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Chapter 11: Fitness Testing Protocols and Norms Flashcards

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1
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heart rate and blood pressure

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tests for vital signs

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BMI
Anthropometry
height
weight
SKF
BIA and NIR
waist to hip ratio
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tests for body composition

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YMCA cycle ergometer test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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Astrand-Ryhming cycle ergometer test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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YMCA step test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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12 minute run/walk test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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1.5 mile run

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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Rockport walking test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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1 mile run test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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non-exercise based estimation of VO2max test

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tests for cardiovascular endurance

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1RM Bench press test

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tests for muscular strength

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1RM Leg press test

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tests for muscular strength

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1RM estimation

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tests for muscular strength

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YMCA bench press test

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tests for muscular endurance

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Partial curl-up test

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tests for muscular endurance

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prone double straight-leg raise test

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tests for muscular endurance

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sit and reach test

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tests for flexibility

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normal resting HR range

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60-100 bpm

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women typically have a HR this much higher than men

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7-10 bpm

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20
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The ways to test HR

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palpation
auscultation
HR monitor

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anatomical landmarks which may be used for palpation of HR 4

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brachial artery
carotid artery
radial artery
temporal artery

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Use shorter counts less than 30-60 sec to determine HR in this case

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post exercise

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use longer counts 30-60 sec to determine HR in this case

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Resting HR

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name for the sounds that are emitted as a result of vibratory forces of blood against vessel walls

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korotkoff sounds

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most common method of determining BP

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cuff or ausculatory method

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how long before testing for BP should the client refrain from smoking or ingesting caffeine

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atleast 30 min

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describe the clients body position during BP testing

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siting upright in a chair which supports the back, with either the R/L arm exposed, supinated, and supported at the level of the heart. Legs should not be crossed

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how long should pass before taking the BP measurement, and the client assuming the proper position

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5 min

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What pressure should the air bladder be filled to in most cases

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160 mmHg or 20 mmHg above the anticipated SBP

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What rate should the bladder pressure be released

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2-3 mmHg per second

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31
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These are four common errors in measuring BP

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stethoscope is backwards
stethoscope bell is under the cuff
Dial is not at tester eye level
The BP cuff is too close to the antecubital space

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How long to wait for the second reading of BP

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2 minutes

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if the two consecutive measures of BP are more than this much different in either SBP or DBP a third measure should be taken

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5 mmHg

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34
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What should be done with the 2 or 3 BP measures taken

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determine the average

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35
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How much of the clients upper arm should be covered by the cuff during BP measurements

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80%

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36
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T/F: it is important for the tester and client to remain quite during BP testing

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T

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37
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The most reliable body mass (weight) measures are made at this time

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morning, after elimination and before ingestion of food or drink

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38
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Clients should be advised to avoid eating these types of foods the day before being weighed

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salty foods

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39
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this examines body mass related to stature

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BMI

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40
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BMI =

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body weight (kg) / height squared (msquared)

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41
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what should the clients head position be to get the most accurate height measurement

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the lowest point of the orbit of the eye should be aligned with the opening of the ear

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weight should be measured to these nearest increments

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0.25 lb, or 0.02kg

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43
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which side of the body should all skinfold measurements be taken

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right side

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44
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how far apart should the thumb and index finger be apart when lifting the skinfold

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3 inches or 8 cm

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how long should the jaws be allowed to close after pressure is released

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1-2 seconds, but no longer than 4

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Take a minimum of this many measures at each site during SKF testing

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2, but if measures are more than 2mm or 10% different take an additional measure

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47
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skinfold measurements determine this, not this

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body density, not body fat

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48
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BIA is an acceptable field measure in these populations, but not these

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caucasian men an women

not in other races

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49
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to determine waist to hip ratio you must do this

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divide waist circumference by hip circumference

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50
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what pace should the metronome be set at for a test requiring 60 RPM

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120 BPM, twice that of the testing pace

51
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work rate =

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resistance x distance x RPM

52
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resistance =

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amount of friction placed on the flywheel

53
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during multistage cycle ergometer tests these three variables should be assessed at the end of each stage

A

HR
BP, incase hypo/hypertensive response
RPE

54
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how long should HR, BP, and other signs/symptoms be regularly checked during the cooldown stage of a cycle ergometer test

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4 minutes

55
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Steady state HR is considered to be an increase/decrease of HR of no more than this many BPM between stages of a cycle ergometer test

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5 BPM

56
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This is a submaximal, multistage exercise test for cardiovascular endurance. This test is designed to progress the client to 85% of their predicted HRmax using 3-minute stages of increasing work rate

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YMCA cycle ergometer test

57
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Pedaling RPM of the YMCA cycle ergometer test

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50 rpm

58
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Primary critera for termination of the ymca cycle ergometer test

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client reaches 85% of their age predicted HRmax

59
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When should HR be measured during the YMCA cycle ergometer test

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at the end of the 2nd and 3rd minute of each stage, if the two measures are more than 6 BPM different continue stage for an additional minute

60
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starting workrate for the YMCA cylce ergometer test

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150 kg.m/min

61
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This cycle ergometer test is a single stage test with a total duration of 6 minutes

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Astrand-Ryhming Cycle ergometer test

62
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Pedaling RPM for the A-R cycle ergometer test

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50 RPM

63
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This is used to determine the starting workrate of the A-R cycle ergometer test

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Estimation of clients fitness level

64
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Range of workrate for unconditioned to conditioned men during the A-R cycle ergometer test

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300-600 kgm/min

600-900 kgm/min

65
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Range of workrate for unconditioned to conditioned women during the A-R cycle ergometer test

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300-450 kgm/min

450-600 kgm/min

66
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When should the first HR measurement be taken during the A-R cycle ergometer test

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after 2 min

67
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have the client continue at the selected work rate throughout the 6 minute test duration of the A-R cycle ergometer test if

A

First HR reading is greater than or equal to 120 BPM

68
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Increase the resistance to the next highest increment or until the HR measurment is greater than or equal to120 bpm after 2 minutes of riding at a constant work rate after the first 2 minutes of the A-R cycle ergometer test

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If the HR after 2 minutes is less than 120

69
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How is VO2 max determined from the A-R cycle ergometer test

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The average of the HR at the end of the 5th and 6th minute is compared to a table

70
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The last step of the A-R cycle ergometer test is this

A

Determine the age-corrected Vo2max from the value found on the table which utilized the HR at the end of the 5th and 6th minute

71
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This is a basic, inexpensive cardiovascular endurance test that can be easily administered individually or to large groups.

A

YMCA step test

72
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this test classifies fitness levels based on the postexercise HR response but does not provide an estimation of VO2max

A

YMCA step test

73
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The objective of this test is to have the client step up and down to a set cadence for 3 minutes and to measure HR recovery response immediately after the test

A

YMCA step test

74
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Height of the box for the YMCA step test

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12 inches

75
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Metronome setting for the YMCA step test

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96 bpm (24 steps/min)

76
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Immediately following the YMCA step test do this

A

help the client sit down, and within 5 seconds measure HR for 1 minute

77
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Distance and run/walk tests are used to classify this

A

cardiovascular endurance level of healthy men under 40 YO and women under 50 YO

78
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T/F: the PT can use distance and run/walk tests to detect and/or control for cardiac episodes

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F, because HR and BP are typically not monitored during the performance of these tests

79
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These are an example of effort based cardiovascular assesments

A

distance and run/walk tests

80
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distance and run/walk tests are appropriate for clients who fit these criteria

A

have been training for several weeks and regularly use running/fast walking as a mode of cardiovascular exercise

81
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This test is used to measure the distance traveled over a 12 minute session, and is used to estimate VO2max

A

12-minute run/walk test

82
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Equipment needed for 12-minute run/walk test

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400m track or flat surface, visable place markers, stopwatch

83
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this test is designed to measure the time it takes for a client to run 1.5 miles, and is a measure of VO2 max

A

1.5 mile run test

84
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This test has been developed to estimate VO2max for men and women ages 18-69 YO

A

Rockport walking test

85
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this test requires only walking at a fast pace, it is useful for testing older or sedentary clients

A

rockport walking test

86
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Equipment needed for rockport walking test

A

stopwatch and a measured(flat and uninterupted) 1.0 mile track

87
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Immediately following the rockport walking test this must be done inorder to calculate VO2max

A

calculate the clients HR using a 15 second HR count duration

88
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This test has been developed to estimate cardiovascular endurance for children ages 6-17 YO

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1-mile run

89
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T/F: non-exercise based estimation of VO2max has only been proven to be valid in untrained people

A

F, good for both trained and untrained

90
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These can be useful in the prediction of VO2max, especially when the risk of conducting an exercise-based VO2max assessment is too high or unknown for clients who may be susceptible to exercise induced stress

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non-exercise based estimation of VO2max

91
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this is simply the raw strength score a person achieves

A

absolute strength

92
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this is usually expressed as strength relative to body weight

A

relative strength

93
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This can be used to measure upper body strength. Because free weights are used, this test requires skill on the part of the client being tested

A

1RM bench press

94
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Increase of weight in the 1RM bench press for upper body, and lower body between sets

A

10-20 pounds or 5-10%

30-40 pounds or 10-20 %

95
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If the weight used in the 1RM bench press is too heavy, decrease by this for upper and lower body

A

5-10 pounds or 2.5-5%

15-20 pounds or 5-10%

96
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This test may be used to measure lower body strength

A

1RM leg press

97
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standardized knee angle used in the 1RM leg press

A

120degrees

98
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Normative data for the 1RM leg press is only applicable if this type of machine was used

A

universal leg press

99
Q

this is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert submaximal force for extended periods

A

muscular endurance

100
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T/F: muscular endurance may be assesed during static and dynamic muscle actions

A

T

101
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This test is used to measure upper body muscular endurance, and tests absolute muscular endurance

A

YMCA bench press test

102
Q

Resistance setting for men and women during the YMCA bench press test

A

80lb

35lb

103
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What should the metronome cadence be set at for the YMCA bench press test

A

60 bpm, to establish a rate of 30 reps/min

104
Q

When should the YMCA bench press test be terminated

A

when the client can no longer lift the barbell to the cadence

105
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This test measures the endurance of the abdominal muscles, and is often favored over the sit-up test because it eliminates the use of the hip flexor muscles

A

partial curl-up test

106
Q

What is the knee angle required for the partial curl-up test

A

90degrees

107
Q

What is the distance between the two pieces of tape during the partial curl-up test

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10 cm

108
Q

What is the metronome cadence set to during the partial curl-up test

A

50 bpm, to establish a rate of 25 reps/min

109
Q

this should be incontact with the floor before curling up in the partial curl-up test

A

low back

110
Q

The trunk should be at this angle with the mat during the parcial curl-up test

A

30degrees

111
Q

When should the partial curl-up test be terminated

A

when the client can no longer keep pace with the cadence or after a maximum of 25 reps

112
Q

this test has been shown to be useful test for examing low back muscular endurance and predicting potential low back pain

A

Prone double straight leg raise test

113
Q

Body position for the prone double straight leg raise test

A

client is laying in the prone position, legs extended, hands underneath the forehead, and forearms perpendicular to the body

114
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What position should the knees be in during the prone double straight leg raise test

A

knees should be just above the table surface

115
Q

One way to monitor the PDSLR test

A

slide one hand under the thigh

116
Q

When should the PDSLR test be terminated

A

when the client can no longer maintain knee clearance from the table

117
Q

This refers to the ROM around a joint or a series of joints as in the vertebral column

A

flexibility

118
Q

T/F: there are tests that can measure whole-body flexibility

A

F

119
Q

Traditionally, PTs have focused on tests that measure for the flexibility in these types of joints

A

joints believed to be associated with risk of developing low back pain

120
Q

This test is often used to measure hip and low back flexibility

A

sit and reach test

121
Q

T/F: the sit and reach test is commonly seen as an indicator of previous back discomfort, and its ability to predict the incidence of low back pain is limited

A

T

122
Q

This is beleived to be predictive of low back pain

A

lack of hip and low back flexibility, along with poor muscular strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles

123
Q

Where should the feet be situated during the set up phase of the sit and reach test be started on the yard stick

A

15 inch line, 10-12 inches apart

124
Q

Where is the zero point set at for the sit and reach test

A

15 inch line, or 26 cm line when using the sit and reach box

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