preliminary health screening Flashcards

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principles of informed consent

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  • should be given voluntarily
  • should be informed
  • can be withdrawn at any time ( consent is ongoing)
  • if a participant withdraws, the person can also request the withdrawal of their data or human biological materials
  • should address confidentiality
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informed consent before test includes

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  • test should be read, understood, and duly signed prior to starting test
  • test should be self explanatory and describes the nature of appraisal items that will be undertaken and outlines client responsibilities
  • test instructions should NOT use medical language
  • NOT A WAIVER
  • if you are under 18, need a parent/guardian signature
  • make sure client understands the process
  • does not absolve the appraiser from negligence
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waivers

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  • signed statement relinquishing some level of “right”
  • attempts to cover any accidents that may occur
  • may adhere to the same issues as the consent form
  • not legally binding
  • can aid in the event of a court case
  • does not absolve the appraiser from negligence
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negligence

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an act or omission that causes harm to another person

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acts of negligence

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  • trainer has failed to consider pre-existing injuries or medical conditions when developing the training program
  • trainer fails to provide appropriate types of exercise/tests
  • trainer fails to limit the weights lifted or length of cardiac exercises
  • trainer fails to properly supervise the client
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liability perspective

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  • be a professional
  • pre-screening actions are important
  • intentions are important
  • pre-screening paperwork is important
  • don’t make up program as you go
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risk mitigation perspective

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  • ask before you do
  • explain before you do
  • listen, answer questions
  • get REAL acknowledgements from participants
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before testing considerations

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  • prior activity of client
  • nutrition days before or days of testing
  • hydration same as nutrition
  • recent travels
  • recent illnesses
  • sleep
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preliminary instructions

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  • set up a solid communication process including collecting information and best way of contact
  • what else would you want to know if you were a client
  • what other information would you want to know before proceeding with testing
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pre-participation health screening

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  • prior to performing any fitness assessment appropriate screening is required
  • should provide a thorough assessment while minimizing barriers to adopting a physically active lifestyle
  • identify individuals with medical issues with exercise and ones who have an increased risk for disease (age, symptoms, etc. )
  • those with diagnosed medical issues should participate in medically supervised exercise programs (STAY INSIDE SCOPE OF PRACTICE)
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unnecessary referrals can…

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  • lead to high rates of false-positive exercise test responses in some populations which lead to medical follow-up
  • creates unnecessary financial and other burdens on the individual and health care system
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scope of practice

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  • staying within what you are trained to do
  • outlines the responsibilities that you have
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physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)

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  • initial self-assessment
  • ages 15-69
  • used world wide
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PAR-Q+

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  • determines underlying health issues
  • screen people to go back into exercise without seeing a physician unlike the original PAR-Q
  • includes additional questions on chronic conditions for further information
  • based in systematic reviews of literature
  • an “evidence-bases” screening tool
  • removes age guidelines
  • is inclusive of youth and elderly
  • wording changed to remove misunderstanding
  • if client answers yet, they proceed to page 2 or 3 of the questionnaire to answer specific questions about their condition
  • after additional questions, around 85% of people are screened back in
  • reduced individuals needing medical clearance
  • valid for 12 months only b/c conditions can change
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get active questionnaire

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  • 2 pages
  • returns to self-assessment model
  • all ages
  • includes parental assessment for minors
  • valid for 6 months
  • includes concussion screening
  • identifies benefits of exercise in all populations
  • advice regarding cautions and directs individuals to consult other health care providers
  • self assessment of physical activity
  • indicates CURRENT activity guidelines
  • self consent
  • helps individuals make healthy choices
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PARmed-X for pregnancy

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  • women are strongly encourages to speak to their healthcare provider
  • not longer requires for clinical guideline
  • most practitioners require it for liability insurance
  • higher risk individuals
  • must be filled out with exercise recommendation, signed, stamped, and returned prior to proceeding with testing
  • very comprehensive
  • absolute and relative exercise
  • recommendations for aerobic and muscular activity
  • ## general advice for active living and safety considerations
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basic physiological assessment

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  • heart rate: to identify cardiac irregularities
  • blood pressure: to identify hyper or hypotension
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instructions prior to physiological screening

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  1. abstain from smoking at least 2 hours before
  2. abstain from alcohol at least 6 hours before
  3. abstain from caffeine 2 hours prior
  4. avoid a heavy meal 2 hours prior
  5. avoid vigorous exercise within 6 hours
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heart rate test parameters for resting

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  • if bpm is 99 or less proceed with appraisal
  • if higher than 99, physician clearance is recommended
  • elevated HR = tachycardia
  • don’t press too hard on the neck HR receptors b/c it drops BP and HR
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blood pressure parameters

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  • if systolic BP is greater than 160 mmHg and diastolic is greater than 90 mmHg, proceed
  • if either or is less than or equal to after second attempt, physician clearance is recommended
  • clinical standards are DIFFERENT than in lab
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white-coat hypertension

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  • BP that increases in stressful situations, but is otherwise normal
  • can be due to nervousness or anxiety
  • could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk
  • should NOT be ignored
  • check BP at rest, during, and after exercise if suspected
  • stop at anytime and report to physician
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ACSM pre-screening

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  • conducted by a health/fitness pro
  • initially stratified by exercise status
  • follows a “logic” model for clarity
  • secondary consideration is presence of cardio/metabolic/renal dysfunction