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Are you preparing for the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) examination? Look no further. This
comprehensive study guide is meticulously designed to help you pass the CCRP exam on your very
first attempt.
This document contains over 500 meticulously curated practice questions, complete with verified
answers and detailed rationales. Unlike simple Q&A lists, this guide explains why an answer is correct
and why the distractors are wrong, ensuring you deeply understand the core concepts required by the
AACVPR.
1. polyphenols - CORRECT ANSWER-antioxidants
flavonoids are most abundant polyphenols in our
diet
2. Phytosterols - CORRECT ANSWER-Naturally occurring sterols found in plants. Phytosterols
lower LDL cholesterol levels by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal
tract. Sterols added to milk, margarine, orange juice, olive oil, cheese, bread
3. fruits and vegetable - CORRECT ANSWER-improve lipids, inflammation, and endothelial function
4. nuts - CORRECT ANSWER-high in fat and protein (10-30%)
monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fat good for reducing
CVD reduces TC, LDL and apolipoprotein
, 5. fish - CORRECT ANSWER-high quality protein, PUFA, MUFA fatty fish = omega 3s lowers
TG and reduce inflammation, improve endothelial function, and limit platelet
aggregation
6. red meat - CORRECT ANSWER-higher CVD risk and
diabetes high sat fat in non-lean red meat
7. white meat - CORRECT ANSWER-lower cholesterol
8. processed meats - CORRECT ANSWER-high sodium and sat fat
preservatives, nitrates
9. dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-calcium, high quality protein, linoleic acid, vitamins,
nutrients
lower lipids and improve endothelial function
10. non fat dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-no SF or cholesterol and lower in cals = keep benefits of dairy
while taking away risk of CVD
11. diet for hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-lower sodium diet
1500 mg vs 1000 mg reduction
DASH diet with lower sodium diet (what patient should eat vs what they shouldn't eat)
taste buds adapt to lower sodium diet
12. weight loss and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-per 22 lbs, SBP decreases by 5-20
mmHg 3-5% weight loss in six months
13. alcohol and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-immediate effect is vasodilation, but high blood
alcohol levels increase BP short term women: less than or equal to one drinks per day
, lowers BP by 2-4 mmHg men: less than or equal to two drinks per day lowers BP by 2-4
mmHg
14. caffeine and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-acute intake raises
BP higher risk of HTN=more caffeine will increase BP
safe level (200 mg - one dose) will not induce clinically relevant change in BP, MC BF, hydration status,
body temp, perceived exertion with exercise
15. diabetic diet and glycemic control - CORRECT ANSWER-macro proportions
individualized (lower moderate CHO diet is fine)
16. diabetes and CHO - CORRECT ANSWER-43-46% of diet
20-40% lowers A1C, BG, 24-h insulin, FBG
HDL increases with low carb diet
TD decreases with low and mod carb diet -
40-65% (mod carb) lowers A1C high
carb (70%) vegan diet lowers LDL
17. if patient is on insulin, the amount of CHO in the meal should ______ the dose of insulin -
CORRECT ANSWER-match
18. healthful choices for CHO and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-whole grain and
high fiber
19. protein and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-important component of every meal
increases insulin response without effecting BG levels
30% of diet without diabetic kidney disease
20. fat and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-high fat increases insulin resistance
MUFA/PUFA do no increase IR
, reduced fat (sat fat) diet reduced A1C
21. in patients who take insulin, meals that are high in fat may require _____ insulin than low fat
meals - CORRECT ANSWER-more
22. weight loss and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-MNT(medical nutrition therapy) improves BP, A1C,
weight loss, and lipids
23. heart failure and sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-lower sodium recommendation than gen
pop less than 2000 mg and less than 2 L water consumed
24. optimal treatment for HF - CORRECT ANSWER-ACE inhibitors, diuretics, fluid
restriciton restore intracellular volume and renal blood flow
25. stage A/B CHF - CORRECT ANSWER-less than or equal to 1500 mg
26. stage C/D CHF - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 3000 mg
27. HF and water intake - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5-2 L per day
28. if HF is on fluid restriction and sweats profusely - CORRECT ANSWER-ask MD to increase fluid
allowance
29. HF and weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-not prioritized for HF patients
30. diet patern for HF - CORRECT ANSWER-DASH, low sodium Mediterraean diet
31. social cognitive theory and diet - CORRECT ANSWER-personal factors and environment
influence each other model or observed learning (environmental) grocery tours, healthy food
potlucks, etc
Detailed Answers | Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional Study Guide| Guaranteed
Pass A+
About this resource:
Are you preparing for the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) examination? Look no further. This
comprehensive study guide is meticulously designed to help you pass the CCRP exam on your very
first attempt.
This document contains over 500 meticulously curated practice questions, complete with verified
answers and detailed rationales. Unlike simple Q&A lists, this guide explains why an answer is correct
and why the distractors are wrong, ensuring you deeply understand the core concepts required by the
AACVPR.
1. polyphenols - CORRECT ANSWER-antioxidants
flavonoids are most abundant polyphenols in our
diet
2. Phytosterols - CORRECT ANSWER-Naturally occurring sterols found in plants. Phytosterols
lower LDL cholesterol levels by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal
tract. Sterols added to milk, margarine, orange juice, olive oil, cheese, bread
3. fruits and vegetable - CORRECT ANSWER-improve lipids, inflammation, and endothelial function
4. nuts - CORRECT ANSWER-high in fat and protein (10-30%)
monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fat good for reducing
CVD reduces TC, LDL and apolipoprotein
, 5. fish - CORRECT ANSWER-high quality protein, PUFA, MUFA fatty fish = omega 3s lowers
TG and reduce inflammation, improve endothelial function, and limit platelet
aggregation
6. red meat - CORRECT ANSWER-higher CVD risk and
diabetes high sat fat in non-lean red meat
7. white meat - CORRECT ANSWER-lower cholesterol
8. processed meats - CORRECT ANSWER-high sodium and sat fat
preservatives, nitrates
9. dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-calcium, high quality protein, linoleic acid, vitamins,
nutrients
lower lipids and improve endothelial function
10. non fat dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-no SF or cholesterol and lower in cals = keep benefits of dairy
while taking away risk of CVD
11. diet for hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-lower sodium diet
1500 mg vs 1000 mg reduction
DASH diet with lower sodium diet (what patient should eat vs what they shouldn't eat)
taste buds adapt to lower sodium diet
12. weight loss and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-per 22 lbs, SBP decreases by 5-20
mmHg 3-5% weight loss in six months
13. alcohol and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-immediate effect is vasodilation, but high blood
alcohol levels increase BP short term women: less than or equal to one drinks per day
, lowers BP by 2-4 mmHg men: less than or equal to two drinks per day lowers BP by 2-4
mmHg
14. caffeine and HTN - CORRECT ANSWER-acute intake raises
BP higher risk of HTN=more caffeine will increase BP
safe level (200 mg - one dose) will not induce clinically relevant change in BP, MC BF, hydration status,
body temp, perceived exertion with exercise
15. diabetic diet and glycemic control - CORRECT ANSWER-macro proportions
individualized (lower moderate CHO diet is fine)
16. diabetes and CHO - CORRECT ANSWER-43-46% of diet
20-40% lowers A1C, BG, 24-h insulin, FBG
HDL increases with low carb diet
TD decreases with low and mod carb diet -
40-65% (mod carb) lowers A1C high
carb (70%) vegan diet lowers LDL
17. if patient is on insulin, the amount of CHO in the meal should ______ the dose of insulin -
CORRECT ANSWER-match
18. healthful choices for CHO and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-whole grain and
high fiber
19. protein and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-important component of every meal
increases insulin response without effecting BG levels
30% of diet without diabetic kidney disease
20. fat and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-high fat increases insulin resistance
MUFA/PUFA do no increase IR
, reduced fat (sat fat) diet reduced A1C
21. in patients who take insulin, meals that are high in fat may require _____ insulin than low fat
meals - CORRECT ANSWER-more
22. weight loss and diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER-MNT(medical nutrition therapy) improves BP, A1C,
weight loss, and lipids
23. heart failure and sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-lower sodium recommendation than gen
pop less than 2000 mg and less than 2 L water consumed
24. optimal treatment for HF - CORRECT ANSWER-ACE inhibitors, diuretics, fluid
restriciton restore intracellular volume and renal blood flow
25. stage A/B CHF - CORRECT ANSWER-less than or equal to 1500 mg
26. stage C/D CHF - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 3000 mg
27. HF and water intake - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5-2 L per day
28. if HF is on fluid restriction and sweats profusely - CORRECT ANSWER-ask MD to increase fluid
allowance
29. HF and weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-not prioritized for HF patients
30. diet patern for HF - CORRECT ANSWER-DASH, low sodium Mediterraean diet
31. social cognitive theory and diet - CORRECT ANSWER-personal factors and environment
influence each other model or observed learning (environmental) grocery tours, healthy food
potlucks, etc
