This client is at a low risk because she only has a risk factor; her blood pressure is 145/85 and her total cholesterol is 220mg/dl, but her HLD is 69. Her HDL is a negative risk factor, so a positive risk factor is subtracted, leaving her with a risk factor. Her father died after a heart attack at the age of 60, according to the ACSM’S guidelines, a risk factor is if the father died before the age of 55 of a myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, and sudden death (pg.27). Based on the ACSM Guidelines for Medical Examination and Exercise Testing, the letter d is true for the patient because it says that no medical exam prior to vigorous program and no physician is necessary for maximal exercise as the client is at a low risk. (pg.26)
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John is at a moderate risk and based on the ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing, the maximal test is recommended for this client. Physician supervision is not require, however it will be better if a physician is available for Mr. John. But, after a physician has evaluated his medical history and current condition, he will determine if Mr. John is able to perform a graded exercise test as part of the health
John is at a moderate risk and based on the ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing, the maximal test is recommended for this client. Physician supervision is not require, however it will be better if a physician is available for Mr. John. But, after a physician has evaluated his medical history and current condition, he will determine if Mr. John is able to perform a graded exercise test as part of the health