Rehabilitation and Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation 3

Question 1

Which psychological condition is most commonly identified in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Depression and anxiety

Answer

Schizophrenia

Answer

Bipolar disorder

Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 2

When is it generally considered safe for a cardiac rehabilitation patient to resume sexual activity after a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

When the patient can climb two flights of stairs without symptoms

Answer

Only after completing 6 months of supervised rehabilitation

Answer

After 1 week of bed rest following discharge

Answer

Only after written surgical clearance from a cardiologist

Question 3

Which dietary modification is most important for cardiac rehabilitation patients with hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Reduce saturated fat and trans fat intake

Answer

Increase red meat intake to improve protein levels

Answer

Increase sodium intake to improve cardiac contractility

Answer

Eliminate all dietary carbohydrates

Question 4

What is the primary long-term benefit of maintaining an exercise program in Phase IV cardiac rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Sustained reduction in cardiovascular mortality and morbidity

Answer

Complete reversal of coronary artery disease

Answer

Permanent elimination of all cardiac medications

Answer

Prevention of all future cardiac arrhythmias

Question 5

Which commonly prescribed cardiac medication blunts the heart rate response to exercise and must be accounted for when prescribing exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol)

Answer

Antacids (e.g., omeprazole)

Answer

Antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine)

Answer

Proton pump inhibitors (e.g., pantoprazole)

Question 6

Return-to-work counseling in cardiac rehabilitation should primarily consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The physical demands of the job compared to the patient's functional capacity

Answer

The patient's chronological age alone

Answer

Financial incentives and employer preferences alone

Answer

The employer's scheduling preferences exclusively

Question 7

Which outcome best indicates that a patient has successfully completed a cardiac rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Improved exercise capacity and quality of life

Answer

Complete normalization of resting heart rate to under 60 bpm

Answer

Elimination of all cardiovascular risk factors

Answer

Full resolution of all electrocardiographic abnormalities