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What is the primary concern during phase 1 of cardiac rehabilitation?
What is the primary concern during phase 1 of cardiac rehabilitation?
- Implementing vigorous exercise protocols
- Increasing patient's aerobic capacity
- Providing education on medication management (correct)
- Monitoring for signs of organ rejection
What is the key difference between stable and unstable angina?
What is the key difference between stable and unstable angina?
- Severity of pain during exercise (correct)
- Type of medication prescribed
- Frequency of episodes
- Location of pain in the chest
What is the term for the amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole?
What is the term for the amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole?
- Cardiac output
- Afterload
- Stroke volume
- Preload (correct)
What is the term for the flow of blood through the heart and lungs that is smooth and continuous?
What is the term for the flow of blood through the heart and lungs that is smooth and continuous?
What is the term for the condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
What is the term for the condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
What is the primary purpose of complete decongestive therapy?
What is the primary purpose of complete decongestive therapy?
What is the name of the score used to prioritize lung transplant candidates?
What is the name of the score used to prioritize lung transplant candidates?
What type of heart defect is a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
What type of heart defect is a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
What is the name of the organization responsible for managing the organ transplant waiting list?
What is the name of the organization responsible for managing the organ transplant waiting list?
What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) related to?
What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) related to?
