ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist| 134 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Pre-activity screening procedures and tools that provide accurate information about the individual's health/medical history, current medical conditions, risk factors, signs/symptoms of disease, current physical activity habits, and medications correct answer: 1. Self-guided methods such as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or the modified AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire. 2. CVD risk factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 3. Medical evaluation including a physical examination and stress test by a qualified health care provider. The key components included in informed consent and health/medical history correct answer: Informed Consent: 1. Purpose and explanation of the test 2. Attendant risks and discomforts 3. Responsibilities of the participant 4. Benefits to be expected 5. Inquiries 6. Use of medical records 7. Freedom of consent Health/Medical History: 1. Medical diagnosis 2. Previous physical examination findings 3. History of symptoms 4. Recent illness, hospitalization, new medical diagnosis, or surgical procedures. 5. Orthopedic problems 6. Medication use and drug allergies 7. Other habits including caffeine, alcohol, tobacco use, or recreational drug use 8. Exercise history 9. Work history 10. Family history of cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, stroke, or sudden death The limitations of informed consent and health/medical history correct answer: 1. Breach of contract claims 2. Failure to obtain adequate informed consent 3. Negligence in procedural explanation 4. Doesn't provide legal immunity 5. Improper test administration 6. Personnel qualifications 7. Poor safety procedures 8. Informed consent process can be used as defense