Stress test

What is the primary purpose of a stress test in cardiovascular nursing?

• To determine the patient's level of physical fitness

• To evaluate the heart's response to physical exertion

• To diagnose kidney function

• To assess lung capacity

Which of the following is a common indication for a stress test?

• Severe anemia

• Chest pain or angina

• Type 2 diabetes management

• Asthma exacerbation

Which of the following is a common contraindication for performing a stress test?

• Hypertension

• Unstable angina

• Controlled diabetes

• Hypothyroidism

What should a nurse do if a patient experiences chest pain during a stress test?

• Continue the test without interruption

• Stop the test and assess the patient's condition

• Increase the intensity of the test

• Give the patient water and continue the test

In a pharmacologic stress test, which of the following medications is commonly used?

• Atropine

• Dobutamine

• Aspirin

• Nitroglycerin

After completing a stress test, a nurse should assess the patient for which of the following?

• Increased blood pressure and heart rate

• Signs of hypoglycemia

• Persistent dizziness or fatigue

• Changes in lung sounds

What is the role of the nurse during a treadmill stress test?

• To monitor the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG

• To perform a physical examination of the lungs

• To give medications as ordered by the physician

• To assess the patient's ability to exercise prior to the test

What is the primary difference between an exercise stress test and a pharmacologic stress test?

• Exercise stress tests use medications, while pharmacologic tests do not

• Exercise stress tests are performed on patients able to exercise while pharmacologic tests are for those who can't

• Exercise stress tests do not use any form of physical exertion

• Pharmacologic stress tests use physical exertion, while exercise tests do not

What does a “positive” stress test result typically suggest?

• Normal heart function during exercise

• The patient’s heart has no limitations under exertion

• The presence of ischemia or other heart abnormalities

• The patient has excellent cardiovascular health