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Screening - ACSM Manual
Exam 1
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Medical
Graduate
02/07/2012

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Term
What does PAR-Q stand for?
Definition
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Term
A simple questionnaire that screens for risk factors for vigorous activity. Good for the general population and seven questions. Related to the possibility of CV dz, musculoskeletal conditions or unspecified other causes.
Definition
PAR-Q
Term
Typically caused by arrhythmias decreasing blood flow to the brain.
Definition
Syncope
Term
Name 8 red flags that may come up during screening
Definition
-Angina
-SOB
-DOE (dyspnea on exertion)
-Orthopnea
-Peripheral Edema
-Arrhythmia
-PVD
-Murmur
Term
Chest pain (not just related to exercise)
Definition
Angina
Term
Can only breath when upright or on pillows
Definition
Orthopnea
Term
Legs or feet swollen
Definition
Peripheral Edema
Term
Feet cold; LEs shiny and hairless; legs red when dependent
Definition
PVD
Term
Name 7 risk factors for CAD
Definition
1. Age over 45 for men and 55 for women
2. Family history of heart disease
3. Cigarette smoking
4. HTN
5. Hypercholesterolemia
6. Diabetes Mellitus
7. Sedentary Lifestyle
Term
Why is HDL good?
Definition
It carries the fat to the liver to get rid of it
Term
What is a supplement that can increase HDL?
Definition
Niacin
Term
Coronary Artery Dz Risk Factor Thresholds for use with ACSM Risk Stratification. Name 4 positive and 1 negative.
Definition
Positive:
- Family History
- Cigarette Smoking
- HTN
- Hypercholesterolemia
Negative
- High serum HDL
Term
Name 4 family hisotry defining criteria
Definition
-MI (before 55 in dad or 65 in mom)
-Coronary arterial bypass (graft CABG) before 55 in dad and 65 in mom)
-Sudden death before 55 in dad
-Sudden death before 65 in mom
Term
Name 2 cigarette smoking defining criteria
Definition
Current smoking
Quit within the previous 6 months
Term
Name 4 HTN defining criteria
Definition
-Systolic BP (140)
-Diastolic BP (90)
-Confirmed on 2 separate occasion
-Taking anti-HTN meds
Term
What is normal BP?
Definition
120/80
Term
What is pre-HTN
Definition
120-139 / 80-89
Term
What is stage 1 HTN?
Definition
140-159 / 90-99
Term
What is stage 2 HTN?
Definition
Over 160 / Over 100
Term
Name Hypercholesterolemia Defining Criteria
Definition
1. Total serum cholesterol of greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
2. LDL of greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL
3. HDL of less than or equal to 40 mg/dL
Term
What should fasting blood glucose be?
Definition
Greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL
Confirmed on 2 separate occasions
Fasting means nothing by mouth since midnight the night before
Term
What is the obesity defining criteria
Definition
-BMI of greater than 30
-Waist girth greater than 102 cm for men or 88 cm for women
- Waist: smallest circumference between the iliac crests and ribs
Term
Men who are balding and have a large belly are at increased risk for what?
Definition
Heart attack
Term
What is th high serum HDL cholesterol defining criteria?
Definition
Greater than 60 mg/dL (lower values increase risk of heart disease)
Term
Name 2 sedentary lifestyle defining criteria
Definition
1. persons not exercising
2. not meeting minimal physical fitness needs
Term
Name 9 major S&S suggestive of CV dz and pulmonary dz
Definition
1. Pain, discomfort in chest, neck, jaw or arms due to ischemia
2. SOB at rest or with mild exertion
3. Dizziness or syncope
4. Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
5. ankle edema
6. Palpitations or tachycardia
7. Intermittent claudication
8. Known heart murmur
9. Unusual fatigue or SOB sith usual activities
Term
Person feels tired out of proportion with exertion. Happens in people with DM because nerves from heart are compromised like those in the legs.
Definition
Anginal Equivalent
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