12 Questions
What are the essential components of an initial assessment in a cardiac rehabilitation program?
Socio-demographic information, clinical history, exercise capacity, lifestyle risk factors, psychosocial health, and medications.
What is the primary goal of discussing diet with a CR participant?
To understand the CR participant's current eating habits and provide personalized advice that is sensitive to culture, needs, socio-economic status, and capabilities.
What is the primary goal of educating CR participants about self-management strategies?
To equip participants with skills to manage their condition and adopt healthy behaviors.
What model should be used to provide a brief intervention for smoking cessation to CR participants who smoke?
The Ask, Advice and Help model.
What is the purpose of medication education in a cardiac rehabilitation program?
To educate participants about the indications and benefits of commonly prescribed medications and promote medication adherence.
What should be assessed at the beginning and end of the CR program using a validated tool?
Depression and anxiety.
What is the focus of the exercise and physical activity component in a cardiac rehabilitation program?
To provide a tailored, progressive, and supervised exercise training program and educate participants about increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior.
What should be included in the post-program assessment at a minimum?
Exercise capacity, lifestyle risk factors (physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol), psychosocial health (depression, anxiety), and medications.
What are some of the key risk factors that CR participants should be educated about self-managing or preventing?
Hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and diabetes.
What should be provided to the participant, their general practitioner, and cardiologist at the completion of the program?
A discharge or summary letter.
What is the importance of setting achievable goals in a cardiac rehabilitation program?
To encourage and support participants to make healthy lifestyle changes and take an active role in their care.
What should be discussed with CR participants who are excessive drinkers?
Brief advice/counselling to encourage reduction of alcohol intake.
Test your knowledge on the initial assessment process for cardiac rehabilitation participants, including socio-demographic information, clinical history, lifestyle risk factors, and more. Learn how to develop individualized care plans and support goal setting.
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