16: Special Populations

Question 1

answer true or false to all of these:
children need more oxygen during exercise than adults.
children store less glycogen than adults.
children require more recovery than adults.
children do not adjust as well to extreme climate as adults

Answer 1

true
true
false
true

Question 2

At age 65 one in three people report at least one disability preventing them from what?

Answer 2

ADLs activities of daily living

Question 3

when working with older adults, what behaviors should you encourage?

Answer 3

remaining physically active, socially active, self-reliance, manage medical conditions, pay close attention to contraindications

Question 4

what rep range should your pregnant client be in?

Answer 4

12 to 15

Question 5

List six contraindications that should result in stopping exercise for a pregnant exerciser

Answer 5

vaginal bleeding,
chronic fatigue,
abdominal pain,
false contractions after exercise, unexplained high blood pressure and heart rate,
unusually increased or decreased fetal movement

Question 6

what percentage of the US population has diabetes?

Answer 6

9%

Question 7

what is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 7

when the pancreas produces too little insulin to regulate blood sugar

Question 8

Which statements are true?

hypertension is higher in young men than in young women.
hypertension is higher in older women than in older men.
hypertension increases with age

Answer 8

all are true

Question 9

what is angina and what is it the result of?

Answer 9

chest pain and it is the result of coronary heart disease

Question 10

true or false as a fitness trainer. you are okay to make an exercise program for the coronary heart disease population as long as the physician approves.

Answer 10

false this would count as rehabilitative involvement which requires a professional. if a physician creates a program for you to implement then you should get the necessary paperwork, waivers and documents

Question 11

true or false NFPT recommends refraining from conducting personal training services with special populations unless otherwise educated and credentialed for training that demographic.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

CPTs are not qualified to design a fitness program for those with coronary heart disease. t/f

Answer 12

True. They must consult with their primary care physician and rehabilitative program referrals

Question 13

How many hours of rest do working muscles typically require?

Answer 13

between 48 and 72 hours

Question 14

What does PRICE stand for?

Answer 14

protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation

Question 15

what are the cardinal signs of an injury in the acute phase?

Answer 15

dolor: pain
calor: warmth
rubor: redness
turgor: swelling

Question 16

what is the difference between grade 1, 2, and 3 muscle strains?

Answer 16

grade 1: tearing of a few muscle fibers, little to no redness or swelling

grade 2: tearing more muscle fibers, pain more severe when stretching or contracting the muscle, muscle may feel swollen

grade 3: majority of muscle fibers torn, prolonged heating redness and swollen, change of muscle contour shape

Question 17

How long should ice be applied to an injury?

Answer 17

15-30 min every 2-4 hours

Question 18

How long should compression be applied to the injured area?

Answer 18

30 min or more, allowing for sufficient blood circulation

Question 19

How far above the heart should the injured part be elevated?

Answer 19

6-12 inches above the heart

Question 20

What are the contraindications to exercise?

Answer 20

joint pain, dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse, excessive sweating, extreme muscle, soreness, cramping, or chest pain