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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of an abnormal stress test?
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of an abnormal stress test?
[html]Which of the following is NOT an indicator of an abnormal stress test?

▸ Development of a new U wave, or inversion of a pre-existing U wave, during or after exercise

▸ ST segment elevation

▸ ST depression of at least 1—1.5 mm at 0.08 seconds
ujesssss   39   3 Replies
A week ago
Running on a treadmill can be used in ALL BUT
Running on a treadmill can be used in ALL BUT
Running on a treadmill can be used in ALL BUT

▸ modified Bruce protocol stress tests.

▸ Naughton protocol stress tests.

▸ Bruce protocol stress tests.

▸ pharmacologic stress tests.
Yeeeee89   18   1 Reply
A week ago
The "gold standard" for determining the presence of coronary artery disease is the
The "gold standard" for determining the presence of coronary artery disease is the
The "gold standard" for determining the presence of coronary artery disease is the

▸ exercise stress test.

▸ MUGA scan.

▸ angiogram.

▸ thallium stress test.
Famwam   18   2 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate an exercise stress test?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate an exercise stress test?
[html]Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate an exercise stress test?

▸ EKG machine malfunction

▸ Decreasing amplitude of the QRS complex and T waves

▸ Blood pressure drop of more than 10 mm Hg along with severe chest pain

▸ Sustaine
banggedung   16   1 Reply
A week ago
The most widely known exercise protocol using a treadmill is the
The most widely known exercise protocol using a treadmill is the
The most widely known exercise protocol using a treadmill is the

▸ Cornell protocol.

▸ Kattus protocol.

▸ Naughton protocol.

▸ Bruce protocol.
tlc_71111   18   2 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate a stress test?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate a stress test?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to terminate a stress test?

▸ Patient's request

▸ Falling blood pressure

▸ ST segment elevation

▸ Shortening of the PR interval
lstar1993   15   1 Reply
A week ago
All pharmacologic stress tests involve the use of
All pharmacologic stress tests involve the use of
All pharmacologic stress tests involve the use of

▸ medications to induce stress the way exercise would.

▸ an arm ergometer to induce stress.

▸ a treadmill to induce stress.

▸ radioactive medications to determine tissue perfusion.
achalmers   16   2 Replies
A week ago
The most common methods of stress testing include which of the following?
The most common methods of stress testing include which of the following?
The most common methods of stress testing include which of the following?

▸ Arm ergometer and treadmill

▸ Stair-stepper and arm ergometer

▸ Bicycle ergometer and stair-stepper

▸ Treadmill and bicycle ergometer
Lighting2551   261   1 Reply
A week ago
A double product greater than 25,000 indicates that
A double product greater than 25,000 indicates that
[html]A double product greater than 25,000 indicates that

▸ the patient has ischemia and the test must be stopped.

▸ the stress test is positive for coronary artery disease.

▸ there is 2.5 mms of ST segment elevation in three or more leads.

▸ an
whatsupgirl16   16   2 Replies
A week ago
On the morning of the stress test, it is important that the patient
On the morning of the stress test, it is important that the patient
On the morning of the stress test, it is important that the patient

▸ eat as usual.

▸ fast for 12 hours to avoid nausea during the test.

▸ eat a big meal for energy.

▸ semi-fast for four hours before the test.
sjbux   13   1 Reply
A week ago
The point at which the QRS complex and ST segment join together is called the
The point at which the QRS complex and ST segment join together is called the
The point at which the QRS complex and ST segment join together is called the

▸ J-point.

▸ S wave.

▸ Q wave.

▸ R-point.
baileymeredith   18   2 Replies
A week ago
If the stress test is negative but the angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is negative but the angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is negative but the angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is said to have been a

▸ true positive.

▸ false positive.

▸ true negative.

▸ false negative.
justinw2200   62   1 Reply
A week ago
If the stress test is negative and the angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test ...
If the stress test is negative and the angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test ...
If the stress test is negative and the angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test is said to have been a

▸ true positive.

▸ false positive.

▸ true negative.

▸ false negative.
dillon_green23   36   2 Replies
A week ago
If the stress test is positive and an angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is positive and an angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is positive and an angiogram reveals coronary artery disease, the stress test is said to have been a

▸ true positive.

▸ false positive.

▸ true negative.

▸ false negative.
tittyboi   35   1 Reply
A week ago
If the stress test is positive but an angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is positive but an angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test is ...
If the stress test is positive but an angiogram reveals normal coronary arteries, the stress test is said to have been a

▸ true positive.

▸ false positive.

▸ true negative.

▸ false negative.
Dymondmonae   48   2 Replies
A week ago
A positive stress test implies that
A positive stress test implies that
A positive stress test implies that

▸ infarction is present.

▸ ischemia is absent.

▸ ischemia is present.

▸ infarction is absent.
seeb1999   19   1 Reply
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A week ago
Bayes' theorem has to do with
Bayes' theorem has to do with
[html]Bayes' theorem has to do with

▸ the sensitivity and specificity of the stress test results.

▸ the predicted workload of a treadmill versus a bicycle stress test.

▸ the predicted cardiac output during exercise stress testing.

▸ which patient
trea48   13   3 Replies
A week ago
The specificity of a stress test represents the number of patients with
The specificity of a stress test represents the number of patients with
[html]The specificity of a stress test represents the number of patients with

▸ normal coronary arteries who tested positive on the stress test.

▸ proven coronary artery disease who tested positive on the stress test.

▸ proven coronary artery dise
Frost   16   1 Reply
A week ago
The sensitivity of a stress test represents the number of patients with
The sensitivity of a stress test represents the number of patients with
[html]The sensitivity of a stress test represents the number of patients with

▸ proven coronary artery disease who tested positive on the stress test.

▸ proven coronary artery disease who tested negative on the stress test.

▸ normal coronary arter
Ingy_   17   3 Replies
A week ago
Thallium-201 enters the heart in much the same way as which ion?
Thallium-201 enters the heart in much the same way as which ion?
Thallium-201 enters the heart in much the same way as which ion?

▸ Sodium

▸ Chloride

▸ Potassium

▸ Magnesium
melinoma86   95   1 Reply
A week ago
How much must a coronary artery be narrowed for the stress test to be positive?
How much must a coronary artery be narrowed for the stress test to be positive?
How much must a coronary artery be narrowed for the stress test to be positive?

▸ 35%

▸ 75%

▸ 90%

▸ 60%
lihui   17   2 Replies
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A week ago
The J-point is the point at which the
The J-point is the point at which the
The J-point is the point at which the

▸ ST segment and T wave join together.

▸ P wave and PR segment join together.

▸ PR segment and QRS complex join together.

▸ QRS complex and ST segment join together.
emyleepatton   18   1 Reply
A week ago
The inability of the heart to increase its rate adequately with exercise is called
The inability of the heart to increase its rate adequately with exercise is called
The inability of the heart to increase its rate adequately with exercise is called

▸ inotropic reserve.

▸ chronotropic incompetence.

▸ inotropic incompetence.

▸ chronotropic reserve.
lambchop03   21   3 Replies
A week ago
For submaximal testing, what percentage of the target heart rate must be attained?
For submaximal testing, what percentage of the target heart rate must be attained?
For submaximal testing, what percentage of the target heart rate must be attained?

▸ 65%

▸ 85%

▸ 100%

▸ 70%
meikunn2565   19   1 Reply
A week ago
The target heart rate for a 60-year-old man having a stress test is
The target heart rate for a 60-year-old man having a stress test is
The target heart rate for a 60-year-old man having a stress test is

▸ 220.

▸ 190.

▸ 280.

▸ 160.
DragoxCM16   18   2 Replies
A week ago
13 METs is
13 METs is
13 METs is

▸ the level at which cardiac arrest occurs.

▸ The level most adults can reach with exertion.

▸ almost always associated with significant cardiac ischemia.

▸ the oxygen consumption of a person sitting down resting.
stevengu246   16   1 Reply
A week ago
A MET is a
A MET is a
A MET is a

▸ measurement of oxygen consumption during exercise.

▸ measurement of energy absorption during exercise.

▸ method of exercise.

▸ pharmacologic agent used in stress testing.
parneetgill   11   2 Replies
5 / 5
A week ago
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to stress testing?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to stress testing?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to stress testing?

▸ Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis

▸ MI less than 48 hours old

▸ Acute pulmonary embolus

▸ Known left main coronary artery disease
autumnnelson123   16   1 Reply
A week ago
Which of the following is an indication for stress testing?
Which of the following is an indication for stress testing?
[html]Which of the following is an indication for stress testing?

▸ To evaluate the prognosis and functional capacity after an MI

▸ To evaluate individuals with severe aortic stenosis

▸ To evaluate individuals with noncardiac chest discomfort

▸ T
liljay   12   3 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is NOT an indication for stress testing?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for stress testing?
[html]Which of the following is NOT an indication for stress testing?

▸ To evaluate patients with symptoms of exercise-induced arrhythmias

▸ To evaluate patients after coronary bypass surgery

▸ To evaluate asymptomatic individuals with no CAD risk
Frost   14   1 Reply
A week ago
A relative contraindication is one that means
A relative contraindication is one that means
[html]A relative contraindication is one that means

▸ don't do the test unless the benefits outweigh the risks.

▸ do the test only if the patient's other relatives have had the same problem also.

▸ don't do the test under any circumstances.

▸ do
autumnnelson123   14   3 Replies
A week ago
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stress testing?
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stress testing?
[html]Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stress testing?

▸ Mild to moderate aortic stenosis

▸ Myocardial infarction less than 48 hours old

▸ Uncontrolled tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias

▸ Electrolyte abnormalities[/htm
drewster127   17   1 Reply
A week ago
The Ds in DDD pacemaker stand for ________.
The Ds in DDD pacemaker stand for ________.
The Ds in DDD pacemaker stand for ________.
Izzy122   18   3 Replies
A week ago
A pacing catheter is the ________ inserted into the chamber.
A pacing catheter is the ________ inserted into the chamber.
A pacing catheter is the ________ inserted into the chamber.
dwilliams11   16   1 Reply
A week ago
A pulse generator is a ________ pack.
A pulse generator is a ________ pack.
A pulse generator is a ________ pack.
melinoma86   16   2 Replies
A week ago
An AOO pacemaker would pace and sense which (if any) chambers of the heart?
An AOO pacemaker would pace and sense which (if any) chambers of the heart?
An AOO pacemaker would pace and sense which (if any) chambers of the heart?
shaerovira   12   1 Reply
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A week ago
DDD pacemakers pace and sense which chamber(s) of the heart? ________.
DDD pacemakers pace and sense which chamber(s) of the heart? ________.
DDD pacemakers pace and sense which chamber(s) of the heart? ________.
regina nana   12   3 Replies
A week ago
The distance between consecutive pacemaker spikes is referred to as the ________.
The distance between consecutive pacemaker spikes is referred to as the ________.
The distance between consecutive pacemaker spikes is referred to as the ________.
jujubee600   16   1 Reply
A week ago
When a pacemaker fires, it causes a ________ on the EKG.
When a pacemaker fires, it causes a ________ on the EKG.
When a pacemaker fires, it causes a ________ on the EKG.
emyleepatton   21   2 Replies
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The third letter of the pacemaker code refers to the ________.
The third letter of the pacemaker code refers to the ________.
The third letter of the pacemaker code refers to the ________.
unicorngirl13   18   1 Reply
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