CPT section 4 Flashcards
Deconditioned
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
Health risk assesment
An HRA is conducted to evaluate the safety of an individual participating in exercise.
Contraindication
A specific situation where a medication, procedure, or exercise should be avoided because it may prove to be harmful to the individual.
(PAR-Q+) questionaire
It is a questionnaire given to prospective clients to gain insight into their current health and wellness.
False-positive screenings
A screening where the results of the health risk assessment might indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is in fact not needed.
Health history
questionnaire (HHQ)
A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle.
Which of the following health indicators is reflected in the PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process?
A
Injury history
B
Current blood pressure
C
Current body fat percentage
D
Desired exercise intensity
d
Thermoregulation
constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body.
Peripheral vasodilation
The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body.
TRUE OR FALSE? Fitness assessments that do not require physical exertion (such as the measurement of RHR, blood pressure, or body composition) should always be conducted after more vigorous fitness assessments (such as those that measure aerobic fitness, strength, or power output).
A
True
B
False
F
What term is used to describe the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal temperature?
A
Homeostasis
B
Vascular shunting
C
Thermoregulation
D
Peripheral vasoconstriction
C
What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)?
A screening where the results indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is not, in fact, needed
A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle
A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature
A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise
d
What would not be a reason to terminate an exercise test?
Any malfunction or failure of any exercise or testing equipment.
The individual chooses to stop or requests to stop the test being administered.
The individual is tired from the test.
Visible signs of unusual or excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, or a wheezing type of breath that is not typical of intense exercise.
c
How to record HR
NASM recommends that fitness professionals measure a client’s radial pulse
Blood pressure (BP)
The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls; reported as systolic/diastolic.
Systolic blood pressure (SBP)
blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded.
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded.
Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?
A
Many clients are uncomfortable having others touch their neck.
B
Pressure on the carotid artery can result in a cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
C
The radial pulse provides a more accurate reading of a client’s heart rate response.
D
The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on this nerve can slow a client’s heart rate response.
d
Anthropometry
Anthropometry
The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion.
Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI)
The measurement of a person’s weight relative to his or her height. measures the riskk to obesity
waist circumference
waist circumference; as a stand alone, it can be used to assess health risk
Gluteal fold
Gluteal fold
The area where the fold of the buttocks joins the back of the thigh.
Skinfold measurements
A technique used to estimate body fat in which calipers are used to pinch the skin in certain areas of the body.
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Sites
Men
Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh
Women
Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh
Jackson and Pollock Seven-Site Measurement
Gender