Intro to Massage Therapy

Question 1

Other connections between a client & massage therapist in addition to therapeutic relationship

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dual relationship

Question 2

In ancient civilizations who provided personal care in the home?

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slaves and domestic servants

Question 3

One of the most basic personal hygiene measures used to prevent the spread of pathogens

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proper hand washing

Question 4

A massage therapist motto should be

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do no harm

Question 5

Camphor, menthol, rosemary and cayenne pepper are ingredients commonly found in:

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liniments

Question 6

The American Association of Masseurs & Masseuses founded in 1943 is known today as:

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American Massage Therapy Association

Question 7

Range of methods & techniques used by a professional; may be legally defined

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Scope of practice

Question 8

Traditional Hispanic healers trained using soft tissue techniques in communities

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sobradoras

Question 9

The width of the base of a massage chair helps to determine it's:

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stability

Question 10

Unconditional regard for others calls for giving our best efforts to everyone and being:

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Non-judgemental

Question 11

The disinfecting solution used as a universal precaution

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1 part bleach to 10 parts water

Question 12

Defined by specific roles assumed by the massage therapist and the client

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therapeutic relationship

Question 13

Behaviors or thoughts that help us cope with unwanted feelings such as fear, guilt and anger

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Defense Mechanisms

Question 14

Before massaging an area that may cause the client discomfort, what procedures to we follow

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informed voluntary consent

Question 15

Comfortable temperature and humidity for a massage room

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75 degrees Fahrenheit and 45% humidity

Question 16

The ideal lighting for a massage room

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soft and indirect

Question 17

Stepping over personal or professional limits within the therapeutic relationship

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boundary crossing

Question 18

Which of the following is an important reason to discuss ethical situations with colleages

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all of the above

Question 19

In the 1800's the government of Japan decreed that the occupation of ammashi be reserved for:

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the blind

Question 20

Principles, traits or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable

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values

Question 21

In contrast to code of ethics, standards of practice are

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more detailed

Questions 21