Health Appraisal & Risk Assessment Flashcards
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A 58-year-old male client reports a resting blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg on two separate occasions. According to ACSM guidelines, how should this be classified?
Answer: Stage 1 hypertension
A resting BP of 140-159/90-99 mmHg on two separate occasions is classified as Stage 1 hypertension per ACSM/ACC/AHA guidelines.
When performing a preparticipation health screening, which finding would place a previously sedentary client in the 'HIGH' risk category without physician clearance?
Answer: Known cardiovascular disease with stable symptoms
Known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease places a client in the HIGH risk category regardless of current symptoms.
Which component of the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm determines whether medical clearance is needed for a new vigorous-intensity exercise program?
Answer: Current physical activity level and presence of known disease or signs/symptoms
The ACSM 2015 updated algorithm uses current exercise participation status combined with known disease or signs/symptoms to determine medical clearance needs.
A client reports experiencing exertional chest discomfort that resolves with rest. This symptom is considered a ACSM major sign or symptom suggestive of which condition?
Answer: Cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
Chest discomfort with exertion that resolves at rest is a classic anginal symptom suggesting underlying cardiovascular or pulmonary disease.
During a health history review, a 45-year-old woman reports her father had a heart attack at age 55. How does this factor into ACSM cardiovascular risk stratification?
Answer: It counts as a positive risk factor for family history of CVD
First-degree relative with CVD before age 55 (male) or 65 (female) is a positive ACSM cardiovascular disease risk factor.
What is the primary purpose of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) in exercise screening?
Answer: To identify individuals who may need medical evaluation before increasing physical activity
The PAR-Q+ is a self-administered screening tool designed to identify individuals who should consult a physician before beginning or increasing physical activity.
A client's fasting plasma glucose is 108 mg/dL on two separate tests. According to ACSM, this should be classified as:
Answer: Impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes)
Fasting plasma glucose between 100–125 mg/dL is classified as impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes) and counts as a positive CVD risk factor.