Preparticipation Health Screening CHAPTER 5 Self-test
This section contains practice questions to help you test your knowledge. Select the best answer for each question.
1. The risk of exercise-related acute myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death is highest among individuals with underlying cardiovascular disease who _______________. A. Perform a level of physical activity to which they are not accustomed B. Take their medication after exercise C. Perform any level of activity D. Follow their personal trainer’s instructions
2. Beta blockers block beta-adrenergic receptors and _______________. A. Increase sympathetic nervous system stimulation B. Limit sympathetic nervous system stimulation C. Increase parasympathetic nervous system stimulation D. Limit parasympathetic nervous system stimulation
3. If a client is on a beta blocker, the BEST way to monitor exercise intensity is to use _______________.
A. Heart-rate reserve B. Rating of perceived exertion C. A heart rate monitor D. Percent of maximal heart rate
4. Calcium channel blockers _______________. A. Increase blood pressure B. Increase heart rate C. Lower blood pressure D. Lower heart rate
5. For what condition are diuretics usually prescribed? A. High blood pressure B. Low blood pressure C. Dehydration D. High exercise heart rate
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