Test 1b Flashcards
What is the main purpose of a health appraisal
Safety
What is the term where it ranges from a short questionnaire, to interviews, to computerized evaluations
The appraisal
What is the most common method for an appraisal
Standardized forms
What is the purpose for a medical screening evaluation
Evaluate the risk of starting a new physical activity program
What should be incorporated before fitness testing or the initiation of a new program to ensure an optimal benefit to risk ratio
Health appraisal
Medical history is key to establishing a ________
Database
What are the components of the medical history
Reason for referral Demographics History of present illness Current medications Allergies Past medical history Family history Social history
What are reasons for referral
Improve exercise tolerance
Improve muscle strength
Increase range of motion
Provide relevant intervention and behavioral strategies to reduce future risk
What are the components of demographics
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
What influences behavioral compliance and disease management
Gender
What should we use when we describe any symptom
Mnemonic
What are the components of Mnomic
O= onset (when did it start) P= provocation & palliation (what makes it worse/ better) Q= quality (what does it feel like) R= region ( where does it hurt ) S= severity ( pain scale) T= timing (when does it hurt/ how long) A= associated signss and symptoms
In the family history limited to known heritable disorders in _______ family members
First degree
What does the pyramid symbol mean
Change
What does Rx mean
Prescription
