If there is doubt about an individual’s readiness for physical activity, what is recommended?

A. Ask the individual to take a more comprehensive medical risk questionnaire.
B. Be sure the individual understands the risk of physical activity and signs the liability form.
C. Monitor the heart rate and blood pressure of the individual on a daily basis.
D. Have the individual get a medical exam and clinical exercise test to be certain he/she is ready to participate.


D. Have the individual get a medical exam and clinical exercise test to be certain he/she is ready to participate.

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Using the protocol with the high signal to cut-off ratio, a patient's sample was tested three times by HCV EIA with a high single to cut-off ratio. The next step is to

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All institutions should take responsibility for educating their student-athletes about how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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