Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of Phase I cardiac rehabilitation?
Answer: Early mobilization and patient education
Phase I cardiac rehabilitation focuses on early mobilization to prevent deconditioning and patient/family education while the patient is still hospitalized.
What MET level is generally considered safe for most discharge activities after an uncomplicated myocardial infarction?
Answer: 3-5 METs
Activities of 3-5 METs, such as slow walking and light household tasks, are generally appropriate at hospital discharge after an uncomplicated MI.
Which blood pressure response during cardiac rehabilitation exercise should prompt IMMEDIATE cessation?
Answer: Systolic BP drop of >10 mmHg with increasing workload
A systolic blood pressure drop of more than 10 mmHg with increasing exercise workload indicates exertional hypotension, reflecting inadequate cardiac output and requiring immediate cessation.
The original Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale ranges from:
Answer: 6 to 20
The original Borg RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 represents no exertion and 20 represents maximal exertion, values that roughly correspond to heart rate when multiplied by 10.
What is the typical target heart rate range recommended during Phase II cardiac rehabilitation?
Answer: 60-80% of heart rate reserve
Phase II cardiac rehabilitation targets 60-80% of heart rate reserve using the Karvonen formula to achieve cardiovascular conditioning while maintaining patient safety.
Phase II cardiac rehabilitation is conducted in which setting?
Answer: Supervised outpatient clinic
Phase II cardiac rehabilitation occurs in a supervised outpatient clinical setting, typically lasting 8-12 weeks with continuous ECG monitoring and professional oversight.
Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to initiating cardiac rehabilitation exercise?
Answer: Unstable angina at rest
Unstable angina at rest is an absolute contraindication to exercise in cardiac rehabilitation because it indicates active myocardial ischemia that could worsen dangerously with exertion.