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

Weight loss and dietary counseling

Answer

High-intensity aerobic conditioning

Answer

Surgical wound management

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

3-5 METs

Answer

1-2 METs

Answer

6-8 METs

Answer

9-11 METs

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

Heart rate increase of 20 bpm above resting

Answer

Respiratory rate increase to 18 breaths per minute

Answer

Oxygen saturation of 97%

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

6 to 20

Answer

1 to 10

Answer

0 to 100

Answer

0 to 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

40-50% of maximum heart rate

Answer

90-100% of maximum heart rate

Answer

30-40% of heart rate reserve

Question 6

Phase II cardiac rehabilitation is conducted in which setting?

Accepted Answer

Supervised outpatient clinic

Answer

Intensive care unit

Answer

Inpatient hospital ward

Answer

Home without supervision

Question 7

Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to initiating cardiac rehabilitation exercise?

Accepted Answer

Unstable angina at rest

Answer

Mild stable angina

Answer

Controlled hypertension

Answer

Atrial fibrillation with controlled ventricular rate