CCRP Exercise Testing

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of graded exercise testing (GXT) in cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Assess functional capacity and cardiovascular response to exercise

Answer

GXT assesses a patient's functional capacity and cardiovascular response to increasing workloads to guide exercise prescription and identify potential ischemia.

Question 2

Which Bruce Protocol stage corresponds to approximately 7 METs of workload?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 (2.5 mph, 12% grade)

Answer

Bruce Protocol Stage 2 (2.5 mph at 12% grade) corresponds to approximately 7 METs of metabolic workload.

Question 3

On the Borg 6-20 RPE scale, which rating corresponds to 'somewhat hard' exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

A rating of 13 on the Borg 6-20 RPE scale corresponds to 'somewhat hard,' which is often within the target intensity range for cardiac rehabilitation exercise.

Question 4

Which ECG finding during exercise testing is most diagnostic of myocardial ischemia?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal or downsloping ST depression 1 mm or greater

Answer

Horizontal or downsloping ST depression of 1 mm or more measured at 80 ms after the J-point during exercise is the classic ECG indicator of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia.

Question 5

According to AHA guidelines, what level of ST depression is a relative indication to terminate an exercise stress test?

Accepted Answer

2 mm or more horizontal or downsloping ST depression

Answer

2 mm or more of horizontal or downsloping ST depression is a relative indication for test termination per AHA/ACC guidelines, reflecting a level of ischemia that poses significant patient risk.

CCRP - Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Practice Test

CCRP - Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Practice Test

CCRP Exercise Testing