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

1 MET represents the body's oxygen consumption at complete rest (approximately 3.5 mL O2/kg/min) and serves as the baseline reference for quantifying the energy cost of all other activities.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity continuous aerobic exercise

Answer

Low-intensity aerobic exercise is preferred in early cardiac rehabilitation to gradually build functional capacity while minimizing cardiovascular risk in patients recovering from recent cardiac events.

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

Phase II cardiac rehabilitation sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, encompassing warm-up, aerobic conditioning, cool-down, and monitoring, providing therapeutic benefit without excessive fatigue.

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

New onset chest pain or pressure during exercise is a classic warning sign of myocardial ischemia and requires immediate cessation of activity and urgent clinical evaluation.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

3-5 days per week

Answer

Phase II cardiac rehabilitation recommends 3-5 sessions per week to achieve cardiovascular training adaptations while allowing adequate recovery between exercise bouts.

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CCT Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology 3