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Flashcards in Cardiac Deck (7)
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1
Q

If someone has hypertension and is at risk for a heart attack, what are the appropriate exercises to prescribe?

A

Isotonic

2
Q

In an inpatient cardiopulmonary rehab, heart rate should be taken when?

A

before, during, at cessation, and 5 minutes after activity.

3
Q

Classes of heart disease?

A

1 (low) to 4 (high)

1: no limits/symptoms
2: slight limits/minimal symptoms
3: moderate limits/moderate symptoms
4: Unable/Severe limits

4
Q

Typical length of stay in the hospital following Cardiovascular incidences?

A

5 - 14 days

5
Q

When are patients typically discharged to phase 2?

A

at MET level 3.5

6
Q

MET level of 3.5 is concurrent with biking/walking at what MPH?

A

biking (6 mph)

walking (3 mph)

7
Q

3 phases of cardiac rehab?

A
  1. Inpatient/Acute
  2. Outpatient/Subacute
  3. Maintenance/Training (community exercise)