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ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 2 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam
Question #: 63
Topic #: 2
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If a 50 year old male checked a "yes" response on his PAR-Q, what is the next step for his certified Personal Trainer?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Emelda
6 months ago
I thought you could start with a fitness test if they checked "yes."
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Argelia
6 months ago
A stress test seems extreme for a first step.
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Gwenn
6 months ago
Wait, why not just discuss health history?
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Daniela
7 months ago
I agree, safety first!
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Carman
7 months ago
Definitely refer him to his physician first!
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Stevie
7 months ago
I thought the PAR-Q was all about safety, so referring to a physician seems like the best option. But I could be wrong!
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Alesia
7 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like a fitness test might be too much right away. Maybe the trainer should assess his health first?
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Isidra
7 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the right step is to discuss health history before starting any program.
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Delpha
8 months ago
I think if he checked "yes" on the PAR-Q, the trainer should probably refer him to his physician first, right? Just to be safe.
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Loreta
8 months ago
The key here is that the client checked "yes" on the PAR-Q, which means there may be some underlying health concerns. The safest approach is to refer the client to his physician for medical clearance before starting any exercise program, so option B is the correct answer.
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Bernadine
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The client checked "yes" on the PAR-Q, so I'm thinking we need to do some kind of medical clearance before starting the program. But I'm not sure if that means a fitness test or a referral to the doctor.
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Marsha
8 months ago
This is a straightforward question. The next step is to refer the client to his physician, as indicated by option B.
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Carin
8 months ago
I want to make sure I handle this properly. Since the client is 50 years old and checked "yes" on the PAR-Q, I think the best next step would be to refer him to his doctor to get medical clearance before starting any fitness program. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
I'm just picturing the personal trainer doing the 'nope, nope, nope' meme in their head when they see that 'yes' on the PAR-Q. Better get that client to a doctor, stat!
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Felicitas
1 year ago
Ah, the joys of being a personal trainer. Navigating the minefield of medical clearances and liability. Option B is the only sensible choice here.
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Lisbeth
11 months ago
User 4: Let's make sure the client gets the proper medical clearance before starting any program.
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Michal
11 months ago
User 3: Definitely, we don't want to take any risks.
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Ria
12 months ago
User 2: Agreed, it's important to prioritize safety.
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Raylene
12 months ago
User 1: I think we should refer the client to his physician.
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Leonora
1 year ago
C) Discuss health history and begin program? I don't think so, not with a 'yes' response on the PAR-Q. That's just asking for trouble. Option B is the way to go.
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Bambi
1 year ago
Hah, I bet the personal trainer is thinking 'Uh oh, this client is about to make my life complicated!' But hey, better safe than sorry, right?
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Rosina
11 months ago
C) Discuss health history and begin program
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Elbert
11 months ago
B) Refer client to his physician
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Jose
12 months ago
A) Administer fitness test and begin program
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Leigha
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B. Refer the client to his physician. Safety should be the top priority, and getting medical clearance is crucial before starting any exercise program.
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Shaun
11 months ago
It's always better to be safe and make sure the client is healthy enough for exercise.
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Ezekiel
12 months ago
Once the client gets clearance, then we can start discussing health history and begin the program.
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Dudley
1 year ago
Yes, safety is the top priority. It's important to get medical clearance first.
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Tiera
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is B. Refer the client to his physician.
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
I think discussing the client's health history and then beginning the program could also be a good option, as long as it's done carefully.
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Leonard
1 year ago
I agree with France. It's important to ensure the client's safety before starting any fitness program.
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France
1 year ago
I think the next step should be to refer the client to his physician.
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