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What are the 5 circumference - Arm (midpoint between acromian and
points? olecranon)
- Waist (midpoint of iliac crest and ribs)
- Hip (furthest protrusion of glutes)
- Thigh (midpoint of inguinal crease and patella)
- Calf (furthest protrusion)
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: accurate for leaner subjects, multiple
skinfold measurements equations for different populations
Cons: high rate of user error, taking repeated
measurements can increase error, can be
impacted by physical activity (level of water in
muscles)/ environment (cold/hot weather),
shouldn't be used for obese clients
,Describe skinfold protocol Explain the purpose of the test
Explain the test procedures
Measure skinfolds on right side of body at eye
level
Lift fold 1 cm above desired site, place calipers
directly over desired site
Position calipers perpendicular to site of
measurement
Administer 2 trials within 1mm
Measure skinfolds in rotational order
DO NOT REMOVE FINGERS PINCHING WHILE
MEASURING
What are the 7 skinfold sites? - Tricep (midpoint of acromian and olecranon)
- Bicep (belly of bicep)
- Scapula (3cm inferior)
- Waist (3cm superior of iliac crest)
- Stomach (3cm lateral and 1cm inferior of belly)
- Thigh (midpoint of inguinal crease and prox
patella)
- Calf (widest medial point)
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: easy to use, fairly reliable, quick results
bioelectrical impedance Cons: can be impacted by client age, water level,
cannot be used with people with pacemakers
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: very reliable, can highlight fat distribution
DEXA Cons: movement may disrupt image, expensive,
exposure to radiation
, Describe the process of taking BP 1. Locate and palpate radial pulse
2. Close valve and increase pressure to 70 mmHg
3. Slowly increase pressure further until pulse
disappears
4. Position earpieces of stethoscope in line with
auditory canals
5. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over brachial
pulse
6. Close valve and increase pressure to 20-30
mmHg above systolic estimate
7. Release pressure slowly
8. Note pressure of first Korotkoff sound
(systolic)
9. Note measurement of Phase V diastolic
pressure
10. Continue deflating cuff for at least 10 mmHg.
11. Continue listening for further sounds
12. Record Systolic and Diastolic values
13. Repeat and compare to 1st trial
14. Correctly classify resting blood pressure
What are the stages of BP? Normal - <120/<80
Prehypertension - 120-139/80-89
Stage 1- 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 - > 160/100
Hypertensive crisis >180/110
Describe the normal and abnormal Normal: increase in HR depending on what type
HR response to exercise of exercise
Abnormal: sudden increase in HR, increase in HR
with no increase in CO
Describe the normal and abnormal Normal: increase in systolic BP and a slight
BP response to exercise increase in diastolic BP
Abnormal: no increase in BP, severe hypotension
post exercise, large increase in DBP
questions and verified accurate solution
(detailed & elaborated) 2026 TEST!!
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Terms in this set (471)
What are the 5 circumference - Arm (midpoint between acromian and
points? olecranon)
- Waist (midpoint of iliac crest and ribs)
- Hip (furthest protrusion of glutes)
- Thigh (midpoint of inguinal crease and patella)
- Calf (furthest protrusion)
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: accurate for leaner subjects, multiple
skinfold measurements equations for different populations
Cons: high rate of user error, taking repeated
measurements can increase error, can be
impacted by physical activity (level of water in
muscles)/ environment (cold/hot weather),
shouldn't be used for obese clients
,Describe skinfold protocol Explain the purpose of the test
Explain the test procedures
Measure skinfolds on right side of body at eye
level
Lift fold 1 cm above desired site, place calipers
directly over desired site
Position calipers perpendicular to site of
measurement
Administer 2 trials within 1mm
Measure skinfolds in rotational order
DO NOT REMOVE FINGERS PINCHING WHILE
MEASURING
What are the 7 skinfold sites? - Tricep (midpoint of acromian and olecranon)
- Bicep (belly of bicep)
- Scapula (3cm inferior)
- Waist (3cm superior of iliac crest)
- Stomach (3cm lateral and 1cm inferior of belly)
- Thigh (midpoint of inguinal crease and prox
patella)
- Calf (widest medial point)
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: easy to use, fairly reliable, quick results
bioelectrical impedance Cons: can be impacted by client age, water level,
cannot be used with people with pacemakers
Describe the pros and cons of Pros: very reliable, can highlight fat distribution
DEXA Cons: movement may disrupt image, expensive,
exposure to radiation
, Describe the process of taking BP 1. Locate and palpate radial pulse
2. Close valve and increase pressure to 70 mmHg
3. Slowly increase pressure further until pulse
disappears
4. Position earpieces of stethoscope in line with
auditory canals
5. Place diaphragm of stethoscope over brachial
pulse
6. Close valve and increase pressure to 20-30
mmHg above systolic estimate
7. Release pressure slowly
8. Note pressure of first Korotkoff sound
(systolic)
9. Note measurement of Phase V diastolic
pressure
10. Continue deflating cuff for at least 10 mmHg.
11. Continue listening for further sounds
12. Record Systolic and Diastolic values
13. Repeat and compare to 1st trial
14. Correctly classify resting blood pressure
What are the stages of BP? Normal - <120/<80
Prehypertension - 120-139/80-89
Stage 1- 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 - > 160/100
Hypertensive crisis >180/110
Describe the normal and abnormal Normal: increase in HR depending on what type
HR response to exercise of exercise
Abnormal: sudden increase in HR, increase in HR
with no increase in CO
Describe the normal and abnormal Normal: increase in systolic BP and a slight
BP response to exercise increase in diastolic BP
Abnormal: no increase in BP, severe hypotension
post exercise, large increase in DBP
