Many clients have WI-mode programmed pacemakers. Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise programming with WI pacemakers?
A. Persons with WI pacemakers may be chronotropically (HR) competent with exercise but require longer warm-up and gradual increase in intensity during the initial exercise portion of their session.
B. Persons who are chronotropically competent are tachycardic at rest and should not exercise at low intensities.
C. BP response is not a good marker of intensity effort in those with WI pacemakers and need not be evaluated during an exercise session.
D. Persons with WI pacemakers must avoid exercise on the bicycle ergometer because of the location of the ventricular lead wire and potential for displacement.
A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is
A. Improved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur.
B. Increased myocardial oxygen demand at the same submaximallevels.
C. Eradication of all symptoms.
D. Elevation of BP.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible (e.g., it will pass through the digestive system without being absorbed). The NCEP ATPIII guidelines recommend that soluble (viscous) fiber be included in the diet for the prevention and treatment of elevated blood lipid concentrations. Sources of soluble (viscous) fibers include:
A. Fruits, beans, and oats.
B. Meat and dairy foods.
C. Wheat bran and whole wheat products.
D. All of the above.
Which eating disorder is marked by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and extreme restrictive eating?
A. Bulimia.
B. Anorexia nervosa.
C. Chronic dieting.
D. Yo-yo dieting.
According to the AACVPR, elements of successful adult education include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Goal setting.
B. Rewards.
C. Contracts.
D. Knowledge testing.
What is the relative Y02 of running on a treadmill at 6.5 mph and a 0% grade?
A. B. C.
D.
A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?
A. B. C. D.
A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. How much weight will she lose weekly if she exercises for a duration of 45 minutes per session, with a frequency of three sessions per week?
A. 1.5 kg.
B. 2.07 kg.
C. 0.25 pounds.
D. 0.45 pounds.
In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is present?
A. Premature ventricular contractions.
B. Ventricular tachycardia.
C. Ventricular trigeminy.
D. Ventricular bigeminy.
Tall, positive T waves may be caused to all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Hyperacute phase of MI.
B. LVH.
C. Acute pericarditis.
D. Hypocalcemia.