what is the primary requirement for a business that hires employees?

an employee identification number (EIN)

Insurance reimbursement:

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

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

remain professional and explain the services

Business operations show that:

one half of the income is usually spent on overhead costs

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

What is a symptom of frozen shoulder?

painful abduction and external rotation

the most important reason for selecting a target market:

it allows business owner to make advertising & promo activities specific

Which of the following increases flexibility?

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

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

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