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Cumulative Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which category of muscle architecture is described as a muscle with a broad belly and parallel fascicles with same-length fibers that taper to form cord-like tendons at the ends? | Fusiform |
| If Lyme disease progresses to the late stage form, what is a possible outcome? | Long-term chronic muscle and joint pain |
| Which of the following WBCs are usually involved in the final clean-up of an inflammatory event? | Macrophages |
| Which of the following conditions is marked by bouts of uncontrollable eating accompanied by a sense of helplessness and distress? | Binge-eating disorder |
| Which of the following best describes the psychological defense mechanism of ignoring stimuli that trigger emotions in order to avoid full awareness of the material associated with the emotion? | Deflection |
| Your client’s two-week old sprained ankle does not appear to be improving. If anything, the pain is worse than before, although she is following well-established protocols for treatment. What is your best strategy? | Recommend that she see her doctor for an X-ray |
| “Scleroderma” means “hard skin.” Why is that an apt name? | Abnormal collagen deposits make the skin, especially on the hands and face, very hard and dense |
| What is the best description of emphysema? | Genetic anomalies and/or exposure to pollutants cause irreversible damage to alveoli |
| What is the perineum? | a diamond-shaped area at the inferior aspect of the pelvis |
| What is the hallmark sign of bladder cancer? | Painless blood in the urine |
| Which is the insertion of the tibialis anterior? | medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal |
| Which of the following is an action of the anterior scalene? | flex the head and neck |
| What is the other anatomic name for the mitral valve? | Bicuspid |
| Where will the massage therapist’s fingertips need to be located to access the spinal rotatores? | Lamina groove of vertebral column |
| Which of the following best defines what can result from past experiences being held in the body over a long period of time, and then emerging during a session? | Emotional Release |
| When considering the physical boundary, it is important to not only consider how comfortable a person is with proximity to another person, but also the context in which the interaction is taking place. | True |
| Pregnant women and new mothers are at a very much increased risk for this condition. What is it? | Thromboembolism |
| Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis include … | Fever, headache, inflamed lymph nodes |
| Your client is training for a marathon. He has had shin pain for several weeks, and no matter what you do or how he alters his training, it is not improving. What is your best strategy? | Suggest he see a specialist to take a bone scan of his legs |
| What prefix tells us the term is describing the hardening of a structure? | Sclero- |
| What structure might you encounter during palpation along the underside of the mandible that feels like a soft lentil or moist raisin? | cervical lymph node |
| A client expresses interest in dating a practitioner. The practitioner is also attracted to the client, and would like to pursue a relationship. What is the practitioner’s best first course of action | Resolve the issue using the six step resolution model |
| The abdominal aorta is located where in relationship to the psoas major? | medial |
| What feature of the cardiovascular system helps to isolate and repair broken blood vessels? | Clotting mechanisms |
| The mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by what endocrine gland? | Adrenal cortex |
| If the structure you are palpating is moving, what should your hands do? | remain still |
| It is better to do one big, splashy ad rather than several small ads on a regular basis | False |
| Choose the movements that match the Swedish stroke of petrissage: | Kneading, Lifting of muscle mass, Squeezing, Wringing, Compressing |
| When a person treats their cancer with radiation therapy, what are some treatment-related cautions for massage therapy? | Burned or irritated skin; implanted radioactive pellets; bone marrow suppression |
| Which of the following is an action of the flexor digitorum longus? | flex the 2nd – 5th toes |
| A good way to overcome procrastination is to reframe the situation | True |
| Bipolar disease appears in several varieties. Which of the following refers to the most common form—one in which a person experiences a manic episode that lasts at least one week and a depressive episode that lasts at least two weeks? | Bipolar type I |
| Antibodies are plasma proteins that bind to a specific antigen and neutralize it. | True |
| What are the two basic categories of fiber arrangements in skeletal muscles? | Parallel and pennate |
| What is the best description of testicular cancer? | Growth of malignant cells in the testicles |
| When a practitioner has strong boundaries, it is very easy to negotiate boundary issues with clients and friends | False |
| Which formed element is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide? | Erythrocyte |
| Which of the following is a part of the origin of the longissimus? | transverse processes of upper five thoracic vertebrae |
| What body region term describes the head? | Cephalic |
| Gimmicky business names are desirable because they are cute, attractive, and convey what your services are all about | False |
| What is the best description of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)? | An entrapment of nerves and/or blood vessels between the neck and the axilla |
| Which of these is the best definition of homeostasis? | A range of physiologic balance, or dynamic state of equilibrium within the body |
| A client reports that her doctor has diagnosed her with a bulge in her joint capsule behind her knee. What does she probably have? | A Baker’s cyst |
| Which days in the female reproductive cycle are called the secretion phase? | Days 15 to 28 |
| What is a common contributing factor to thyroid cancer? | A history of exposure to radiation |
| When going on site to a client, keep safety concerns foremost | True |
| Which muscle is just anterior to the hamstrings and the most posterior of the adductor muscles? | adductor magnus |
| Which two structures clearly divide the forearm flexors from the extensors? | brachioradialis and the shaft of the ulna |
| Which of the following best describes what the process of supervision is? | Getting personal and professional needs met |
| Visualizations help to change attitudes about one’s future | True |
| The main contributing factor(s) to direct inguinal hernias is/are … | A weak spot in the abdominal wall at the inguinal canal |
| When massaging the proximal anterior part of the arm, which superficial muscle is being worked? | Biceps Brachii |
| Deep breathing exercises stimulate lymph flow by helping to empty or clear the cisterna chyli. | True |
| What are the functions of the large intestine? | Absorption of water and elimination |
| In healthy adults at rest, what is the average number of breaths per minute? | 12 to 18 |
| Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the inferior vena cava? | Right atrium |
| Tarsal is another term for ankle. | True |
| Which muscle lies directly superficial to the proximal lateral belly of the gastrocnemius? | Biceps Femoris |
| Symptoms of bacterial prostatitis include … | Fever, headache, inflamed lymph nodes |
| Choose the best type of supervisory situation for the following scenario: Mentor or Coach | The practitioner is highly motivated to achieve specific goals |
| Choose the best type of supervisory situation for the following scenario: Clinical Supervisor | The practitioner has an ethical dilemma involving sexual issues |
| Choose the best type of supervisory situation for the following scenario: Apprenticeship | The practitioner requires long-term training in a structured set of skills |
| Choose the best type of supervisory situation for the following scenario: Peer Group | The practitioner feels isolated in her practice and would like camaraderie |
| If a client is lying in the supine position, what are three areas that could easily be massaged? | Quadriceps Group, Mandible, Infra-Orbital Margin |
| A practitioner has completed a client’s treatment and is now going to make notes about the treatment. Which document is best suited for these notes | Session Form |
| When a person is assertive, there is very little emotional content communicated | True |
| Which symptoms are most likely to be seen with chronic pelvic pain syndrome in women? | Throbbing, shooting pain in the lower abdomen, not connected with the menstrual cycle |
| Which of the following common viral infections starts in the salivary glands and throat? It is often long-lasting with some serious possible complications. | Mononucleosis |
| Starting a sentence with the word “you” is an example of what | An embedded command |
| Superficial edema just inferior to the umbilical line flows into the ____ | inguinal catchment |
| When paying a rental fee per session in the office of a Primary Care Provider, be sure to negotiate a ceiling of how much you will pay per week or month | True |
| The skills most necessary for effective team case management are: | Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration |
| To locate the supraspinatus belly, you must palpate through which muscle? | trapezius |
| When providing Shiatsu massage, what is the starting position to begin Shoulder work during the Prone portion of the NHI sequence? | At the top of the mat or above client's head |
| Which of the following is acceptable promotional copy? | “You’ll feel better or your money back!” |
| A client has a tendency to be late to sessions with a practitioner. The practitioner wishes to address this by giving the client useful feedback. The most appropriate feedback would include: | Statements of facts about the lateness, how it effects the therapeutic value of the work, and the boundary the practitioner is establishing |
| What physiologic change occurs in surrounding tissue when histamine is secreted? | Tissue permeability is increased. |
| This bacterial infection affects deep layers of the skin. It is often a complication of another minor lesion like a blister or scrape. It has no focal abscess or draining wound; rather, it looks like a red, tender, warm area. What is it? | Cellulitis |
| What major vein does the cephalic vein merge into? | Subclavian |
| The IRS assesses the degree of control and independence as a guideline, when determining whether an individual is working as an independent contractor or an employee | True |
| The delineation of privileges is a document that clarifies a practitioner’s scope of practice within a medical facility. | True |
| Which of the following kinds of aneurysms usually forms in the brain? | Berry aneurysm |
| Your client has jaw and neck pain. She grinds her teeth, and she has chronic headaches. She would like to have less neck, head, and jaw pain. What is your best strategy? | Focus on head, neck, and jaw muscles within her pain tolerance; follow up with her to check for adverse effects |
| Fluid from the prostate supports sperm mobility and ensures that semen does not clot. | True |
| Jose cannot raise his right arm above his head without great pain in his shoulder, his movement is very choppy with limited ROM compared to the left, and his right arm very close to his body, as if protecting his arm. Describe the ROM issue: | Decreased Abduction of glenohumeral joint |
| A person with untreated gout is at increased risk for what conditions? | Kidney stones, renal failure |
| A highly sensitive practitioner usually must work harder than a less sensitive practitioner to maintain good: | Energetic boundaries |
| Which of the following best describes what practitioners in spa settings are sometimes surprised to find? | Practitioners have to market and sell their own services to be successful |
| When working on the upper fibers of serratus anterior, the therapist must beware of the | Axillary nerve |
| Which is the insertion of the plantaris? | calcaneus via calcaneal tendon |
| The pelvic region of the body describes what body area? | Hip girdle |
| What is the anatomic term for the collection of connected structures in the brain that controls unconscious behavior and processes memories and emotions? | Limbic system |
| A situation where bones are out of the best alignment but the joint capsule is intact is called … | Subluxation |
| When launching an ad campaign, the last part of the ad should be what? | A call to action |
| Jose cannot raise his right arm above his head without great pain in his shoulder, his movement is very choppy with limited ROM compared to the left, and he held his right arm very close to his body, as if protecting his arm. Logical target muscles fo | Latissimus dorsi, infraspinatus, pectoralis major and triceps brachii, teres minor |
| The origin of which muscle can be located between the ischial tuberosity and the adductor tubercle? | adductor magnus |
| Which of the following single-celled microorganisms tend to appear in pairs? | Diplococcus |
| It is acceptable for the therapist to create new moves in the Shiatsu sequence during the Evaluation. | False |
| Hydrogen, potassium, ammonia, and urea get removed from blood during which step of nephron processing? | Secretion |
| A practitioner who hugs a client has poor boundaries. | False |
| The physiologic changes that accompany a sympathetic response include increases in heart and respiratory rates, plus: | constriction of blood vessels in the viscera. |
| In which of the following cancer treatment options, are probes inserted close to the tumor and an electrical current runs between them to kill off the cancerous material? | Radiofrequency thermal ablation |
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