It’s

important to have an idea of how many questions from each subject will be on the TMC Exam. Review this chart for an
estimate of the number of questions for each subject and you’ll be able to help yourself study more of the right things. For
more insights and information, check out our TMC Study Guide. It will give you a leg up on the NBRC:


Subject Number of Questions % of Exam
Patient Assessment 12 9
Infection Control 4 3
Arterial Blood Gases 10 7
PFTs 6 4
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring 4 3
Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy 10 7
Hyperinflation Therapy 2 1
Humidity and Aerosol Therapy 8 6
Pharmacology 10 7
Airway Clearance Therapy 3 2
Cardiac Monitoring & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 5 4
Airway Management 10 7
Suctioning 4 3
IPPB 3 2
Mechanical Ventilation 38 27
Home Care and Pulmonary Rehab 4 3
Special Procedures 5 4
Cardiopulmonary Pathology 2 1
Total 140 100


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