NBRC TMC Practice Test 8

10 free NBRC TMC practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Depth of Clinical Judgment

At a multidisciplinary ALS clinic, a 61-year-old woman reports orthopnea, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness. Her test results are shown. She has an advance directive stating she does not want a tracheostomy or long-term invasive ventilation. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Test results
MeasureValue
Upright FVC (% of predicted)46
MIP (cm H2O)−38
Daytime SpO2, room air (%)95