Per the NBRC, the TMC exam’s Troubleshooting and Quality Control Of Equipment, and Infection Control section is broken into three subcategories, each with their own areas of focus. There are 8 questions requiring recall of knowledge, 9 focused on application of knowledge and 3 asking applicants for analysis. The general topics covered include: Assemble/Troubleshoot Devices Medical gas delivery interfaces Long-term oxygen therapy Medical gas delivery, metering, and /or clinicalanalyzing devices CPAP / NPPV with patient interfaces Humidifiers Nebulizers Metered-dose inhalers, spacers, and valved holdingchambers Dry-powder inhalers (DPI) Resuscitation equipment Mechanical ventilators Intubation equipment Artificial airways Suctioning equipment Blood analyzers Patient breathing circuits Hyperinflation devices Secretion clearance devices Heliox delivery device Portable spirometer Testing equipment in a pulmonary function laboratory Pleural drainage Noninvasive monitoring Bronchoscopes and light sources Hemodynamic monitoring devices Ensure Infection Prevention Adhering to infection prevention policies andprocedures Adhering to disinfection policies and procedures Proper handling of biohazardous materials Perform Quality Control Procedures Blood analyzers Gas analyzers Pulmonary function equipment for testing Mechanical ventilators Noninvasive monitors