Yes, To faint during exertion is unusual, and the likely mechanism would be dysrythmia. Jeremy ----- Original Message ----- From: Jacob galpert <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 5:00 PM Subject: Re: Syncope > Hi list > Found this question on an old first aid multiple choice paper. > A young girl faints during an exercise class at first what would you expect > her pulse to be? > a) faster than normal > b)slower than normal > c)normal > d)absent > The book claims the answer to be A. Do you all agree with this? >