Client Interview and Screening Flashcards
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Which component of the client intake process is specifically designed to protect the trainer legally by documenting the client's awareness of exercise risks?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent documents that the client understands and voluntarily accepts the inherent risks of exercise before participation.
A trainer notices a client's resting blood pressure is 152/94 mmHg on two separate occasions. This is classified as:
Answer: Stage 1 hypertension
Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg; 152/94 meets Stage 2 criteria—reconsider staging.
When asking open-ended questions during a client interview, the trainer's primary goal is to:
Answer: Encourage the client to elaborate on goals and concerns
Open-ended questions invite detailed responses that help the trainer understand the client's motivations, preferences, and barriers.
Which type of listening technique involves the trainer restating the client's message in their own words to confirm understanding?
Answer: Reflective listening
Reflective listening involves paraphrasing or mirroring the client's words back to verify the trainer understood the message correctly.
A client has a BMI of 31 and no other risk factors. According to ACE risk stratification, the client is classified as:
Answer: Moderate risk
A BMI ≥ 30 is a positive CVD risk factor; with one risk factor the client is classified as moderate risk per ACE guidelines.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)?
Answer: To screen individuals for whom exercise may be contraindicated
The PAR-Q is a minimal pre-exercise screening tool to identify individuals who should seek medical advice before becoming more physically active.
A client states she wants to lose 20 pounds in one month. The trainer should FIRST:
Answer: Use motivational interviewing to explore the client's reasons and set realistic expectations
Motivational interviewing helps uncover the client's deeper motivations and guides collaborative, realistic goal-setting rather than dictating unrealistic plans.