EXERCISE TESTING AND
PRESCRIPTION EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
5 uses related to exercise testing - ANS 1. Evaluating physical capacity and effort tolerance
2. Detection of coronary artery disease
3. Evaluation of the anatomical and functional severity of CAD
4. Predictions of cardiovascular events and all cause death
5. Evaluation of exercise-related symptoms
What is ventilatory expired gas analysis used for? And it's advantages and disadvantages -
ANS -used to capture Ve, VO2, and VCO2 through a face mask/mouthpiece
-adv: provides accurate, non-invasive quantification of VO2
-disadv: expensive equipment and specialized testing personnel
2 main assumptions that allow us to estimate VO2 max from a submax twst - ANS 1. A steady
state HR and VO2 can be achieved and is consistent for each work rate and day
2. The mechanical efficiency during cycling or treadmill exercise is constant for all individuals
6 min walk test - ANS -used to evaluate submax exercise capacity
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, -used in patients with chronic disease
1.5 mile run/walk test
Vs. 1 mile walk test - ANS -used for young adults (19 to 29)
-used for men and women (20 to 69)
Subject preparation - ANS Purpose: should be clear in advance to maximize diagnostic value
and to ensure safety
Testing procedure: patient should know the nature of the progressive exercise, symptoms and
sign end points, and possible complications
Eating: not for 3 hours prior
Medication: may be taken with small amounts of water
Who should a resting, supine standard 12 lead ECG be performed on prior to exercise? -
ANS A clinical population in order to compare previously obtained standard ECGs to
determine if changes have occurred over time
Using a treadmill for exercise testing - ANS Adv: gives a peak VO2 5 to 10% higher than
cycling and it closely replicates daily movement
Disadv: can't get accurate estimate of work rate
Using a cycle ergometer for exercise testing - ANS Adv: very precise estimation of work rate
and it can be performed sitting or supine
Disadv: unfamiliar task for many people
Test confounders - ANS 1. Eating prior
2. Dehydration
3. Elevated body temp
4. Temp and humidity of testing area
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PRESCRIPTION EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
5 uses related to exercise testing - ANS 1. Evaluating physical capacity and effort tolerance
2. Detection of coronary artery disease
3. Evaluation of the anatomical and functional severity of CAD
4. Predictions of cardiovascular events and all cause death
5. Evaluation of exercise-related symptoms
What is ventilatory expired gas analysis used for? And it's advantages and disadvantages -
ANS -used to capture Ve, VO2, and VCO2 through a face mask/mouthpiece
-adv: provides accurate, non-invasive quantification of VO2
-disadv: expensive equipment and specialized testing personnel
2 main assumptions that allow us to estimate VO2 max from a submax twst - ANS 1. A steady
state HR and VO2 can be achieved and is consistent for each work rate and day
2. The mechanical efficiency during cycling or treadmill exercise is constant for all individuals
6 min walk test - ANS -used to evaluate submax exercise capacity
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, -used in patients with chronic disease
1.5 mile run/walk test
Vs. 1 mile walk test - ANS -used for young adults (19 to 29)
-used for men and women (20 to 69)
Subject preparation - ANS Purpose: should be clear in advance to maximize diagnostic value
and to ensure safety
Testing procedure: patient should know the nature of the progressive exercise, symptoms and
sign end points, and possible complications
Eating: not for 3 hours prior
Medication: may be taken with small amounts of water
Who should a resting, supine standard 12 lead ECG be performed on prior to exercise? -
ANS A clinical population in order to compare previously obtained standard ECGs to
determine if changes have occurred over time
Using a treadmill for exercise testing - ANS Adv: gives a peak VO2 5 to 10% higher than
cycling and it closely replicates daily movement
Disadv: can't get accurate estimate of work rate
Using a cycle ergometer for exercise testing - ANS Adv: very precise estimation of work rate
and it can be performed sitting or supine
Disadv: unfamiliar task for many people
Test confounders - ANS 1. Eating prior
2. Dehydration
3. Elevated body temp
4. Temp and humidity of testing area
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