Cardiac

Question 1

If someone has hypertension and is at risk for a heart attack, what are the appropriate exercises to prescribe?

Answer 1

Isotonic

Question 2

In an inpatient cardiopulmonary rehab, heart rate should be taken when?

Answer 2

before, during, at cessation, and 5 minutes after activity.

Question 3

Classes of heart disease?

Answer 3

1 (low) to 4 (high)

1: no limits/symptoms
2: slight limits/minimal symptoms
3: moderate limits/moderate symptoms
4: Unable/Severe limits

Question 4

Typical length of stay in the hospital following Cardiovascular incidences?

Answer 4

5 - 14 days

Question 5

When are patients typically discharged to phase 2?

Answer 5

at MET level 3.5

Question 6

MET level of 3.5 is concurrent with biking/walking at what MPH?

Answer 6

biking (6 mph)

walking (3 mph)

Question 7

3 phases of cardiac rehab?

Answer 7

1. Inpatient/Acute
2. Outpatient/Subacute
3. Maintenance/Training (community exercise)