Metabolic Equivalent Test (METs) Quiz and Flashcards

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of one MET in terms of oxygen consumption?

What is considered light physical activity in terms of METs?

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of VO2reserve?

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of heart rate reserve (HR Reserve)?

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of exercise intensity using the % HR reserve method (Karvonen)?

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of exercise capacity using the Bruce protocol?

Which type of graded exercise test is considered better for patients with heart disease?

Which test is used to predict VO2max based on age, weight, sex, and time?

What is the expected response for HR during a submax test?

When should a test be stopped based on diastolic blood pressure (DBP)?

What is one indication to stop a test?

Which test is used to predict VO2max based on distance, weight, age, height, and rate-pressure product?

What is considered an abnormal recovery for blood pressure?

What is an abnormal peak HR during a test?

What is the normal response for HR during a submax test?

Calculations and Formulas

One MET (metabolic equivalent of task) is equivalent to an oxygen consumption of 3.5 mL/kg/min
VO2reserve is calculated as VO2max - VO2rest
Heart rate reserve (HR Reserve) is calculated as HRmax - HRrest
Exercise intensity using the % HR reserve method (Karvonen) is calculated as (HRexercise - HRrest) / (HRmax - HRrest) × 100
Exercise capacity using the Bruce protocol is calculated as total exercise time (minutes) × 1.44 + 14.8

Exercise Testing and Intensity

Light physical activity is considered to be 1.5-2.4 METs
The Bruce protocol is a type of graded exercise test that is better suited for patients with heart disease
The Åstrand test is used to predict VO2max based on age, weight, sex, and time
The Rockport test is used to predict VO2max based on distance, weight, age, height, and rate-pressure product

Test Termination and Response

A test should be stopped if diastolic blood pressure (DBP) exceeds 120 mmHg
One indication to stop a test is if the subject experiences leg pain or cramping
The expected response for HR during a submax test is an increase in HR that levels off at a steady-state
A normal response for HR during a submax test is an increase in HR that levels off at a steady-state
An abnormal recovery for blood pressure is a failure to return to within 10 mmHg of resting value within 5 minutes
An abnormal peak HR during a test is less than 85% of the predicted maximum HR

Test your knowledge on energy expenditures and metabolic equivalents (METs) with this quiz! Learn about how METs are used to measure the intensity and duration of physical activity, and how they account for factors like gender, height, weight, and age. Challenge yourself to identify different levels of activity based on MET values and gain a deeper understanding of measuring exercise intensity.