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CCRP AACVPR Verified Exam - American Association
of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation -
2026/2027 Edition | 500 Verified Questions
What percentage of Cardiac Rehab patients re overweight
or obese - Answer-80%
Why is fructose a promoter of obesity? - Answer-promotes
liver fat accumulation which promotes metabolic syndrome
What reduces the rate of carbohydrate absorption thus
reducing insulin response - Answer-Fiber
Depression among cardiac patients has been associated
with - Answer-higher risk of mortality
When a patient scores in the depressed range on a
sreening, which action should be taken - Answer-results to
be discussed with patient and health care provider
if a patient dense feeling of sadness they... - Answer-may
have non-dysphoric depression
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depression is relevant to CR because - Answer-
depression reduces recovery from exercise due to fatigue
and low energy
the relationship between anger and hostility is.. - Answer-
anger is the emotion, hostility is the thought
social isolation is defined by - Answer-how connected a
patient feels in their relationships
stress management is designed to - Answer-respond to
the "flight or fight" response
What influences a persons metabolic rate? - Answer-
Exercise, gender, genetics, age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice
as many calories as the other two - Answer-Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - Answer-added
sugar
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When feeling stressed, you may feel relief after eating a
piece of chocolate because... - Answer-it will raise
dopamine levels
What reduces the number of receptors for dopamine -
Answer-insulin
What is the best approach to preventing exercise-induced
hypoglycemia - Answer-check blood sugar before and
after exercise and respond to patterns appropriately
What guideles for beginning exercise are correct for type 1
and type 2 diabetics - Answer-(1)If BS is >250 check for
ketones. If none are present, it is safe to exercise at low to
moderate intensity. (2) Do not exercise if BS >400. If <300
ok to exercise
Target HbA1c% for diabetic - Answer-<7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - Answer-70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - Answer-<180
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What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective
for preventing hypoglycemia during moderate exercise -
Answer--Reduction of rapid acting insulin dose 2-3 hours
prior to exercise
-A temporary basal rate decrease 45-60 minutes prior to
exercise
Which medications place a patient at risk for hypoglycemia
- Answer-Insulin (Lantus, Novolog) and Sulfonyureas
(Glipizide, glimepiride)
How long can significant exercise induced enhancement
of glucose uptake from muscle last - Answer-24-48 hours
Recommended calories from carbs, protetin, and fats to
better manage diabetes - Answer-~40% calories from
fiber-rich carbs
~30% calories from lean protein
~30% calories from healthy fats
Cardiac effects of nicotine - Answer-modest increase in
HR, BP and myocardial contractility
CCRP AACVPR Verified Exam - American Association
of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation -
2026/2027 Edition | 500 Verified Questions
What percentage of Cardiac Rehab patients re overweight
or obese - Answer-80%
Why is fructose a promoter of obesity? - Answer-promotes
liver fat accumulation which promotes metabolic syndrome
What reduces the rate of carbohydrate absorption thus
reducing insulin response - Answer-Fiber
Depression among cardiac patients has been associated
with - Answer-higher risk of mortality
When a patient scores in the depressed range on a
sreening, which action should be taken - Answer-results to
be discussed with patient and health care provider
if a patient dense feeling of sadness they... - Answer-may
have non-dysphoric depression
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depression is relevant to CR because - Answer-
depression reduces recovery from exercise due to fatigue
and low energy
the relationship between anger and hostility is.. - Answer-
anger is the emotion, hostility is the thought
social isolation is defined by - Answer-how connected a
patient feels in their relationships
stress management is designed to - Answer-respond to
the "flight or fight" response
What influences a persons metabolic rate? - Answer-
Exercise, gender, genetics, age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice
as many calories as the other two - Answer-Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - Answer-added
sugar
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When feeling stressed, you may feel relief after eating a
piece of chocolate because... - Answer-it will raise
dopamine levels
What reduces the number of receptors for dopamine -
Answer-insulin
What is the best approach to preventing exercise-induced
hypoglycemia - Answer-check blood sugar before and
after exercise and respond to patterns appropriately
What guideles for beginning exercise are correct for type 1
and type 2 diabetics - Answer-(1)If BS is >250 check for
ketones. If none are present, it is safe to exercise at low to
moderate intensity. (2) Do not exercise if BS >400. If <300
ok to exercise
Target HbA1c% for diabetic - Answer-<7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - Answer-70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - Answer-<180
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What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective
for preventing hypoglycemia during moderate exercise -
Answer--Reduction of rapid acting insulin dose 2-3 hours
prior to exercise
-A temporary basal rate decrease 45-60 minutes prior to
exercise
Which medications place a patient at risk for hypoglycemia
- Answer-Insulin (Lantus, Novolog) and Sulfonyureas
(Glipizide, glimepiride)
How long can significant exercise induced enhancement
of glucose uptake from muscle last - Answer-24-48 hours
Recommended calories from carbs, protetin, and fats to
better manage diabetes - Answer-~40% calories from
fiber-rich carbs
~30% calories from lean protein
~30% calories from healthy fats
Cardiac effects of nicotine - Answer-modest increase in
HR, BP and myocardial contractility
