Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Disease Management

What is the primary goal of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR)?

To identify and treat risk factors before heart disease develops
To restore patients to their optimal medical, physical, mental, and social status (correct)
To limit further morbidity and mortality
To prevent heart disease from occurring

What is the focus of Primary Prevention in heart disease?

Improving heart disease risk factors and limiting further morbidity
Identifying and treating risk factors before heart disease develops (correct)
Restoring patients to their optimal status
Screening patients with heart disease to prevent relapse

What is the scope of the interdisciplinary team approach in Cardiac Rehabilitation?

To identify and treat risk factors before heart disease develops
To know the expertise and domain of concern of each profession to avoid overlap (correct)
To improve heart disease risk factors and limit further morbidity
To restore patients to their optimal medical, physical, mental, and social status

What is the goal of Secondary Prevention in Cardiac Rehabilitation?

To improve heart disease risk factors and limit further morbidity and mortality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Cardiac Rehabilitation in terms of functional activities?

To enable patients to perform functional activities meaningful to them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach of Cardiac Rehabilitation to patients with functional limitations?

Interdisciplinary team approach (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a psychologist's behavioral modification therapy?

To assist clients in quitting smoking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of psychiatrist prescription in a Cardiac Rehabilitation program?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a physical therapist's FIM scoring?

To supervise aerobic training sessions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a comprehensive evaluation essential in Cardiac Rehabilitation?

To make appropriate and effective recommendations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of moderate intensity physical activity to reduce the risk of CAD?

At least 30 minutes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing wound and skin care?

Rehabilitation Nurse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an occupational therapist's cognitive and safety evaluation?

To ensure the client can safely complete activities at home (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant risk factor for death worldwide?

Hypertension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a nutritionist's work in this context?

To provide education and counseling on diet and nutrition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of lifestyle modifications in managing Dyslipidemia?

To achieve optimal lipid levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Overweight or Obesity in terms of BMI?

BMI > 25 kg/m2 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an occupational therapist's Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques (SMRT)?

To reduce anxiety and prevent complications (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the NYHA Heart Failure Classification, which class of patients experience symptoms even at rest?

Class IV (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Class II patient according to the NYHA Heart Failure Classification?

Slight limitation of physical activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which class of patients can perform ordinary physical activity without symptoms according to the NYHA Heart Failure Classification?

Class I (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Class III patient according to the NYHA Heart Failure Classification?

Marked limitation of physical activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Functional Classification, what is the characteristic of a Class I patient?

Angina occurs with strenuous, rapid, or prolonged exertion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Class IV patient according to the NYHA Heart Failure Classification?

Severe limitation and discomfort with any physical activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction, according to research?

Reduced mortality (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a client require treatment in their place of residence?

Because they are not strong enough to tolerate outpatient therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of teaching clients or family members to monitor HR, BP, and RPP?

To monitor response to activity and detect sudden changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal response of RPP during and after activity?

It increases at peak and returns to baseline during recovery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating Rate-Pressure Product (RPP)?

RPP = HR x SBP (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if SBP exceeds 150 or is less than 90?

Call the health officer (B) Signup and view all the answers