NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists RPFT Question # 3 Topic 1 Discussion

NBRC Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists RPFT Question # 3 Topic 1 Discussion

RPFT Exam Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion:
Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

A 54-year-old male with a normal ECG at rest develops dyspnea during an exercise (stress) test, and the following ECG pattern is noted at 25 watts:

RPFT Question 3

25 mm/sec A pulmonary function technologist should


A.

Continue the test until the subject reaches target heart rate.


B.

Stop the test immediately; there is evidence of heart block.


C.

Continue the test and obtain an arterial blood sample.


D.

Stop the test immediately; there is evidence of ischemia.


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