A Patient Referred for Exercise Testing for Disability Determination Should

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient referred for exercise testing for disability determination should have which of the following?

• A) Six-minute walk with pulse oximetry to document hypoxemia
• B) Five minutes of treadmill exercise at 1.7 mph,10% grade
• C) Four to 6 minutes of treadmill exercise at 5 METs with blood gases
• D) Cycle ergometer exercise at 85% predicted maximum HR with pulse oximetry

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Definitions:

Abdominal Assessment

A thorough examination of the abdomen to check for signs of disease or abnormalities.

Intermittent Abdominal Pain

Recurring stomach pain that comes and goes, which may indicate various health issues.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluids in the body's tissues, commonly resulting in swelling.

Inpatient Day

A 24-hour period in which a patient is in a hospital or health care facility for treatment and care.