Theory

The direct exchange of heat when the surface of the body is in direct contact with a heat source is called...

Heat application will cause vasodilation and increased circulation

What is a massage therapists best means of advertising?

Developed the method of lymph drainage massage

Mechanical effects are produced by pressure applied to the body

How often should bleach be mix to be effective

Who popularized the terms "effleurage, petrissage, tapotament, and friction"

The temp of the massage room should be between 72-75

The recommended temp for steam vapor is 105-125 F

When the therapist starts to have feelings for a client they should not

New York physician who introduced the Swedish movements to the United States in 1858

Known as the father of physical therapy and developed medical gymnastics

The subjective category will include

Ischemic compression has a sedative effect.

A dual relationship is never ok

A process that destroys all microbial life, including spores

Thermal effects are produced by applying water at temperatures above or below the body temperature

Application of cold therapy applied for 2-5 secs will depress metabolic activity

All clients should be considered ill or contaminated.

A massage room should be a minimum of

mechanical effects are indirect responses to touch that affect body function ad tissues through neurological systems

If a client becomes aroused during a massage, you should

A conditional contraindication would be...

RNs, Chiropractors, physical therapists, and physicians are exempt from massage laws

Developed chair massage

The Hindu practice of bathing & massage with kneading, tapotament, friction, anointing with perfumes & cracking joints

Evidence informed practice is...

info included with disinfectants including proper use, storage, precautions, instructions, and ingredients is...

Pregnant clients should obtain a signed and darted statement from their doctor to receive massage.

The application of oscillating electromagnetic fields to the tissue is called

What acronym is used to represent the sensations of cryotherapy?

An oriental method for assessing and treating the physical and energetic body order to regulate chi is called shiatsu.

What is one of the most important means for creating and maintaining healthy boundaries?

Know as the father of medicine

An absolute contraindication would be

Personal boundaries never change

How can you balance the power differential in a therapist/client relationship

Chemical effects are produced by any variety of products added to bath water or steam

One of the best ways to promote healing to an area is to apply

Antiseptics are ineffective for disinfecting instruments and other surfaces

Japanese style of massage that uses finger pressure

The art of rubbing a part upward, not downward...

Ethereal gliding is very light stokes on the skin.

Bleach should be added to every load of laundry

Being addicted to narcotics, alcohol, or similar substances, are grounds for your license to be revoked

Active listening means...

The English physician who published the first book in English on the Swedish movements

Dr. Johann G. Mezger popularized the word "massage"

It IS ok to talk about a client’s session to their spouse.

A disinfectant container needs to be kept covered

Greek physician known as the "god of medicine"

All body fluids should be considered infectious except...

Percussion on the low back should be avoided

The first step before using a disinfectant is...

An open wound or local contagious condition is considered

Massage therapy does not have clearly defined scope of practice

When a client personalizes a therapeutic relationship it is called countertransference

Skin can not tolerate hot water that exceeds 115 F

Massage therapist must attend continuing education to keep a license?

Water temperatures above the body temp is considered hot

Compression produces hyperemia