Parkridge Cardiac Rehab
Can you name 3 of our Staff Members?
Courtney, Laura, David, Paula, Krista, Mary Alice.
How do you change the level on the NUSTEP machine?
While sitting on the machine, it is the lever near the bottom on the right side.
When should you begin creating a simple at home exercise routine?
Today if you haven't already :)
When might someone take Nitroglycerin?
In a bout of CHEST PAIN.
If someone asked you what Cardiac Rehab was, what would you say?
:)
Who is the DOCTOR that is the Medical Director over our Cardiac Rehab Facility?
Dr. Alison Bailey
Can you demonstrate a Bicep Curl?
Thank you :)
The AHA recommends _____ minutes of cardiovascular exercise a WEEK!
150
What is a Statin prescribed for?
Lowers Cholesterol - by blocking a substance the body needs to make it. They can also act as an anti - inflammatory.
What is the program offered to you when you complete all sessions of Cardiac Rehab, but you still want to exercise in our gym?
Healthy Heart, Wellness program, Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab.
What is the name of the curriculum we follow in regards to a Cardiac diet?
PRITIKIN
This is our go- to recommendation when you have a musculoskeletal injury. Also known as R.I.C.E.
REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION
How does your blood pressure respond DURING and AFTER exercise??
DURING : your blood pressure increases
AFTER : once you have recovered from exercise your blood pressure will drop from initial reading.
What is the tiny wire-mesh-tube that keeps an artery propped open to maintain blood flow to the heart?
Stent
Name 4 pieces of Machines/ Equipment we have in Cardiac Rehab.
Recumbent Elliptical, Nustep, Biodex, Bike, Rower, Arm Ergometer, Weights, Treadmill
At the end of every session, we ask you to rate your day. What is the range of numbers we ask you to use? (And what is this scale called?)
6 - 20 (RPE scale)
What is the proper way to lift a box off the ground? SAFTELY!
Bend at the hips! Keep a Neutral spine and use your legs not your back to lift!
What are the 3 types of Exercise?
Cardiovascular, Resistance, Flexibility
What does the term CABG stand for?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
How do you determine your TARGET HEART RATE?
Easy way: 20-30 beats above resting
What does the term MET stand for?
Metabolic Equivalency Testing
What does the term DOMS stand for?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
What is another name for Cardiovascular Exercise?
Aerobic Exercise
What medication is prescribed along with a diuretic medication?
Potassium
Do you remember where all 3 leads are while you are wearing a monitor in Cardiac Rehab?
White- below your right collar bone
Green -below your left collar bone
Red - On left rip.