Deck 12: Safety Checks

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes comparative negligence?

A)The plaintiff played some role in the injury
B)The defendant played some role in the injury
C)The percentage of fault is measured between the defendant and plaintiff to determine who is most at fault
D)The plaintiff was aware of risk and voluntarily assumed that risk

Answer 1

The percentage of fault is measured between the defendant and plaintiff to determine who is most at fault

Question 2

The fitness professional should always seek "informed consent" prior to performing an exercise test. While obtaining consent, which of the following procedures is NOT suggested by the American Council on Exercise (ACE)?

A)Informing the participant of alternative programs or tests
B)Providing the participant with an exercise prescription based on their test results
C)Informing the participant of possible discomforts
D)Clearly stating the dangers of the procedure

Answer 2

Providing the participant with an exercise prescription based on their test results

Question 3

Which is the BEST practice for use of safety guidelines by fitness personnel?

A)Guidelines should be kept safely in a file for ease of reference
B)Guidelines should be posted in appropriate areas around the facility and rigidly enforced
C)Guidelines should be changed monthly in order to ensure updated safety compliance
D)Guidelines should be waived on a case-by-case basis

Answer 3

Guidelines should be posted in appropriate areas around the facility and rigidly enforced

Question 4

Group Fitness Instructors can be held responsible for the safety of their class participants. Part and parcel of creating a safe exercise environment is following proper risk protocols. Which one of the following is the MOST likely to be a part of a comprehensive risk management strategy?

A)Posting contact information for equipment manufacturers
B)Posting contact information for instructors
C)Posting a documented schedule of regular service and repair
D)Providing instructional manuals for each piece of equipment

Question 5

Proper instruction is BEST described as the following:

A)Instruction that occurs before and during an activity
B)Instruction that is factually correct
C)Instruction provided in at least two formats (oral, written, kinesthetic, etc.)
D)Instruction that builds on previous knowledge

Question 6

The PRIMARY purpose of an exercise prescription is to:

A)Induce a physiological response that will result in a clinical change in a given condition
B)Provide exercise guidelines prior to and during activity
C)Obtain guided practical training under a qualified exercise professional
D)Notify a medical doctor after a course of exercise is complete

Question 7

Prior to a new client beginning a exercise routine, a fitness professional has the responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT:

A)Require a pre-participation screening to document any existing conditions the client might have that might affect safe performance
B)Recommend a fitness class based on the physical appearance of the client
C)Examine all health history and collected data closely for information that affects programming decisions
D)Conduct an efficient screening appropriate for the target population

Question 8

During a Step Aerobics class, Mrs. Kennedy tears her ACL while performing a low-impact exercise taught by the instructor. If Mrs. Kennedy sues the instructor for negligence, which element does NOT have to exist to legally substantiate a charge of negligence?

A)The defendant had a duty to protect the plaintiff
B)The injury caused damage to occur to the plaintiff
C)The defendant permitted participants to use damaged exercise equipment
D)The defendant failed to exercise the standard of care necessary to perform that duty

Question 9

What is the BEST definition of a sprain?

A)An injury to a ligament caused by a sudden trauma to a joint
B)An injury to a muscle usually caused by overexertion
C)Inflammation of connective tissue
D)Repeated micro-trauma to a bone region

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a commonly reported symptom of overtraining after surgery or injury?

A)Soreness lasting more than 24 hours
B)Decreased range of motion
C)Reduction in pain at night
D)Swelling, erythema or warmth in healing tissues

Question 11

If a participant approaches a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) seeking advice for a present or post-injury, the GFI must NOT:

A)Respect the defined scope of practice
B)Diagnose the injury
C)Ask the question" Is the individual ready for exercise or should he/she see a doctor first?"
D)Modify the exercise class using non-injured body parts

Question 12

One of your 7AM regulars disappears from the radar for 2 months. When he reappears in your Mixed Martial Arts class on Tuesday, you notice he is wearing a neoprene sleeve on his right knee. Upon further investigation, you learn that he has been receiving physical therapy 3x/week after a massive medial meniscus tear and was just discharged from skilled care. At this point, you:

A)Allow him to participate only if a medical release is provided.
B)Direct him to the aquatic class being held in the pool.
C)Cue him to follow the low-impact adaptations you will demonstrate during the class.
D)Cue him to ice, elevate and compress the knee immediately after class.

Question 13

Group Fitness Instructors can use the popular acronym RICE to remember these steps to follow after injury:

A)Rest, Ice, Crutches, Elevation
B)Race (to the doctor), Ice, Compression, Elevation
C)Rest, Ice, Compression, (light) Exercise
D)Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Question 14

Which of the following statements is MOST untrue: The Group Fitness Instructor can:

A)Help prevent injuries through proper preparation and instruction
B)Activate the proper chain of events after an injury occurs
C)Suggest treatment options to a class participant immediately after injury
D)Prepare and train for emergency situations

Question 15

Your 6PM Kickboxing class is full of highly competitive people. On Monday, several people experience strains in their low back region after executing a rather spectacular split-leap move. A "strain" is the common terms for an overstretching injury of:

A)Ligament
B)Cartilage
C)Muscle or tendon
D)Fascia

Question 16

Which of the following is the BEST definition of "negligence"?

A)Failure to examine the environment for physical hazards.
B)Failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would act under similar circumstances.
C)Failure to provide a level of instruction commensurate with current professional standards.
D)Failure to obtain informed consent prior to performing a test or teaching a class.

Question 17

Which of the following is the BEST definition of "standard of care"?

A)Above all, doing no harm
B)Providing a level of instruction commensurate with current professional standards
C)Making the dangers of an exercise program or test procedures known
D)Identification and evaluation of risks and specific risk areas

Question 18

The American College of Sports Medicine has suggested use of a cardiovascular disease risk-factor assessment. Which of the following is NOT an element of this "Disease Risk Stratification"?

A)Obesity
B)Family history
C)HDL cholesterol
D)Hypotension

Question 19

The American College of Sports Medicine has suggested use of a cardiovascular disease risk-factor assessment. Which of the following is the BEST example of age/gender group(s) that should be assessed?

A)Men over 55
B)Women over 45 and men over 55
C)Men over 45 and women over 55
D)Women over 50 and men over 60

Question 20

One of the simplest ways to monitor safety of exercise participants during a group class is to encourage participants to assess their heart rate. Which of the following is NOT a recommended site for taking the heart rate?

A)Carotid pulse
B)Radial pulse
C)Temporal pulse
D)Femoral pulse

Question 21

Group Fitness Instructors should perform ongoing heart rate checks throughout the class period. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate instruction when cueing participants to take their heart rate?

A)Use light pressure from two fingertips of the first two fingers
B)Use heavy pressure from the fingertips of the first finger
C)Use light pressure from the fingertip of the dominant thumb
D)Use heavy pressure from the finger tip of the non-dominant thumb