Questions: Multiple Choice Question A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity and blood pressure while a patient is exercising is called a(n) stress test Holter monitor CT scan angiogram
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question
A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity and blood pressure while a patient is exercising is called a( n$)$ $\qquad$
stress test
Holter monitor
CT scan
angiogram
Solution
The answer is the first one: stress test.
Explanation for each option:
Stress test: This is the correct answer. A stress test, also known as an exercise stress test, is used to monitor the heart's electrical activity and blood pressure while a patient is exercising. It helps to assess how the heart functions under physical stress.
Holter monitor: This is incorrect. A Holter monitor is a portable device worn by a patient to continuously record the heart's electrical activity, typically over 24 to 48 hours, while the patient goes about their normal activities, not specifically during exercise.
CT scan: This is incorrect. A CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of structures inside the body. It is not specifically used to monitor heart activity during exercise.
Angiogram: This is incorrect. An angiogram is a type of X-ray used to examine blood vessels. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the bloodstream to visualize the vessels, but it is not used to monitor heart activity during exercise.
In summary, the test that monitors the heart's electrical activity and blood pressure while a patient is exercising is called a stress test.