the following:

  

  Using another 3-liter syringe, air is again injected with the following results:

  

  A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that the

  A. Calibration should be repeated

  B. Spirometer is alinear

  C. First syringe is not set properly

  D. Spirometer has intermittent failure

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 32:

  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.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 33:

  Which of the following sets of FIF data is most consistent with an extrathoracic airway obstruction?

  

  A. Option A

  B. Option B

  C. Option C

  D. Option D

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 34:

  

  The ECG above is recorded during the recovery phase immediately following termination of an ergo meter exercise study. A pulmonary function technologist should

  A. Initiate chest compressions

  B. Have the patient lie down

  C. Check the electrode connections

  D. Continue the cool-down phase

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 35:

  To assure linearity of an oxygen analyzer, calibrate with

  A. Three test gases within the operating range of the instrument

  B. Air

  C. 100% 02

  D. Two test gases within the operating range of the instrument

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 36:

  Which of the following is correct regarding smoking cessation?

  A. Withdrawal symptoms are mild and last less than 48 hours.

  B. Pharmacologic therapy increases chances of success along with counseling.

  C. Support systems are minimally effective in smoking cessation.

  D. Smokers who quit suddenly and without help are most likely to be successful.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 37:

  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. Inhale to TV

  B. Pant at 40 to 50 Hz

  C. Pant at 90 to 100 Hz

  D. Inhale to TLC

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 38:

  The following test results are available for a 35-year-old subject who is applying for disability: These findings are consistent with

  

  A. A paralyzed hemidiaphragm

  B. Occupational asthma

  C. Pulmonary fibrosis

  D. Poor effort

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 39:

  A patient with severe airflow limitation pants too rapidly (> 3 breaths/second) against a closed shutter in a body plethysmograph. Which of the following will occur?

  A. VTG underestimation

  B. VTG overestimation

  C. RAW underestimation

  D. RAW overestimation

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 40:

  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 CO2 electrode.

  A. 3, then 1

  B. 1, then 4

  C. 2, then 3

  D. 4, then 2

  Correct Answer: A