Physiological Assessments

Question 1

radial pulse

Answer 1

measured with two fingers placed lightly along right side of arm, in line and just above thumb

Question 2

Carotid pulse

Answer 2

Measured on the neck; not a preferred method to use on clients.

Question 3

Resting heart rate (RHR)

Answer 3

heart rate when the body is not physically active.

Average RHR for a: male = 70 bpm; female = 75 bpm. Typical adult RHR range = between 70 and 80 bpm

Question 4

Blood pressure

Answer 4

Trainers should take a professional course to learn before using with clients. Two readings:
• Systolic—pressure within the arteries after the heart contracts. Healthy systolic = less than 120 mm
Hg.
• Diastolic—pressure within the arteries when the heart is resting and filling with blood. Healthy
diastolic = less than 80 mm