Rating of Perceived Exertion

When using Borg's (20-point) Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, what value would most often correlate with the intensity of the warm-up portion of an exercise program? 7 10 13 16

10

When using Borg's (20-point) Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, which of the following values would be given to a patient who stated that the exercise was "somewhat hard"? 10 13 16 19

13

a patient reporting that the exercise is "very hard" would best correspond to which number on the 6-20 RPE scale?

17

According to Borg's (20-point) Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, what level would be given to a patient that states the activity is very, very light? 8 11 13 17

8

A rating of perceived exertion value of 16 using Borg's (20-point) Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale correlates with which of the following maximum heart rate percentages? 25% 40% 60% 85%

85%

a patient reporting that exercise is "very light" would best correspond to which number on the 6-20 RPE scale?

9

proper name most often associated with a RPE scale

Borg

Which of the following patients would most likely need to use a rating of perceived exertion scale when self-monitoring exercise intensity? a patient taking diuretics a patient with neuropathy in the hands a patient with coronary artery disease a patient with bradycardia

a patient with neuropathy in the hands

A rating of 19 using Borg's (20-point) Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale would correlate with which of the following subjective ratings? very light somewhat hard hard extremely hard

extremely hard

T/F: RPE of 5-8 on the 6-20 RPE scale corresponds to the upper limit of prescribed training HRs in early cardiac rehab

false (11-13)

T/F: RPE scales typically consist of 0-10 scale or a 0-20 scale

false (6-20)

traditional measure assessed to quantify intensity of exercise

heart rate

indication for using RPE scale

pacemaker

Which of the following assessment procedures require subjective information rather than objective data? breath sounds capillary refill rating of perceived exertion superficial reflexes

rating of perceived exertion

type of deficit warranting the use of a RPE scale

sensory

T/F: RPE of 13 on the 6-20 rate of perceived exertion scale represents approximately 70% of max HR during exercise

true

T/F: in certain circumstances RPE can be substituted for HR

true