AACVPR CCRP Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What influences a persons metabolic rate? - CORRECT ANSWER Exercise, gender,
genetics, age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice as many calories as the other two -
CORRECT ANSWER Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - CORRECT ANSWER added sugar
When feeling stressed, you may feel relief after eating a piece of chocolate because... -
CORRECT ANSWER it will raise dopamine levels
What reduces the number of receptors for dopamine - CORRECT ANSWER insulin
What percentage of Cardiac Rehab patients re overweight or obese - CORRECT
ANSWER 80%
Why is fructose a promoter of obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER promotes liver fat
accumulation which promotes metabolic syndrome
What reduces the rate of carbohydrate absorption thus reducing insulin response - CORRECT
ANSWER Fiber
Depression among cardiac patients has been associated with - CORRECT
ANSWER higher risk of mortality
When a patient scores in the depressed range on a sreening, which acion should be taken -
CORRECT ANSWER results to be discussed with patient and health care provider
, if a patient dense feeling of sadness they... - CORRECT ANSWER may have non-
dysphoric depression
depression is relevant to CR because - CORRECT ANSWER depression reduces
recovery from exercise due to fatigue and low energy
the relationship between anger and hostility is.. - CORRECT ANSWER anger is the
emotion, hostility is the thought
social isolation is defined by - CORRECT ANSWER how connected a patient feels in
their relationships
stress management is designed to - CORRECT ANSWER respond to the "flight or
fight" response
What is the best approach to preventing exercise-induced hypoglycemia - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER <7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - CORRECT ANSWER 70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - CORRECT ANSWER <180
What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective for preventing hypoglycemia
during moderate exercise - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduction of rapid acting insulin
dose 2-3 hours prior to exercise
CORRECT ANSWERS
What influences a persons metabolic rate? - CORRECT ANSWER Exercise, gender,
genetics, age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice as many calories as the other two -
CORRECT ANSWER Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - CORRECT ANSWER added sugar
When feeling stressed, you may feel relief after eating a piece of chocolate because... -
CORRECT ANSWER it will raise dopamine levels
What reduces the number of receptors for dopamine - CORRECT ANSWER insulin
What percentage of Cardiac Rehab patients re overweight or obese - CORRECT
ANSWER 80%
Why is fructose a promoter of obesity? - CORRECT ANSWER promotes liver fat
accumulation which promotes metabolic syndrome
What reduces the rate of carbohydrate absorption thus reducing insulin response - CORRECT
ANSWER Fiber
Depression among cardiac patients has been associated with - CORRECT
ANSWER higher risk of mortality
When a patient scores in the depressed range on a sreening, which acion should be taken -
CORRECT ANSWER results to be discussed with patient and health care provider
, if a patient dense feeling of sadness they... - CORRECT ANSWER may have non-
dysphoric depression
depression is relevant to CR because - CORRECT ANSWER depression reduces
recovery from exercise due to fatigue and low energy
the relationship between anger and hostility is.. - CORRECT ANSWER anger is the
emotion, hostility is the thought
social isolation is defined by - CORRECT ANSWER how connected a patient feels in
their relationships
stress management is designed to - CORRECT ANSWER respond to the "flight or
fight" response
What is the best approach to preventing exercise-induced hypoglycemia - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT ANSWER <7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - CORRECT ANSWER 70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - CORRECT ANSWER <180
What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective for preventing hypoglycemia
during moderate exercise - CORRECT ANSWER -Reduction of rapid acting insulin
dose 2-3 hours prior to exercise
