What information will the PAR-Q tell you? correct answers - whether it is necessary for you to
seek further advice from your doctor or a qualified exercise professional before becoming more
physically active
who should complete a PAR-Q+ before engaging in physical activity? correct answers
EVERYONE
List the criteria for discontinuation with physical activity correct answers - client is pregnant
- fever or appears ill
- lower extremity swelling
- difficulty breathing
- persistent coughing
- has not followed preliminary instructions
- RHR > 99 bpm
- RBP > 144/94
define heart rate correct answers the number of times the heart pumps per minute
define blood pressure correct answers - force of blood against the walls of the arteries created by
the heart as it pumps blood to all parts of the body
define systolic blood pressure correct answers - upper number; maximum pressure in arteries
when the heart contracts during a heart beat
define diastolic blood pressure correct answers - lower number; minimum pressure in the arteries
when the heart relaxes (between contractions)
where do you place the blood pressure cuff? correct answers 2-3 cm above the antecubital space
with the lower edge of the cuff at the level of the heart
what determines the systolic blood pressure? correct answers - first perception of sound as the
pressure drops
- first korotkoff sound; phase 1
what determines the diastolic blood pressure? correct answers - when the sounds cease to be
tapping and become fully muted or muffled
- the 4th korotkoff sound
- phase 4
what defines the 5th korotkoff sound? correct answers - disappearance of sound
- phase 5
how much of the arm should a blood pressure cuff cover? correct answers - 80% of
circumference for adults; 100% for kids
, - 2/3 of the distance from the elbow to the shoulder
at what blood pressure cutoffs should active portions of the assessment be discontinued? correct
answers hypertension: > 144/94
hypotension: <80/50
At minimum, a pre-screening test should include: correct answers - PAR-Q+
- identification of signs and symptoms of disease
- analyzing the coronary risk profile
- classify disease risk of client
Why are medical history questionnaires used? correct answers - to examine the client's record of
personal illnesses, surgeries and hospitalizations
- to assess previous medical diagnoses and signs and symptoms of disease that have occurred
within the past year or are currently present
- to analyze your client's family history of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and hypertension
list the positive risk factors for coronary heart disease correct answers 1. family history
2. smoking
3. obesity
4. dyslipidemia
5. hypertension
6. physical inactivity
7. impaired fasting glucose
list the negative risk factors for coronary heart disease correct answers 1. HDL-C
- if HDL-C >60, subtract one risk factor from the sum of the risk factors
What are the optimal levels of TC, LDL, and TG? correct answers TC - 200
LDL - 100
TG - 150
What are the ranges for HDL-C? correct answers low <40
normal 40-59
high >60
define low CHD risk correct answers - individuals who are asymptomatic with no more than one
major risk factor
define moderate CHD risk correct answers - individuals having two or more risk factors
define high CHD risk correct answers - individuals who have one or more signs or symptoms of
cardiovascular, pulmonary or metabolic disease or individuals with known cardiovascular,
pulmonary or metabolic disease