NSCA CPT Chapters 9-11 with
Complete Solutions
assess client trainer compatibility, discuss goals, develop a client trainer agreement -
ANSWER-The initial interview
1. schedule interview appointment
2. conduct interview
3. implement and complete health appraisal forms
4. evaluate for coronary risk factors
5. assess and interpret results
6. to an allied health professional when necessary
7. obtain medical clearance and program recommendations - ANSWER-Steps of the
client consultation and health appraisal
PAR-Q and health/medical questionnaire - ANSWER-2 health appraisal forms
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to assess safety of exercise -
ANSWER-PAR-Q
designed to assess the appropriateness of moderate and vigorous levels of exercise in
that it can positive coronary risk factors - ANSWER-Health/medical questionaire
lifestyle inventory, informed consent, children and perparcipitation documents -
ANSWER-3 types of screening
narrowing or blocking of the coronary arteries - ANSWER-coronary artery disease
(CAD)
the endothelial lining of the arterial walls becomes hardened and the walls consequently
lose elasticity. Fat and plaque build up occur and the walls narrow which cuts of blood
flow and can cause heart attack and heart tissue to die - ANSWER-Anthersclerosis
an aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an environmental exposure or inherited
characteristic, which on the basis of epidemiological evidence is known to be associated
with health related conditions considered important to prevent - ANSWER-Positive risk
factor
age, family history, cigarette smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, hypertension,
dyslipidemia, prediabetes - ANSWER-Positive coronary risk factors
, men >45, women >55 - ANSWER-positive risk factor: Age
CAD before 55 in biological father or other male first-degree relative, or before 65 in
biological mother or other female first-degree relative - ANSWER-positive risk factor:
family history
current smoker or quit within the last 6 months or environmental exposure to smoke -
ANSWER-positive risk factor: cigarette smoking
not participating in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity (40%-60% of V02 max
reserve) at least 3 days of the week for at least 3 months - ANSWER-Positive risk
factor: sedentary lifestyle
BMI >30 or waist girth of <102cm/40in for men and >88cm/35in for women - ANSWER-
positive risk factor: obesity
systolic blood pressure >140 and/or diastolic >90, confirmed on at least 2 separate
occasions - ANSWER-positive risk factor: hypertension
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL >130mg, or HDL of <40mg, or on lowering LDL
medication, is total serum cholesterol is available >200 - ANSWER-positive risk factor:
dyslipidemia
impaired fasting glucose IFG of >100mg but <126, impaired glucose tolerance IGT in
oral test >140mg but <200mg confirmed by 2 separate tests on 2 occasions -
ANSWER-positive risk factor: prediabetes
a favorable influence that may contribute to protective benefit; HDL, - ANSWER-
negative coronary risk factors
HDL removes cholesterol from the body and prevents plaque from forming in the
arteries - ANSWER-HDL as a protective factor in CAD
if one has a negative risk factor, the trainer can subtract one positive risk factor to affect
risk stratification - ANSWER-subtraction of risk factor rule
pain/discomfort in chest, neck, jaw, back; shortness of breath with mild exertion;
dizziness or syncope; orthopnea (need to sit up to breath properly), paroxysmal (sudden
unexpected attack); nocturnal dyspnea, ankle edema, palpitations or tachycardia;
claudication (calf cramping); heart murmur, unusual fatigue or shortness of breath in
activities - ANSWER-Major signs and symptoms of cardiovascular and pulmonary
disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ANSWER-COPD
Complete Solutions
assess client trainer compatibility, discuss goals, develop a client trainer agreement -
ANSWER-The initial interview
1. schedule interview appointment
2. conduct interview
3. implement and complete health appraisal forms
4. evaluate for coronary risk factors
5. assess and interpret results
6. to an allied health professional when necessary
7. obtain medical clearance and program recommendations - ANSWER-Steps of the
client consultation and health appraisal
PAR-Q and health/medical questionnaire - ANSWER-2 health appraisal forms
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to assess safety of exercise -
ANSWER-PAR-Q
designed to assess the appropriateness of moderate and vigorous levels of exercise in
that it can positive coronary risk factors - ANSWER-Health/medical questionaire
lifestyle inventory, informed consent, children and perparcipitation documents -
ANSWER-3 types of screening
narrowing or blocking of the coronary arteries - ANSWER-coronary artery disease
(CAD)
the endothelial lining of the arterial walls becomes hardened and the walls consequently
lose elasticity. Fat and plaque build up occur and the walls narrow which cuts of blood
flow and can cause heart attack and heart tissue to die - ANSWER-Anthersclerosis
an aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an environmental exposure or inherited
characteristic, which on the basis of epidemiological evidence is known to be associated
with health related conditions considered important to prevent - ANSWER-Positive risk
factor
age, family history, cigarette smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, hypertension,
dyslipidemia, prediabetes - ANSWER-Positive coronary risk factors
, men >45, women >55 - ANSWER-positive risk factor: Age
CAD before 55 in biological father or other male first-degree relative, or before 65 in
biological mother or other female first-degree relative - ANSWER-positive risk factor:
family history
current smoker or quit within the last 6 months or environmental exposure to smoke -
ANSWER-positive risk factor: cigarette smoking
not participating in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity (40%-60% of V02 max
reserve) at least 3 days of the week for at least 3 months - ANSWER-Positive risk
factor: sedentary lifestyle
BMI >30 or waist girth of <102cm/40in for men and >88cm/35in for women - ANSWER-
positive risk factor: obesity
systolic blood pressure >140 and/or diastolic >90, confirmed on at least 2 separate
occasions - ANSWER-positive risk factor: hypertension
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL >130mg, or HDL of <40mg, or on lowering LDL
medication, is total serum cholesterol is available >200 - ANSWER-positive risk factor:
dyslipidemia
impaired fasting glucose IFG of >100mg but <126, impaired glucose tolerance IGT in
oral test >140mg but <200mg confirmed by 2 separate tests on 2 occasions -
ANSWER-positive risk factor: prediabetes
a favorable influence that may contribute to protective benefit; HDL, - ANSWER-
negative coronary risk factors
HDL removes cholesterol from the body and prevents plaque from forming in the
arteries - ANSWER-HDL as a protective factor in CAD
if one has a negative risk factor, the trainer can subtract one positive risk factor to affect
risk stratification - ANSWER-subtraction of risk factor rule
pain/discomfort in chest, neck, jaw, back; shortness of breath with mild exertion;
dizziness or syncope; orthopnea (need to sit up to breath properly), paroxysmal (sudden
unexpected attack); nocturnal dyspnea, ankle edema, palpitations or tachycardia;
claudication (calf cramping); heart murmur, unusual fatigue or shortness of breath in
activities - ANSWER-Major signs and symptoms of cardiovascular and pulmonary
disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ANSWER-COPD
