CCRP PATIENT ASSESSMENT/
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS||GRADED
A+||2025 UPDATE
What should be included in the cardiovascular vital signs? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-temperature, pulse, and
respiration rate are standard; blood pressure should be taken in both
arms and in 2 positions, upright and supine; oxygen
saturation via pulse oximetry is also
recommended, especially in patients with
history of CHF or COPD
Name examples of the strength assessment for upper extremities and
lower extremities - CORRECT-ANSWER-for upper extremities, a simple
bilateral hand grip performance may be
sufficient to know if strength is the same in
both arms; for lower extremities, a timed
, up-and-go test (TUG), especially in elderly
patients, may reveal if leg strength is adequate for basic activities of
daily living or if the patient has balance issues that may benefit from
some basic physical therapy that may be helpful before proceeding
with cardiac rehab
exercise training.
Name specific pain assessments that should be completed during the
initial assessment for baselines - CORRECT-ANSWER-Chest pain, leg
pain, incision pain, muscle or joint pain
individualized treatment plan - CORRECT-ANSWER-lists the
problems/needs identified to be addressed during rehab.
Name three reasons to do a pre-exercise check - CORRECT-ANSWER-•
Confirm that the patient is stable enough to proceed with this planned
exercise session
• Rule out a change in the patient's medical
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS||GRADED
A+||2025 UPDATE
What should be included in the cardiovascular vital signs? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-temperature, pulse, and
respiration rate are standard; blood pressure should be taken in both
arms and in 2 positions, upright and supine; oxygen
saturation via pulse oximetry is also
recommended, especially in patients with
history of CHF or COPD
Name examples of the strength assessment for upper extremities and
lower extremities - CORRECT-ANSWER-for upper extremities, a simple
bilateral hand grip performance may be
sufficient to know if strength is the same in
both arms; for lower extremities, a timed
, up-and-go test (TUG), especially in elderly
patients, may reveal if leg strength is adequate for basic activities of
daily living or if the patient has balance issues that may benefit from
some basic physical therapy that may be helpful before proceeding
with cardiac rehab
exercise training.
Name specific pain assessments that should be completed during the
initial assessment for baselines - CORRECT-ANSWER-Chest pain, leg
pain, incision pain, muscle or joint pain
individualized treatment plan - CORRECT-ANSWER-lists the
problems/needs identified to be addressed during rehab.
Name three reasons to do a pre-exercise check - CORRECT-ANSWER-•
Confirm that the patient is stable enough to proceed with this planned
exercise session
• Rule out a change in the patient's medical
