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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 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 (100 scored, 15 unscored pilot items) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years (maintained via NBRC Credential Maintenance Program) |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) |
| Exam Price: | $200 (new applicants), $170 (repeat applicants); $150 additional fee for international testing |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | High cut score (scaled score, exact value not publicly disclosed; separate from CPFT low cut score) |
| Recommended Training: | NBRC Official Candidate Handbook AARC Educational Resources |
| Exam Registration: | PSI Testing Center Scheduling NBRC Official Registration |
| 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% | - Result Validity Assessment
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| Data Management and Interpretation | 23% | - Clinical Interpretation
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| Instrumentation and Equipment | 33% | - Setup, Maintenance, Calibration
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RPFT Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists is an official NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) exam, listed under exam code RPFT. A passing result earns you the Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification at the Advanced / Professional level. It also ties into Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 115 (100 scored, 15 unscored pilot items) questions inside 120 minutes on the NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists requires High cut score (scaled score, exact value not publicly disclosed; separate from CPFT low cut score), and the official registration fee is $200 (new applicants), $170 (repeat applicants); $150 additional fee for international testing. Retakes charge the full $200 (new applicants), $170 (repeat applicants); $150 additional fee for international testing again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
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
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based testing at authorized PSI test centers; online proctored option available.
NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) recommends the following training for NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists candidates.
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The NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists syllabus spans 3 domains, led by Procedures (44%), Instrumentation and Equipment (33%), and Data Management and Interpretation (23%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists Sample Questions:
Question 1
Treadmill speed can be verified by
A. Dividing the cycles/min by the belt length.
B. Multiplying the belt length by the cycles/min.
C. Multiplying the cycles/min by the height.
D. Dividing the height by the horizontal distance.
Question 2
During an exercise (stress) test, the minute ventilation to carbon dioxide production (Ve /VCO2) ratio is 100.
This measurement indicates
A. Severe pulmonary hypertension
B. A normal response
C. Equipment malfunction
D. Increased work of breathing
Question 3
A patient who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day has a DLcoOf 45% of predicted. The patient is referred for exercise (stress) testing. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist select to evaluate oxygenation?
A. Arterial blood gas analysis
B. Pulse oximetry
C. End-tidal oxygen tension
D. Transcutaneous oxygen electrode
Question 4
Prior to performing a multiple-breath U2 washout test, a pulmonary function technologist is unable to zero the H2 gas analyzer. Which of the following may be responsible?
A. Exhausted fuel cell
B. Condensation of water
C. Chopper motor failure
D. Inadequate vacuum
Question 5
While performing a quality control test on an open circuit nitrogen system, the volume of a 3-liter syringe is measured as 3.9 L. Which of the following is the most probable explanation?
A. There was an air leak in the system.
B. The volume was not corrected from ATPS to BTPS.
C. The initial O2concentration in the syringe was greater than 0.21.
D. The nitrogen analyzer gain was set too low.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A |
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