Risk Management & Assessment Flashcards
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Under the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, which three factors determine whether medical clearance is recommended?
Answer: Current exercise habits, known disease, and signs or symptoms
ACSM's updated algorithm uses current physical activity, known cardiovascular/metabolic/renal disease, and signs or symptoms.
A sedentary client reports chest discomfort during stair climbing. According to ACSM guidance, what should the trainer do before starting an exercise program?
Answer: Refer the client for medical clearance
Signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular disease require medical clearance before exercise begins.
What is the main purpose of the PAR-Q+ questionnaire?
Answer: To identify individuals who may need further medical evaluation before increasing activity
The PAR-Q+ is a self-administered screening tool flagging people who should consult a health professional before becoming more active.
During a graded exercise test, which response is a recognized indication to stop the test?
Answer: A drop in systolic blood pressure of more than 10 mmHg despite increasing workload
A fall in systolic pressure with increasing workload may indicate cardiac dysfunction and is a test termination criterion.
Which symptom during exercise most warrants immediately stopping the session?
Answer: Dizziness, confusion, or lightheadedness
Dizziness or confusion can signal inadequate cerebral blood flow and require stopping exercise immediately.
How often should a client's health history and screening information generally be updated?
Answer: Periodically and whenever the client's health status changes
Screening should be repeated regularly and whenever new conditions, medications, or symptoms arise.
A client starts a new beta-blocker medication. Which monitoring adjustment is most appropriate?
Answer: Rely on RPE rather than heart rate to gauge intensity
Beta-blockers blunt heart rate response, so RPE becomes a more reliable intensity measure.
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