Absolute contraindications for conducting a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation include which of the following?
1. Diastolic blood pressure greater than 110 mm Hg
2. Serious cardiac arrhythmias
3. Unstable angina
4. Recent myocardial infarction
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Question 2
What is the first step in evaluating patients for participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation pro-gram?
a. Complete blood gas analysis
b. Complete patient history
c. Cardiopulmonary stress test
d. Pulmonary function testing