Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to fitness testing?
a. severe arterial hypertension
b. ventricular aneurysm
c. acute pericarditis
d. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Answer: c. acute pericarditis
Acute pericarditis is an absolute contraindication to fitness testing. The other answers are relative, depending upon the individual and the conditions, and the client may be able to perform modified testing if the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks.