What is the most appropriate response if a caller asks if the massage includes a happy ending?

remain professional and explain the services

A client comes in with a prescription for massage. You determine he has a condition that is contraindicated. What now?

refer client back to their doctor with explanatory note

helps professionals make ethical decisions

Is massage indicated or contraindicated for influenza?

contraindicated in the acute stage

Which of the following increases flexibility?

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

must be paid whether the massage therapist is an employee or self-employed

What is a symptom of frozen shoulder?

painful abduction and external rotation

a clients husband shows up & demands the file of his wife, what do you do?

give him file only if you believe client to be in clear & imminent danger

Insurance reimbursement:

requires a prescription and/or doctor's referral, ICD-10, & CPT code

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1
Predisposing conditions that may make a person more likely to develop a disease than some other person
pain-spasm-pain cycle
lordosis
metastasis
risk factors
2
What is the most appropriate response if a caller asks if the massage includes a happy ending?
call 911
remain professional and explain the services
provide a referral
schedule an appointment
3
what is the purpose of an S corporation?
all of these
avoid "double" taxation
avoid estimated tax
avoid income tax
4
Expenses that are used to begin new business operations are called:
business plans
reimbursements
investments
start-up costs
5
Which endangerment site includes a nerve under the piriformis muscles?
twelfth rib, dorsal body
lumbar region
sciatic notch
umbilicus area
6
The first thing to do when setting up a business is:
create promotional materials; signage, business cards, pamphlets
create a video on youtube showing your expertise
create a marketing strategy
create a business plan
7
A client comes in with a prescription for massage. You determine he has a condition that is contraindicated. What now?
refer client back to their doctor with explanatory note
go on with massage but take extensive SOAP notes
refer the client to another therapist
go on with the massage
8
Who is considered the 'father of physical therapy' in addition to being credited with developing Swedish Massage
Dr. Johann Metzger
Dr. Janet Travell
Per Henrik Ling
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
9
Which is the most non-invasive?
hellerwork
therapeutic touch
deep transverse friction
reciprocal inhibition
10
Local legislation controlling the location of a business
licensing
zoning
building codes
DBA
11
A Code of Ethics
provides standards of practice measurements
determine policy for resolving ethical dilemmas
identifies personal values
helps professionals make ethical decisions
12
what is the point where the nerve fiber connects with the muscle?
motor neuron
motor and plate
tendon organ
nerve end plate
13
Is massage indicated or contraindicated for influenza?
contraindicated in the acute stage
indicated
contraindicated
local contraindication
14
Which of the following increases flexibility?
relaxation
polarity therapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
craniosacral therapy
15
Licensure involves:
all of the above
evidence of proficiency
legislation
protection of the public
16
Which technique is associated with thixotrophy, or the ability of tissue to become more fluid when stretched and warmed?
acupuncture
sports massage
muscle energy technique (MET)
myofascial massage
17
which muscle is the synergist to the middle deltoid?
subscapularis
supraspinatus
teres minor
anterior and posterior deltoid
18
What is inflammation of more than one vertebra?
hepatitis B
lupus
torticollis
spondylitis
19
When can information about a client be revealed to others without the client's consent?
when required by law or court order
both of these
none of these
when required to protect the public
20
which of the following muscles flexes the elbow and shoulder and supinates the forearm?
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
biceps femoris
brachialis
21
A client is in pain when they extend their leg. What muscle group is most likely to be the source of the problem?
quadriceps
adductors
medial rotators of the shoulder
hamstrings
22
Taxes:
must be paid whether the massage therapist is an employee or self-employed
usually work out to one twentieth of business income
don't have to be paid by independant contractors
need to be set aside annually
23
What is a symptom of frozen shoulder?
painful abduction and external rotation
all of the above
unrestricted range of motion
hypermobility
24
Massage therapist use referrals:
to generate new business by soliciting referrals from satisfied clients
all of these
to network with other healthcare professionals
to help direct clients to appropriate health care professionals
25
What massage modality originated in California?
esalen massage
lomi lomi
shiatsu
ayurveda
26
Which of the following muscles is not part of the pes anserine
gracilis
biceps femoris
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
27
The tibial tuberosity is distal to which structure?
patella
medial malleolus
tibia
ankle
28
how much of barter income must be reported to the IRS?
50%
100%
none
40%
29
Which work arrangement could be like working as an employee while being self-employed?
independant contractor
LLC
DBA
S-corporation
30
what is the most abundant tissue?
muscle
nervous
epitheal
connective
31
Guideline for the sequence of massage
specific to general
proximal to distal
superficial to deep
deep to superficial
32
A treatment for illness that influences the course of the disease even if its not specifically validated
reflex
sign
diagnosis
placebo
33
a clients husband shows up & demands the file of his wife, what do you do?
give him the file if it is okay with the business owner
follow HIPAA and don't give it to him
give him file only if you believe client to be in clear & imminent danger
34
Which is deeper
percussion
joint movements
petrissage
effleurage
35
which muscle is the primary mover during a push up?
trapezius
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
pronator teres
36
Which is a structural and postural integration approach?
ayurveda
reflexology
craniosacral therapy
bindegewebsmassage
37
What is caused most commonly by necrosis or inflammation of a bone or disk in the thoracic vertebrae?
thoracic outlet syndrome
hernia
scheuermann's disease
lateral epicondylitis
38
What neuromuscular technique can be passive or active?
all of the above
ischemic compression
stretching
skin rolling
39
what does the medial collateral ligament attach to?
femur & humerus
femur & tibia
femur & fibula
humerus & fibula
40
periosteum covers what structure?
blood vessels
bone
heart
muscle
41
What is a sexual misconduct boundary violation?
comments about sexual performance
strong interest or disapproval of clients sexual orientation
comments about sexual preferences or fantasies
all of the above
42
What approach did Paul St John use when developing his nervous or reflexive method?
trigger points
neuromuscular approach
shiatsu
myofascial approach
43
Insurance reimbursement:
requires minimum paperwork
is approved if the massage therapist submits the proper code
is commonly recieved for massage services
requires a prescription and/or doctor's referral, ICD-10, & CPT code
44
The Standard Mileage Allowance & Actual Automobile Expense for business related automobile expenses:
are two methods used for determining transportation expenses
are important considerations for self employed massage therapists
all of these
require accurate & consistant record keeping
45
Which is a contraindication for a pregnant client?
reiki
swedish massage
hot packs
lomi lomi
46
what is a business structure with one or more owners and limited liability?
corporation
partnership
networking
sole proprietorship
47
What is a common condition for the elderly?
allergic reaction
complete immobility
thin skin
warts
48
which muscle is the antagonist for depression of the scapula?
levator scapula
latissimus dorsi
subclavius
sternocleidomastoid
49
What is typically done by a primary care provider and not a massage therapist?
diagnosis
both of these
assessment
none of these
50
A client keeps asking you out to social functions. Which of the following best describes the ethical issue?
right of refusal
countertransference
testing boundaries
dual relationship
51
Which massage system uses the stimulation of acupuncture points to affect energy flow?
Chinese
Greek
Swedish
Indian
52
A professional boundary
objectifying the clients therapeutic goals
only the space of the client in the therapeutic relationship
personal, physical & emotional space within the therapeutic relationship
personal, physical and emotional space
53
What is the response of the therapist's unconscious feelings towards the client?
dual relationship
countertransference
transference
confidentiality
54
what is a business with one owner and one employee?
networking
corporation
sole proprietorship
partnership
55
being a massage employee:
will likely result in less income than self-employement
means that you are less motivated than self-employed people
can be great career opportunity w/o responsibility of business operations
is less desirable than self-employ because you have to answer to boss
56
Who prepares W-2 forms?
independent contractors
the massage board
employees
employers
57
Which code of ethics for physicians is from the Greeks?
hippocratic oath
ayurveda
tschanpua
shiatsu
58
which of these muscles everts the foot?
gastrocnemius
fibularis brevis
tibialis posterior
soleus
59
Who developed Rolfing
Dr. Janet Travell
Dr. John Upledger
Dr. James Cyriax
Dr. Ida P. Rolf
60
What is out of a therapeutic relationship?
personal needs
all of the above
consistency
client centered actions and words
61
what is the primary muscle fro chewing?
orbicularis oris
masseter
lateral pterygoid
platysma
62
Which is an energy technique?
reiki
touch for health
all of the above
polarity therapy
63
Countertransference concerns
objectifying the clients personal goals
obtaining informed consent
personalizing the therapeutic relationship by the therapist
personalizing the therapeutic relationship by the client
64
What would exist when a therapist sold products to a client?
dual role
informed consent
right of refusal
power differential
65
Business operations show that:
renting space is more costly than buying a building
subcontractors can be told when to work and what to wear
one half of the income is usually spent on overhead costs
most massage practioners are employees of other therapists
66
Which of the following would be protected under general premises liability insurance?
slip and falls
start-up costs
malpractice
marketing
67
What is in danger of being compressed in the axillary area endangerment site?
radial nerve
brachial plexus
fibular nerve
sciatic nerve
68
What is the knowledge base and practice parameters of a profession?
scope of practice
code of ethics
standard of pratice
boundaries
69
the most important reason for selecting a target market:
it allows business owner to make advertising & promo activities specific
it helps a business owner pick & choose who you want to work with
there are no good reasons; selecting target market narrows down client base
it gives business owner an excuse to turn away unwanted clients
70
What means caused by a pathogen that can grow after infecting a host cell?
bacterial
trauma
viral
systemic
71
what is the primary requirement for a business that hires employees?
malpractice insurance
an employee identification number (EIN)
automobile insurance
a sales tax permit
72
Who first standardized massage terminology and brought it to the scientific community?
Dr John Upledger
Dr Johann Metzger
Dr John Harvey Kellogg
Dr Janet Travell
73
Hellerwork, developed by Joseph Heller, is best described as:
trigger point therapy
energetic method
structural integration
myofascial approach
74
What neuromuscular technique involves digital pressure directly into a trigger point?
all of the above
skin rolling
stretching
ischemic compression
75
What identifies tender spots on muscle tissues that can refer pain to other parts of the body?
craniosacral therapy
hellerwork
rolfing
trigger point therapy
76
your client can only flex his arm in front of his body around 40%. What muscle could be involved?
biceps brachii
pectoralis minor
rhomboids
triceps brachii
77
Asking a client for professional advice during the session is what type of unethical behavior?
professionalism
none of these
financial impropriety
exploiting the power differential
78
Costs for what could be deductible as a business expense?
memberships
licensing
all of these
linens
79
There is the prescribed treatment (CPT) code for massage therapy for insurance billing?
business plan
form 1099
97000 series
schedule K-1
80
This is a local distension or ballooning of the superficial blood vessels, most commonly found in the legs
angina pectoris
high blood pressure
aneurism
varicose veins
81
A therapist being uncomfortable massaging a client with hepatitis involves which type of issue?
none of the above
therapists right of refusal
dual relationship
scope of practice
82
Certifications & credentials?
are verifications of a certain level of expertise in a given skill
are developed only by legislative bodies
protect the publics health, welfare and safety
are legal documents
83
What method did Eunice Ingham develop that at first focused on the hands and feet
reflexology
shiatsu
manual lymph drainage
neuromuscular therapy
84
Which relates to privacy?
transference
HIPAA
dual relationship
countertransference
85
Guidance on which topic is typically found in a code of ethics?
none of the above
fee structure
insurance
tax
86
Hugging a client in a sexual manner is what type of behavior?
sexual misconduct
unethical
both of these
none of these
87
Start-up costs:
are any of the intial costs of beginning
are the costs of beginning a business
do not include refundable rent deposits
should not include business cards & brochures but not furniture & equipment
88
Which is a muscle energy technique that uses active movement?
polarity therapy
post-isometric relaxation
touch for health
therapeutic touch
89
A sudden drop in blood pressure due to change of position (usually sitting to standing)
hypertension
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
orthostatic hypotension
hyperemia
90
Gross income minue expenses equals:
net income
deposits
deductions
a draw
91
Which endangerment site includes the nerves and vessels to the thyroid gland and the vagus nerve?
umbilicus area
area of the sternal notch and anterior throat
sciatic notch
92
An involuntary response to a stimulus: the response is specific, predictable, adaptive, and purposeful
reflex
hyperstimulation
placebo
indorphins
93
Who developed deep transverse friction?
Elizabeth Dicke
Dr. James Cyriax
Dr. Emil & Dr. Estrid Vodder
Joseph Heller
94
Stretching should be done
in the prone position
on the exhale
in the supine position
on the inhale
95
Is massage indicated or contraindicated for irritable bowel syndrome?
contraindicated in acute stage
local contraindicated
contraindicated
indicated
96
What form is used for the net profit from a business?
form W-2
schedule C of form 1040
form 1099
form 2106
97
Who can provide consent to working on a minor?
parents
any relative
all of the above
a friend
98
what would be the most appropriate method for giving a referral?
request a fee for the referral
provide a list of practioners
provide contact information for a friend or relative
refer the client to the internet
99
Cutaneous (skin) distribution of spinal nerve sensations:
dermatome
risk factors
metastasis
pain-spasm-pain cycle
100
What form of insurance protects against lawsuits for claims of professional misconduct?
liability insurance
property insurance
disability insurance
unemployment insurance

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