What is the purpose of coaching the patient to improve performance during spirometry?

1. What safety precautions must be taken when administering a stress test?
2. What should a patient do if his or her peak expiratory flow is in the red zone quizlet?
3. What does the assistant monitor for the patient through a stress test?
4. How does a stress test work?
5. How does a peak flow meter help a patient?
6. What is the purpose of the Spirometry measurement?
7. What is a patient's peak expiratory flow rate?
8. Where should the ECG electrodes be placed when preparing a patient for an exercise stress test?
9. When applying a Holter monitor how many monitor leads are placed on the patient?
10. What are electrodes used for ECG?
11. What does a positive stress test mean?
12. Why is ECG needed?
13. What is the target heart rate for a stress test?
14. How can I improve my peak flow?
15. What role does peak flow monitoring have in the management of asthma?

What safety precautions must be taken when administering a stress test?

You may be asked not to eat, drink or smoke for a period of time before a stress test. You may need to avoid caffeine the day before and the day of the test. Ask your doctor if it's safe for you to continue taking all of your prescription and over-the-counter medications before the test.

What should a patient do if his or her peak expiratory flow is in the red zone quizlet?

Red. This means “stop.” This is a medical emergency. You should get help right away. Take your rescue medicine and call your healthcare provider or go to an emergency room.

What does the assistant monitor for the patient through a stress test?

During the test a nurse or medical assistant will monitor your other vital signs, such as breathing and body temperature. How Is the Test Performed? Electrode patches will be attached to your body. These patches are connected to the EKG monitor, which will record your heart rate throughout the test.

How does a stress test work?

What is a stress test? In a stress test, you walk on a treadmill that makes your heart work progressively harder. An electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors your heart's electrical rhythms. The doctor also measures your blood pressure and monitors whether you have symptoms like chest discomfort or fatigue.

How does a peak flow meter help a patient?

A peak flow meter is a portable, easy-to-use device that measures how well your lungs are able to expel air. By blowing a quick blast of air through a mouthpiece on one end, the peak flow meter can measure the force of air in liters per minute and give you a reading on a built-in numbered scale.

What is the purpose of the Spirometry measurement?

Spirometry (spy-ROM-uh-tree) is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Spirometry is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect breathing.

What is a patient's peak expiratory flow rate?

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is the maximum flow rate generated during a forceful exhalation, starting from full lung inflation. PEFR primarily reflects large airway flow and depends on the voluntary effort and muscular strength of the patient.

Where should the ECG electrodes be placed when preparing a patient for an exercise stress test?

Electrodes (conductive patches) will be placed on your chest to record the heart1s activity. The preparation of the electrode sites on your chest may produce a mild burning or stinging sensation.

When applying a Holter monitor how many monitor leads are placed on the patient?

The selection between the common two to three lead or the twelve lead Holter ECG monitoring depends mostly on the desired goal. If it is being used to monitor heart rate and its rhythm then two to three leads are sufficient.

What are electrodes used for ECG?

Electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain spots on the chest, arms, and legs. The electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires. The electrical activity of the heart is then measured, interpreted, and printed out. No electricity is sent into the body.

What does a positive stress test mean?

Positive or abnormal: Doctors may conclude the stress test is positive for cardiac ischemia—meaning the heart muscle wasn't getting adequate oxygenated blood during the stress. There are certain ECG and imaging changes that would support this conclusion. There are also clinical findings that could support it.

Why is ECG needed?

You should probably have an ECG if you have risk factors for an enlarged heart such as high blood pressure or symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat or heavy heartbeats.

What is the target heart rate for a stress test?

Your target heart rate during a stress test depends on your age. For adults, the maximum predicted heart rate is 220 minus your age. So, if you're 40 years old, the maximum predicted heart rate is 220 – 40 = 180.

How can I improve my peak flow?

hold the peak flow meter so it's horizontal and make sure that your fingers are not obstructing the measurement scale. breathe in as deeply as you can and place your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. breathe out as quickly and as hard as you can. when you've finished breathing out, make a note of your reading.

What role does peak flow monitoring have in the management of asthma?

A peak flow meter is an inexpensive, portable, handheld device for those with asthma that is used to measure how well air moves out of your lungs. Measuring your peak flow using this meter is an important part of managing your asthma symptoms and preventing an asthma attack.