Client Intake and Evaluation Flashcards
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Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to fitness testing according to ACSM guidelines?
Answer: Unstable angina
Unstable angina is an absolute contraindication to exercise testing because it indicates impending cardiac danger.
During a client intake interview, what is the primary purpose of open-ended questions?
Answer: To gather detailed, qualitative information about the client's history and goals
Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses, revealing motivations, concerns, and lifestyle factors relevant to program design.
A client's body fat percentage is measured at 28% (female, age 35). How is this classified according to standard health norms?
Answer: Acceptable/Average
For women aged 30–39, a body fat of 28% falls within the acceptable/average range (typically 24–30%).
What is the primary reason trainers should re-assess clients every 4–8 weeks?
Answer: To track progress and adjust the program based on measurable changes
Regular reassessment allows trainers to measure progress objectively and modify the program to keep it effective and goal-aligned.
Which of the following best describes the 'overhead squat assessment' use in client evaluation?
Answer: It identifies movement compensations and mobility limitations throughout the kinetic chain
The overhead squat reveals compensatory movement patterns and mobility restrictions at the ankle, hip, thoracic spine, and shoulder.
A client mentions they take diuretics for blood pressure management. What should the trainer monitor closely during exercise?
Answer: Signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Diuretics increase fluid and electrolyte excretion, raising the risk of dehydration, hyponatremia, and cramping during exercise.
Which measurement site is used for the hip girth circumference in a standard body composition assessment?
Answer: At the level of the greater trochanter and widest part of the hips/buttocks
Hip girth is measured at the level of the greater trochanter, which corresponds to the widest point of the hips and buttocks.