CRE Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

A patient with COPD uses a smart inhaler. Which primary data does the device transmit to the respiratory educator's dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Time-stamped actuation events and GPS location

Answer

Smart inhalers record time-stamped actuation events and GPS location to track adherence patterns and identify high-risk environments.

Question 2

Which spirometry quality criterion ensures a technically acceptable FVC maneuver per ATS/ERS standards?

Accepted Answer

Exhalation lasted at least 6 seconds with a plateau in the volume-time curve

Answer

ATS/ERS standards require exhalation of at least 6 seconds (or a clear plateau) to confirm a complete FVC maneuver.

Question 3

A telehealth respiratory visit requires which technical safeguard to comply with HIPAA during video transmission?

Accepted Answer

End-to-end encryption on a HIPAA-compliant platform with a signed BAA

Answer

HIPAA requires end-to-end encryption and a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the telehealth platform vendor.

Question 4

When reviewing a patient's CPAP device download, a compliance report shows AHI of 14 events/hour on therapy. The educator's FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Assess mask leak data and residual AHI to identify treatment failure cause

Answer

Residual AHI above 5 events/hour despite CPAP use indicates inadequate control; mask leak data helps distinguish pressure inadequacy from interface problems.

Question 5

A respiratory educator uses a peak flow meter application on a smartphone. Which limitation is most important to communicate to the patient?

Accepted Answer

App-based acoustic peak flow measurement is not yet FDA-cleared for clinical decision-making in all products

Answer

Many smartphone-based spirometry and peak flow apps lack FDA clearance for clinical use, so patients should not make treatment decisions based solely on these readings.

(CRE) Certified Respiratory Educator Practice Test

(CRE) Certified Respiratory Educator Practice Test

CRE Technology & Digital Tools 2