CCT Domain 3: Performing Stress Tests Welcome to your CCT Domain 3: Performing Stress Tests 1. CCT: Performing Stress Tests During a stress test, a patient exhibits a drop in blood pressure along with dizziness and nausea. This is indicative of: Positive ischemic response Rate-related left bundle branch block Hypotensive response Normal exercise response None 2. CCT: Performing Stress Tests When performing a stress test, which of the following is the most appropriate action if a patient develops ventricular tachycardia? Continue the test, monitoring the patient closely Administer a beta-blocker immediately Terminate the test and initiate appropriate emergency care Decrease the treadmill speed slightly and observe None 3. CCT: Performing Stress Tests In the context of exercise stress testing, the term "double product" refers to: Heart rate multiplied by systolic blood pressure Heart rate multiplied by diastolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure plus systolic blood pressure Heart rate plus systolic blood pressure None 4. CCT: Performing Stress Tests A patient undergoing a treadmill stress test suddenly develops a wide QRS complex with no preceding P wave. This is most indicative of: Atrial fibrillation Ventricular tachycardia Supraventricular tachycardia Complete heart block None 5. CCT: Performing Stress Tests The Bruce protocol in a stress test involves: A steady increase in speed and incline every 3 minutes A steady increase in incline only, keeping speed constant An initial high incline that decreases over time A constant speed and incline throughout the test None 6. CCT: Performing Stress Tests If a patient's stress test is terminated due to ST-segment elevation, what is the most likely underlying condition? Myocardial infarction Stable angina Unstable angina Vasospastic angina None 7. CCT: Performing Stress Tests In stress testing, a 'false positive' result refers to: An indication of coronary artery disease when none exists An indication of no coronary artery disease when it is present Accurate detection of myocardial ischemia Accurate identification of ventricular hypertrophy None 8. CCT: Performing Stress Tests The appropriate action if a patient experiences severe shortness of breath during a stress test is to: Increase the intensity to complete the test quickly Maintain the current intensity and monitor symptoms Terminate the test and monitor the patient Switch from treadmill to a stationary bike None 9. CCT: Performing Stress Tests What is the significance of a downsloping ST-segment during a stress test? It is generally considered a normal response It may indicate myocardial ischemia It signifies an excellent cardiovascular response to exercise It indicates a decrease in blood pressure None 10. CCT: Performing Stress Tests When a patient develops a second-degree AV block Type II during a stress test, the technician should: Decrease the treadmill speed by half Continue the test while closely observing the patient Immediately stop the test and provide necessary assistance Switch to a pharmacological stress test None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
