Principles of stress testing include each of the following except:
A)The workload initially used in the test is low compared with an individual's anticipated aerobic threshold.
B)To increase the workload during treadmill testing, the speed and/or incline are increased.
C)Each successive workload level is maintained for no more than 30 seconds.
D)Testing is terminated at the onset of symptoms, or definable abnormalities are noted on the electrocardiogram.

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Each successive workload level in a stress test is typically maintained for a longer duration than 30 seconds, often several minutes, to accurately assess the cardiovascular response to sustained exercise.

Principles of Stress Testing Include Each of the Following Except