Risk Stratification

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, how many risk categories are defined in the "Initial ACSM Risk Stratification" screening?

• A) 2

• B) 3

• C) 4

• D) 5

What variables can instructors use to stratify a client's risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

• A) Age and gender

• B) Symptoms and medical history

• C) Age, risk factors, and symptoms suggestive of disease

• D) Physical activity levels and diet

What defines a low-risk individual according to the risk factors presented?

• Older individuals with no known diseases

• Younger individuals who are asymptomatic and meet no more than 1 risk factor

• Individuals with known cardiovascular or pulmonary disease

• Women over 55 years of age with 2 risk factors

Which group is considered at moderate risk?

• Men over 45 years of age and women over 55 years of age meeting the threshold for 2 or more risk factors

• Younger asymptomatic individuals

• Individuals with type 1 diabetes only

• Men under 45 years of age with no risk factors

What criteria categorize someone as high risk?

• Being asymptomatic with no risk factors

• Having type 2 diabetes and signs of cardiovascular diseases

• Being a woman over 55 with one risk factor

• Being under 45 years old with two risk factors

According to the ACSM Recommendations, what should trainers do once clients are stratified according to risk?

• Begin the exercise program immediately

• Refer clients to a dietitian

• Use the ACSM Recommendations to decide if a medical exam is needed

• Ignore the risk stratification

Under which circumstance should a fitness professional refer a client to another professional according to the PAR-Q form guidelines?

• When a client has injuries that exercise could aggravate or worsen

• When a client does not enjoy the prescribed exercise routine

• When a client prefers a different trainer

• When a client completes their training program

When should a fitness professional refer a client to another professional if the client is at risk of a specific health issue?

• If a client is at serious risk of cardiovascular disease

• If a client is at risk of dehydration

• If a client is at risk of overtraining

• If a client is at risk of nutritional deficiencies

What should a fitness professional do if a client finds out they are pregnant?

• Continue with the planned exercise routine

• Refer the client to another professional

• Increase the intensity of the workout

• Focus only on relaxation exercises

When should you refer clients to another professional based on their personal preference or doubts about their own health?

• Always

• Never

• When they request it

• Only if they are under 18