AFAA Safety, Injury Prevention, and Special Populations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is used to:
- Measure cardiovascular fitness levels
- Screen participants for conditions that may require medical clearance before exercise (Correct answer)
- Assess nutritional status
- Determine the best exercise class format for a participant
Correct answer: Screen participants for conditions that may require medical clearance before exercise
The PAR-Q is a pre-participation health screening tool designed to identify individuals who should consult a physician before beginning exercise.
Question 2: Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to exercise participation?
- Mild obesity
- Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) within the past week (Correct answer)
- Controlled type 2 diabetes
- Mild asthma managed with an inhaler
Correct answer: Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) within the past week
A very recent myocardial infarction is an absolute contraindication because exercise could place life-threatening stress on the recovering heart.
Question 3: For pregnant participants, which exercise position should be avoided after the first trimester?
- Standing
- Side-lying
- Supine (lying on the back) (Correct answer)
- Seated
Correct answer: Supine (lying on the back)
The supine position after the first trimester can compress the vena cava, reducing venous return and causing hypotension.
Question 4: What is the most appropriate first response when a participant complains of chest pain during class?
- Encourage them to push through it
- Ask them to sit down, stop exercising, and assess their condition; call 911 if needed (Correct answer)
- Give them water and continue the class
- Suggest they stretch the chest muscles
Correct answer: Ask them to sit down, stop exercising, and assess their condition; call 911 if needed
Chest pain during exercise is a potential cardiac emergency requiring immediate cessation of activity and emergency medical evaluation.
Question 5: Which acronym describes the initial first aid management for a soft-tissue injury?
- FITT
- RICE (Correct answer)
- SOAP
- ACSM
Correct answer: RICE
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial management protocol for acute soft-tissue injuries like sprains and strains.
Question 6: Which population requires the closest monitoring of blood glucose levels during exercise?
- Participants with hypertension
- Participants with insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1) (Correct answer)
- Participants with mild arthritis
- Postmenopausal women
Correct answer: Participants with insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1)
Individuals with Type 1 diabetes are at risk for hypoglycemia during exercise because insulin accelerates glucose uptake by muscles.
AFAA Safety, Injury Prevention, and Special Populations 1
The PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is used to: