ESS 301 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED

ESS 301 EXAM (ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED

ANSWERS

PARQ+ - --Answers---physical activity readiness questionnaire

evidence based

provides more detail but may require more assistance

determine FIT of exercise - --Answers---minimum 3 days a week for 30 minutes moderate intensity for at least 2 months

no disease and no signs/symptoms suggestive of disease - -- Answers---no medical clearance

any signs and symptoms or known disease - --Answers--- medical clearance

recommended exercise intesnities (HRR) - --Answers---light

- 30-39%

moderate - 40-59%

vigorous: > 60% 1 / 3

normal blood pressure - --Answers---less than 120/80

prehypertension - --Answers---120-139/80-89

stage 1 high blood pressure - --Answers---140-159/90-99

stage 2 high blood pressure - --Answers---160+/100+

LDL cholesterol levels - --Answers---optimal: less than 100

borderline high: 130-159

high: 160-189

very high: more than 190

HDL cholesterol levels - --Answers---low: less than 40

high: greater than 60

triglyceride levels - --Answers---low: less than 150

borderline high: 150-199

high: 200-499

very high: more than 500

total cholesterol levels - --Answers---desirable: less than

200 2 / 3

borderline high: 200-239

high: more than 240

spirometer - --Answers---amount and force at which air can be inhaled or more often exhaled from the body

chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) - --Answers-- -combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema

recommendations for prevention - --Answers---healthcare professionals knowing conditions associated with risk

high school and college athletes under preparticipation screening

athletes or individuals with known cardiac conditions be evaluated for competition

active individuals should modify activity based on capacity, environment contraindications to exercise testing - --Answers---risk of testing may outweigh benefits

careful assessment of resting measures may be all that is used for baseline

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