Fitness Assessment

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire? (PAR-Q)

Answer 1

Determine if client needs to get physicians clearance for exercise. All NO’s = GO

Question 2

Basic function of a Beta-Blocker medication

Answer 2

Antihypertensive (treat high blood pressure), also for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)

Question 3

Basic function of a calcium-channel blockers?

Answer 3

hypertension and angina

Question 4

Basic function of nitrates

Answer 4

hypertension and congestive heart failure

Question 5

Basic function of diuretics

Answer 5

hypertension, congestive heart failure, and peripheral edema

Question 6

Basic function of bronchodilators

Answer 6

correct or prevent bronchial smooth muscle constriction in people with asthma and other pulmonary diseases

Question 7

Basic function of vasodilators

Answer 7

treat hypertension and congestive heart failure

Question 8

Beta-Blockers ____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 8

lower HR and lower BP

Question 9

Calcium-channel blockers ____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 9

increase HR and lower BP

Question 10

Nitrates _____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 10

increase /don’t effect HR and don’t effect/lower BP

Question 11

Diuretics ____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 11

don’t effect HR and don’t effect/lower BP

Question 12

Bronchodilators ____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 12

don’t effect HR and don’t effect BP

Question 13

Vasodilators ___ HR and ___ BP

Answer 13

increase/lower/doesn’t effect HR and lowers BP

Question 14

Antidepressants ____ HR and ____ BP

Answer 14

increase/doesn’t effect HR and doesn’t effect/lowers BP