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Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination

The Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination: 160 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 325 practice questions across 10 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

  • $39.99 · 3 months of access · one payment · no subscription
  • 325 practice questions
  • 160 questions · 180 minutes
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The challenge

The Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination: 160 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result.

  • The exam covers the theory and the practical standards of your profession. Textbooks do not tell you what NBRC actually asks.
  • 160 questions in 180 minutes leave about 68 seconds per question. Speed has to be trained, not hoped for.
  • The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
  • Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.

How MediFlow solves it

  • A question bank built on the published content of NBRC, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
  • Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
  • A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.

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Three steps to exam day

  1. 1

    Try free questions and see the style of the exam.

  2. 2

    Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.

  3. 3

    Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

  • 325 practice questions in 10 topics
  • Mock exams in the NBRC exam format

One package, one payment

$39.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal. Web and app with one account.

Practice material only. MediFlow is independent of NBRC and cannot guarantee a result.

Exam at a glance

Questions
160
Duration
180 minutes
Pass mark
not published
Sections
Patient data · Equipment · Interventions
Exam type
Written
Language
English
Authority
NBRC

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 325 questions

  1. 01Blood gases, oximetry and gas exchange33 questions · 10.2 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
    • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
    • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    An arterial blood gas shows pH 7.28, PaCO2 58 mm Hg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. How should it be interpreted?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  2. 02Airway management and airway clearance36 questions · 11.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Which method most reliably confirms endotracheal tube placement in the trachea immediately after intubation?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  3. 03Patient data: history, physical assessment and imaging39 questions · 12 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    A respiratory therapist auscultates an adult and hears a high-pitched, monophonic sound over the neck that is loudest during inspiration. Which problem does this finding indicate?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  4. 04Emergency care, special procedures and patient education20 questions · 6.2 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    What compression rate is recommended for adult CPR?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  5. 05Equipment: selection, assembly and troubleshooting32 questions · 9.8 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    A patient's nonrebreather reservoir bag collapses completely during each inspiration. What should the therapist do?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  6. 06Oxygen therapy, lung expansion and noninvasive ventilation29 questions · 8.9 % of the bank
  7. 07Pulmonary function and bedside mechanics29 questions · 8.9 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
  8. 08Respiratory pharmacology and aerosol therapy26 questions · 8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: dosage forms and inhaler technique
    • Foundations: the concentration–time curve and receptor types
  9. 09Quality control and infection control29 questions · 8.9 % of the bank
  10. 10Mechanical ventilation: initiation, adjustment and weaning52 questions · 16 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Blood gases, oximetry and gas exchange. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

An arterial blood gas shows pH 7.28, PaCO2 58 mm Hg, HCO3- 26 mEq/L. How should it be interpreted?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

  • Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
  • Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
  • AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
  • One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser

From registration to licence

The usual steps with NBRC. Details can change; check the current rules with NBRC before you register.

  1. Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
  2. Create an account with NBRC and submit the application.
  3. Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
  4. Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
  5. After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination preparation cost?

$39.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with NBRC.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of NBRC. Check it with NBRC before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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