NBCE Part 2 Chiro Exam Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be classified as Stage 1 hypertension in an adult patient?

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138/88 mmHg. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure of 130-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg. The reading of 138/88 mmHg falls within this range.

Question 2

A respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute would be considered normal in which of the following patients?

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Newborn infant. In newborn infants, a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths per minute is considered normal. For adults, normal respiratory rates range from 12-20 breaths per minute, while school-age children typically have rates of 18-30 breaths per minute. A rate of 36 would be abnormally high for an adult but within normal range for a newborn.

Question 3

When measuring blood pressure, which of the following techniques is considered correct?

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Placing the cuff on bare skin, not over clothing. For proper blood pressure measurement, the patient should be seated with back supported and feet flat on the floor, arm supported at heart level, and should avoid talking during measurement. The cuff should be placed on bare skin, not over clothing.

Question 4

Which pulse characteristic is associated with aortic regurgitation?

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Water-hammer (collapsing) pulse. A water-hammer or collapsing pulse (Corrigan's pulse) is characterized by a rapid upstroke and collapse, which is typically found in patients with aortic regurgitation. It represents the rapid ejection of blood followed by rapid runoff due to backward flow across the incompetent aortic valve.

Question 5

A patient presents with a temperature of 95.1°F (35.1°C). This finding is consistent with:

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Mild hypothermia. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 95°F (35°C). A temperature of 95.1°F (35.1°C) indicates mild hypothermia, which can occur due to environmental exposure, metabolic disorders, or certain medications.

Question 6

Which of the following pulse rates would be considered tachycardia in an adult patient at rest?

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112 beats per minute. Tachycardia in adults is defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute. A resting pulse of 112 bpm would be classified as tachycardia and warrants further investigation.

Question 7

Pulsus paradoxus, an abnormal decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration, is most commonly associated with which condition?

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Cardiac tamponade. Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated drop in systolic blood pressure during inspiration (greater than 10 mmHg). It is classically associated with cardiac tamponade, but can also be found in severe asthma, COPD, and pericarditis.

Question 8

Which vital sign change would most likely be observed in a patient with significant blood loss?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate. With significant blood loss, compensatory mechanisms attempt to maintain perfusion to vital organs. This typically results in tachycardia (increased heart rate) as the body tries to maintain cardiac output despite reduced blood volume.

Question 9

The proper technique for measuring respiratory rate includes:

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Counting breaths for 60 seconds without the patient's awareness. To accurately measure respiratory rate, the practitioner should count the number of breaths over a full 60 seconds without the patient's awareness. Patients who are aware their breathing is being monitored may consciously or unconsciously alter their breathing pattern, resulting in an inaccurate measurement.

Question 10

During examination of the eyes, which of the following pupillary responses would be considered abnormal?

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Unequal pupil size in response to the same light stimulus. Unequal pupil size (anisocoria) under the same lighting conditions is an abnormal finding that may indicate neurological issues, trauma, or other pathologies affecting the pupils or their neural pathways.

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