Cardiovascular Health Screening Flashcards

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What is the purpose of exercise participation screening?

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To identify the need for physician clearance before starting an exercise program.

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What are the ACSM’s recommendations for exercise?

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- Moderate intensity aerobic activity - 150 minutes/week

  • Muscle strengthening 2 days/week

- Vigorous intensity - 75 minutes/week

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3
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What is the PAR-Q+

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It is a screening tool to assess readiness for exercise.

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What are the MET levels for different exercise intensities according to ACSM guidelines?

  • Light = ?
  • Moderate = ?
  • Vigorous = ?
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  • Light: < 3.0 METs
  • Moderate: 3.0-6.0 METs
  • Vigorous: > 6.0 METs
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What are the main cardiovascular risk factors?

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  • age > 45 for men, or > 55 women
  • family history
  • smoking
  • physical inactivity
  • obesity (BMI > 30 or waist > 40”)
  • hypertension
  • dyslipidemia
  • diabetes
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What is considered a positive family history of cardiovascular disease?

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A heart attack or sudden death before 55 in a male first-degree relative or before 65 in a female first-degree relative.

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What is the threshold for hypertension (HTN) as a CVD risk factor?

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Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg.

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What are the criteria for dyslipidemia as a CVD risk factor?

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LDL >130 mg/dL or HDL <40 mg/dL, or total cholesterol >200 mg/dL.

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What constitutes obesity as a CVD risk factor?

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BMI >30 kg/m² or waist circumference >40” in men and >35” in women.

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What defines diabetes as a cardiovascular risk factor?

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Fasting glucose levels >100 mg/dL or HbA1c >5.7%.

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What are the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

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Smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.

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What are the ACSM’s exercise intensity guidelines for moderate activity?

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Activities that require 3.0-6.0 METs, such as brisk walking and yard work.

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How often should adults engage in moderate-intensity physical activity according to ACSM?

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At least 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.

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What are the seven steps of AHA’s ‘Life’s Simple 7’ for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

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  1. Avoid smoking
  2. Engage in physical activity
  3. Maintain ideal body weight
  4. Eat a healthy diet
  5. Manage blood pressure
  6. Manage cholesterol
  7. Manage blood glucose levels.
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What is the significance of having an HDL level ≥60 mg/dL?

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It is considered a negative risk factor for cardiovascular disease, potentially reducing overall CVD risk.

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