chapter 2: prelim health screen and preparticipation forms Flashcards
what are the purposes of health screening
1) classify their health and lifestyle
2) identity risk of cardivascular events
3) identify medical contraindications
4) diseases with symptoms and signs
5) identify special needs
6) medical clearnce
7) medical supercision
what are the MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS for pretest screening
informed conset par q or GAQ evaluation of exercise in last 3 months analysis of coronary risk factors medical clearnce
what is the purpose of parq and gaq
To determine the client’s readiness for physical activity.
what is the prupose of a Coronary risk factor anaylsis
To determine the client’s number of CHD (CAD) risk factors.
what is the purpose of assessing medical history
To review the client’s past & present personal & family health history, focusing on conditions requiring medical referral & clearance.
what is the purpose of informed consent
To explain the purpose, risks & benefits of physical fitness tests or participation in an exercise program & to obtain the client’s consent for participation in these tests or in an exercise program.
is informed consent a waiver form
no
beofre what 3 things should informed consent be opbtained before
the collection of any personal & confidential information.
any form of fitness testing.
exercise participation.
what are the 3 things to Make the Client Aware of Before the Assessment
The client is volunteering.
The client has certain responsibilities as far as informing us of any problems they may be experiencing.
The client is free to withdraw
informed consent informs the client about just the benefits of physcial activity
false, of the risks as well
true or false: the preparticipation health screening uses any questionnaire to identify those at risk
FALSE MUST BE EVIDENCE BASED
what are the 4 EVIDENCE BASED questionnaires
American College of Sports Medicine/American Heart Association Pre-Participation Questionnaire (AAPQ)
Adult Pre-Exercise Screening System (APSS) used in Australia
The 2021 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR-Q+)
The Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ).
what is the fucntion of the par q
assess readiness for phys activity
explain the parq
must answer no to all the primary questions (if you do that you are ready to exercise)
if answer yes to any: must do the follow up quesitons and if you answer no you are cleared
if you answer yes you must be cleared with a physcian beofre
what is the eparq +
phycisian clearance form follow uo
valid for 6 months
(with avoidance/inclusion)
true or false: the GAQ is evidence based and NOT self administered
false
it is evidence based by it is self administersed
how long is the gaq form valid for
12 months or until conditions change
if unsure about a question in any form, the client should answer…BLANK
YES
what are the absolute contraindications for excercise
Acute myocardial infarction within 2 days (recent heartattack)
Ongoing unstable angina (happening at rest)
Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia with hemodynamic compromise (irregular heartrates, circulation is compromised)
Acute endocarditis.
Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
Decompensated heart failure
Acute pulmonary embolus, pulmonary infarction, or deep venous thrombosis (”lung attack”)
Acute myocarditis or pericarditis (inflation of heart muscle, or sack)
Acute aortic dissection (cut aorta)
Physical disability that precludes safe & adequate testing
what are the relative contraindications
Known obstructive left main coronary artery stenosis (narrowing of main artery)
Moderate to severe aortic stenosis with uncertain relationship to symptoms
Tachyarrhythmias with uncontrolled ventricular rates. (too fast heartbreak)
Acquired advanced or complete heart block
Recent stroke or transient ischemic attack
Mental impairment with limited ability to cooperate.
Resting hypertension: SBP > 200 mm Hg &/or DBP > 110 mm Hg.
Uncorrected medical conditions, such as significant anemia, important electrolyte imbalance, and hyperthyroidism.