Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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Which of the following describes the correct sequence for AED use after a client collapses unresponsive?
Answer: Call 911 → CPR → AED when available
The correct chain of survival sequence is: call EMS, begin high-quality CPR, and use the AED as soon as it is available.
A client mentions they smoke one pack of cigarettes per day. According to ACE risk factor criteria, this is classified as:
Answer: A positive CVD risk factor
Current cigarette smoking or quitting within the past 6 months is a positive (adverse) cardiovascular disease risk factor.
An overweight client (BMI 31 kg/m²) with no other risk factors wants to start a moderate-intensity walking program. The trainer should:
Answer: Proceed with the program, as obesity alone with no other factors does not require clearance for moderate exercise
Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) is a CVD risk factor, but a single risk factor without symptoms does not require clearance for moderate-intensity exercise.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a Health History Questionnaire (HHQ) in risk management?
Answer: To identify medical conditions, medications, and symptoms that may affect exercise safety
The HHQ identifies health conditions, symptoms, and medications that could affect exercise safety and guide programming decisions.
A client taking a diuretic medication should be monitored closely during exercise for signs of:
Answer: Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Diuretics increase fluid and electrolyte loss, raising the risk of dehydration and hypokalemia during exercise.
Which of the following scenarios requires the personal trainer to stop exercise and activate emergency medical services (EMS) immediately?
Answer: Client experiences sudden loss of consciousness
Sudden loss of consciousness is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate EMS activation and initiation of the emergency action plan.
In risk management, 'standard of care' for a personal trainer is BEST defined as:
Answer: The level of care and competence expected of a similarly trained professional in the same circumstances
Standard of care is the benchmark of competence expected of a qualified trainer in similar circumstances — it is used to evaluate negligence claims.