1. Objective Assessment <Ans> gathers info from available sources
2. Objective Assessment Examples <Ans> Direct measures (12-lead, BP, BMI),
stan- dardized tests (ETT, 6MWT), and observed patient responses (rhythm, O2
sat)
3. Subjective Assessment <Ans> the patient themselves describes their
event/pain/re- cent behavior; often done by completing surveys
4. Recommended Assessments at Intake/Discharge <Ans> Current Medical Hx,
Phys- ical Exam, resting 12-lead, Rx reconciliation, and CVD risk profile
5. Goal of assessment <Ans> Determine the care, treatment, and services that
meet the patient's needs
6. How is the plan of care determined? <Ans> By collecting info on the patient's
overall health/health Hx, analyzing the info, and making decisions based on an
analysis of the information
7. Initial Assessment <Ans> Used to confirm referral Dx., collect baseline data,
risk stratify, and build a rapport
8. Eligible Diagnoses for 36 sess. in 36 weeks <Ans> AMI w/in preceding 12
months, CABG, current stable angina, valve repair/replacement, PTCA/DES, H/L
transplant, and stable CHF
9. Requirements for CHF qualification <Ans> EF d 35%, NYHA II-IV despite optima
HF therapy for 6 weeks, and no recent hospitalizations (w/in last 6 weeks) or
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