Rehabilitation and Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which risk stratification system is most commonly used to classify cardiac rehabilitation patients into low, moderate, or high risk?

Accepted Answer

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) risk stratification

Answer

The AACVPR risk stratification system classifies patients as low, moderate, or high risk based on clinical characteristics, guiding the level of supervision needed during rehabilitation.

Question 2

A patient would be classified as HIGH risk in cardiac rehabilitation if they have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

LVEF less than 40%

Answer

An LVEF < 40% indicates significant left ventricular dysfunction, placing a patient in the high-risk category and requiring closer supervision during cardiac rehabilitation exercise.

Question 3

Which set of vital signs should be monitored before, during, and after each exercise session in cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation

Answer

Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at each stage of exercise ensures patient safety and tracks the cardiovascular and respiratory response to exercise.

Question 4

The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is used in cardiac rehabilitation primarily to assess which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Functional exercise capacity

Answer

The 6MWT measures functional exercise capacity by determining how far a patient can walk in 6 minutes, reflecting real-world cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness.

Question 5

Which finding during a cardiac rehabilitation exercise session warrants immediate termination of the session?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain or ST segment changes greater than 2 mm

Answer

Chest pain or significant ST segment changes (> 2 mm) indicate possible myocardial ischemia and require immediate cessation of exercise and medical evaluation.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation 2