Aug 1 Flashcards
Does resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg count as hypertension
Yes
This value falls in the stage 1 hypertension classification, where some interventions are recommended.
In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?
Obese
Healthy weight
Class II obesity
Underweight
Underweight
A healthy weight classification for BMI would be from 18.5 to 24.9.
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
Brachial artery
This is used to take the pulse at the wrist, but it would not be used to measure blood pressure.
T/F
The location for a waist circumference measurement should be at the narrowest point of the waist
True
The location for a waist circumference measurement should be at the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones. If there is no apparent narrowing of the waist, measure at the navel.
Where is it most common to take an individual’s circumference measurement to assess health risk?
Waist
The most commonly used circumference measure is the waist circumference; as a standalone, it can be used to assess health risk.
T/F
The Durnin-Womersley protocol measures the thickness of skinfolds at four different places (biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac) on the body to estimate body fat percentage.
True
That one is four places
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an individual?
After completing the test, the individual sits while the fitness professional palpates the radial pulse (within 5 seconds of test completion) and measures the number of heartbeats over the ensuing 60 seconds.
