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Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists

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Question # 21

A treadmill belt stops for a fraction of a second each time the patient takes a step. A pulmonary function technologist should

A.

Instruct the patient to use the hand rails.

B.

Tighten the belt.

C.

Increase the speed of the belt.

D.

Decrease the treadmill grade.

Question # 22

The following biologic control data ranges were established:

The following additional data were obtained when assessing the equipment:

Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?

A.

Change the CO 2 and H 2 O absorbers.

B.

Continue testing patients.

C.

Change the D Lco CO analyzer.

D.

Check the flow sensor.

Question # 23

When performing quality control in a body plethysmograph using a 5-L isothermal bottle, the V TG at shutter closure are as follows:

A pulmonary function technologist should

A.

Service the mouth pressure transducer.

B.

Recalibrate the box pressure transducer.

C.

Check biological control before beginning testing.

D.

Proceed with patient testing.

Question # 24

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

Question # 25

The following values are reported at maximum effort for a 50-year-old, 70-kg (154-lb) male with significant coronary artery disease during ergometer stress testing. Which of the following is most likely an error?

A.

workload 200 watts

B.

V E 65L/min

C.

HR145/min

D.

RER1.2

Question # 26

The following values are obtained using a 3-liter calibration syringe during volume calibration of a dry-rolling spirometer:

2.80 L

2.79 L

2.82 L

The performance of this spirometer is best described as

A.

Neither accurate nor precise.

B.

Both accurate and precise.

C.

Precise, but not accurate. .

D.

Accurate, but not precise.

Question # 27

A 35-year-old healthy male is performing a maximal stress test as part of an annual physical. The following data are observed:

The patient denies any symptoms. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do first?

A.

Obtain an arterial blood gas while continuing exercise

B.

Move the pulse oximeter sensor to another site

C.

Administer oxygen at 3-4 L/min by nasal cannula

D.

Terminate the test and stabilize the patient.

Question # 28

While performing a plethysmographic lung volume test, a technologist observes that the patient's breathing efforts do not produce consistent pressure fluctuations in the box. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this issue?

A.

Airway obstruction preventing pressure transmission

B.

Leaks in the mouthpiece or tubing

C.

Hyperventilation during the test

D.

Incorrect gas mixture in the box

Question # 29

During daily quality control procedures on an infrared CO 2 analyzer, a pulmonary function technologist is unable to adjust the gain to the calibration gas concentration. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

A.

Water droplets in the sample cell

B.

Saturation of the soda lime

C.

Presence of high levels of oxygen

D.

Increased gas sampling rate

Question # 30

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.

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