Question 1
According to ACSM Guidelines (11th ed.), what is the minimum recommended exercise frequency for cardiac rehabilitation patients in the maintenance phase?
Correct Answer:
3-5 days per week
Question 2
A patient post-myocardial infarction is beginning Phase II cardiac rehab. His peak heart rate on a symptom-limited graded exercise test was 140 bpm and resting HR is 70 bpm. Using the Karvonen (HRR) method at 60%, what is his target HR?
Correct Answer:
112 bpm
Question 3
Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to graded exercise testing per ACSM Guidelines (11th ed.)?
Correct Answer:
Acute myocardial infarction within 2 days
Question 4
During a graded exercise test, a patient develops 2 mm horizontal ST-segment depression 80 ms after the J-point in leads V4-V6. This finding is MOST consistent with:
Correct Answer:
Myocardial ischemia
Question 5
A patient taking a beta-blocker is preparing for cardiac rehab. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method to prescribe exercise intensity?
Correct Answer:
Heart rate reserve from a medicated graded exercise test
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