Question 1

Optimal patient outcomes are likely to be best achieved through:&#10;A)one allied health domain only&#10;B)patients deciding on the best treatment&#10;C)a multidisciplinary approach&#10;D)general practitioner providing a complete service

Accepted Answer

The evidence for a multidisciplinary approach being optimal is not clear-cut,owing to difficulties in the research design to test this approach.However,it is still recommended that patients are referred appropriately to the clinician that can best help with particular aspects of patient care.

Question 2

During initial assessment,the objective of AEP-led exercise tests is to:&#10;A)determine a safe range of exercise intensities&#10;B)diagnose underlying cardiovascular disease that limits exercise capacity&#10;C)determine how well a patient's cardiovascular system can tolerate maximal exercise&#10;D)replace the role of cardiologists

Accepted Answer

The goal of AEP exercise testing during initial assessment is to determine a safe range of exercise intensities for subsequent exercise prescription.

Question 3

Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs):&#10;A)perform physiotherapy treatment on athletes and clinical populations&#10;B)provide exercise interventions for individuals with chronic disease,disability or injury&#10;C)diagnose musculoskeletal injury and then provide exercise rehabilitation&#10;D)utilise manual therapy and electrostimulation in their practice

Accepted Answer

AEPs design and implement individualised exercise and physical activity interventions for people living with sub-acute and chronic disease,disability and injury.

Question 4

Which of the following can provide clinical exercise services compensable through Medicare?&#10;A)Exercise scientists&#10;B)Accredited exercise physiologists&#10;C)Personal trainers&#10;D)Sports scientists

Accepted Answer

Personal trainers,sports scientists and exercise scientists cannot provide services through Medicare.Only AEPs and other allied health practitioners can provide this.

Question 5

What is the increased risk of adverse symptoms or even sudden cardiac death for chronic-disease patients while undertaking exercise,with a reduced risk for the rest of the day known as?&#10;A)Risk versus reward&#10;B)The exercise conundrum&#10;C)Buyer beware&#10;D)The exercise paradox

Accepted Answer

The exercise paradox is the term used to describe the increased risk of adverse symptoms or even sudden cardiac death when chronic disease patients are undertaking exercise,despite them having reduced risk for the rest of the day.

Question 6

The most common pathway for referral to an accredited exercise physiologist is from:&#10;A)a physiotherapist&#10;B)an insurer&#10;C)a general practitioner&#10;D)a diabetes educator

Accepted Answer

General practitioners are the most common pathway for referral to an accredited exercise physiologist.

Question 7

Accredited exercise physiologists are registered through:&#10;A)Physical Activity Australia&#10;B)the federal government&#10;C)Sports Medicine Australia&#10;D)Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Accepted Answer

AEPs are registered under a certification scheme administered by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Question 8

In 2006,accredited exercise physiologists were approved to provide clinical exercise services for people with chronic medical conditions under which scheme?&#10;A)Medicare Australia&#10;B)Department of Veteran Affairs Support&#10;C)Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service&#10;D)Private Health Insurance Rebate Scheme

Accepted Answer

In 2006.the Australian Department of Health approved AEPs to deliver exercise services for people with chronic medical conditions and complex care needs under the taxpayer-funded national health scheme,Medicare Australia.

Question 9

A primary goal of AEP-led exercise interventions is to:&#10;A)cure an individual of their chronic disease&#10;B)increase the strength and fitness of individuals to elite athlete levels&#10;C)improve the clinical status of an individual with chronic disease&#10;D)prevent chronic disease from developing

Accepted Answer

One of the three primary goals of an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP)-led exercise intervention is to improve clinical status and alleviate symptoms by applying therapeutic exercise prescriptions.The other two are to improve fitness and function,and to improve quality of life.

Question 10

How many treatments from allied health professionals (including accredited exercise physiologists)can patients with chronic disease claim in a given year?&#10;A)One&#10;B)Up to five&#10;C)Up to 10&#10;D)Up to 20

Accepted Answer

Patients with chronic disease can claim up to five treatments across multiple allied health professions in a given year under the Enhanced Primary Care Program.

Deck 23: Clinical Exercise Physiology in the Australian Health Care System