Which of the following do therapist working within a scope of practice NOT need to do?

Be licensed by the state in which they are practicing

What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

When should a treatment room be disinfected?

before and after each treatment

Which of the following statements about regulations is true?

It is necessary to attend an accredited massage school

During an intake, your client mentions she has been taking blood thinners. This may indicate

Client is both hypertensive & high risk for clotting

Fascia is connective tissue covering everything

What type of insurance is also known as malpractice insurance?

Professional liability insurance

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1
This joint can move in two planes
Ellipsoid
Ball-and-socket
Hinge
Saddle
2
Can a massage therapist prescribe or diagnose a client?
No
Only if they work in a Doctor or Chiropractic Office
Yes
Only if the client ask
3
Going to breakfast with a client is an example
Power Differential
Dual-relationship
Transference
Countertransference
4
Which governmental body has influence on the practice of massage?
State
None of the above
City
Federal
5
Which of the following is a skin condition resulting from rapid replication of epithelial cells
Mole
Eczema
Psoriasis
Wart
6
The following is a degenerative disorder that causes the brain to shrink & neural tissue to die
Raynaud's syndrome
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
7
An autoimmune disorder that attacks connective tissue in the body
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
Crohn's disease
Lupus
8
How long should a massage therapist keep a client's records?
One month
Ten years
Three years
Ten days
9
What muscle is the primary antagonist in knee flexion?
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis anterior
Hamstrings
10
When adjusting table height, the therapist must take in account
Size of the room
Height of the ceiling
Client height
Client girth
11
Number of bones in the human body
206
216
209
198
12
A therapist has the right to refuse to massage a client for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Sexual orientation
Personal Safety
Contraindications
Improper hygiene
13
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for proper body mechanics?
Lift correctly
Get in front of your work
Lean or sit
Stretch
14
Cold treatments are referred to as what type of therapy?
Cryotherapy
Hydrotherapy
Thermotherapy
Neuromuscular therapy
15
Which of the following do therapist working within a scope of practice NOT need to do?
Be licensed by the state in which they are practicing
Protect the public
Assess their competency
Be accountable
16
If a client is lying horizontally on his or her back, in what position is he or she?
Anatomical
Supine
Prone
Side-lying
17
Most important part of a massage
Good clear communication
Washing your hands before and after the massage
You covering all areas of the body
Giving your best massage the client
18
How do trigger points develop?
Standing for long periods of time
Repetitive activity or injury
Blood flow to the area backs up
Shooting a gun
19
The Father of Modern Western Medicine is
Borelli
Mezger
Tissot
Hippocrates
20
When a person is in a horizontal position while lying face down, this position is called:
Fowler's
Supine
Trendelenburg
Prone
21
The symbol of the medical profession, the snake & the staff, can be traced back to:
Avicenna
Rhazes
Asclepius
Celsus
22
Which of the following is commonly referred to as frozen shoulder?
Trigeminal neuralgia
Adhesive capsulitis
Dislocation
Bursitis
23
Muscle that produces an opposite movement to that of the prime mover
Origin
Antagonist
Agonist
Synergist
24
The skeletal & muscular systems work together to produce joint movement using the concept of
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
Applied force
Levers
Syngery
25
Who was the Greek god if medicine and healing?
Asclepius
Hippocrates
Herodicus
Celsus
26
The condition of having a lateral S curve in the spine is called
Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Spondylosis
27
Attaches muscle to bone
Fascia
Nerves
Tendon
Ligament
28
How many times can sheets be reused before washing?
Twice
Never
All day
Once
29
Systematic & scientific manipulation of the body's soft tissue
Stretching
Massage
Moxibustion
Acupuncture
30
The brain structure involved in learning and memory (specifically long-term memory)
Frontal lobe
Hippocampus
Brocca
Olfactory
31
Which type of joint is classified as slightly movable?
Amphiarthrotic
Diarthrotic
Synarthrotic
Synovial
32
What does SOAP stand for?
Supine, Opposition, Abductor, Prone
Subjective, Observation, Allocate, Pain
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Subject, Observations, Affect, Purpose
33
When should a treatment room be disinfected?
when the boss schedules a cleaning crew
weekly
at the therapist's discretion
before and after each treatment
34
A person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts
Sole Proprietorship
None of the above
S Corporation
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
35
Injury to a ligament of a joint
All of the above
Sprain
Acute
Strain
36
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?
Massaging one's sibling
Bartering with a client for a haircut and color
Going to an art exhibit with a client (not as a date)
All of the above
37
Which is an example of a circular muscle?
Sphincter
Pectoralis major
Rectus femoris
Deltoid
38
Bones that have lost much of the collagen and mineral content are considered
Osteoarthritic
Hypertrophic
Osteoporotic
Osteoblast
39
The skin functions to
Slow water loss from deeper tissue
All of the above
Excrete waste substances
Regulate body temperature
40
Which of the following statements about regulations is true?
Every state has the same regulations regarding massage
Every state has licensing laws
It is necessary to attend an accredited massage school
A therapist individual state license is valid in all states
41
Which of the following does Not need to be included in a business plan?
Hours of Operation
Mission Statement
Role Models
Business Name
42
Move slowly, avoid excessive pressure & focus your awareness on what you feel are principals of
A good therapist
Palpation
Concentration
Awareness
43
During an intake, your client mentions she has been taking blood thinners. This may indicate
The client has just recently given birth
The client is at high risk for clotting
The client is hypertensive
Client is both hypertensive & high risk for clotting
44
What is fascia?
A ligament sheath
Fascia is connective tissue covering everything
Fascia is a connective tissue that only covers bones
Fascia is a muscle that lies just under the dermis
45
Inflammatory arthritis caused by deposits of uric acid
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
46
What feel-good hormone can touch release in the recipient?
Relaxin
Oxytocin
Cortisol
Dopamine
47
This lever creates a see-saw or scissor motion. Example: head moving forward & backward
Second-class lever
Fourth-class lever
Third-class lever
First-class lever
48
Movement when the radius crosses over the ulna
Extension
Flexion
Pronation
Supination
49
Closer to the midline of the body
Proximal
Anterior
Distal
Medial
50
What type of insurance is also known as malpractice insurance?
Professional liability insurance
Product liability insurance
Rental premises liability insurance
General liability insurance
51
Psychological term used to describe the therapeutic relationship between a therapist & client
Power relationship
Power differential
Power couple
Power play
52
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
Room, Ice, Cold, Elevation
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elimination
Rice, Ice, Compressions, Elimination
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
53
Using anatomical terms, what is the relationship of the sternum relative to the deltoid?
Lateral
Medial
Posterior
Superficial
54
The end part of a long bone; initially growing separately from the shaft
Irregular bones
Hyperextended
Dislocated
An ephiphysis
55
A client with kyphotic posture would display which of the following?
Medially rotated shoulders, with the head protruding
Drop foot
Hyperextension of the knees
A swayback
56
A transverse thickening of deep fascia, strapping down tendons
Aponeurosis
Retinaculum
Tendon strap
Ligament
57
What precautions should a therapist take when working with a client with an open sore?
Therapists should use gloves if they/client has open sores
Therapist should refuse to work on a client with dermatitis
Therapist should put a Band-Aid on client's open sore
Therapist should call in sick if they have a cut/open wound
58
The client often mentions you remind her of someone.
Dual relationship
Contraindication
Transference
Sexual misconduct
59
In which of the following cases are SOAP notes NOT shared?
At a dinner party with friends
When talking to a colleague who sees the same client
When talking to client's doctor about a treatment plan
In court when discussing a case involving treatment
60
Erector spinae muscles consist of three columns of muscles. Which three are they?
External oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis
External intercostals, serratus anterior &posterior
lateral pterygoid, medial pterygoid, masseter
Iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis
61
What is one way of practicing self-care?
Crying into a pillow
Scheduling a busy day with no breaks
Stretching and exercising regularly
Going to a bar
62
Structure connecting bones together at a joint
Retinaculum
Ligament
Skin
Tendon
63
Together what do the teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus and subscapularis define?
Abdominals
Erector spinae
Coracobrachialis
Rotator cuff
64
Controls the movement of the tongue
Hypoglossal
Glossopharyngeal
Trochlear
Olfactory
65
Choosing to share your personal information with a client is an example of
Ethical Dilemma
Self-accountability
Self-disclosure
Informed Consent
66
Covering the client's body with a cloth for professionalism, emotional privacy & warmth
Sanitation
Draping
Boundaries
Ethics
67
What does HIPPA stand for?
Homecare Insurance Policy & Affordable Care Act
Health Insurance Policy & Affordable Care Act
Health Insurance Policy & Accountant Act
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
68
The first written accounts of therapeutic rubbing (massage) originated in
Egypt
Iceland
India
China
69
Which of the following is the result of long term dysfunction of, and damage to, liver cells?
Psoriasis
Grave's disease
Cirrhosis
Celiac disease
70
Chucking is a type of what massage stroke?
Vibration
Tapotement
Cross fiber
Friction
71
What should a therapist do if a client makes a sexual advance towards them in a session?
Terminate the session & document or report the incident
Call the police
Try to change the subject
Ignore the sexual advance
72
Frequently helping a client in matters outside the sessions, such as offering rides
Dual-relationship
Transference
Countertransference
Client-Centeredness
73
To what temperature should stones be heated for a hot stone massage?
80-100 degrees
180-200 degrees
70-90 degrees
130-140 degrees
74
Arterioles, capillaries, and venules are most closely associated with which body system?
Circulatory
Integumentary
Nervous
Lymphatic
75
The ancient "center of gravity" located an inch or two below and behind the navel is called:
Core or Hara
Tsubo center
Root Chakra
Third eye
76
What are the benefits of cryotherapy?
Increased lymph flow
Increased inflammation
Vasoconstriction
Vasodilation
77
Another word for gliding is which of the following?
Lypossage
Champissage
Petrissage
Effleurage
78
Movement that moves a limb laterally away from the midline
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Circumduction
79
The PRIMARY purpose of massage media, which includes oils, gels, lotions & creams is to
Nourish the skin
Reduce friction
Increase client relaxation
Test people for skin allergies
80
A small, fluid sac that reduces friction between two structures
Lymph Node
Vein
Bursa
Artery
81
The therapist-client role presents itself as a
Business agreement
Role and power differential
Fair balance of power
Mutual relationship
82
Which of the following is an endangerment site?
The Occiput
The Anterior Triangle of the Neck
The Inguinal Canal
The Posterior Popliteal Notch
83
Original massage technique in China; precursor to all other therapies, manual & energetic
Shiatsu
Amma
Acupuncture
Dharma
84
Western massage texts tend to use French terminology; primarily because of the efforts of
George Henry Taylor
William Harvey
Johann Mezger
Pehr H. Ling
85
A movement that opens or straightens a joint
Adduction
Lateral flexion
Lateral rotation
Extension
86
Ankle movement letting off the car's gas pedal
Dorsiflexion
Plantar fasciitis
Dorsal rotation
Plantar flexion
87
What is the importance of working centripetally?
To encourage bone growth
To encourage the body to metabolize
To encourage the bladder to contract
To encourage blood flow back to the heart
88
The Father of Swedish Massage and Physical Therapy is:
Pehr H. Ling
Johann Mezger
John Harvey Kellogg
George Henry Taylor
89
The clavicle articulates with the manubrium forming what joint?
Sternoclavicular
Acromioclavicular
Acetabulofemoral
Glenohumeral
90
The largest organ in the body
Skin
Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
91
The number of pairs of cranial nerves
16
8
10
12
92
What year did George & Charles Taylor introduce the Swedish Movement system to the US?
1776
1911
2015
1856
93
Flexion of the forearm at the elbow joint is due to a
First-class lever
Second-class lever
Third-class lever
Fourth-class lever
94
Who learned about muscular contraction through dissection?
Giovanni Alfonso Borelli
Ambroise Pare'
Timothy Bright
William Harvey
95
The practice of foot stances, body postures & leverage techniques to enhance treatment
Stamina
Balance
Ergonomics
Body mechanics
96
Autoimmune
Condition in which you are immune to most things
Condition in which your immune system fights off bad things
Condition in which your immune system fights off good things
Condition in which you are immune to everything
97
What makes bone resistant to shattering?
The intricate balance of minerals and collagen fibers
The collagen fibers
The calcium salts deposited in the bone
The bone marrow and network of blood vessels
98
The following term does NOT define range of motion
Isotonic
Active
Passive
Resistive
99
Three hours in this subject must be taken each time you renew your license.
Deep Tissue
Swedish Massage
Ethics
Boundaries
100
Tissue with a gelatinous consistency
Bursa
Adipose
Skin
Aponeurosis

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