The Patient Is Having a Treadmill Test

question 18

Multiple Choice

The patient is having a treadmill test. Which of the following is an important teaching point?

• A)Comfortable clothing and shoes should be worn for the test.
• B)A patient gown and slippers should be worn for the test.
• C)Smoking is permitted up until the time of the test.
• D)There are no restrictions prior to the test in the foods eaten as long as small meals are planned the day of the test.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

The thalamus is a small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information between the rest of the brain and the body, playing a key role in processing sensory information and regulating consciousness.

Theory

A general explanation of a set of observations or facts.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction, meaning as one variable increases, the other also increases, or as one decreases, the other also decreases.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.