CCT Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Phase I cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Early mobilization and patient education

Answer

Phase I cardiac rehabilitation focuses on early mobilization to prevent deconditioning and patient/family education while the patient is still hospitalized.

Question 2

What MET level is generally considered safe for most discharge activities after an uncomplicated myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

3-5 METs

Answer

Activities of 3-5 METs, such as slow walking and light household tasks, are generally appropriate at hospital discharge after an uncomplicated MI.

Question 3

Which blood pressure response during cardiac rehabilitation exercise should prompt IMMEDIATE cessation?

Accepted Answer

Systolic BP drop of >10 mmHg with increasing workload

Answer

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.

Question 4

The original Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale ranges from:

Accepted Answer

6 to 20

Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the typical target heart rate range recommended during Phase II cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

60-80% of heart rate reserve

Answer

Phase II cardiac rehabilitation targets 60-80% of heart rate reserve using the Karvonen formula to achieve cardiovascular conditioning while maintaining patient safety.

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CCT Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology