AFAA Safety, Injury Prevention, and Special Populations

Question 1

The PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Screen participants for conditions that may require medical clearance before exercise

Answer

Measure cardiovascular fitness levels

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Assess nutritional status

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Determine the best exercise class format for a participant

Question 2

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to exercise participation?

Accepted Answer

Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) within the past week

Answer

Mild obesity

Answer

Controlled type 2 diabetes

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Mild asthma managed with an inhaler

Question 3

For pregnant participants, which exercise position should be avoided after the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

Supine (lying on the back)

Answer

Standing

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Side-lying

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Seated

Question 4

What is the most appropriate first response when a participant complains of chest pain during class?

Accepted Answer

Ask them to sit down, stop exercising, and assess their condition; call 911 if needed

Answer

Encourage them to push through it

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Give them water and continue the class

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Suggest they stretch the chest muscles

Question 5

Which acronym describes the initial first aid management for a soft-tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

RICE

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FITT

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SOAP

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ACSM

Question 6

Which population requires the closest monitoring of blood glucose levels during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Participants with insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1)

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Participants with hypertension

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Participants with mild arthritis

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Postmenopausal women