CCRP CCRP Behavioral Change

Question 1

Which model of behavioral change describes five stages—precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance—relevant to cardiac rehab?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model

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Health Belief Model

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Social Cognitive Theory

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Theory of Planned Behavior

Question 2

A patient in the 'precontemplation' stage of behavioral change is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Not yet considering making a lifestyle change

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Actively exercising for less than 6 months

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Planning to change within the next 30 days

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Having maintained a healthy behavior for over 6 months

Question 3

Motivational interviewing (MI) in cardiac rehab is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Elicit intrinsic motivation and resolve ambivalence about lifestyle change

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Instruct patients on exercise techniques

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Document patient progress in the medical record

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Prescribe medications for risk factor control

Question 4

Which communication technique in motivational interviewing involves reflecting back what a patient has said to show understanding?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

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Affirming

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Summarizing

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Open-ended questioning

Question 5

Self-efficacy, as it relates to cardiac rehabilitation behavioral change, refers to a patient's:

Accepted Answer

Belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior

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Physical fitness level

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Understanding of their diagnosis

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Social support network strength

Question 6

Goal setting in cardiac rehabilitation is most effective when goals are SMART. What does the 'M' in SMART stand for?

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Measurable

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Meaningful

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Motivating

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