Abnormal Responses to Exercise?

Question 1

Exercise Hypertension: SBP and DBP Values?

Answer 1

SBP > 220 mmHg
DBP > 110 mmHg

Question 2

Systolic Hypotension?

Answer 2

> 20 mmHg drop from upright resting BP

Question 3

Unusual Heart Rate Responses?

Answer 3

• Too rapid increase
• Failure to Increase
• Decrease with increasing intensities

Question 4

Symptoms of Abnormal Response to Exercise? Read

Answer 4

• Significant Anginal Response
• Undue Dyspnea
• Excessive Fatigue
• Mental Confusion/Dizziness
• Severe Leg Claudication

Question 5

Signs of an Abnormal Response to Exercise? read

Answer 5

• Pallor
• Cold Sweats/Diaphoresis
• New Murmur
• Pulmonary Rales
• Onset of Significant 3rd Heart Sound

Question 6

ECG findings/abnormalities?

Answer 6

• Second or Third Degree Heart Block
• Onset of R or L Bundle Branch Block
• Acute ST changes (2 mm ST segment drop)

Question 7

Respiratory Rate Considered Abnormal for Exercise?

Answer 7

> 40 Breaths Per Minute