CPFT ACTUAL SCRIPT WITH 100
PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can be used to determine the metabolic measurements of V02,
VC02, RR, and VT
Answer: Breath by breath technique
◉ *** a crach cart containing equip, drugs and supplies as well as
AED should be available when doing cardiopulm stress testing ***
Answer:
◉ What factors affect spiro values?
Answer: Age. Height. Gender. Race. Occupational history. (also
note any smoking history, especially if still active and
medical/surgical history that could affect lung values)
◉ How long should SABA be held prior to testing?
(albuterol/xopenex)
Answer: 4hrs
◉ How long should LABA be held?
Answer: 12hrs
, ◉ True or false. Inhaled steroids, cardiac meds need to be held
prior to testing.
Answer: False
◉ When should 02 be removed when cardiopulm testing?
Answer: At least 20 min prior to drawing an ABG. If patient cannot
be without 02 for that length the fi02 should be reported on ABG.
◉ Contraindications to testing. (3)
Answer: Hemoptysis in past 24hrs. Unstable vitals. Unable to
cooperate.
◉ What should patients avoid prior to testing? (4)
Answer: Consuming alcholo for at least 4hrs.
Vigorous exercise 30min prior to testing.
Wearing clothing that restricts movement.
Eating a large meal 2hrs prior to test.
◉ Maximum expiration following a max inspiration is defined as
Answer: Slow vital capacity. (Most important measurement of the
test)
◉ What is important to remember when considering to BTPS?
Answer: Whatever you measure directly is not the answer. It's the
next highest answer. Example, not 4 but 4.13. Pick next 1 up for
PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can be used to determine the metabolic measurements of V02,
VC02, RR, and VT
Answer: Breath by breath technique
◉ *** a crach cart containing equip, drugs and supplies as well as
AED should be available when doing cardiopulm stress testing ***
Answer:
◉ What factors affect spiro values?
Answer: Age. Height. Gender. Race. Occupational history. (also
note any smoking history, especially if still active and
medical/surgical history that could affect lung values)
◉ How long should SABA be held prior to testing?
(albuterol/xopenex)
Answer: 4hrs
◉ How long should LABA be held?
Answer: 12hrs
, ◉ True or false. Inhaled steroids, cardiac meds need to be held
prior to testing.
Answer: False
◉ When should 02 be removed when cardiopulm testing?
Answer: At least 20 min prior to drawing an ABG. If patient cannot
be without 02 for that length the fi02 should be reported on ABG.
◉ Contraindications to testing. (3)
Answer: Hemoptysis in past 24hrs. Unstable vitals. Unable to
cooperate.
◉ What should patients avoid prior to testing? (4)
Answer: Consuming alcholo for at least 4hrs.
Vigorous exercise 30min prior to testing.
Wearing clothing that restricts movement.
Eating a large meal 2hrs prior to test.
◉ Maximum expiration following a max inspiration is defined as
Answer: Slow vital capacity. (Most important measurement of the
test)
◉ What is important to remember when considering to BTPS?
Answer: Whatever you measure directly is not the answer. It's the
next highest answer. Example, not 4 but 4.13. Pick next 1 up for
