Client Intake and Evaluation Flashcards
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During a resting blood pressure assessment, which arm position is correct?
Answer: Arm supported at heart level
The arm must be supported at heart level to ensure accurate blood pressure readings.
A client's resting heart rate is 95 bpm on three consecutive days. What should the trainer do?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician before continuing
A consistently elevated resting heart rate above 90 bpm warrants physician referral prior to initiating exercise.
Which of the following best defines a contraindication in the context of fitness assessment?
Answer: A condition that makes a particular test or exercise inadvisable
A contraindication is any condition that makes a specific test or exercise potentially harmful or inadvisable.
When calculating a client's BMI, which two measurements are required?
Answer: Height and weight
BMI is calculated using height and weight: weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²).
The NCCPT recommends that clients with known cardiovascular disease obtain which document before starting an exercise program?
Answer: Physician medical clearance
Clients with diagnosed cardiovascular disease must obtain physician medical clearance before participating in a trainer-led program.
A skinfold measurement at the triceps site is taken on which surface of the arm?
Answer: Posterior (back)
The triceps skinfold is measured on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the acromion and olecranon.
Which document protects a personal trainer from liability by informing the client of potential risks before they begin training?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent documents that the client understands and accepts the risks associated with exercise participation.