Answer» - Before the test starts, the tester measures the participant’s pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathlessness.
- The participant receives the instructions to walk back and forth at their own pace to a designated spot for 6 minutes.
- The participant may slow down or take a break as necessary while standing.
- The tester instructs the participant to say if they experience trouble breathing or chest pain.
- Both the tester and participant should keep note of the number of lengths that the participant completes, as the tester will use this to calculate their score.
- After the 6MWT, the tester will again measure the participant’s pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathlessness.
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