NAFC Special Populations and Health Considerations

Question 1

Which exercise precaution is most important for pregnant clients?

Accepted Answer

Avoid supine exercises after the first trimester

Answer

Avoid all cardiovascular exercise

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Limit all movement to walking only

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Perform high-intensity interval training daily

Question 2

What modification is recommended when training older adults?

Accepted Answer

Emphasize balance training and lower-impact activities to reduce fall risk

Answer

Avoid all resistance training

Answer

Focus exclusively on flexibility

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Use maximal loads to maintain bone density rapidly

Question 3

What should a fitness trainer do if a client reports chest pain during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercise immediately and seek emergency medical assistance

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Reduce intensity and continue

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Have the client rest briefly and resume

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Increase workout intensity to push through discomfort

Question 4

Which exercise guideline applies to clients with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Monitor blood glucose before and after exercise and carry fast-acting carbohydrates

Answer

Avoid all exercise to prevent hypoglycemia

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Exercise only at maximum intensity

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Restrict carbohydrate intake completely before training

Question 5

What is the recommended exercise approach for clients with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Weight-bearing and resistance exercises to maintain bone density

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Avoid all physical activity

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Only perform aquatic therapy

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Focus exclusively on flexibility training

Question 6

When working with a client who has hypertension, which exercise type should be approached with caution?

Accepted Answer

Intense isometric exercises that cause Valsalva maneuver

Answer

Light cardiovascular walking

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Moderate resistance training

Answer

Gentle stretching routines