Deck 18: Clinical Exercise Physiology in the Australian Health Care System

Question 1

A very important competency of the AEP is:

A)to be able to properly assess clients to inform the exercise prescription.
B)to take base measurement prior to exercise prescription.
C)to seek approval with the GP and Specialist prior to exercise prescription.
D)to realistic with targets prior to exercise prescription.

Answer 1

to be able to properly assess clients to inform the exercise prescription.

Question 2

AEPs can work with clients to improve mental health:

A)by holding regular meetings with the client and family
B)by having an empathetic attitude.
C)by exercise interventions prescribed primarily for chronic complaints.
D)by working alongside the social worker to undertake body conditioning programs.

Answer 2

by exercise interventions prescribed primarily for chronic complaints.

Question 3

In 2004,the Australian Department of Health released a range of Medicare Australia chronic disease management (CDM)items for allied health professionals:

A)including AEPs,to support individuals with one or more chronic disease / s.
B)providing the practice was overseen by a medical officer.
C)providing there was approval both by a physio and medical officer.
D)all of the above.

Answer 3

including AEPs,to support individuals with one or more chronic disease / s.

Question 4

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)is a university-educated allied health professional who:

A)works primarily with sport organisations to develop fitness programs.
B)works primarily in cardiac units to undertake stress testing.
C)works alongside a physiotherapist to design exercise programs.
D)designs and implements individualised exercise and physical activity interventions for people.

Question 5

As part of the process to design and develop individualised and evidence-based exercise interventions,AEPs:

A)are limited to conducting functional assessments in public health systems.
B)work with both secondary and tertiary services.
C)work with medical specialists to conduct interventions and assessments.
D)conduct scientifically based exercise and functional assessments appropriate to the individual and the situation.

Question 6

Working with mental health is challenging and there is a growing body of evidence that exercise is:

A)prescribed primarily for chronic complaints and may also produce negative effects on concurrent depressive symptoms.
B)beneficial for improving mental health,including reducing the symptoms of depression and schizophrenia.
C)only prescribed for chronic complaints if permitted by the medical officer.
D)permitted if supported by working alongside the social worker.

Question 7

The benefits of exercise for clients with a wide range of chronic conditions are undeniable;however,there is an 'exercise paradox',which describes:

A)a sense of well-being post exercise.
B)sleepiness post exercise.
C)increased fatigue and feeling unwell post exercise.
D)adverse signs or symptoms or sudden death.

Question 8

The curricula for clinical exercise physiology within Australia originally evolved from:

A)physical education in the 1970s.
B)exercise science in the 2000s.
C)human movement in the 1980s.
D)all of the above.

Question 9

AEPs are registered in Australia under a national accreditation scheme administered:

A)by ESSA.
B)by AHPRA national registration.
C)by the Institute of Sports and Fitness.
D)by none of the above.

Question 10

What are the appropriate the pathways between the GP,the AEP and the cardiologists?

A)The GP must refer to the AEP and then the AEP refers to the cardiologist.
B)The AEP can make decisions independently,triangulating the referral information.
C)The specialist can refer to the AEP.
D)The AEP must always report back to the GP.

Question 11

Can the AEPs work in private clinics and as part of multidisciplinary care teams?

A)AEPs can work independently in private clinics and as part of multidisciplinary care teams.
B)AEPs only work within the public domain.
C)AEPs usually work under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
D)AEPs work primarily in public health setting.

Question 12

Exercise has been shown to confer benefits such as reduced rates of:

A)coronary heart disease.
B)musculoskeletal disease and back pain.
C)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and lung cancer.
D)all of the above.