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Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who publishes MTJ ( Massage Therapy Journal )? | American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). |
| What term was coined by practitioners of different type of manual therapy who wanted to distinguish their approaches from traditional European massage? | body work |
| Which type of massage is a japanese finger-pressure method? | Shiatsu |
| Herodicus, a Greek physician during the 5th century BCE, prolonged the lives of patients with diet, execise and | rubbing with herbs and oil |
| What Roman physician authored De Medicina, in which he advocated the use of manipulations, exercise, and bathing | Aulus Cornelius Celsus |
| In Per Henrik Ling's medical gymnastics, which type of movements were performed by patients in coperation with therapists? | duplicated movements |
| Tuina is modern form of massage. | chinese |
| Modern massage terminology is credited to | Dr. Johann Mezgera Dutch doctor |
| Who published the first American textbook on the Swedish Movement Cure? | George Henry Taylor |
| How long has manunal therapy been a major part of medicine? | 5,000 years |
| Emil Vodder is credited with creating which form of massage? | Manual Lymph drainage (MLD) |
| Who is credited with popularizing Deep Transverse Friction Massage? | Dr. James Cyriax, an English orthopedic physician, |
| With the absence of regulation of the massage profession after WW2, massage was commonly used as a cover for | prostitution |
| A special inquiry by the British Medical Assocation in 1894 found that many massage schools were doing what? | offering inadequate training |
| The was formed in 1990 to advance the knowledge and practice of massage by supporting scientific research, education, and community service. | massage therapy foundation (MTF) |
| Which of the following is an indicator that a research study may not be reliable? | it's findings are inconsistent with other studies of the same topic |
| What should you do to determine the authenticity of the information presented in a case study? | review the biobliolgraphy |
| Some employers requires massage practitioners to | provide a health certificate |
| Most states do NOT require a person applying for a massage license to | be at least 21 years old |
| COMTA requires school to have at least classroom hours of training before consideration for accreditation | 600 |
| Massage practitioners may have their licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled if they | lie about completing contincing education courses |
| A license is | issued by a governmental agency |
| Who defines the scope of practice of therapeutic massage | state legislature |
| The ability to locate, comprehend, and evaluate valid information is called | research literacy |
| Evidence-informed practice refers to creating a clinical practice based on a balance of all BUT which of the following elements? | future earning potential |
| What defines the rights and activites that are legally acceptable for massage therapists? | scope of practice |
| When using the Scientific Method, what should you do next after conducting an experiment and determining if your prediction was accurate? | publish your results |
| In which section of a case report does the author build a case for selecting the client or intervention to observe? | introduction |
| The systematic and organized attempt to test a hypothesis and determine if an observation has validity is called | research |
| Which resource provides direct access to the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork? | massage therapy foundation website |
| Which of the following is sign of transference? | the client becomes more demanding of the practitioner's time |
| One sign of countertransference is | when a practitioner thinks excessively about a client between session |
| When conducting an interview with a client, a practitioner should | maintain the same eye level as the client |
| What should practitioner do if they noticed that a client is becoming sexually aroused during a massage? | move to the less sensitive area of the body |
| While speaking to a prospective client over the phone, what should a practitioner do if the person states that he or she is seeking sexual services? | tell the caller that sexual services are not provided |
| When should the quality and depth of touch used in the massage be discussed with a client? | before the session begins |
| Massage practitioners have an ethical obligation to | provide adequate draping procedure |
| what can practitioners do to balance the power differential? | give clients a choice of how to process at the beginning of the session |
| Which of the following is a responsibility of a client in a therapeutic relationship? | to take part in the decision making process |
| A practitioner who is looking for supervision should go to a | mentor |
| When massage practitioners practice good ethics, | their clients are more likely to recommend them to friends |
| Which statement about personal boundaries is true? | personal boundaries are shaped by our experiences beliefs and expectations |
| A system or code of morals of an individual person, a group, or a profession is called | Ethics |
| For massage practitioners, maturity means. | being reliable and responsible |
| Appropriate hygiene and health habits for practitioners include | taking time for relaxation and fitness |
| Massage is generally contraindicated when a client is experiencing the pain-spasm- cycle. | false |
| Research suggests that applying massage to muscle tissue acutely damaged through exercise may aid healing. | true |
| Pain's function is primarily protective. | true |
| Wellness focuses on physical health rather than mental health. | false |
| Wellness involves taking a preventive approach to your health. | true |
| Symptoms are observable indicators of disease. | false |
| Redness, heat, and pain are indicators of inflammation. | true |
| Learning about anatomy and physiology can help massage practitioners provide more effective treatment. | true |
| When the body is in a state of homeostasis, it experiences symptoms of disease. | false |
| A fever of 102'F is likely to cause significant organ damage and irreparable brain damage, possibly resulting in death. | false |
| The root of cystoscopy is cyst | true |
| Anatomy is the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of the cells, an organ, system of organs, or an entire organism. | false |
| Suffixes are often to denote a diagnosis or symptom. | true |
| Pathology is the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease. | true |
| Massage causes circulation to the muscles and internal organs to increase and blood pressure to decrease. | true |
| Which type of tissue is found in the brain? | Nervous tissue (neuroslia) |
| The main purpose of the is to stimulate lymphoid tissue to produce T-lymphocytes | thymus |
| The is the functional unit of the kidney | nephron |
| Which gland is part of the male reproductive system? | prostate |
| The gaseous exchange between the outside environment and the blood is called | external respiration |
| Tendons are an example of | dense connective tissue |
| The term carpal refers to which regions of the body? | nucleus |
| Which type of neuroglia form the myelin that protects the axons of the nerve cell? | wrist |
| The forms the external part of the female reproductive system. | vulva |
| Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system? | Pancreas |
| What happens during inhalation? | intercostals muscles and diaphragm contract |
| Sperm collects in which part of the male reproductive system before it is expelled from the body? | the epididymis |
| The hypothalamus is found in which part of the brain? | diencephalon |
| Which plane separates the body into front and back halves? | coronal plane |
| Tissues are made of groups or layers of | cells |
| Which primary lesion is itchy and swollen and is commonly caused by an insect bite or allergy? | wheal |
| Which wall of the heart is responsible for the muscular pumping action of the heart | myocardium |
| The are sensory organs in muscles that detect the rate of stretch in muscles | spindle |
| Which gland produces the hormone cortisol? | adrenal cortex |
| Which muscle draws the arm backward and downward? | latissmus-dorsi |
| Nail cuticle damage from nail biting is an example of which type of secondary lesion? | excoriation |
| Meissner corpuscles are sensitive to | vibration |
| Which type of sensory receptors are found in the eyes and detect color? | photo receptors |
| From about the twelfth week of pregnancy, the fetus receives nourishment through | placenta |
| Which part of the female reproductive system produces the ovum? | ovaries |
| The is composed of four lower cervical nerves and the first pair of thoracic nerves that connect arm movements. | brachial plexus |
| What is the deepest layer of the epidermis? | stratum germination |
| The bones of the are part of the axial skeleton. | skull |
| Which part of the blood contains hemoglobin? | red corpuscles |
| Which type of muscle has fascicles arranged along one side of the tendon? | unipennate |
| Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle contracts and the ends of the muscle do not move? | isometric |
| Lymph is collected from the blood in the | lymph capillaries |
| One of the functions of the skeletal system is to store | minerals |
| Which of the following is postural muscle? | upper trapez |
| Which chamber of the heart receives freshly oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins? | left atrium |
| Blood from the capillaries flows into the | venules |
| Most of the sustains energy supply for the constant replenishing of ATP comes from respiration | aerobic |
| Which type of joint has a joint cavity that is surrounded by an articular capsule? | Synovial |
| Which happens when a B-Cell intercepts an antigen? | it produces an antibody designed specially to disable that antigen |
| Which type of immune cell directly attacks antigens? | killer T-cells |
| Smooth muscle is | non-striated and involuntary |
| During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes arrange themselves around the equatorial plane of the cell? | metaphase |
| When the receptors in your fingertips are exposed to heat, which type of neutrons carry impulses about the change in temp. to the brain? | sensory neurons |
| Which part of a muscle cell encircles each myofibril and contains extracellular fluid? | transverse tubules |
| Bile combines with chyme to break down fats in which part of the digestive systems? | small intestine |
| What are the bean-shaped organs that filter water and waste products from the blood? | The kidneys |
| which charactertisic of muscle refers to its ability to receive and react to stimuli? | irritability |
| A diagnosis of AIDS is made | when the count of cd4- t cells fall below 200 per cubic ml of blood |
| Which type of muscle tissue is usually attached to bone or other muscle by way of tendons? | skeletal muscle tissue |
| Which type of blood pressure is a contraindication for a massage? | high blood pressure |
| If a client tells you that he or she has scoliosis, it means that he or she has an | crooked spine |
| When applied to scar tissue, massage | decrease scar tissue fromation |
| Which part of the body is an endangerment site? | interior bend of the elbow |
| How does massage affect the muscles? | help relieve stiffness |
| Massage helps to | prevent and relieve muscle ache |
| Repeated or continued nerve transmission can sensitize the neurological circuits of the central nervous system, resulting in chronic pain. what is this phenomenon called? | center senaitvization |
| How does massage affect the circulatory system? | less the work of the heart |
| How does massage affect the skin? | improve nutrition to the skin |
| During a long, relaxing massage, | blood of level norepinephrine decrease |
| Which of the following is a stimulating massage technique? | strong percussion |
| Which of the following is a psychological effect of massage? | promote relaxation |
| Which condition is often relieved by massage | adhesions |
| Which of the following is a sign of inflammation from tissue damage | patch of pale skin |
| A(n) contraindication prohibits administering massage to only a local part of the body. | regional |
| Massage creams are usually | water base |
| When transferring bulk oil to smaller bottles, you should | full to the top |
| When giving a patch test, where should you apply the product to a client's skin? | inner bend of elbow |
| Where should the appointment book be stored in a massage establishment? | in the business operation area |
| Which item should be kept in the massage area? | robes |
| If, after a few session with a new massage table, you feel discomfort in your upper back and shoulders, it means the table is probably too | too high |
| Which type of light is best for the massage area? | natural |
| When choosing a massage table, you should select one that is approximately inches wide | 29in wide |
| When preparing a massage establishment, it is important that the decor be | comfortable |
| Where do clients typically disrobe and get dressed in a small massage practice? | the massage area |
| About 1 to 2 inches of is the best material to use for the massage table padding. | high density foam |
| Which of the following is an advantage of using massage lotion? | nutrients to the skin |
| Why aren't mineral oils recommended for massage? | clog pore |
| What is the benefit of having a table with a face cradle? | allow client to prone with straining neck and back |
| A is an auxiliary piece of equipment that allows a client to sit, fully supported, in a comfort manner and receive massage while fully clothed. | massage chair |
| When washing your hands, you should use a wet nail brush to brush your nail before applying any soap. | false |
| Decontaminating surfaces helps prevent the spread of disease. | true |
| A fresh bleach solution should be mixed every day. | true |
| You should never perform massage if you have broken skin on your hands. | false |
| The purpose of infection control is to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms. | true |
| Touching a contaminated fomite is a form of direct transmission. | false |
| Infection control laws help protect the public health. | true |
| When following Standard Precautions, you consider the body fluids of all clients potentially infectious for serious diseases. | true |
| Antibiotics are used to treat viral infections. | false |
| Molds and yeasts are considered parasites. | false |
| If a client is accidentally cut and starts to bleed during a service, the first thing you should do is apply pressure with cotton to stop the bleeding. | false |
| A virus must take over a host cell's reproductive function in order to replicate. | true |
| It is appropriate to use an antiseptic to disinfect a countertop. | false |
| After washing your hands, you should rub them vigorously with a paper towel to dry them. | false |
| There are more pathogenic bacteria than nonpathogenic bacteria | false |
| When should a practitioner obtain a client's initial informed consent? | during the first consultation |
| What type of information is NOT typically found in a client's file? | copy of the practitioner license |
| Which of the following statements about the treatment plan is false? | the same treatment plan should be used for every session the client schedule |
| The extent of an assessment depends primarily on | the type of massage service has been offered |
| Why is it important to set policies during the first consultation? | to avoid awkward situations |
| Why might it be necessary to ask verbal questions about a client's response to written questions? | to uptame additional information about the client response |
| Which question should practitioners ask when screening prospective clients? | what is your previous experience with massage |
| What should a practitioner do next after having clients indicate problems areas on a body diagram? | ask the client to point to their area on their body |
| Reviewing client intake and health history forms allows practitioners to | spend less time interviewing client |
| Why is the consultation important? | give the client and practitioner opportunity to exchange information |
| To maintain a client's trust and privacy, a practitioner should | with apropriate password |
| During the consultation with a new client, therapists should | determine contraindications to massage |
| Active listening includes | concentrating on what the client is saying |
| Why should practitioners use client file software? | give the practitioner more time to grow the practice |
| In which part of the SOAP notes should practitioners record long-range goals? | planning |
| What should practitioners do to become grounded? | visualize themselves to draw from an inner power |
| Emotionally, being centered refers to being | confident |
| How should your hands move when performing the grinding corn exercise? | right hand clock wise left hand counter clock wise |
| Good nutrition, hydration, and hygiene are important elements of | self-care |
| When performing the advance and retreat exercise, the primary movement is in the | hips and pelvis |
| Which of the following is a common injury site for practitioners? | waist and thumb |
| Ergonomics studies | the study of people in their workplace. |
| The observation and practice of body postures in relation to safe and efficient movement in daily motion is called | Body mechanics |
| Why is it important for practitioners to develop strong, flexible hands? | to help control speed and pressure |
| Why is it beneficial for practitioners to massage each of their own fingers? | helps keep the hand supple |
| Which practice can help massage therapists prevent fatigue, pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunction? | warm up exercises |
| Which stance do practitioners employ for most of a standard relaxing massage treatment? | archer |
| What should a practitioner do next after preparing the treatment room at the beginning of the day? | take time for a breathing practice |
| Which part of a practitioner's body is subject to strain if the massage table is too low or too wide? | lower back |
| When standing in the horse stance, a practitioner's | feet are end-line with edge of the massage table |
| The forces that deform the tissue by compressing and twisting one end of the structure in one direction while the other is held or compressed and twisted in the opposite direction are called | Torsion forces or torque |
| Light methods are used to help apply lubricant evenly, promote relaxation and introduce a client to deeper techniques | gliding |
| Which of the following is an example of an internal force that causes soft tissue structures to deform? | muscle tension |
| It would be appropriate to apply beating to which part of the body? | the buttock |
| The movement is accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one or both hands and moving it up and down along the bone. | chucking |
| Which type of method creates waves and rhythms that penetrate tissue and stimulate, tonify, or sedate the nervous system or underlyng organs? | Oscillating |
| When applied with the , pressure tends to be soothing and relaxing. | forearm |
| Which part of the body should a practitioner use to apply gliding movements over the face? | fingers |
| The benefits of methods include stimulating the production of synovial fluid and renewing the body's awareness of movement potential. | joint movement |
| Which of the following is a benefit of deep friction movements? | soften adhesion and fibrosis |
| Which of the following is a shearing method of massage? | superificial friction |
| Holding is one of the methods of massage. | static |
| When performing skin rolling, the skin is lifted away from the deeper tissues and rolled between a practitioner's | thumb and fingers |
| Slapping and hacking are methods of massage. | percussion |
| When a client wants a relaxing massaging, the rhythm should be | stable and slightly slower than client pace |
| When using a steam canopy, a client | sweat profusely |
| What type of effect does a local application of cold have on the body? | local |
| what should practitioners do when a client is having a hot bath treatment? | give them water to drink |
| The application of heat causes | vasodiation |
| To perform contrast therapy, you need | one hot one cold |
| Which type of dry heat application uses heat from the bulb? | infared radiation |
| Paraffin baths are commonly used for which part of the body? | feet |
| Ultrasonography transfers heat through | conversion |
| Rubbing an ice cube over an inflamed tendon is an example of which type of cryotherapy | ice massage |
| what is the body's initial reaction to the application of heat? | increase circulation |
| If a client has a condition in which he or she cannot feel hot or cold, which type of hydrotherapy treatment is appropriate? | tepid bath |
| When water is , it can cause goosebumps but is not uncomfortable. | cool |
| The application of cold | spastcity |
| What is the primary goal of cryotherapy? | decrease tissue temp. |
| Adding essential oil to a bath produces which type of hydrotherapy effect? | chemical reaction |
| What are the main movements involved in the deep tissue technique? | vertical pressure towards the bone perpendicular movement away from the target area of release |
| which component of the meninges contains the cerebrospinal fluid? | duar mater |
| Superficial fascia is rich in | adipose tissue |
| Which movement should therapists perform last when moving a client's limb to locate the preferred position for position release? | rotation |
| On which part of the body would it be appropriate to use muscle rolling to release cross-links causing restrictions? | upper trapz |
| When performing cross-fiber friction, where should therapists place their thumb? | direct on the legion of the muscle |
| How can therapists tell when they have identified a trigger point? | when pressure is applied it causes a sensation to the area of the body |
| Therapists can use palpation in areas where the muscle tissue can be picked up between the thumb and fingers of the same hand. | pincer |
| When using position release, how can therapists tell that they have achieve the position for release? | it may soften or disappear |
| When using NMT, which type of movements should therapists perform after hypersensitive spots have been quieted and trigger points inactivated? | stretching |
| What is the primary technique of neuromuscular therapy (NMT)? | gliding |
| Which modality deactiavtes trigger points by applying direct pressure to them? | ischemic compression |
| Which type of neuroglia form the myelin that protects the axons of the nerve cell? | schwann cell |
| Sperm collects in which part of the male reproductive system before it is expelled from the body? | vas-deferens |
| After applying bilateral gliding movement down each side of the spine, which type of movement should practitioners apply to each side of the vertebral column? | vibration |
| What should clients be instructed to do when switching from the supine position to the prone position? | roll toward the therapist than to stomach |
| During the massage practitioner should | keep one hand on the client at all times |
| To help clients relax, practitioners should direct them to | breathe deep through the nose hold it for 5 sec and release through mouth |
| When massaging the anterior leg, what should practitioners do next after kneading the entire leg? | bend knee and wring thigh |
| what should practitioners do next after applying the initial gliding strokes while massaging the posterior leg? | knead gastrocnemius hamstring |
| Trigger points are common in which facial muscle? | masseter |
| Where should a practitioner start unrolling the outer edge of the ear during an ear massage? | lower ear |
| When massaging the back of the leg, which type of movement should practitioners use after kneading the leg from the hips to the heels? | fulling |
| When completing a basic massage that began in the prone, practitioners should move to the head of the table and then apply gliding | sternal knot gliding out of the shoulder |
| Which movement should practitioners apply to the back to help break up congestion in the lung area? | cupping |
| When revisiting the arm while massaging a client in the supine position, what is the last thing a practitioner should do before re-draping the arm? | shake it |
| Repeating gliding strokes are commonly referred to as | shingle |
| If clients express concerns over removing their clothing for the massage, practitioners should explain that | private area will remain covered during the session |
| When should practitioners avoid massage? | after the client has eaten a meal |
| When performing a leg massage, practitioners should after wringing the anterior thigh. | apply fulling |
| What should practitioners do next after massaging the palm during a hand massage? | knead each finger |
| Practitioners should NOT | rapid movement |
| When performing a general body massage, practitioners should | start with the arm end with the back |
| What is the benefits of draping? | allow the client to maintain modesty |
| How many sheets are required for full sheet draping? | one |
| Which type of stroke should practitioners use to apply lubricant when massaging a leg? | gliding |
| Where should practitioners dispense lubricant during a massage? | palm of the hand |
| what is the best position to massage a client in the third trimester of pregnancy? | side-lying |
| Where should practitioners place a bolster or support take pressure off the cervical spine when a client is lying prone? | under the chest |
| What is the general rule for a massage sequence? | general to specific to general to superficial to deep to superficial |
| When a client is using a wrap to move from the dressing area to the massage table, it should be arranged so that the opening is in | the side |
| is the pattern or design of a massage. | sequence |
| A basic relaxation massage is designed so that clients | only change position once or twice |
| If a client is going to undress in the massage room, what should a practitioner do? | give them instructions, how it gets on the table and cover up and leave the room. |
| How many drops of essential oil should be added to the water for an aromatherapy bath? | 5 to 10 drops |
| Which essential oil should therapists recommend if a spa guest is looking for a calming, relaxing experience? | majorieoram |
| What does it mean if an essential oil is used neat? | Full strength |
| Which strategy can aid a therapist's career advancement in the spa industry? | learning the proctal |
| Spas are officially part of which industry? | hospitality |
| Which type of spa commonly caters to families and couples? | hotel/ resort |
| When considering opening your own spa, it is important to remember that spas are first and foremost a(n) | business |
| Which essential oil has top notes? | eucalyptus |
| Aromatherapy involves the use of to affect mood and improve health and well-being. | essential |
| Which of the following is a benefits of exfoliation? | easier to absorb spa products |
| Which type of spa equipment uses rollers and suction to stretch and tone superficial subcutaneous connective tissue? | endernologic |
| When performing a seaweed body wrap, how should clients be positioned for the first application of warmed seaweed? | side-lying |
| A(n) comes with a small candle that warms essential oils in a receptacle. | clay- defusser |
| A is commonly used to help relax a spa guest's muscles prior to treatment. | sauna |
| Where can a therapist find information about a spa's policies regarding appearance and attitude? | employee maunal |
| Dry brush massage is known to be especially therapeutic for which body system? | lympathic |
| When performing an exfoliation service in a dry room, what should a therapist do first after draping and positioning a client? | moist client back with massage |
| When selling products, therapists should | ask for the sell |
| An allergy to shell fish is a contraindication for which spa modality? | cellulite treatment |
| Which spa modality can be used to help a guest quit smoking? | herbal wrap |
| What should a therapist do to make a spa massage unique for a client? | target clients area |
| During a body wrap service, a therapist should | communicate verbally about roll |
| Which of the following is a contraindication for a heated body wrap? | multiple sclerosis |
| Why do therapists often find it challenging to consistently provide high-quality therapetic massage sessions in a spa setting? | most arrive without specific problems or request |
| Spas typically limit therapists to no more than massage treatments a day | 5 |
| What is the typical time frame for a full-body massage at most spas? | 60 mins |
| Which advanced technique requires a special warm pool to perform treatment? | watsu |
| What is a bania? | type of steam bath |
| Much of the Western world's spa tradition began in | Greek / Rome |
| Lomi lomi is a massage technique that mostly uses the to knead and rub the guest. | hands |
| In the antagonist-contract technique, a therapist positions the limb and then the client attempts to continue the movement. what should the therapist do while the client attempts to continue the movement? | resist movement / than continue |
| Which modality involves gently moving a joint into a position of maximum comfort, holding it there, and then returning it to its normal resting position? | passive positioning |
| When performing the contract-relax technique, what should a therapist have a client do while the therapist supports the limb in the appropriate position? | perform 20% contraction against the therapist than resistant |
| The period of relaxation during which muscle impulses are inhibited following an isometric contraction is called | post isometic relaxation |
| When using position release, how long should the therapist hold the position before returning the joint to a neutral position? | 60 / 90 sec |
| Which bodywork style incorporates passive positioning? | otho- bionomy |
| A(n) is a hyperirritable nodule associated with dysfunctional contractile tissue. | trigger point |
| Which type of trigger point is located near the middle of the muscle fiber and is closely associated with the motor endplate that activates the muscle? | central trigger point |
| Where should a therapist begin when performing lymph massage on the pectoral and axillary area? | subclavicular region |
| When performing lymph massage on a client's anterior leg, a therapist massages incrementally toward the medial knee and then | reverse back up to irquinal |
| Which lymph nodes receive fluid from the upper limbs? | axially |
| Which of the following is a function of the lymph nodes? | destroying harmful substance in the lymph |
| What is an appropriate amount of pressure for a therapist to apply when performing lymph massage? | 4oz per sq in |
| Which type of movement should practitioners use when applying lymph massage? | slow circular movement |
| Lymph massage is effective for | reducing edema |
| Therapists should NOT perform lymph massage on a client with which condition? | acute tuberculosis |
| Who was one of the founders of German Society of Lymphology in 1976? | Dr. Johannes Asdonk |
| Lymph moves from the lymph capillaries into the | collector |
| Who was the first person to develop massage and compression treatments for lymphedema disease? | Alexander Von Winwater |
| Which lymph vessels conduct lymph toward the lymph ducts? | lymph trunk |
| The vessels transport fluid out of the lymph nodes | effertent |
| Which of the following is a cause of secondary lymphedema disease? | scar tissue from an injury |
| The drainage areas on the trunk are called | lympatotmes |
| Which assessment tool is used to identify any known medical conditions a client might have? | client medical history |
| What must therapists always do after discussing the treatment plan with s client? | uptame consent |
| Treatment goals are identified during which stage of the therapeutic procedure? | planning |
| When observing the posture of a female client, the angle from the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) should ne no more than degrees from the horizontal. | 10 |
| When using an objective pain scale, which number represents maximum pain? | 10 |
| Assessing gauges a client's ability and willingness to move a body part through a normal range of motion. | active range of motion |
| Which type of end feel is sudden stop to passive movement, often accompanied by pain? | muscle spasm |
| Much of a therapist's evaluation at the end of a session is based on what? | how the client feels |
| Which of the following is NOT a potential component of a treatment plan? | review client's health history |
| When applying performance strategies, a therapist should | continue assessing client |
| Compared to postural muscles, phasic muscles | react more quickly |
| What is the first step of the rehabilitative process? | restore circulation |
| What should a therapist palpate next after palpating the bony landmarks? | joints / ligaments |
| Which massage technique is appropriate during the regenerative phase of recovery from an acute soft tissue injury? | light cross fiber manipulations |
| Compared to normal muscles, constricted muscle feels | more restricted |
| The barrier represents the comfortable end of soft tissue stretch in the range of motion. | physiologic |
| What technique is effective for reducing adhesions in subacute soft tissue conditions? | gentle cross-fiber massage |
| Muscle energy techniques are recommended for in clients with chronic soft tissue conditions. | increasing the range of movement |
| The barrier begins at the end of the freely flexible range of movement. | resistive |
| When assessing resisted range of motion, what should therapists do while a client contracts a muscle? | applying opposing pressure to prevent limb from moving |
| To be an effective athletic massage therapist, a person must have have a thorough understanding of which subject? | kinesiology |
| Athletic massage is applied for which purpose? | to speed the body natural restorative processess |
| The application of massage techniques to enhance athletic performance is called | sport massage |
| Which of the following modalities is used to treat tender points found in muscles? | deep pressure |
| Which of the following is a benefits of athletic massage? | causes hyperemia |
| The benefits of shaking and jostling include | lymph movement |
| What treatment modality should therapists use for an acute injury that occurred a few hours ago? | P.R.I.C.E |
| A sprain in which there is severe pain, swelling some tearing of fibrous tissue, and reduced ROM would be categorized as a sprain | grade ll |
| Which type of massage is used to help an athlete recover from an injury more quickly? | rehabilitation massage |
| Which method should the therapist use to address stress points in a strained triceps? | direct pressure |
| Which of the following is a contraindication for athletic massage? | a wound |
| When an athlete has a strained hamstring, a therapist should start by | kneading and compression back of leg |
| Which question should a therapist ask an athlete prior to applying post-event massage? | have you cooled down stretch and moved around |
| What is one of the functions of rehabilitation athletic massage? | help to reduce edema |
| When applying treatment massage, therapists should | wait until inflammation subside before applying stretching |
| Which movements are appropriate for a typical pre-event massage? | compression / kneading |
| what method is used to address tender points on the bottom of the foot? | cross-fiber friction |
| Which of the following modalities is used in training massage to reduce soft tissue lesions and constrictions? | cross-fiber friction |
| When massaging the quadriceps during a pre or post event massage, a therapist should start with | compression on the ankle and heel |
| Which of the following is a benefit of training massage? | increase flexibility and range of motion |
| Compared to active older clients, frail older clients are more likely to | susceptible briusing |
| Which of the following is a benefit of massage for persons with cancer? | provide relief from muscle tension / spasm |
| When cancer starts to spread to nearby lymph nodes, the person is considered to be in which stage of cancer? | stage ll |
| what should the therapist do when working with a client with an auditory impairment? | use gesture when giving instruction |
| Who should perform infant massage? | parent |
| If a client with cancer tells you that he is going to be undergoing chemotherapy, but wants to continue his massage sessions, when should you schedule his appointments? | a day or two before chemo |
| what is the ideal height of the massage table for transferring a client from and to a wheelchair? | same height as the seat of the wheelchair |
| When providing massage to a client who is blind, it is especially important for the therapist to do what? | maintain contact |
| Metastatic disease indicates that a person is in which stage of cancer progression? | advance |
| Which of the following is an appropriate lubricant for infant massage? | olive oil |
| Which of the following is a sign of potential abuse that a massage practitioner might encounter while providing a massage to a child? | bite marks |
| When massaging an active older client, therapists should NOT | 15 / 20 mins face down |
| Which of the following is a benefits of infants massage? | aide bonding |
| What should be the focus of massaging for a client in hospice? | comfortable |
| When providing massaging to a client with cancer, a therapist should | light moderate pressure |
| When performing a well-baby massage routine, which movement should be applied first when massaging the arms? | jostling friction on triceps |
| What is the benefit of using a semi-reclining position during the third-trimester of pregnancy? | prevent blood flow |
| If a pregnant client is experiencing , a therapist should not perform massage. | abnormal |
| Which of the following is a benefit of prenatal massage? | reduce pain |
| If a pregnant client exhibits , it may be a sign of pre-eclampsia. | pitting edema |
| Which of the following is a high-risk factor for complications during pregnancy? | the mother is RH negative |
| What type of massage is recommended for the abdomen during the third trimester of pregnancy? | superficial gliding |
| what should a therapist do when massaging a paralyzed limb? | limit the amount of joint movement |
| Providing massage to critically lll clients can help to increase their | mobility |
| Assuming a mother does not have varicose veins, what is the most appropriate type of massage for the feet and legs during the second trimester of pregnancy? | light circular massage |
| Increased research into the benefits of massage has led to increased support from the medical community for the use of massage as a complementary medical treatment. | true |
| In the 1980s, the term complementary medicine was replaced by the term alternative medicine, and led to a change in attitude about practices such as massage. | false |
| Massage is an example of allopathic medicine. | false |
| A holistic approach to medicine focuses on a person's symptoms. | false |
| CAM encompasses several healing practices, philosophies, and therapies that conventional Western medicine does not include, study, accept, or generally offer. | true |
| CAM modalities are a component of integrative medicine. | true |
| Integrative medicine addresses bot the physical and emotional well-being of patients with chronic health problems. | true |
| When speaking to an insurance adjuster about a disputed claim, it is beneficial to be as diplomatic as possible. | true |
| When working in a hospital, therapists should answer a patient's questions about his or her medical condition if they know the answer. | false |
| The goal of the massage therapist providing a medical massage is to apply techniques that positively and directly affect the diagnosed condition. | true |
| If a client has a prescription for medical massage for an arm injury, but asks a therapist to also perform a foot massage for relaxation, the therapist can bill the insurance company for both massage services. | false |
| A massage therapist can determine whether massage services are medically necessary. | false |
| Therapists working in a hospital setting should have an understanding of medical equipment that might be located around a patient's bed. | true |
| Allopathic medications are unable to ease a patient's pain, massage will also be ineffective. | false |
| A benefit of working in a hospital is that the therapist can provide medical massage to patients without a prescription or physician's referral. | false |
| A massage therapist working in a chiropractor's office might be called on to provide massage for a client prior to a chiropractor adjustment. | true |
| CPT codes refer to a doctor's diagnosis. | false |
| Insurance usually pays for only one hour of "physical medicine" per date of service. | true |
| The use of massage in integrative medicine is limited to treatment designed to improve physical conditions, such as using lymph drainage therapy to reduce postsurgical edema. | false |
| Patients in an integrative medicine program is encouraged to participate fully in healthcare choices. | true |
| When performing hot stones massage on a client's foot during a basic massage, a therapist should massage the with the hot stone first | planter surface |
| Which type of strokes are not typically used in chair massage? | gliding |
| Compared to a standard massage on a table, chair massage generally | more convenient |
| What is an appropriate temperature for the stones used in hot stone massage? | 125'f / 51.7'c |
| Marble is an ideal choice for | cold stone |
| What is the proper way to heat stones in a massage stone heater? | place in heater cover with water |
| Which chakra is associated with the pineal gland? | crown |
| When using warm stones for trigger point release, how long should the therapist perform static pressure on a trigger point with the stone? | 7 to 10 sec |
| What should a therapist do when applying hot stone massage to a client's face? | maintain upward movement when massaging around the eye |
| The heart chakra is associated with which color? | green |
| When performing stone massage, a therapist should | introductionary stroke hot stone is retrived |
| Thumb-walking is used in which therapeutic technique? | reflexology |
| How many chakras are in the human body? | 7 |
| Which part of the body is used most often when performing shiatsu? | thumb |
| What is the goal of chakra energy work? | to bring chakra into balance |
| Acupressure is often used to | improve the circulation of blood / qi |
| On which part of the foot is the tweezer grip used during a foot reflexology massage? | the toes |
| Which part of the bottom of the foot corresponds to the lungs? | just below the big toe |
| The strategic points or energy pathways targeted in shiatsu are called | tsubo |
| Which of the following is an aspect of yin? | passive |
| When performing chair massage, what should practitioner do next after finishing the arms and then performing compression on the back? | applying kneading friction shoulder / neck |
| A therapist can initiate vascular gymnastics with stone massage by. | hot / cold stone massage |
| Congenital qi is stored in which part of the body? | kidney |
| Which of the five elements is associated with yellow, damp, the spleen, and the mouth? | earth |
| Which organ meridian is associated with yin and the element wood? | liver |
| Which type of insurance protects you from losses from fire? | property insurance |
| The is a summary of all cash receipts or invoices. | income ledger |
| Who is your target market? | groups who prefer to work |
| Which of the following is a public relations activity? | sending a pressure release to newspaper |
| Nearly all of the information that goes into the disbursement ledger comes from where? | check book register |
| Who should you contact if you need to obtain an employer's identification number (EIN)? | IRS |
| Which factor is an important consideration when determining your marketing needs? | amount of time you can afford |
| Which of the following expenses should be paid from the petty cash account? | stamps |
| Why is it important to keep accurate business records? | to meet tax law requirements |
| You must file a 1099 if you pay an independent contractor more than in a year | 600 |
| What are the three main sources of referrals for massage therapists? | client, health care professionals other business serving your target clientele |
| Workers' compensation insurance covers the costs of | medical |
| A studio offering massage should ideally have | private consultation area |
| When deciding on the floor plan for a new massage business, you should consider | telephone / internet |
| The IRS is likely to consider you an independent contractor if you | own hours |
| You can charge a higher fee if you | offer unique service in high demand |
| What must a person answering the phone at a massage practice be able to do? | give accurate info. about the business |
| Which of the following statements about working out of the home is true? | compromise your personal safety |
| What should you do at the end of an interview, just before you leave? | give them your business card |
| It would make the most sense for a massage practitioner to rent space inside of what other business? | chiropractor office |
| Ina , you share the investment and responsibility of owning the business with at least one other person. | partnership |
| What is the best indicator of a positive self-image | your level of esthusiasm |
| Internet access falls into which category of start-up costs? | untilize |
| What should you do when setting goals? | make them uptamable |
| A is a theme derived from your dreams and ideals. | purpose |
| Which person invests in a business but is not directly liable for its lawsuits and debts? | stock holder |
| What should you do before buying an established massage practice? | look into the repetitation of the business |
| What is the purpose of a resume? | to list your qualification of employment |
| Why is it important for a practitioner to keep the appointment book or scheduling program updated? | to avoid double booking |
| Which of the following items should be classified as retail supplies in your inventory? | hand cream |
| In which part of your cover letter should you indicate your interest in an interview? | closing |
| Your massaging practice will need to be inspected in order to obtain a | building safety permit |
| Which of the following is an advantage of being an employee instead of owning your own massage practice? | steady pay check |
| Which of the following questions should you ask before signing a lease? | who's responsible for maintences issue |
| The name of your massage practice should be | easy to spell and pronounce |