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

Which endangerment site includes the nerves and vessels to the thyroid gland and the vagus nerve?

area of the sternal notch and anterior throat

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

Countertransference concerns

personalizing the therapeutic relationship by the therapist

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

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