Chapter 2 (Preliminary health screening and risk classification) Flashcards
1
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Purpose of health screening
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- to detect the presence or suggestion of disease
- assess the likelihood of a cardiovascular situation during physical activity
- classify the person’s health status and lifestyle
2
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Health screening should evaluation what?
A
- the client participation in regular exercise
- identify signs and symptoms
- determine if medical clearance is needed
3
Q
what is an informed consent form?
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- it is your “contract” with the client
4
Q
what does the consent form contain?
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- procedures
- risks
- benefits
- confidentiality
- voluntary participation
5
Q
Define standard (scope) of practice
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- procedures, actions, and processes that a health care practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license
6
Q
Define negligence
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- failure to conform to a generally accepted standard or duty
7
Q
Modifiable risk factors
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- cigarette smoking
- hypertension
- diabetes
- dyslipidemia
- obesity
- sedentary lifestyle
8
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Unchangeable risk factors
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- age
- family history
9
Q
Taking resting heart rate
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- patient must be sited for at least 5 minutes before taking their heart rate
10
Q
Bradycardia
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less than 60 bpm
11
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normal heart rate
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60 - 100 bpm
12
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Tachycardia
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greater than 100 bpm
13
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Normal BP levels
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Systolic less than 120
Diastolic less than 80
14
Q
Elevated BP level
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Systolic between 120-129
Diastolic less than 80
15
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High BP (stage 1)
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Systolic between 130-139 OR
Diastolic between 80-89
