Metabolic Equivalents

Which level of exercise intensity would be the most appropriate for a patient who is nearing discharge from inpatient cardiac rehabilitation?

3 METs

One metabolic equivalent (MET) is equal to:

3.5 ml O2/kg/min

The first stage of the Bruce protocol requires roughly how many metabolic equivalents (METs)?

5

How many milliliters of oxygen per kilogram per minute is an individual consuming if they are engaging in an activity that is decreased as two metabolic equivalents?

7.0 mL O2/kg/minute

1 MET is the energy expended while sitting quietly and is equivalent to 2.5 mLO2/kg/min.

False (3.5 mLO2/kg/min)

Vacuuming and gardening are considered "light" metabolic equivalent values.

False (moderate)

Intensity of exercise can be prescribed based on METs, heart rate, and rate of perceived exertion.

True

The same percentage training intensities used in the Karvonen formula can be used to calculate upper and lower metabolic equivalent limits.

True

10.0 METs

bicycling 14-16 mph (flat ground)

What standardized measurement refers to the amount of oxygen consumed at rest by the average person?

metabolic equivalent

The primary use of metabolic equivalents for therapists is:

prescribe exercise intensity

7.0 METs

shoveling

1.0 MET

toileting

3.0 METs

walking 3 mph

When calculating energy expenditure using metabolic equivalents, which of the following variables must be considered?

wight of the patient and duration of activity