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AACVPR CCRP EXAM STUDY GUIDE FOR
CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
CERTIFICATION2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
trans fat - correct answer -fatty parts of meat and dairy products,
and hydrogenated oil
increase LDL and decrease HDL
strongest adverse relationship with CVD
protein and CVD risk - correct answer -10-35% of cals
1.0-1.5g/kg per day
animal and vegetable protein have been associated with CVD risk
has little effect on lipids, inflammation, adiposity, BP, or glucose
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alcohol and CVD risk - correct answer -moderate consumption
increases HDL and also TG (unless a drier wine with less sugar)
beneficially prolongs blood clot formation by lowering levels of
fibrinogen and protein type plasminogen activator
Medicare covered diagnosis for cardiac rehab - correct answer -
acute MI within past 12 months
CABG
current stable angina pectoris
heart valve repair or replacement
PTCA or coronary stenting
heart or heart-lung transplant
stable chronic HF
stable chronic heart failure - correct answer -EF <35%
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not having a recent (within 6 weeks) cardiovascular
hospitalization or planned CV procedure in the next 6 months
what to discuss in interview for patient history - correct answer -
patient's recap of their cardiac event
patient's perception of their own state of health before event and
since - physically and mentally
identify possible comorbidities relevant to rehab
risk factor profile and awareness of of each risk factor
overview of patients usual lifestyle and ADLs - diet, exercise,
sleep, PA, sexual activity, work
identify significant relationships and social activities
cultural influences and spiritual beliefs that could alter rehab
interventions - do's/don'ts for medications, diet, activity, rest,
smoking, etc.
learning considerations - barriers and preferences
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cardiovascular exam - correct answer -vital signs
inspection of skin color (in extremities) that may be an indicator of
poor circulation (pale) and/or poor oxygenation (bluish or
cyanotic)
inspection of incision or procedure sites to uncover any problems
(redness, swelling, or soreness) that could signal infection
inspection of placement of implanted devices
palpitation - feel for presence and strength of pulses in each
extremity to determine if/where blood flow is compromised; lower
limb edema which could show minor med side effects to major
heart failure
auscultation - listen to heart and lung sounds
pitting edema - correct answer -Condition in which interstitial
spaces contain such excessive amounts of fluid that the skin
remains depressed after palpation.
AACVPR CCRP EXAM STUDY GUIDE FOR
CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY
CERTIFICATION2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
trans fat - correct answer -fatty parts of meat and dairy products,
and hydrogenated oil
increase LDL and decrease HDL
strongest adverse relationship with CVD
protein and CVD risk - correct answer -10-35% of cals
1.0-1.5g/kg per day
animal and vegetable protein have been associated with CVD risk
has little effect on lipids, inflammation, adiposity, BP, or glucose
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alcohol and CVD risk - correct answer -moderate consumption
increases HDL and also TG (unless a drier wine with less sugar)
beneficially prolongs blood clot formation by lowering levels of
fibrinogen and protein type plasminogen activator
Medicare covered diagnosis for cardiac rehab - correct answer -
acute MI within past 12 months
CABG
current stable angina pectoris
heart valve repair or replacement
PTCA or coronary stenting
heart or heart-lung transplant
stable chronic HF
stable chronic heart failure - correct answer -EF <35%
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not having a recent (within 6 weeks) cardiovascular
hospitalization or planned CV procedure in the next 6 months
what to discuss in interview for patient history - correct answer -
patient's recap of their cardiac event
patient's perception of their own state of health before event and
since - physically and mentally
identify possible comorbidities relevant to rehab
risk factor profile and awareness of of each risk factor
overview of patients usual lifestyle and ADLs - diet, exercise,
sleep, PA, sexual activity, work
identify significant relationships and social activities
cultural influences and spiritual beliefs that could alter rehab
interventions - do's/don'ts for medications, diet, activity, rest,
smoking, etc.
learning considerations - barriers and preferences
, Page | 4
cardiovascular exam - correct answer -vital signs
inspection of skin color (in extremities) that may be an indicator of
poor circulation (pale) and/or poor oxygenation (bluish or
cyanotic)
inspection of incision or procedure sites to uncover any problems
(redness, swelling, or soreness) that could signal infection
inspection of placement of implanted devices
palpitation - feel for presence and strength of pulses in each
extremity to determine if/where blood flow is compromised; lower
limb edema which could show minor med side effects to major
heart failure
auscultation - listen to heart and lung sounds
pitting edema - correct answer -Condition in which interstitial
spaces contain such excessive amounts of fluid that the skin
remains depressed after palpation.
