MET Estimation Functional Capacity — FRCA Final MCQ

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EasyPreoperative AssessmentMET Estimation Functional CapacityFRCA Final

Exercise tolerance: walks 100m flat without stopping. Estimated METs?

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Correct answer: C — 3-4 METs

100m on flat ~3-4 METs. Key threshold: <4 METs = increased cardiac risk. 1 MET = basal; 4 = climb stairs, heavy housework; 10+ = competitive sport. CPET provides objective measurement.

Reference: RCOA – 2023 – Preoperative assessment; AHA/ACC – 2022