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ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

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What is the proper way to measure a resting heart rate?
  1. After client has sat quietly for 5 minutes, palpate pulse at radial or carotid artery for 30 seconds
  2. After client has lain prone quietly for 5 minutes, palpate pulse at radial or carotid artery for 30 seconds
  3. After client has sat quietly for 15 minutes, palpate pulse at radial or carotid artery for 10 seconds and multiply by 6
  4. After client has sat quietly for 5 minutes, palpate pulse at radial or carotid artery for 60 seconds
Explanation
Answer: A - The proper way to measure a resting heart rate is to palpate pulse at radial or carotid artery for 30 seconds after the client has sat quietly for 5 minutes. This is likely to be within the range of 60 - 100 beats per minute.
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