Would you conduct a Stress Test on a patient who has had a recent MI?
Yes, because you want to determine if stress was a factor during the first MI
No, because you don't want to risk causing another MI
Check All That Apply. What are indications for conducting a Stress Test
Chief Complaint of Dyspnea (Shortness of breath or Labored Breathing)
To determine Ventilatory or Cardiac limitations
Rapid Atrial Arrhythmia
To determine maximum workloads for developing an exercise plan or adjusting daily activities
For determining disability status
Which of the following is Stage 4 in Bruce Protocol ?
1.7 MPH 10% Grade
3.4 MPH 14% Grade
4.2 MPH 16% Grade
5.5 MPH 20%
Which Stress Testing Protocol has 10 Stages and is characterized as having 3 minutes of exercise followed by 3 minutes of rest?
Modified Bruce Protocol
Bruce Protocol
Chemical Stress Test
Naughton Protocol