Cardiac Rehab
Heart Anatomy
Neuro& cardiopulmonary
Pulmonary conditions
Vital signs
100

This phase occurs in the hospital immediately following a cardiac event.

WHat is Phase 1?

100

How many chambers does the heart have?

What is 4

100

Why do C5 SCI patients often have weak coughs?

What is weak abdominal muscles

100

This disease is characterized by airflow limitation and often associated with smoking.

What is COPD

100

Normal adult resting respiratory rate.

What is 12-20 BPM

200

This phase includes supervised outpatient exercise.

What is phase 2

200

This chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

What is the left ventricle

200

A bed-bound stroke patient is at increased risk for what cardiovascular complication?

what is DVT

200

A patient with COPD drops from 94% to 87% SpO₂ during walking. What should the PTA do?

What is STOP activity and reax

200

Normal oxygen saturation for most healthy adults.

what is 94-100%

300

Name one goal of cardiac rehabilitation.

What is : 

  • Improve endurance
  • Improve quality of life
  • Reduce cardiac risk factors
  • Increase functional independence
300

What vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs?

what is the Pulmonary artery

300

How can Parkinson's posture affect breathing?

what is poor posture/ reduced chest expansion

300

This breathing technique helps control dyspnea in COPD.

what is Pursed-lip breathing

300

A patient has BP 190/110 mmHg before exercise. Should exercise proceed?

what is .... NO

400

A patient is exercising independently in a community fitness program. Which phase are they in?

What is phase 3 or 4

400

What is the heart's natural pacemaker?

what is the SA node

400

MS patients often experience worsening symptoms when exposed to what environmental factor?

What is heat

400

What respiratory complication is caused by a blood clot blocking a pulmonary artery?


What is a pulmonary embolism

400

What condition occurs when BP drops upon standing?

What is orthostatic hypotension

500

A patient is 2 days post-MI. Name two appropriate activities.

What is : 

  • Bed mobility
  • Transfers
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Short walks
500

What is the term for an abnormal heart rhythm?

What is an arrythmia?

500

What is the primary muscle used for breathing?

what is the diaphragm

500

What is the primary purpose of coughing?

What is Airway clearance/secretions removal

500

Calculate HRmax for a 60-year-old using 220-age.

what is 160bpm

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