010-111 · Question #113
Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
The correct answer is C. Medical history. Personal lifestyle habits such as alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco use are collected as part of the medical history to give the fitness professional a full picture of the client's health status.
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Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?
Options
- ABlood profile analysis
- BPhysical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- CMedical history
- DInformed consent
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A6% (2)
- B14% (5)
- C78% (28)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Personal lifestyle habits such as alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco use are collected as part of the medical history to give the fitness professional a full picture of the client's health status.
A blood profile analysis contains laboratory values such as cholesterol and glucose levels, not self-reported behavioral or lifestyle information.
The PAR-Q is a brief screening tool used to identify individuals who may need medical clearance before exercise, not to collect detailed personal habit data.
The medical history document is designed to capture comprehensive health background information, including lifestyle and personal habits such as substance use, sleep patterns, and diet. These details help identify risk factors and inform safe exercise programming. Personal habit data goes beyond lab values or readiness screening and belongs in the broader medical history intake.
Informed consent is a legal document that explains risks, benefits, and the client's right to withdraw - it does not gather personal health or lifestyle history.
Concept tested: Medical history intake and personal habit documentation
Source: https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/books/guidelines-exercise-testing-prescription
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