Clinical Procedures and Protocols Flashcards
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A kinesiologist notices a client becomes dizzy and pale during a standing balance assessment. What is the most likely cause and initial action?
Answer: Orthostatic hypotension; have the client sit or lie down
Dizziness and pallor upon standing suggest orthostatic hypotension; the immediate response is to lower the client to a seated or supine position.
In a progressive aerobic exercise program for a client with type 2 diabetes, which monitoring strategy is most important before each session?
Answer: Checking blood glucose levels
Blood glucose should be checked before exercise in clients with type 2 diabetes to prevent hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events during activity.
When using the 1-repetition maximum (1RM) testing protocol, which safety precaution is most important?
Answer: Ensuring an experienced spotter is present throughout the protocol
An experienced spotter is essential during 1RM testing to prevent injury if the client cannot complete the lift.
A kinesiologist is designing a program for a client with chronic heart failure. Which exercise parameter adjustment is most appropriate compared to a healthy population?
Answer: Lower intensity, shorter duration sessions with more frequent rest periods
Clients with chronic heart failure require lower intensity and shorter duration exercise sessions with adequate rest due to reduced cardiac reserve and functional capacity.
Which of the following best defines the concept of 'scope of practice' for a kinesiologist in Ontario?
Answer: The range of activities a kinesiologist is educated, competent, and authorized to perform
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of professional activities based on education, training, competency, and regulatory authorization.
A client is referred for a post-cardiac event exercise program. Which vital sign should be monitored most frequently during initial sessions?
Answer: Heart rate and blood pressure before, during, and after exercise
Heart rate and blood pressure must be closely monitored in cardiac patients throughout exercise sessions to detect dangerous hemodynamic responses.
Which outcome measure is most appropriate for assessing fall risk in a community-dwelling older adult during an initial kinesiology assessment?
Answer: Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
The Timed Up and Go test is a validated, widely-used clinical tool for assessing mobility and fall risk in older adults.