CCRP AACVPR Exam | 2026/2027 Edition | 200
Questions with Evidence-Based Verified Answers
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) | Expert-
Aligned Q&A | Certification-Ready Format
Introduction
This 200-question original competency assessment focuses on cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation domains,
emphasizing patient Assessment, individualized exercise programming, risk stratification, behavioral counseling,
nutrition, outcomes measurement, emergency readiness, and program administration. The content integrates clinical
evaluation, exercise physiology, AACVPR guidelines, risk-factor modification, quality measurement, legal and ethical
responsibilities, and safety procedures to optimize patient recovery, functional capacity, and long-term cardiovascular
health.
Content Area Overview: 200 Questions
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Patient Assessment, Risk Intake, risk stratification,
Stratification, and Clinical 40 functional testing, symptoms, 20%
Evaluation comorbidities, psychosocial needs
FITT-VP, intensity, aerobic and
Exercise Prescription, Training,
50 resistance training, monitoring, 25%
and Physiology
progression, home plans
Risk reduction, medication
Patient Education, Behavioral
30 adherence, nutrition, tobacco 15%
Counseling, and Nutrition
cessation, teach-back, maintenance
Program Administration, Treatment plans, staffing,
Management, Outcomes, and 40 certification, quality metrics, 20%
Research research literacy, operations
Emergency response, AED,
Emergency Procedures, Safety, and telemetry, infection control,
40 20%
Legal Ethical Issues confidentiality, consent,
documentation
Examination Questions
Domain: Patient Assessment, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Evaluation
1. Which statement best describes initial cardiac rehabilitation intake in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Collect diagnosis, procedure history, comorbidities, medications, risk factors, functional status, symptoms, and goals
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Collect diagnosis, procedure history, comorbidities, medications, risk factors, functional
status, symptoms, and goals
Rationale: A comprehensive intake establishes baseline risk, needs, contraindications, and individualized program targets.
2. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving risk stratification after myocardial infarction, which
response is correct?
A. Classify risk using clinical stability, symptoms, ventricular function, ischemia, arrhythmias, and exercise capacity
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Classify risk using clinical stability, symptoms, ventricular function, ischemia, arrhythmias,
and exercise capacity
,Rationale: Risk classification guides monitoring intensity, exercise progression, and safety planning.
3. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about left ventricular ejection fraction of 30 percent.
Which choice is strongest?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Recognize elevated risk and use closer monitoring during exercise sessions
Correct Answer: D. Recognize elevated risk and use closer monitoring during exercise sessions
Rationale: Reduced ejection fraction is associated with higher event risk and requires careful surveillance.
4. Which statement best describes uncontrolled resting hypertension in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Delay exercise and follow medical referral parameters until blood pressure is addressed
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Delay exercise and follow medical referral parameters until blood pressure is addressed
Rationale: Markedly uncontrolled blood pressure can increase cardiovascular risk during exertion.
5. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving orthostatic hypotension screening, which response is
correct?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Measure blood pressure and symptoms with position changes
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Measure blood pressure and symptoms with position changes
Rationale: Orthostatic changes increase fall and syncope risk during rehabilitation.
6. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about baseline functional capacity. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use a standardized exercise test, walk test, or validated functional measure appropriate to the patient
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Use a standardized exercise test, walk test, or validated functional measure appropriate to the
patient
Rationale: Baseline capacity supports individualized intensity and outcome comparison.
7. Which statement best describes six-minute walk test in cardiovascular or pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Measure distance, symptoms, oxygen saturation when indicated, heart rate, and perceived exertion
Correct Answer: D. Measure distance, symptoms, oxygen saturation when indicated, heart rate, and perceived
exertion
Rationale: The six-minute walk test evaluates submaximal functional capacity and response to activity.
8. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving cardiac symptom Assessment, which response is correct?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Ask about chest discomfort, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, and unusual fatigue
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Ask about chest discomfort, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, and unusual fatigue
Rationale: Symptoms during rest or exertion can reveal ischemia, arrhythmia, heart failure, or intolerance.
9. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about medication reconciliation. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Verify prescribed drugs, dose timing, adherence, side effects, and exercise-related implications
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Verify prescribed drugs, dose timing, adherence, side effects, and exercise-related implications
,Rationale: Medication effects such as beta blockade, nitrates, diuretics, and anticoagulation influence program safety.
10. Which statement best describes beta blocker use in cardiovascular or pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Use perceived exertion and symptoms along with heart rate because heart rate response may be blunted
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Use perceived exertion and symptoms along with heart rate because heart rate response may be
blunted
Rationale: Beta blockers reduce chronotropic response, making heart-rate targets alone less reliable.
11. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving diabetes Assessment before exercise, which response is
correct?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Check glucose patterns, hypoglycemia risk, medications, meal timing, and foot integrity
Correct Answer: D. Check glucose patterns, hypoglycemia risk, medications, meal timing, and foot integrity
Rationale: Diabetes requires prevention of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and foot injury during activity.
12. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about heart failure volume status. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Assess weight trends, edema, dyspnea, orthopnea, and exercise tolerance
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Assess weight trends, edema, dyspnea, orthopnea, and exercise tolerance
Rationale: Fluid retention can worsen symptoms and change exercise safety.
13. Which statement best describes post-sternotomy precautions in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Assess incision healing, pain, lifting restrictions, and upper-extremity tolerance
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Assess incision healing, pain, lifting restrictions, and upper-extremity tolerance
Rationale: Sternal healing considerations affect resistance training and functional activity progression.
14. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving peripheral artery disease, which response is correct?
A. Assess claudication threshold, pulses, skin integrity, and walking tolerance
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Assess claudication threshold, pulses, skin integrity, and walking tolerance
Rationale: PAD assessment guides walking prescription and foot safety.
15. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about pulmonary rehabilitation referral Assessment.
Which choice is strongest?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Evaluate dyspnea, oxygen needs, spirometry history, exacerbations, activity limitation, and goals
Correct Answer: D. Evaluate dyspnea, oxygen needs, spirometry history, exacerbations, activity limitation, and
goals
Rationale: Pulmonary rehab planning depends on respiratory limitation, safety, and functional needs.
16. Which statement best describes oxygen desaturation during activity in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Monitor saturation and titrate oxygen only according to prescription or protocol
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Monitor saturation and titrate oxygen only according to prescription or protocol
, Rationale: Desaturation affects safety and may require prescribed oxygen adjustment or medical communication.
17. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving depression screening, which response is correct?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Use a validated screening tool and referral pathway when indicated
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Use a validated screening tool and referral pathway when indicated
Rationale: Depression is common after cardiac events and affects adherence and recovery.
18. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about anxiety screening. Which choice is strongest?
A. Assess anxiety symptoms that may limit participation or mimic cardiopulmonary symptoms
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Assess anxiety symptoms that may limit participation or mimic cardiopulmonary symptoms
Rationale: Anxiety can impair engagement and complicate symptom interpretation.
19. Which statement best describes tobacco use Assessment in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Document current use, dependence, readiness to quit, prior attempts, and pharmacotherapy needs
Correct Answer: D. Document current use, dependence, readiness to quit, prior attempts, and pharmacotherapy
needs
Rationale: Tobacco cessation requires individualized counseling and evidence-based support.
20. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving nutrition baseline Assessment, which response is correct?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Assess dietary pattern, lipids, weight, diabetes needs, sodium intake, and readiness for change
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Assess dietary pattern, lipids, weight, diabetes needs, sodium intake, and readiness for change
Rationale: Nutrition Assessment guides risk-factor modification and education.
21. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about lipid risk factor Assessment. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Evaluate lipid values, therapy adherence, and lifestyle factors affecting secondary prevention
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Evaluate lipid values, therapy adherence, and lifestyle factors affecting secondary prevention
Rationale: Lipid management is a core component of cardiovascular risk reduction.
22. Which statement best describes blood pressure response to exercise in cardiovascular or
pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Track resting, exercise, and recovery blood pressure for abnormal responses
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Track resting, exercise, and recovery blood pressure for abnormal responses
Rationale: Blood pressure patterns help identify intolerance, medication issues, and risk.
23. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving arrhythmia history, which response is correct?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Identify type, triggers, device history, symptoms, and provider restrictions
Correct Answer: D. Identify type, triggers, device history, symptoms, and provider restrictions
Rationale: Arrhythmia risk affects monitoring, intensity, and emergency readiness.
Questions with Evidence-Based Verified Answers
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) | Expert-
Aligned Q&A | Certification-Ready Format
Introduction
This 200-question original competency assessment focuses on cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation domains,
emphasizing patient Assessment, individualized exercise programming, risk stratification, behavioral counseling,
nutrition, outcomes measurement, emergency readiness, and program administration. The content integrates clinical
evaluation, exercise physiology, AACVPR guidelines, risk-factor modification, quality measurement, legal and ethical
responsibilities, and safety procedures to optimize patient recovery, functional capacity, and long-term cardiovascular
health.
Content Area Overview: 200 Questions
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Patient Assessment, Risk Intake, risk stratification,
Stratification, and Clinical 40 functional testing, symptoms, 20%
Evaluation comorbidities, psychosocial needs
FITT-VP, intensity, aerobic and
Exercise Prescription, Training,
50 resistance training, monitoring, 25%
and Physiology
progression, home plans
Risk reduction, medication
Patient Education, Behavioral
30 adherence, nutrition, tobacco 15%
Counseling, and Nutrition
cessation, teach-back, maintenance
Program Administration, Treatment plans, staffing,
Management, Outcomes, and 40 certification, quality metrics, 20%
Research research literacy, operations
Emergency response, AED,
Emergency Procedures, Safety, and telemetry, infection control,
40 20%
Legal Ethical Issues confidentiality, consent,
documentation
Examination Questions
Domain: Patient Assessment, Risk Stratification, and Clinical Evaluation
1. Which statement best describes initial cardiac rehabilitation intake in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Collect diagnosis, procedure history, comorbidities, medications, risk factors, functional status, symptoms, and goals
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Collect diagnosis, procedure history, comorbidities, medications, risk factors, functional
status, symptoms, and goals
Rationale: A comprehensive intake establishes baseline risk, needs, contraindications, and individualized program targets.
2. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving risk stratification after myocardial infarction, which
response is correct?
A. Classify risk using clinical stability, symptoms, ventricular function, ischemia, arrhythmias, and exercise capacity
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Classify risk using clinical stability, symptoms, ventricular function, ischemia, arrhythmias,
and exercise capacity
,Rationale: Risk classification guides monitoring intensity, exercise progression, and safety planning.
3. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about left ventricular ejection fraction of 30 percent.
Which choice is strongest?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Recognize elevated risk and use closer monitoring during exercise sessions
Correct Answer: D. Recognize elevated risk and use closer monitoring during exercise sessions
Rationale: Reduced ejection fraction is associated with higher event risk and requires careful surveillance.
4. Which statement best describes uncontrolled resting hypertension in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Delay exercise and follow medical referral parameters until blood pressure is addressed
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Delay exercise and follow medical referral parameters until blood pressure is addressed
Rationale: Markedly uncontrolled blood pressure can increase cardiovascular risk during exertion.
5. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving orthostatic hypotension screening, which response is
correct?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Measure blood pressure and symptoms with position changes
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Measure blood pressure and symptoms with position changes
Rationale: Orthostatic changes increase fall and syncope risk during rehabilitation.
6. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about baseline functional capacity. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use a standardized exercise test, walk test, or validated functional measure appropriate to the patient
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Use a standardized exercise test, walk test, or validated functional measure appropriate to the
patient
Rationale: Baseline capacity supports individualized intensity and outcome comparison.
7. Which statement best describes six-minute walk test in cardiovascular or pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Measure distance, symptoms, oxygen saturation when indicated, heart rate, and perceived exertion
Correct Answer: D. Measure distance, symptoms, oxygen saturation when indicated, heart rate, and perceived
exertion
Rationale: The six-minute walk test evaluates submaximal functional capacity and response to activity.
8. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving cardiac symptom Assessment, which response is correct?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Ask about chest discomfort, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, and unusual fatigue
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Ask about chest discomfort, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, and unusual fatigue
Rationale: Symptoms during rest or exertion can reveal ischemia, arrhythmia, heart failure, or intolerance.
9. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about medication reconciliation. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Verify prescribed drugs, dose timing, adherence, side effects, and exercise-related implications
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Verify prescribed drugs, dose timing, adherence, side effects, and exercise-related implications
,Rationale: Medication effects such as beta blockade, nitrates, diuretics, and anticoagulation influence program safety.
10. Which statement best describes beta blocker use in cardiovascular or pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Use perceived exertion and symptoms along with heart rate because heart rate response may be blunted
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Use perceived exertion and symptoms along with heart rate because heart rate response may be
blunted
Rationale: Beta blockers reduce chronotropic response, making heart-rate targets alone less reliable.
11. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving diabetes Assessment before exercise, which response is
correct?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Check glucose patterns, hypoglycemia risk, medications, meal timing, and foot integrity
Correct Answer: D. Check glucose patterns, hypoglycemia risk, medications, meal timing, and foot integrity
Rationale: Diabetes requires prevention of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and foot injury during activity.
12. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about heart failure volume status. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Assess weight trends, edema, dyspnea, orthopnea, and exercise tolerance
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Assess weight trends, edema, dyspnea, orthopnea, and exercise tolerance
Rationale: Fluid retention can worsen symptoms and change exercise safety.
13. Which statement best describes post-sternotomy precautions in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Assess incision healing, pain, lifting restrictions, and upper-extremity tolerance
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Assess incision healing, pain, lifting restrictions, and upper-extremity tolerance
Rationale: Sternal healing considerations affect resistance training and functional activity progression.
14. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving peripheral artery disease, which response is correct?
A. Assess claudication threshold, pulses, skin integrity, and walking tolerance
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Assess claudication threshold, pulses, skin integrity, and walking tolerance
Rationale: PAD assessment guides walking prescription and foot safety.
15. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about pulmonary rehabilitation referral Assessment.
Which choice is strongest?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Evaluate dyspnea, oxygen needs, spirometry history, exacerbations, activity limitation, and goals
Correct Answer: D. Evaluate dyspnea, oxygen needs, spirometry history, exacerbations, activity limitation, and
goals
Rationale: Pulmonary rehab planning depends on respiratory limitation, safety, and functional needs.
16. Which statement best describes oxygen desaturation during activity in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Monitor saturation and titrate oxygen only according to prescription or protocol
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Monitor saturation and titrate oxygen only according to prescription or protocol
, Rationale: Desaturation affects safety and may require prescribed oxygen adjustment or medical communication.
17. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving depression screening, which response is correct?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Use a validated screening tool and referral pathway when indicated
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Use a validated screening tool and referral pathway when indicated
Rationale: Depression is common after cardiac events and affects adherence and recovery.
18. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about anxiety screening. Which choice is strongest?
A. Assess anxiety symptoms that may limit participation or mimic cardiopulmonary symptoms
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Assess anxiety symptoms that may limit participation or mimic cardiopulmonary symptoms
Rationale: Anxiety can impair engagement and complicate symptom interpretation.
19. Which statement best describes tobacco use Assessment in cardiovascular or pulmonary
rehabilitation?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Document current use, dependence, readiness to quit, prior attempts, and pharmacotherapy needs
Correct Answer: D. Document current use, dependence, readiness to quit, prior attempts, and pharmacotherapy
needs
Rationale: Tobacco cessation requires individualized counseling and evidence-based support.
20. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving nutrition baseline Assessment, which response is correct?
A. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
B. Ignore symptoms and continue the session without reassessment
C. Assess dietary pattern, lipids, weight, diabetes needs, sodium intake, and readiness for change
D. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
Correct Answer: C. Assess dietary pattern, lipids, weight, diabetes needs, sodium intake, and readiness for change
Rationale: Nutrition Assessment guides risk-factor modification and education.
21. A rehabilitation team is making a decision about lipid risk factor Assessment. Which choice is
strongest?
A. Use the same plan for every patient regardless of risk or goals
B. Evaluate lipid values, therapy adherence, and lifestyle factors affecting secondary prevention
C. Delay measurement until after program completion only
D. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
Correct Answer: B. Evaluate lipid values, therapy adherence, and lifestyle factors affecting secondary prevention
Rationale: Lipid management is a core component of cardiovascular risk reduction.
22. Which statement best describes blood pressure response to exercise in cardiovascular or
pulmonary rehabilitation?
A. Track resting, exercise, and recovery blood pressure for abnormal responses
B. Base the decision only on staff preference without patient data
C. Advance intensity rapidly without considering symptoms or clinical status
D. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
Correct Answer: A. Track resting, exercise, and recovery blood pressure for abnormal responses
Rationale: Blood pressure patterns help identify intolerance, medication issues, and risk.
23. In an AACVPR-aligned scenario involving arrhythmia history, which response is correct?
A. Skip documentation because the intervention is routine
B. Avoid interdisciplinary communication when abnormal findings occur
C. Replace individualized planning with a generic handout only
D. Identify type, triggers, device history, symptoms, and provider restrictions
Correct Answer: D. Identify type, triggers, device history, symptoms, and provider restrictions
Rationale: Arrhythmia risk affects monitoring, intensity, and emergency readiness.
