L9 - Risk Assessment and Safety Flashcards
What is informed consent in a pre-exercise evaluation?
It is a legal and ethical requirement that ensures the participant understands the purpose, risks, benefits, and responsibilities before participation.
Why is informed consent important before collecting personal information?
It ensures the participant understands the risks, benefits, and their responsibilities, and it allows them to ask questions.
What is the purpose of health screening before exercise?
to identify individuals at risk of adverse events, those needing medical clearance, and those who may benefit from supervised exercise programs.
Why is assessing current activity levels important in health screening?
It helps determine the individual’s habitual level of physical activity, which is related to their risk of exercise-related events.
What medical conditions are typically screened for in a pre-exercise evaluation?
Cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal disease, as well as symptoms related to these conditions.
Why is it important to identify individuals who require better control of medical conditions before exercising?
To reduce the risk of exercise-related adverse events such as sudden cardiac death or acute myocardial infarction.
What are the risks for individuals with underlying cardiovascular disease who engage in unaccustomed vigorous exercise?
They are at higher risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
How does habitual physical activity influence the risk of exercise-related cardiac events?
Individuals who are less active regularly have a higher risk of such events when performing vigorous activity.
What factors are considered in a health history assessment before exercise?
Intention to engage in physical activity, past physical activity, and activity preferences.
What should be asked regarding physical activity in the past week during a health history assessment?
Number of days active and minutes spent in moderate activity or strength-building exercises.
Why is it important not to make assumptions about a person’s activity level in a health history assessment?
Assumptions may lead to incorrect conclusions about their readiness or risk factors for exercise.
What are some cardiovascular risk factors that need to be analyzed before exercise?
Age, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, stress, obesity, family history, and medication
Why is age considered a cardiovascular risk factor in a pre-exercise evaluation?
As people age, their risk for cardiovascular disease increases, making it a critical factor to assess.
How does smoking affect cardiovascular risk before exercise?
Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, increasing the risk of adverse events during exercise.
Why is it important to check for a family history of cardiovascular disease in a pre-exercise evaluation?
A family history of cardiovascular disease can indicate a higher genetic predisposition to these conditions.
What are some current symptoms that should be checked before exercise?
Chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, leg cramps, and ankle swelling.
What does shortness of breath (SOB) indicate in a pre-exercise evaluation?
It may be a sign of underlying cardiovascular or respiratory conditions that need further investigation.
What examinations may be conducted before an individual begins exercising?
ECG, blood pressure measurement, exercise stress test, blood glucose, and cholesterol tests.
Why is it important to check for oedema before exercise?
Oedema can indicate heart or kidney problems, which may increase the risk of adverse events during exercise.
What should be done if a person does not participate in regular exercise and has a disease diagnosis?
Medical clearance should be obtained, and they should start exercising at an appropriate level, with monitoring.
