Aerobic Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
Aerobic Capacity
A
- The ability to perform work or participate in activity over time using the body’s oxygen uptake, deliver, and energy release mechanisms
2
Q
Our Job
A
- Measure pt response to increase O2 demand
- Measure at rest and during rest
3
Q
Subjective
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- Angina 1-4 scale or VAS 0-10
Stable vs Unstable - During functional tasks
4
Q
Remember to check
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Vital Signs
5
Q
Assessment of test
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How did they respond to increase O2 demand, during and after test?
6
Q
Sub-Max Testing
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- End point should be when they say quit or 85% of age predicted max HR. 220-age
- Cooper 12 min walk/run test
- Cycle ergometer UE/LE
- Aerobic Step Test
- Modified Bruce Protocol (Treadmill)
7
Q
Dyspnea
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- Shortness of breath
8
Q
How to measure Dyspnea
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- Borg Scale
- Rate of Perceived Exertion
9
Q
Absolute Contraindications for Exercise Testing
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- Uncontrolled dysrythmia and heart failure
- Acute myoarditis or pericarditis
- Acute PE
- Aneurysm
- Infection
- Unstable angina within one month
- Recent MI
10
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Relative Contraindications for Exercise Testing
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- Stable angina
