Ch 11 Quiz Flashcards
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test?
A cadence of 96 steps per minute
What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?
Archimedes’ principle
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg?
Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements?
Take a minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average at each site.
Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease?
WHR of 0.88
In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?
Underweight
What is the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body?
Thermoregulation
Where is it most common to take an individual’s circumference measurement to assess health risk?
Waist
When sequencing physiological assessments, which of the following would produce a better result if measured immediately after exercise rather than before exercise?
Flexibility
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its validity?
Body composition
