Exercise testing and prescription EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
5 uses related to exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Evaluating physical capacity
and effort tolerance
2. Detection of coronary artery disease
3. Evaluation of the anatomical and functional severity of CAD
4. Predictions of cardiovascular events and all cause death
5. Evaluation of exercise-related symptoms
What is ventilatory expired gas analysis used for? And it's advantages and disadvantages -
CORRECT ANSWERS -used to capture Ve, VO2, and VCO2 through a face
mask/mouthpiece
-adv: provides accurate, non-invasive quantification of VO2
-disadv: expensive equipment and specialized testing personnel
2 main assumptions that allow us to estimate VO2 max from a submax twst - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. A steady state HR and VO2 can be achieved and is consistent for each work
rate and day
2. The mechanical efficiency during cycling or treadmill exercise is constant for all individuals
6 min walk test - CORRECT ANSWERS -used to evaluate submax exercise capacity
-used in patients with chronic disease
1.5 mile run/walk test
, Vs. 1 mile walk test - CORRECT ANSWERS -used for young adults (19 to 29)
-used for men and women (20 to 69)
Subject preparation - CORRECT ANSWERS Purpose: should be clear in advance to
maximize diagnostic value and to ensure safety
Testing procedure: patient should know the nature of the progressive exercise, symptoms and
sign end points, and possible complications
Eating: not for 3 hours prior
Medication: may be taken with small amounts of water
Who should a resting, supine standard 12 lead ECG be performed on prior to exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A clinical population in order to compare previously obtained
standard ECGs to determine if changes have occurred over time
Using a treadmill for exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS Adv: gives a peak VO2 5
to 10% higher than cycling and it closely replicates daily movement
Disadv: can't get accurate estimate of work rate
Using a cycle ergometer for exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS Adv: very precise
estimation of work rate and it can be performed sitting or supine
Disadv: unfamiliar task for many people
Test confounders - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Eating prior
2. Dehydration
3. Elevated body temp
4. Temp and humidity of testing area
5. Emotional state
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
5 uses related to exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Evaluating physical capacity
and effort tolerance
2. Detection of coronary artery disease
3. Evaluation of the anatomical and functional severity of CAD
4. Predictions of cardiovascular events and all cause death
5. Evaluation of exercise-related symptoms
What is ventilatory expired gas analysis used for? And it's advantages and disadvantages -
CORRECT ANSWERS -used to capture Ve, VO2, and VCO2 through a face
mask/mouthpiece
-adv: provides accurate, non-invasive quantification of VO2
-disadv: expensive equipment and specialized testing personnel
2 main assumptions that allow us to estimate VO2 max from a submax twst - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. A steady state HR and VO2 can be achieved and is consistent for each work
rate and day
2. The mechanical efficiency during cycling or treadmill exercise is constant for all individuals
6 min walk test - CORRECT ANSWERS -used to evaluate submax exercise capacity
-used in patients with chronic disease
1.5 mile run/walk test
, Vs. 1 mile walk test - CORRECT ANSWERS -used for young adults (19 to 29)
-used for men and women (20 to 69)
Subject preparation - CORRECT ANSWERS Purpose: should be clear in advance to
maximize diagnostic value and to ensure safety
Testing procedure: patient should know the nature of the progressive exercise, symptoms and
sign end points, and possible complications
Eating: not for 3 hours prior
Medication: may be taken with small amounts of water
Who should a resting, supine standard 12 lead ECG be performed on prior to exercise? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A clinical population in order to compare previously obtained
standard ECGs to determine if changes have occurred over time
Using a treadmill for exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS Adv: gives a peak VO2 5
to 10% higher than cycling and it closely replicates daily movement
Disadv: can't get accurate estimate of work rate
Using a cycle ergometer for exercise testing - CORRECT ANSWERS Adv: very precise
estimation of work rate and it can be performed sitting or supine
Disadv: unfamiliar task for many people
Test confounders - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Eating prior
2. Dehydration
3. Elevated body temp
4. Temp and humidity of testing area
5. Emotional state
