The origin of the rectus femoris muscle is on the:

anterior inferior iliac spine and the groove above the acetabulum.

Mindfulness can help with chronic pain because it:

Helps you react to it differently

Which procedure should the massage therapist do to manage the draping as the client turns over?

Anchor the edge of the sheet closest, Form a tent by lifting the edge of the sheet furthest away

The mortality rate is....

the number of deaths in a population/region

Some examples of ways to practice mindfulness are...

Rhythmic breathing, body scan, and yoga

What is Introception?

Sense whats going on inside your body

What is the recommended position for the thumb during massage techniques according to ergonomics?

Straight or slightly flexed position

An example of poor body mechanics while applying massage techniques is:

Bending your back to get closer to the receiver.

Host susceptibility is...

vulnerability to disease after pathogen exposure

If the size/weight of a client poses positioning challenges on a massage table, it is best to:

Position the client on a mat situated on the floor

Chronic disease is...

insidious onset, gradual increase in sxs, lasts longer, perhaps a lifetime

The definition of mindfulness is...

heightened self-awareness and focused attention given to present moments

Turning the sole of the foot inward/ outward

the distance traveled along a muscle

The definition of prone is...

lying with back/posterior surface of body facing upward

Which of the following is false concerning body mechanics for a massage therapist?

Keep weight on the front leg and full foot

to engage your core prior to client engagement you will...

suck it, tuck it, drop it (aka Draw, tip/tilt, soften!)

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1
In anatomy superior refers to
toward the head
toward the midline
toward the front
toward the feet
2
Improper body mechanics can promote injury to massage therapists.
False
True
3
The origin of the rectus femoris muscle is on the:
anterior surface of the greater trochanter of the femur.
anterior superior iliac spine and the groove above the acetabulum.
anterior iliac crest and surface of the ilium just below the crest.
anterior inferior iliac spine and the groove above the acetabulum.
4
What are potential massage side effects?
soreness
all the above
bruising
headaches/fatigue
5
in anatomy, inferior refers to
toward the feet
toward the spine
toward the head
toward the midline
6
In anatomy, what does "posterior" mean?
means toward the back
means toward the head
means toward the side
means toward the front
7
Mindfulness can help with chronic pain because it:
Distracts you from the pain
Shrinks the nerve that is causing the pain
Helps you react to it differently
Medicine is enhanced with the practice of mindfulness
8
Which procedure should the massage therapist do to manage the draping as the client turns over?
Anchor the edge of the sheet closest
Remove the sheet completely so that it is out of the way
Lift up the nearest edge of the sheet
Form a tent by lifting the edge of the sheet furthest away
9
having a client in the recumbent position means that they are sitting up
True
False
10
The mortality rate is....
accurate analysis of when you're going to die
the number of deaths in a population/region
the number of births in a population/region
suspected cellular death date
11
Promixal means...
outside of the body
underneath of the body
further from the axial body
closer to the axial body
12
another name for anterior is....
toward your toes
ventral
marshmellows
13
All of the following are benefits of mindfulness except:
Reduced stress levels
Doesn't prolong morality
Increases self confidence
Less distracted in the 'Now'
14
Proper Body Mechanics in massage help prevent what?
Overuse Injuries
Client Discomfort
Increased Energy
Enhanced Relaxation
15
Some examples of ways to practice mindfulness are...
Rhythmic breathing, body scan, and yoga
sitting with your legs crossed and humming "om"
making your mind blank
Laying down, closing your eyes to rest
16
a Prognosis is predicting how a disease will progress and chances of recovery
True
False
17
Introception is the awareness of ones internal environment, ex: heartbeat, respiration rate, hunger, etc.
False
True
18
What is Introception?
Sense where the body parts are
Sense whats going on inside your body
19
What is the recommended position for the thumb during massage techniques according to ergonomics?
Straight or slightly flexed position
Extended position
Bent position
Fully flexed positio
20
Exteroceptors & Proprioceptors to recognize sensations
Deep sensation
combined cortical sensation
Superficial sensation
21
What is manipulation of soft tissue using techniques for clinical, therapeutic, palliative, and self-care or wellness?
massage therapy
a vitamin
just plain dirty and wrong
unethical
22
Tibial in the body refers to...
the shin bone
your ears
George Washington
the big toe
23
Wellness massage is used for self-care, does not require a prescription from a physician, and is client directed
True
False
24
Fungi is a mold, yeast, and dermatophytes called tinea
False
True
25
Contraindication is a condition that could be aggravated by massage
True
False
26
The founder of the swedish movement cure/free gymnastics that most influenced modern day swedish massage?
Ida Rolf
John Harvey Kellogg
Robin Williams
Pehr Henrik Ling
27
An example of poor body mechanics while applying massage techniques is:
Bending your back to get closer to the receiver.
Bending at the knees to lower yourself
Using weight transfer to apply pressure
Keeping back and neck in alignment
28
a client in the PRONE position is face UP
False
True
29
Host susceptibility is...
your openness to others
how well you learns something
vulnerability to disease after pathogen exposure
30
Pehr Henrik Ling is known to be the founder of modern day sports massage.
True
False
31
If the size/weight of a client poses positioning challenges on a massage table, it is best to:
Have them lay prone & do not turn them over
Send them home; they are contraindicated for massage
Have them lay supine & do not turn them over
Position the client on a mat situated on the floor
32
Inflammation is the protective response to tissue damage from infection/trauma
True
False
33
When using LIGHT pressure the massage therapist uses entire body and leans weight into client.
False
True
34
Chest/breast area of all clients should be draped regardless of designated written gender
False
True
35
Chronic disease is...
sudden, persist for brief time (<3 months), then resolves or causes death
subacute symptoms
insidious onset, gradual increase in sxs, lasts longer, perhaps a lifetime
36
Introception is the awareness of external environment
false
true
37
Virus is a nonliving entity that depend on host cell for growth/replication
False
True
38
The definition of mindfulness is...
heightened self-awareness and focused attention given to present moments
Hum the word "om"
clearing your mind so that it is blank
Relaxing and thinking about whatever comes to your mind
39
A disorder is the disruption of normal body function
False
True
40
Inversion / Eversion
Moving a part backwards/ forwards
Bending/ straightening a joint or decreasing the angle between two bones
Turning the sole of the foot inward/ outward
Ankle movement bringin the foot up toward the tibia and back down
41
body mechanics are the use of the body in a way that is safe, energy-conserving, and reduces physical stress/strain
True
False
42
what is excursion?
the color blue
a massage technique using the application of traction
the distance traveled along a muscle
an outdoor adventure
43
The definition of prone is...
lying with back/posterior surface of body facing upward
lying with chest/anterior surface of body facing upward
44
Bacteria is single cell organism; not all are pathogenic
True
False
45
Which of the following is false concerning body mechanics for a massage therapist?
Keep weight on the front leg and full foot
Work with smooth and even movements
Keep weight on the back leg and full foot
Use counterpressure if deep pressure is required
46
Draping during a massage therapy service is to keep the client safe, secure, and comfortable
False
True
47
Anterior means further to the front
False
True
48
In order to properly integrate ergonomics into your practices as a massage therapist, what should you do first each day?
prepare the treatment room
perform a warm up routine
perform a breathing practice
pull appropriate files for the day
49
to engage your core prior to client engagement you will...
stretch, lengthen, open
bop it, twist it, flick it
suck it, tuck it, drop it (aka Draw, tip/tilt, soften!)
shake, shimmy, shuffle
50
What is the purpose of draping?
All of the above
Client modesty, emotional privacy, feelings of comfort/security, and warmth
Professionalism and boundaries
Protective barrier between equipment and client’s skin
51
what type of massage requires an intake to gather information and screen for contraindications?
BOTH!
clinical
wellness
52
a massage therapist should spend ___% of the session time seated to reduce __________.
10%; hunger
25%; fatigue
30%; anger
45%; joint pain
53
Absolute contraindication is that receiving massage is absolutely inadvisable, unless under specific conditions
False
True
54
Exteroceptors
Deep sensation
Superficial sensation
55
Heavy pressure requires substantial upper body/hand strength and is more likely to cause adverse effects.
False
True
56
Disc herniations, spinal cord injuries, + carotid artery dissections are potential _______ _______ of receiving massage.
VIP perks
adverse events
positive impacts
feel goods
57
Disease is the condition of abnormal function involving anatomic structures or body systems
True
False
58
Pressure is the application of gliding or non-gliding force and can vary from light to deep.
True
False
59
Draping is...
Use of linens or similar fabrics to cover client’s body, table, accessories
a massage technique that combines long glides with circular motions
How you hang curtains
60
All linens should be laundered and fresh prior to reuse
False
True
61
Which procedure should the massage therapist do to manage the draping as the client turns over?
Anchor the edge of the sheet furthest away
Lift up the nearest edge of the sheet
Anchor method & form a tent by lifting the edge of the sheet furthest away
62
Sigmund Freud, the psychiatrist ,prescribed massages to his female patients who were suffering from hysteria.
False
True
63
A massage therapist should apply HEAVY pressure over endangerment cites
True
False
64
Local contraindication is that massage to a local area inadvisable
False
True
65
Proximal in Anatomy class means:
Closest to the mid-line of the body
Farthest from the point of attachment
Above the head
in close proximity
66
The morbidity rate is the number of persons diseased, injured, disabled in a population/region
True
False
67
Posterior (dorsal) means...
further to the moon
further to the back
further to the right
further to the side
68
What are endangerment cites?
Areas to avoid applying pressure
all of the above
Areas vulnerable to injury from applied pressure/its force
Areas not well protected by bones or muscles
69
Distal means?
Inside of
Away from
Closest to
Next to
70
a client in the SUPINE position is face DOWN
False
True
71
what kind of information will exteroceptors convey? (slide 11)
info about when a car is about to hit you
info about internal environment (panic, hunger, sleep)
alerts the body to nearby vampires
info about external environment (taste, touch, pressure, pain, thermal)
72
Exteroceptors are often called cutaneous receptors because of their placement in the skin.
False
True
73
During the 2nd trimester, positioning of a pregnant client for massage should avoid:
Side-lying
Semi-reclined positions
Prone
Supine
74
What are foot stances?
where your feet are
Positions of feet to provide base of support during massage
how your feet walk
when you find your feet on the roof
75
Hyper extension means... extension beyond anatomic position
True
False
76
core stability is...
ability to control position and motion of trunk
something like an apple core
your center of gravity
the center of your trunk
77
The process of keeping the client covered while performing a massage is called draping
false
True
we don't need to draped, naked is better,
78
table height can be measured with a fist swing and top of the table being just below the top of the femoral head
False
True
79
Exteroceptors relay information from outside the body via
Joints, ligaments, periostea tissue
Touch, pressure, pain etc.
Viscera and blood vessels
80
what is mindfullness?
: awareness of external environment
heightened self-awareness and focused attention given to present moments
introception of body position
awareness of internal environment
81
Archer stance is when feet are asymmetric and pointing in different directions; aka "lunge" stance
True
False
82
Define anterior.
on the back
on the front
on the side
in the middle
83
The process of keeping the client covered while performing a massage is called draping
True
false
we don't need to draped, naked is better,
84
When lifting equipment/client massage practitioner should use proper body mechanics to prevent muscle strain & injury
False
True
85
During the third trimester, positioning of a pregnant client for massage may include:
Massage is contraindicated during the 3rd trimester.
Side-lying
Prone
Supine
86
Illness is...
having a lot of oranges
study of disease
feeling of ill health a person identifies themselves

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