What is not a characteristic of a frozen shoulder?

Commonly found between 20 to 35 years of age

Which of the following is a contraindication for performing vibrations?

Conditions with spastic paralysis

Which of the following symptoms is common to bone cancer?

Pain and swelling of the affected area

Which of the following is not a precaution for an abdominal massage?

Should be avoided on clients who suffer from low blood pressure

Which of the following is false regarding the GTO release technique?

It is effective on the erector spinae muscles

Which of the following statements regarding blood capillaries is false?

Beds serve as a major blood reservoir

A massage therapist conducting a health history interview determines the following information:

Current involvement in treatment

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1
Klumpke’s palsy is considered what type of impairment?
Neurological conditions
Chronic inflammatory processes
Traumatic injury
Hypomobility
2
The smooth muscle of the muscularis layer can be further subdivided into:
2 layers
5 layers
4 layers
6 Layers
3
What is not a characteristic of a frozen shoulder?
The tissue is inflamed in the joint capsule
Joint capsule prevents movement and adheres to the surrounding bone
Commonly found between 20 to 35 years of age
AROM & PR ROM are limited
4
What does a positive sign for the Wright's test indicate?
Thoracic outlet syndrome
SI joint dysfunction
C-spine nerve root compression
Vascular impairment to the brain
5
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing vibrations?
Conditions with spastic paralysis
Hyposensitive areas
Area in need of sensory re-education
Painful areas
6
Which of the muscle principals is applied for treating edema?
Superficial, deep, superficial
Proximal, distal, proximal
Peripheral, central, peripheral
General, specific, general
7
Which of the following tissues forms an extensive part of the integumentary system?
Muscle
Epithelial
Nerve
Bone
8
Which of the following type of abuse describes a massage therapist recommending excessive treatment?
Insurance
Financial
Verbal
Emotional
9
Which of the following facial muscles is responsible for closing the eyes?
Levator palpebrae superioris
Orbicularis oris
Occipitofrontalis
Orbicularis oculi
10
Peristalsis and segmentation are specifically a function of which Gl tract layer?
Muscularis externa
Serosa
Submucosa
Mucosa
11
When does a massage therapist need consent from the client in regards to health history information?
To record the information
To obtain in the information
To release the information
To proceed with the interview
12
Which of the following symptoms is common to bone cancer?
Increase bone mass and awkward movements
Swelling over a bone and lack of sensation
Pain and swelling of the affected area
Recurrent infections and vertebral collapse
13
Which of the following is not a precaution for an abdominal massage?
Should not be done during menstruation
Should be modified in case of a hernia
Should be avoided after meals
Should be avoided on clients who suffer from low blood pressure
14
Which of the following structures forms part of the extrinsic control of digestive organs?
Autonomic nervous system
Enteric nerve plexus
Cerebral cortex
Enteroendocrine glands
15
A RMT has created a successful side business of selling supplements & therapy aides to his cx. What ethical advantage?
Marketing
Scope of practice
Power differential
Proprietary knowledge
16
Which of the following tissue contains cells specialized in storing fat?
Adipose
Reticular
Areolar
Elastic
17
Which of the following is false regarding the GTO release technique?
It reduces muscle spasm and tone
It is effective on the suboccipitals
It is effective on the erector spinae muscles
It is effective when onsite massage is too painful
18
This technique is a type of petrissage:
Muscle squeezing
Rocking
Stroking
Clapping
19
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and ___________.
Spinal cord
Neurohormones
The skull
peripheral nerves
20
Which of the following techniques is not considered a lymphatic drainage technique?
Origin and insertion
Local technique
Nodal pumping
Stationary circles
21
What regulates the body temperature and is known as the thermostat of the body?
Cerebral cortex
Hypothalamus
Skin
Liver
22
A client with weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles experiences this kind of gait:
Quadriceps gait
Parkinsonian gait
Steppage gait
Psoatic limp
23
What percentage of the gait cycle is stance phase and swing phase?
75%, 25%
50%, 50%
60%, 40%
40%, 60%
24
Which of the following statements regarding blood capillaries is false?
A major site of substance exchange
Distribute blood to body tissues
The smallest blood vessels
Beds serve as a major blood reservoir
25
What type of self-care is usually recommended for clients?
Stretching
Exercise
Healthy diet
Rest
26
When is the most appropriate time to explain confidentiality of the health history interview?
Before informing the client of fees
After the interview
Before the interview begins
Before the assessment
27
A lack of vitamin D, pain resulting from inflammation, and direct or indirect trauma of infection can cause:
Prolonged concentric contraction
Prolonged eccentric contractions
Muscle spasm and cramps
Trigger points
28
Isometric exercises help this type of impairment?
Traumatic injury
Chronic inflammatory processes
Hypomobility
Neurological conditions
29
A health history form contains the following information, except:
Home address
Business address
Date of birth
Phone number
30
Which of the following test may be used to assess rectus femoris contracture?
90-90 straight leg raising test
Ober’s test
Craig’s test
Ely’s test
31
Which of the following presentations is atypical of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders?
Loss of alveolar tissue
Increased lung compliance
Excessive mucus secretion
Hypertrophy of bronchial walls
32
What type of joint is the median atlantoaxial joint?
Ball-and-socket
Plane
Pivot
Condyloid (ellipsoid)
33
The following structures in the kidney extends from the Bowman's capsule & carries filtrate to the collecting ducts?
Renal hilus
Tubules
Interstitium
Medullary pyramids
34
Passive extension of the torso will stretch which of the following muscles?
Iliopsoas
Abdominals
Erector spinae
Pec major
35
When a person is standing on their toes, their foot is in a(n) ___________ position.
everted
plantar flexed
inverted
dorsiflexed
36
This type of postural dysfunction causes both the lumbar and thoracic lordosis to increase:
Hyperlordotic
Hyperkyphotic
Swayback
Scoliotic
37
What type of information must be included in a health history form?
date of the last assessment
primary care physician
emergency contact
next of kin
38
Which of the following minerals plays a major role in energy metabolism?
Mg (magnesium)
K (potassium)
P (Phosporus)
Zn (Zinc)
39
RMT applies pressure against the cx's (ASIS) during the sacroiliac distraction test. Which direction is the force?
Posteromedial
Inferolateral
Inferomedial
Posterolateral
40
A cx has a diminished biceps & brachioradialis reflex. Which of the following lvls would indicate a nerve root lesion?
C4
C7
C8
C5
41
A massage therapist conducting a health history interview determines the following information:
Assessment techniques
Client's consent
Current involvement in treatment
Draping procedure
42
Which level of injury to the spinal cord involve symptoms such as muscle atrophy & complete paralysis of the arms & legs
C4 vertebrae
C4 and C5 vertebrae
C3 vertebra
C1 and C2 vertebrae
43
Which of the following structures forms a fibrous connective tissue underlying the skull?
Arachnoid matter
Dura mater
Pia matter
Bony skull
44
This tapotement tech. involves the tissue being rhythmically & percussively contacted with the fingertips of both hands
Tapping
Cupping
Pincement
Hacking
45
What is the percentage of ligament tearing for a grade II sprain?
0% - 20%
75% - 100%
100%
21% - 99%
46
In terms of hydrotherapy temperatures, what temperature is considered "hot"?
over 41 degrees Celsius
over 39 degrees Celsius
over 43 degrees Celsius
over 45 degrees Celsius
47
What number in the image points to the occipital lobe of the brain?
2
6
1
5
48
Which of the following metabolic pathways in muscles is the last to be activated during exercise?
Hydrolysis of ATP
Hydrolysis of creatine phosphate
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic respiration
49
An RMT instructs her cx to perform a stretch as shown in the image. This type of stretch would most likely be used for:
Rectus femoris
Soleus
Gluteus maximus
Hamstring
50
A massage therapist checks a deep tendon reflex of a cx and finds it normal. The deep tendon reflex grading would be:
0
4
2
3
51
The following tech. are indicated to apply to the palmar aspect of the hand on a cx with carpal tunnel syndrome, except:
Wax bath, joint tractions
Frictions, ischemic compressions
Passive stretching, fascial stretching
Tapotement, dry brushing
52
Which bone is the largest component of the coxal bone?
Pubis
Ilium
Sacrum
Ischium
53
Which of the following regarding the diaphragm is true?
Relaxation of the muscle increases intra-abdominal pressure
Innervated by the phrenic nerve that originates at C3-5
Insert on the costal margins of the sternum and costal margins of ribs 7-12
Contraction of the muscle decreases the vertical dimensions of the thorax
54
Which of the following types of information is not recorded on a health history form?
Method of payment
Client's occupation
Location of pain
Hypersensitivity reactions
55
Which of the following types of exercise always contracts the muscles?
Flexibility
Range of motion
Resistance
Aerobic
56
Which of the following types of stretching techniques lengthens both the contractile and noncontractile tissue?
Active inhibition
Passive angular
Inactive inhibition
Active angular
57
Which of the following pairs of tapotement technique are forms of heavy tapotement?
Tapping, beating
Cupping, beating
Pinching, cupping
Pinching, tapping
58
Determination of an appropriate treatment plan is based on the following criteria:
Interview findings and consent
Consent and homecare
Assessment and consent
Health history and assessment
59
Which of the following is the most accurate test to assess a 3rd degree sprain of the posterior cruciate ligament?
Apley's test at the knee
Lachman's test
Posterior Sag sign (gravity drawer test)
Abduction (valgus stress) test
60
Which of the following would test for the rupture of the central tendinous slip of the extensor digitorum?
Empty Can test
Boutonniere test
Speed's test
Finkelstein’s test
61
The muscles of the thigh are _________ to the femur.
Deep
Superior
inferior
Superficial
62
This technique is contraindicated during pregnancy:
High-grade joint mobilization techniques
Low-grade joint mobilization techniques
Abdominal massage
Breast massage (when congestion exists)
63
Which of the following test is being performed in this image?
Medial epicondylitis
Valgus stress
Cozen's
Mills
64
A rhythmic alternating contact on the tissue of the cx using the ulnar border of her hand is what tapoment technique:
Tapping
Pinching
Cupping
Hacking
65
Which of the following features is common to both skeletal and smooth muscles?
Regulatory mechanism
Mechanism of contraction
Size and appearance of cells
Slow speed of contraction
66
Which of the following statements describes ulnar nerve lesion?
Severance of the ulnar nerve at the axilla
Lesion of the ulnar nerve in the radial tunnel
Compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel
Compression of the ulnar nerve in the carpal tunnel
67
How long can a member hold an inactive certificate for?
10 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
68
Which of the following types of ROM exercises does not require that the therapist or another person to help the client?
Passive relaxed
Active resisted
Active free
Passive joint mobilizations
69
AR wrist extension is performed to strengthen all of the following muscles of the extensor group of the forearm, except:
Brachioradialis
Extensor digitorum
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Extensor carpi radialis
70
Which of the following techniques is contraindicated to apply over venous varicosities?
Deep moist heat
Muscle approximation
Light stroking
Cold towels
71
This type of bursae is located between medial head of gastrocnemius and semimembranosus tendon:
Gastrocnemius
Semimembranosus
Anserine
Suprapatellar
72
Which of the following statements is an example of frequency and duration of treatment?
I expect the range of motion to normalized after 3 weeks
You need to perform this exercise 10 times once a day
You can stop or modify this treatment
I would like to see you twice a week, one hour each time
73
Which of the following states characterizes the resting membrane?
Depolarized
Polarized
Hyperpolarized
FAcilitated
74
Your client may have impingement of the vertebral artery when he turns his head. What test should you do to confirm?
Cervical quadrant test
Foraminal compression (Spurling's)
Valsalva
Shoulder depression
75
Which of the following nerve lesions may present with autonomic dysfunction?
Median
Radial
Axial
Ulnar
76
If you stimulate your muscles, you dilate the vessels and:
resistance rises and blood pressure drops
resistance and blood pressure drops
resistance and blood pressure rises
resistance drops and blood pressure rises
77
What is the name of the cavity that houses the spinal cord?
the thoracic cavity
the cranial cavity
the vertebral cavity
the ventral cavity
78
Which of the following pieces of information must be found in the College Register?
The limitations of a member's certificate
The school the member graduated from
The date of the last peer assessment
The member's home address and phone number
79
What is the name of the thigh bone?
Humerus
Radius
Femur
Tibia
80
What is the normal range of motion (in degrees) for active free medial hip rotation?
10 to 15
50 to 60
80 to 95
30 to 40
81
Which of the following statements about a thermophore is true?
A client should never lie on a thermophore
The thermophore can be placed directly on the client's skin
The duration of a thermophore is up to fifteen minutes
The thermophore temperature should always be controlled by the therapist
82
What is the positive sign for the Mill's test?
Pain at the medial epicondyle
Pain at the lateral epicondyle
Excessive mobility at the medial elbow
Excessive mobility at the lateral elbow
83
Which of the following statements regarding medication is true?
Non-Steroid-Anti-Inflammatory drugs have few adverse side effects
Antibiotics are only effective for treating & restoring hormonal balance
Antibiotics are only effective for treating bacterial infections
Prescription drugs are composed of only artificial substances
84
What exercise would you teach the client with light hyperlordotic posture if the cx has a positive Thomas test result?
A-ROM
Plumbline
Neurological
Muscle contracture
85
In the striated muscle sarcomere that contains thin filaments, in the middle of each I band there is a dark disc called:
Z line
H zone
I band
M line
86
Active resisted elbow extension and GH extension is an exercise that isolates and strengthens the:
Biceps
Infraspinatus
Triceps
Pectoralis major
87
Which of the following treatment goals are indicated to treat 3 weeks after a cast removal?
Reduce inflammation, decrease spasm
Increase circulation, stimulate muscle tissue
Eliminate trigger points, reduce surrounding contractures
Reduce flaccidity, decrease hypermobility
88
Which of the following is a positive sign for the compression test?
Radial pulse disappears
Pain at the lateral epicondyle
Local pain in the c-spine
Local pain in the SI joint
89
Which of the following is not an effect of lymphatic drainage techniques?
Decrease pain perception
Reduces chronic scar tissue
Decreases sympathetic nervous system effects
Encourage lymph flow
90
Kidney failure or chronic congestive heart failure are examples causing:
Pitting Edema
Itracellular
Brawny Edema
Weeping
91
What is the appropriate timing for developing and explaining an initial treatment plan?
Before conducting the assessment
After the health history interview
After the first treatment
Before obtaining consent to treat
92
What is a positive sign for the Romberg test?
Client sways excessively or a loss of balance
Pain in the low back region
Pain disappears with knee bending
Big toe extends and other toes abducted
93
What would a massage therapist expect to find for a client with a hematoma?
A malignant skin growth
A large mole
An area of bruising
A benign growth of vascular tissue
94
A signed consent from a client authorizing the release of information is valid for this period of time:
8 months
4 months
6 months
1 year
95
Which of the following muscles has trigger points commonly associated with hammer toe?
Fibularis longus
Hallucis longus
Tibialis anterior
Interosseous
96
As a massage therapist, you have a license to:
Administer needles
Perform remedial exercises
Perform chiropractic adjustments
Perform physiotherapy
97
Passive forced flexion of your client's knee will:
Strengthen her
Stretch her quadriceps
Stretch her hamstrings
Strengthen her hamstrings
98
Which of the following sinuses, when inflamed, causes frontal headache and pain behind the eyes?
Ethmoid
Sphenoidal
Frontal
All of the options
99
The act of revealing professional or personal information about oneself is known as
Self-Determination
Self-Accountability
Self-Awareness
Self-Disclosure
100
Which of the following statements is false regarding the parietal bones?
They articulate with the occipital bone
They articulate with the ethmoid bone
The two parietal bones articulate with each other
They articulate with the temporal bone

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