Practical Exam #1

Question 1

What three assessments must be performed during the practical exam?

Answer 1

• Resting blood pressure assessment
• One site from the skinfold test
• One test from the FMS

Question 2

What is the maximum time allowed for the client to rest before the blood pressure assessment?

Answer 2

1 minute.

Question 3

What is the first step in performing a resting blood pressure assessment?

Answer 3

Have your client sit quietly in a chair.

Question 4

How many blood pressure readings should be taken?

Answer 4

At least two BP readings that are within 5 mmHg.

Question 5

What should you inform the client about after taking their blood pressure?

Answer 5

Their BP classification and a short explanation.

Question 6

What is the purpose of performing radial pulse obliteration?

Answer 6

To determine the appropriate cuff inflation level. This avoids excessive over-inflation of the cuff and discomfort, or under-estimation of systolic blood pressure

Question 7

What BP classification must be correctly identified for full points?

Answer 7

Normal, elevated, or hypertensive.

Question 8

What should be included in the explanation of blood pressure classification?

Answer 8

• Risk factors
• How BP could be maintained/improved

Question 9

What is the first step in the skinfold assessment?

Answer 9

Explain the test and its purpose to the client.

Question 10

What should be done after marking the skinfold site?

Answer 10

Measure it at least two times with calipers.

Question 11

Explain the skinfold test

Answer 11

the skinfold test helps us determine body composition. since the amount of
subcutaneous fat is proportional to the total amount of body fat, we can predict your body fat % by the skinfold thickness.

Question 12

What is required for caliper accuracy in skinfold assessment?

Answer 12

Both pinches must be within 2mm.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)?

Answer 13

To assess functional movement patterns.

Question 14

How should the FMS test be explained to the client?

Answer 14

The purpose of the FMS is to measure flexibility and ROM of different joints. We can identify potential limitations of individual joints and movement ability.

Question 15

What should be done before the client performs the FMS test?

Answer 15

Set up the test and ensure the client understands how to execute it.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The blood pressure cuff should be inflated to _______ mmHg over RPO.

Answer 16

[30-40]

Question 17

What is the proper method for caliper removal during skinfold assessment?

Answer 17

Open the jaws first.

Question 18

How to get RPO

Answer 18

1. Palpate the radial pulse and inflate cuff to 70-80
2. inflate by 10 every 2-3 sec and read when pulse disappears
3. inflate 10 more then slowly deflate at a rate of 2 per sec and note when it reappears.

Question 19

Explain how a normal BP can be maintained

Answer 19

eat a healthy diet; reduce sodium intake; maintain a healthy weight; aerobic exercise

Question 20

What does the deep squat measure?

Answer 20

to assess mobility of the hips, knees, and ankles as well as the shoulders and thoracic spine with the overhead position

Question 21

deep squat procedure

Answer 21

feet shoulder width apart
place dowel on head, arms bent at 90 degrees, then extend arms straight overhead.
squat as deep as you can 3 times, giving me enough time to observe from the front, side, and back.

Question 22

deep squat scoring

Answer 22

score 3 if:
-upper torso and tibia parallel or torso almost vertical
-thigh below horizontal
-knees aligned over feet
-feet straight, heels down
score 2:
- heels elevated on board

Question 23

What does the hurdle step measure?

Answer 23

bilateral mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles

Question 24

Hurdle step procedure

Answer 24

palpate tibial tuberosity and measure height with dowel
put band at that height
put dowel on shoulders
lift one foot up and over the hurdle, tap your heel to the ground, and return without touching the hurdle
repeat with the other foot

Question 25

hurdle step scoring

Answer 25

3 if: - hips, knees, and ankles remained aligned - no movement in lumbar spine - dowel stays parallel

Question 26

what does the incline lunge measure?

Answer 26

assesses hip and ankle mobility and knee stability

Question 27

incline lunge procedure

Answer 27

measure distance from floor to tibial tuberosity= distance they space their feet apart on board demo both sides and how to hold dowel behind bend knees and touch your back knee to front heel 3 times total, then switch sides and repeat

Question 28

incline lunge scoring

Answer 28

front heels stays down rear knee touches front heel cannot lean upper body forward, left or right

Question 29

shoulder mobility test measures...

Answer 29

bilateral shoulder ROM and scapular mobility

Question 30

shoulder mobility test procedures

Answer 30

measure base of hand to tip of middle finger make 2 fists with fingers wrapped around your thumbs extend both arms out to your sides at the same time, move your right hand overhead and down your back and move your left hand up your back

Question 31

shoulder mobility scoring

Answer 31

3 if the distance is 1 hand length

Question 32

active leg raise measures...

Answer 32

active hamstring and calf flexibility

Question 33

active leg raise procedures

Answer 33

lie flat on your back arms to your sides, palms up I will place dowel midway between knee and hip

Question 34

active leg raise scoring

Answer 34

3 if leg goes past dowel; leg stays straight; other leg stays extended

Question 35

trunk stability pushup measures

Answer 35

trunk stability

Question 36

pushup procedures

Answer 36

lie face down on the floor feet together hands shoulder width apart in line with the forehead elbows point out female regression: move hands down to clavicle

Question 37

pushup scoring

Answer 37

3 if no sag in the spine 2 if regression is performed with no sag