MET Levels

Question 1

Class I

Answer 1

no limits to activity (MET 6.5)

Question 2

Class II

Answer 2

Slight activity limit, comfort at rest, ordinary activity causes fatigue pain, dyspnea and palpitations (MET 4.5)

Question 3

Class III

Answer 3

marked limitation, comfort at rest, less than ordinary activity- fatigue palpitation, dyspnea, angina pain (MET 3.0)

Question 4

Class IV

Answer 4

inability to carry out activities w/o discomfort

Question 5

Stage 1 (1-1.4)

Answer 5

SITTING- tabletop, self-feeding, wash hands, bed mobility

Question 6

Stage 2 (1.4 -2.0)

Answer 6

(NO ISOMETRICS) SITTING- ADLS- self-bathing, shaving, dressing, grooming, unlimited sitting, slow ambulation

Question 7

Stage 3 (2.0- 3.0)

Answer 7

SITTING: briefing standing periods, washing, dressing

Question 8

Stage 4 (3.5-4.0)

Answer 8

STANDING- ex. can start (mild- cycling, treadmill)- light home management with energy conservation

Question 9

Stage 5 (3.5-4.0)

Answer 9

STANDING- washing dishes, cloths, light home repairs increase home management

Question 10

Stage 6 (4.1 and above)

Answer 10

Most home management, swimming, light calisthenics

Question 11

Pulse/HR Parameters:

Normal adult

Answer 11

60-80 BPM, 120/80 BP, 12-18 breaths/min

Question 12

Pulse/HR Parameters: Pediatric - newborn

Answer 12

120 BMP, 75/50 BP, 40 breath/min

Question 13

Tachycardia

Answer 13

100+ BPM

Question 14

Bradycardia

Answer 14

less than 60 BPM

Question 15

Hypertension

Answer 15

above 140/90