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Diagnostic Procedures & Interpretation Flashcards

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  1. What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?

    Answer: 60–100 bpm

    A resting heart rate of 60–100 bpm is considered normal for adults.

  2. Compared with land, what is the typical heart rate response at rest during neck-deep immersion in thermoneutral water?

    Answer: Slightly lower due to increased venous return and stroke volume

    Hydrostatic pressure raises central blood volume and stroke volume, which usually lowers heart rate slightly.

  3. Which blood pressure reading is classified as normal under ACC/AHA guidelines?

    Answer: 118/76 mmHg

    Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg.

  4. A client's resting SpO2 reads 88% on room air before a session. What is the most appropriate action?

    Answer: Withhold aquatic exercise and refer for medical evaluation

    Resting SpO2 below about 90% warrants medical clearance before immersion exercise.

  5. Which change on standing indicates orthostatic hypotension?

    Answer: Systolic drop of 20 mmHg or more or diastolic drop of 10 mmHg or more

    Orthostatic hypotension is a systolic drop of ≥20 or diastolic drop of ≥10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing.

  6. On the Borg 6–20 RPE scale, which range corresponds to moderate-intensity exercise?

    Answer: 12–14

    RPE 12–14 ('somewhat hard') corresponds to moderate intensity.

  7. A 40-year-old is exercising in neck-deep water. Using the common water adjustment, what is the estimated target maximum heart rate?

    Answer: About 163 bpm

    220−40 = 180, minus roughly 17 bpm for water immersion gives about 163 bpm.

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