Assessment Flashcards
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Before beginning any assessment, which form gathers a client's health and lifestyle history?
Answer: PAR-Q and health history questionnaire
The PAR-Q and health history questionnaire screen for risk before assessments.
Resting heart rate is most accurately measured at what time?
Answer: First thing in the morning before rising
Resting heart rate is best taken upon waking, before getting out of bed.
Which blood pressure reading is classified as stage 1 hypertension under common guidelines?
Answer: 130-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic
Stage 1 hypertension is 130-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic.
A forward head and rounded shoulders posture is characteristic of which syndrome?
Answer: Upper crossed syndrome
Upper crossed syndrome presents with forward head and rounded shoulders.
Pronation distortion syndrome typically includes which combination?
Answer: Flat feet, knee valgus, and internal rotation of the lower extremity
Pronation distortion syndrome involves foot pronation, knee valgus, and lower-extremity internal rotation.
During the single-leg squat assessment, the knee moves inward. Which muscle is most likely underactive?
Answer: Gluteus medius
An inward-moving knee in the single-leg squat points to an underactive gluteus medius.
Which heart-rate landmark is used to identify the first ventilatory threshold (VT1) during graded testing?
Answer: The point where talking becomes challenging and breathing increases
VT1 corresponds to the intensity where conversation becomes difficult and ventilation rises.