Question | Answer |
What are the (3) main goals of the inital client Interview? | Assess Risk Level, Assess for Doctor's Clearance, Release of Liability and Consent Forms |
List the (6) steps used to evaluate the Medical History Form | 1. Age
2. CVD Risk Factors
3. Inquire about CVD, Pulmonry, or Metabolic Syndromes
4. Decide Risk Level
5. Determine if a Physician's Clearance is necessary
6. Are there other reasons to warrant a Physician's Clearance |
List and define the (8) positive and (1) negative ACSM CVD Risk Factors. | 1. Family History; 2. Hypertension; 3. Dyslipidemia; 4. Cigarette Smoker; 5. Obesity; 6. Sedentary Lifestyle
7. (Pre-)Diabetes; 8. Age -- 1. HDL >/=60mg/dl |
How do the AHA and ACSM risk factor differ? | AHA factors in male gender |
Define the parameters for Family History CVD Risk Factor. | First degree relatives only (M<55yo, W<65yo) who have had heart disease |
Define the parameters for Hypertension (High BP) CVD Risk Factors | >/= 140/90mmHG |
Define the parameters for Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol) CVD Risk Factors | LDL >130mg/dl; HDL<40mg/dl; Overall >200mg/dl |
Define the parameters for Obesity CVD Risk Factors | BMI >30 or 300kg/m2; Waist Circumference: M=102cm, W=88cm; Hip-to-waist Ratio: M=.95, W=.86 |
Define the parameters for Glucose Abnormality (Pre/Diabetes) | >/=100mg/dl |
List (5) symptoms of CVD | Shortness of breath, Ankle swelling, Chest pains, Palpitations, Known heart murmur, Unusual fatigue |
When should you reccomend a physician's clearance before initiating an exercse program? | Moderate or High Risk Clients |
What defines a Moderate Risk Client? | M=45yo+, W=55yo+ and (2) or more CHD risk factors |
What defines a High Risk client? | Clients who have signs, symptoms, or have been diagnosed with CVD, Pulmonary, or Metabolic symptoms, or are pregnant. |
List some other situations when you may want to recommend a physician's clearance. | Epilepsy, Asthma, Recent Hospitalization, MS, Acute/Chronic muscle/joint injury |
What legal documents should always be administered by PFTs? | Release of LIability and Consent Forms |