CCT Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology 3

Question 1

What is the metabolic equivalent (MET) value assigned to the body at complete rest?

Accepted Answer

1 MET

Answer

0 METs

Answer

2 METs

Answer

3 METs

Question 2

Which type of exercise is preferred during the EARLY stages of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity continuous aerobic exercise

Answer

High-intensity sprint intervals

Answer

Heavy resistance training

Answer

Maximal isometric contractions

Question 3

What is the TYPICAL total duration of a single Phase II cardiac rehabilitation exercise session including warm-up and cool-down?

Accepted Answer

30-60 minutes

Answer

15-20 minutes

Answer

90-120 minutes

Answer

10-15 minutes

Question 4

Which symptom during exercise should prompt the cardiac rehabilitation technician to immediately stop the patient and perform an assessment?

Accepted Answer

New onset chest pain or pressure

Answer

Mild perspiration during aerobic exercise

Answer

Heart rate increase of 15 bpm above resting

Answer

Slight shortness of breath at peak exercise

Question 5

What is the recommended frequency of Phase II cardiac rehabilitation exercise sessions per week?

Accepted Answer

3-5 days per week

Answer

1 day per week

Answer

Daily (7 days per week)

Answer

2 days per week only

Question 6

Which category of cardiac rehabilitation patients requires continuous ECG monitoring throughout exercise sessions?

Accepted Answer

High-risk patients with complex arrhythmias or severely reduced ejection fraction

Answer

Low-risk patients who had a single uncomplicated MI

Answer

All patients regardless of risk stratification

Answer

Only patients with implanted pacemakers

Question 7

Phase III cardiac rehabilitation is primarily characterized by which feature?

Accepted Answer

Independent, community-based exercise maintenance

Answer

Intensive inpatient monitoring and supervision

Answer

Maximal exercise stress testing only

Answer

Pre-surgical cardiac conditioning