WorksheetsStress test
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
