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Full-Length 2027 NBRC RT Practice Exam

Rehearse the full Respiratory Therapy Examination. Then use your score, timing, and missed topics to decide what to study next.

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Original practice questions reviewed and approved by a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Example report card

Illustrative scores

Practice score

122 / 160

Avg. per timed question

1 min 05 sec

Breadth of Knowledge
80/100
Information Gathering
13/20
Decision Making
29/40

Study priority: start with Information Gathering, the lowest-scoring skill.

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Original questions
185
Timed mock
4 hours
Scored questions
160

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Run the four-hour mock

Track the countdown and your time on each question. Flag items to revisit, and return to a saved attempt while the clock runs.

See where you lost points

Review all 185 questions with a rationale for every option and a clinical source. Print or save your score, timing, and review priorities as a PDF.

Practice the topics you missed

Take a six-question review drill from the mock’s unscored pool. PulmTools prioritizes items related to your scored misses.

Try a sample question

From the free diagnostic. Choose an answer to see the reasoning behind every option.

Information Gathering

A sedated, passive adult with COPD is receiving volume-control ventilation. Peak pressure rises from 29 to 43 cm H₂O. Tidal volume, set PEEP, and inspiratory flow are unchanged. Which additional bedside measurement best distinguishes increased flow resistance from an increase in static distending pressure?

Exam prep pricing

Choose Exam Prep for the full mock, detailed feedback, and targeted practice.

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$29USD · one-time payment

Practice the full exam under timed conditions, then use your results to decide what to study next.

  • One payment for lifetime access to the 2027 edition, with full exam retakes
  • Build exam-day pacing with a four-hour, 185-question mock, time tracked on each question, and saved progress
  • See why every answer option is right or wrong, check the clinical sources, and print a report with scores by skill, pacing, and study priorities
  • Turn missed questions into short practice rounds that focus on what you still need to review

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  • Lifetime access to the 2027 exam prep edition, including targeted review drills

One year of PulmTools Premium

  • Adaptive study. Track your progress and get targeted practice in the topics you need to work on.
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What the mock covers

The 160 scored items are mapped to the 2027 NBRC blueprint. Practice interpreting patient data, checking equipment and infection control, and making clinical decisions across adult, pediatric, and neonatal scenarios.

Breadth of Knowledge
100
Information Gathering
20
Decision Making
40
Official NBRC content outline2027 NBRC exam transition guide

Before you start

Who is this practice exam for?

It’s for respiratory therapy students preparing for the 2027 NBRC Respiratory Therapy Examination, the exam used for the CRT and RRT credentials.

How are the 185 questions scored?

Your score uses 160 questions. The other 25 simulate unscored pretest items and are mixed throughout the mock. You can review all 185 after submitting. The report shows your practice score and timing.

Can I stop and come back later?

Yes. Sign back in with the same PulmTools account to resume a saved attempt. The four-hour countdown keeps running while you’re away.

What does lifetime access cover?

Your one-time Exam Prep purchase includes lifetime access to the 2027 edition, with no automatic renewal. A substantially new exam edition may be sold separately.

Which devices can I use?

The full mock, its report, and its targeted drills run in a web browser on a computer, tablet, or phone.

Do I need an account for the full mock?

Yes. Create a free PulmTools account with Google or an email sign-in link before checkout. Your purchase, saved attempts, and reports are tied to that account.

Can I try PulmTools before buying?

Yes. Start with the free 24-question diagnostic. You can see your timing, review explanations, and take a short follow-up without creating an account.

Independent study material by PulmTools. NBRC does not sponsor or endorse this resource.

Full-Length 2027 NBRC RT Practice Exam | 185 Questions