Rehabilitation and Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes the four phases of cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Phase I (Inpatient), Phase II (Supervised Outpatient), Phase III (Community), Phase IV (Maintenance)

Answer

Emergency, Acute, Subacute, Maintenance

Answer

Inpatient, Early Outpatient, Late Outpatient, Discharge

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Stabilization, Recovery, Conditioning, Independence

Question 2

Which condition is a primary indication for referral to cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Recent myocardial infarction

Answer

Hypertension without prior cardiac event

Answer

Obesity without cardiovascular history

Answer

Type 2 diabetes with no cardiovascular disease

Question 3

What is the primary goal of Phase I cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Early mobilization and patient education

Answer

Achieve maximum aerobic capacity

Answer

Return to full-time employment

Answer

Complete independence in all activities of daily living

Question 4

Which exercise intensity measurement tool is most commonly used in cardiac rehabilitation programs?

Accepted Answer

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

Answer

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Answer

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Answer

Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)

Question 5

What is the typical target heart rate range used during supervised cardiac rehabilitation exercise sessions?

Accepted Answer

60–80% of maximum heart rate

Answer

40–50% of maximum heart rate

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85–95% of maximum heart rate

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50–55% of maximum heart rate

Question 6

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to exercise during a cardiac rehabilitation session?

Accepted Answer

Unstable angina

Answer

Resting heart rate of 75 bpm

Answer

Blood pressure of 125/80 mmHg

Answer

Mild dyspnea on exertion

Question 7

What is the standard duration of Phase II cardiac rehabilitation as recognized by Medicare and most insurers?

Accepted Answer

36 supervised sessions over approximately 12 weeks

Answer

1–2 weeks of daily sessions

Answer

10 supervised sessions over 4 weeks

Answer

6–12 months of continuous monitoring