exam 2- exercise testing Flashcards
1
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why do we exercise test
A
- diagnostic
- prognostic
- theraputic
- eval fintional capacity
2
Q
instructions to give patients before pre test
A
- no food, alcohol, caffeine or tabcco within 3 hrs of testing
- clients should be rested
- wear clothing that permits free movement
- if ountpatient: may need a ride home
3
Q
measurements taken during pre test
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- 12 lead EKG: supine and exercise pasture
- HR: “
- BP: “
- RPE: scale explained
4
Q
measurements taken during exercise
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- 12 lead EKG: last 15 sec of each stage
- HR: last 5 sec of each stage
- BP: last 45 sec of each stage
- s/s as observed
- RPE: last 15 secs of each stage
5
Q
measurements taken post exercise
A
- 12 lead EKG: peak exercise and last 15 sec of 1st min and then every 2 min during recovery
- HR: last 5 sec of each min of recovery
- BP: every 2 min
- RPE: peak exercise
6
Q
how long should you monitor post exercise
A
- at least 6 mins
- until EKG/ HR and BP return to baselne
7
Q
first 5 stages bruce protocol
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1: 1.7speed, 10% grade
2: 2.5 speed, 12% grade
3: 3.4 speed, 14% grade
4: 4.2 speed, 16% grade
5: 5 speed, 18% grade
