The test that measures a patient's cardiovascular response to a workload is a(n) ________ test.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stress
A stress test involves recording an ECG while the patient is exercising to measure the patient's cardiovascular response to a constant or increasing workload.
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You and your partner arrive at the home of a 60-year-old man with shortness of breath. As you enter the residence, you find the patient sitting in his recliner; he is in obvious respiratory distress. As you approach him, he becomes verbally abusive, stating that it took you too long to get to his home. A small handgun is sitting on a table next to his recliner. You should:
A) turn around, rapidly exit the residence, and notify law enforcement. B) explain the reason for your delay as your partner administers oxygen. C) slowly back your way out of the residence and call law enforcement. D) verbally distract the patient as your partner attempts to retrieve the gun.