Aerobic cap and endurance

Question 1

Your Job in measuring aerobic capacity?

Answer 1

–Measure pt’s response to increase O2 demand –Rest and during test

Question 2

Measures for dyspnia?

Answer 2

Borg Scale/Rating of Perceived Exertion•0-10

–Subjective rating of exertion 6-20

Question 3

Aerobic Capacity is ____ and we asses ______ vs _______?

Answer 3

•Subjective

Stable vs unstable

Question 4

What 2 scales are used to measure stable vs unstable aerobic capacity? Parameters?

Answer 4

Angina 1-4 scale

VAS 0-10

Question 5

Sub-Max Testing is performed until?

What is the equation?

Answer 5

•End point should be when they say quite or 85% of HR 220-age

Question 6

What are some tests for Sub-Max?

Answer 6

Cycle ergometer UE/LE
Aerobic Step test
Modified Bruce protocol (treadmill)

Question 7

6 Min Walk Test pre and post test measures?(4)

Answer 7

Supplemental O2 can be used•
Pre and Posttest measures 
1.HR 
2.Dyspnea 
3.Fatigue 
4.O2 sat

Question 8

VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake?

Answer 8

A factor that can determine an athlete’s capacity to perform sustained exercise and is linked to aerobic endurance.

Question 9

Bruce test?

Answer 9

This test requires the athlete to run for as long as possible on a treadmill whose speed and slope increments at timed intervals.