Which of the following is true regarding the patient interview?

It should be performed after filling out an intake form

What is the function of the pronator quadratus muscle?

It helps to turn the palm of the hand downwards

Standard precautions for massage therapists include all except which of the following?

Routine use of gloves for massage

A male patient with an amputated right arm is on your massage table. Which will help you provide support services?

Ask the patient if he needs any assistance

Which of the following is true concerning the use of massage in pregnancy?

Massage may be used as part of treatment for infertility

Avoid the affected area during massage, and refer the client to a doctor

What is the function of the palmaris longus muscle?

It flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar aponeurosis

G is designing a new facility for her massage business. Which interventions describe intellectual boundaries?

Using medical flowcharts instead of African soapstone sculptures

Which of the following should not be considered when designing the format of an intake form?

Info on the intake form being understandable only to the massage therapist

A visually impaired woman can be made comfortable by any except which of the following interventions?

Tap her on the shoulder to make her aware of your presence

Which of the following is a close-ended question that can be used while performing a patient interview?

Does it hurt when you raise your right knee?

Which of the following is the most appropriate option concerning the health history form?

Patients should fill out a health history form before the first session

Question and answers in picture. Adduction refers to only which of the following?

Frontal plane movement of the appendicular body part toward the midline

Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of beneficence?

Act in the best interest of the patient

What is a key consideration when providing massage therapy for oncology patients?

Using gentle, light touch for potential fragility and sensitivity

When dealing with a person with a physical impairment, which of the following should be avoided?

Always preempt a patients need and offer assistance based on your judgement

A patient complains of an inability to oppose his left thumb. Which muscle is primarily affected with its innervation?

Opponens pollicis, recurrent branch of median nerve

As a massage therapist, which of the following is not true for maintaining self-hygiene?

Avoid the use or antiperspirtants

When massaging patients with burns or disfigurements, which of the following is applicable?

Honest communication is effective in redirecting attention to the patient

Which of the following is a practice to ensure patient safety?

Massage therapists should be skilled in first aid, CPR, and emergency care

You are interviewing a 55-year-old Black male from Ghana. Which of the following gestures is most likely to offend?

Using the left hand to give him a pen

What is the significance of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) in massage therapy?

It is a key landmark for assessing hip alignment and posture

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1
Which of the following is true regarding the patient interview?
It should be performed after filling out an intake form
It should be performed before filling out an intake form
It should be performed immediately after the therapy session
It should be performed with other patients present
2
Questions that offer little restriction and allow patients to reflect and clarify thoughts and feelings are called?
Health questionaires
Close-ended questions
Semi-formal questions
Open-ended questions
3
What is the function of the pronator quadratus muscle?
It assists in flexing the forearm
It is responsible for the extension of the wrist
It helps in the abduction of the fingers
It helps to turn the palm of the hand downwards
4
Standard precautions for massage therapists include all except which of the following?
Routine use of gloves for massage
Use of PPE when contact precautions are required
Handwashing
Disinfecting contaminated linens, surfaces, and massage instruments
5
A male patient with an amputated right arm is on your massage table. Which will help you provide support services?
Do not massage the remaining portion of the right arm
Do not bring up the impairment unless the patient mentions it
Get consent from a relative first
Ask the patient if he needs any assistance
6
Which of the following sanitation methods is most effective in controlling the spread of disease?
Use of just alcohol for disinfection
Disinfection with hot, soapy water and 10% chlorine bleach
Use of alcohol and hydrogen peroxide for disinfection
Careful handwashing
7
A middle-aged female patient, you notice swelling on her neck, she says is goiter. What is not a cause?
Graves' diseass
Hashimoto's disease
Toxic nodular goiter
Lipoma
8
During a massage session, which muscles should you be cautious of in relation to the external carotid artery?
The sternocleidomastoid
The masseter
The trapezius
The deltoid
9
Which of the following is true concerning the use of massage in pregnancy?
Massage may be used as part of treatment for infertility
Massage is inappropriate in some stages of pregnancy
None of the above
The abdomen should be completely avoided
10
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Encourage active stretching exercises during the massage session
Use vigorous friction techniques around the elbow joint
Avoid the affected area during massage, and refer the client to a doctor
Apply deep tissue massage techniques to the affected area
11
What is the function of the palmaris longus muscle?
The flexes and abducts the wrist
It extends and adducts the wrist
It extends and abducts the wrist
It flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar aponeurosis
12
The vibration or shaking of the body to achieve relaxation is called which of the following?
Oscillation
Petrissage
Percussion
Friction
13
G is designing a new facility for her massage business. Which interventions describe intellectual boundaries?
Using medical flowcharts instead of African soapstone sculptures
Painting the walls with soft and warm colors
Using high-backed chairs instead of sofas at the reception
Using blinds to reduce glare from the sunlight
14
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Veracity
Autonomy
Fidelity
Justice
15
Which of the following should not be considered when designing the format of an intake form?
Info on the intake form being understandable only to the massage therapist
The ability of patients to check off or circle applicable questions quickly
Local organization
Legibility of font
16
Which of the following factors is not involved in formulating a treatment plan for a patient session?
A health history questionare
The patient's financial situation
The patient's stated desires during a review of the intake form
The patient's ethnicity
17
You are about to massage a 68-year-old woman. Which of the following precautions should you take to prevent injuries?
Administer a sauna session before commencing the massage
Use lighter pressure
Massage only while the patient is seated
Massage only with basalm oil
18
Offering two or more goods or services in a package is called which of the following?
Feasibles
Bundling
Packaging
Decuctibles
19
A visually impaired woman can be made comfortable by any except which of the following interventions?
Begin by addressing her by name, so she knows you are speaking to her
Do not interact with service dogs if present
Tap her on the shoulder to make her aware of your presence
Do not move any items she has placed in a certain position
20
Which of the following is a close-ended question that can be used while performing a patient interview?
Would you like to discuss anything further?
Can you tell me more about your backache?
What brings you to the clinic?
Does it hurt when you raise your right knee?
21
Which of the following is not an effect of massage on mental health conditions?
Alleviated stress
Improved serotonin utilization
Release of endorphins
None of the above
22
In general, the geriatric population includes people of which of the following age groups?
Greater than 50
Less than 70
45 years and older
65 years and older
23
All except which of the following hospital patient conditions may be alleviated by massage?
Nausea
Pain
Anxiety
None of the above
24
Which of the following is the most appropriate option concerning the health history form?
Patients should fill out a health history form after the first session
The intake form should be filled out at each patient session
Patients should fill out a health history form before the first session
Filling out the intake form is not mandatory
25
Question and answers in picture. Adduction refers to only which of the following?
Sagittal plane movement with an increase in the angle between 2 bones as th
Sagittal plane movement with reduction in the angle between 2 bones as the
Frontal plane movement or the appendicular body part away from the midline
Frontal plane movement of the appendicular body part toward the midline
26
Which of the following is not a component of professional boundaries?
Age boundaries
Location boundaries
Time boundaries
Financial boundaries
27
The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimuli by activating large nerve fibers is called?
Relaxation theory
Noxious control theory
Gate-control theory
Massage theory
28
You are about to massage a female patient. Which of the following is not true when draping her?
A woman's breasts should not be undraped
You can undrape the genitals
Undrape only the body part being massaged
Draping materials must be opaque
29
Concerning massage in the pediatric population, which of the following is false?
Teenagers can undergo massage unsupervised
Parental consent is necessary for infants and toddlers
Lubricants with scents should be avoided
Light touch should be avoided
30
Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of beneficence?
Do no harm to the patient
Act in the best interest of the patient
Be impartial toward the patient
Tell the truth at all times
31
What is a key consideration when providing massage therapy for oncology patients?
Avoiding massage entirely due to the risk of spreading cancer
Using gentle, light touch for potential fragility and sensitivity
Focusing solely on lymphatic drainage techniques
Applying deep tissue techniques to stimulate the immune system
32
A patient intake form is also known as which of the following?
An informed consent form
A medical release form
A health history questionaire
APIE notes
33
An individuals capacity to obtain & understand info. and services to make appropriate health care decisions is known as?
Health information
Health intake assessment
Health literacy
Health awareness
34
Joint movement where the massage therapist moves the joint without assistance from the patient is called?
Passive movement
Tapotement
Passive pull
Stretching
35
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Septic Arthritus
Fracture
Hashimoto's disease
Goiter
36
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None of the above
Objectice data analysis
The patient interview
The consent process
37
When dealing with a person with a physical impairment, which of the following should be avoided?
Always preempt a patients need and offer assistance based on your judgement
The treatment plan should be structured to accomodate the disability
Respond professionally to a person's disability and do not overlook it
None of the above
38
Which of the following is not a documentation format that a massage therapist can use?
CARIER
SOAP
SOAPIER
CARE
39
Patient finds it difficult to abduct the shoulder. Which pairs of muscles are the major abductors of the shoulder joint?
Teres minor, latissimus dorsi
Teres major, infraspinatus
Subscapularis, pectoralis major
Deltoid, supraspinatus
40
A patient complains of an inability to oppose his left thumb. Which muscle is primarily affected with its innervation?
Abductor pollicis brevis, branch of median nerve
Adductor pollicis, deep branch of ulnar nerve
Opponens pollicis, recurrent branch of median nerve
Opponens pollicis, recurrent branch of radial nerve
41
As a massage therapist, which of the following is not true for maintaining self-hygiene?
Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after each massage
Avoid the use or antiperspirtants
Avoid the use of perfumes, colognes or scented lotions
Keep nails clean, short, and nearly trimmed
42
When massaging patients with burns or disfigurements, which of the following is applicable?
Ignore the disfigurements
Reduce background noise to help the patient get more comfortable
Honest communication is effective in redirecting attention to the patient
Always address the patient from a sitting position
43
Which of the following is a practice to ensure patient safety?
Provide an ashtray for smoking patients in the massage room
Massage therapists should be skilled in first aid, CPR, and emergency care
The massage room should be well lit with direct light
Avoid the use of open flames in the area except for unscented candles
44
Which of the following is the primary stress hormone?
Hydrocortisone
Cortisol
Testosterone
Adrenaline
45
A group of study subjects used to compare and see if a phenomenon has an effect is called which of the following?
Experimental group
Control group
Phase 1 study
Retrospective study
46
You are interviewing a 55-year-old Black male from Ghana. Which of the following gestures is most likely to offend?
Using the left hand to give him a pen
Making eye contact
Giving the thumbs up sign
Giving the okay sign
47
As a massage therapist about to administer cold therapy, which health condition should make you withhold therapy?
A sprained wrist
Cardiac disorder
Shoulder pain
A mild forearm burn
48
What is the significance of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) in massage therapy?
It is a key landmark for assessing hip alignment and posture
It serves as a reference point for locating the appendix
It indicates the attachment site of the pectoralis major muscle
It is used primarily to assess shoulder joint mobility
49
Which of the following tissues are resistant to strong compressive loads?
Tendons
Blood vessels
Muscles
Neurons
50
Which of the following is appropriate lighting for a massage room?
Bright lighting
Direct lighting
Dark room
Indirect lighting
51
Which nerves run from the bracial plexus down the arm to the inside of the elbow, down the forearm to the fingers?
The median nerve
The radial nerve
The ulnar nerve
The musculocutaneous nerve
52
HIPAA is founded on all except which of the following ethical principles?
Fidelity
Autonomy
None of the above
Beneficence
53
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List of products and services
Midline meridians
Appropriate dressing
Business plan
54
Which of the following age groups is defined as toddlers?
The first month of life
From birth to the first year of life
From ages 1 to 5
From ages 1 to 3
55
What is the function of the pronator teres muscle?
It helps in the abduction of the wrist
It helps when the palm of the hand is turned downwards
It is involved in the flexion of the elbow
It assists in the extension of the forearm
56
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"I'll prescribe a cholestrol inhibitor for you."
"You're wrong."
"You need to change your high-fat diet"
"Why do you think that?"
57
In the documentation for patients, which of the following is included in SOAP?
Plan
Objective information
Affirmation
Subjective information
58
Which of the following changes does not occur in the aging or geriatric population?
Muscle tissue diminishes
Bones are prone to fractures
Skin becomes thinner
Connective tissue becomes more pliable
59
What is the accurate movement function of the triceps brachii?
Adduction of the abducted arm at the elbow joint
Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint
Flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint
Abduction of the srm at the shoulder joint
60
Which of the following is not a component of malpractice?
Breach
Duty
Causation
Consent
61
documented process of developing patients course of treatment to help them achieve their goals for therapy is known as?
Objective assessment
Consent form
Intake form
Treatment plan
62
Which of the following muscles is not involved in the adduction of the hip joint?
Adductor longus
Gastrocnemius
Adductor brevis
Gracilis
63
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Avoid getting involved in the client's personal issues
Share personal problems with the client to create a friendly atmosphere
Encourage the client to become a friend
Engage in physical contact with the client outside of the therapeutic needs
64
Which of the following is an element of a treatment plan?
All of the above
Parts of the body to be treated or avoided
Date and length of massage session
Techniques used in the patient session
65
Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of veracity?
Expected to request health reports from patients with chronic med. cond.
The massage therapist is expected to obtain consent before each session
Expected to factor the patient's purchasing power into the treatment plan
Expected to educate patient about the treatment plan, costs & side effects
66
Which of the following exercises does not require assistance from the massage therapist?
Active motion
Coordinate motion
Resisitive motion
Passive motion
67
Which of the following sweat glands produces sweat that causes body odor?
Sebaceous
Apocrine
Sudoriferous
Eccrine
68
The hip joint and knee joint are examples of which of the following joints respectively?
Condyloid joint, pivot joint
Saddle joint, hinge jount
Ball-and-socket joint, hinge joint
Hinge joint, ball-and-socket joint
69
Which of the muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm flexes rather than extends the forearm?
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Abductor pollicis longus
Brachioradialis
Extensor carpi radialis longus
70
Which of the following terms describes the flow of energy along energy highways, accessing all body parts?
Qi/Chi
Polarity
Meridans
Chakras
71
Concerning athletes, which of the following options is false?
Illness occurs as a result of immune suppression
Massage is always beneficial, irrespective of the skill of the professional
There is increased potential for injury due to physical and mental strain
Injury is usually of the musculoskeletal type
72
Which of the following is not an attachment of the pectoralis major muscle?
The sternum
The clavicle
The humerus
The scapula
73
Which of the following is not part of the eight keys of employability?
Commitment to the job
Maturity
A taciturn manner
Communication skills
74
Which of the following is necessary for massage in people 18 years and younger?
Spinal adjustment
Specific informed parental consent
Use of an anesthetic gel
The patient being fully clothed
75
Which of the following information is vital for a massage therapist dealing with a terminally ill patient?
Caregivers of terminally ill patients may require massage
It is necessary to know the patient's feelings about death
The extent of massage therapy is based on the patient's choice
All of the above
76
Which of the following is a contraindication to lymphatic drainage massage?
Acute inflammation
Benign tumors
Muscle spasms
Headache
77
What is the most appropriate action when a massage therapist discovers an undiagnosed tumor on a client?
Ignore the tumor as it's outside the scope of massage therapy practice
Advise the client to seek medical evaluation for the tumor
Apply deep pressure on the tumor to help break it down
Proceed with the massage and focus on the area around the tumor
78
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Cardiovascular
Musculoskeletal
Nervous
Respiratory
79
What is the primary action of the flexor carrier radialis muscle?
It flexes and abducts the wrist
It flexes and adducts the wrist
It extends and adducts the wrist
It extends and abducts the wrist
80
While a patient is filling out an intake form, which of the following is most appropriate for the therapist to do?
Leave the room to give the patient privacy
Be available to address the patient's queries or concerns
Perform massage sessions for other patients
Commence the interview session
81
Which of the following is a form of nonverbal communication to be noted while conducting an interview?
All of the above
Mannerisms
Facial expressions
Gestures
82
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Autonomy
Justice
Veracity
Fidelity
83
A health history form is used to obtain information about which of the following?
Activities that relieve patient's pain
Patients' health status
Patients' sexual orientation
Patients' expected goals
84
When a patient is instructed to dorsiflex, what exactly is the patient expected to do?
Flex the ankle dorsally so that the toes point upward
Move the sole or the food outward, away from the midline
Move the foot downward at the ankle joint, away from the body
Move the sole of the food inward, toward the midline
85
Changes in the elderly population include all except which of the following?
Connective tissue is more fibrotic
Fluid is increased in soft tissues
Muscle tissue is diminished
Bones are less flexible
86
Which of the following types of cells is not seen in the stratum basale of the epidermis?
Melanocytes
Langerhan cells
Keratinocytes
Chief cells
87
Which of the following patient information can be gathered using an intake form?
Name and contact information of the primary health care provider
Date of birth
All of the above
Personal and contact information
88
You are about to begin a massage on a male patient lying prone on massage table. Where should body supports be placed?
Under his ankles and possibly around his chest
Under knees and neck
Under his head and waist
At his knees and under the arms
89
Which of the following is the most common method of spread of pathogens?
Euclidean vector
Contact transmission
Vector transmission
Vehicle transmission
90
The musculocutaneous nerve, a terminal branch of the lateral cord of the bracial plexus, supplies all except which?
Triceps brachii
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis
Biceps brachii
91
While conducting a patient interview, you should do all except which of the following?
Look at the clipboard more than the patient
Listen actively and signal your interest
Use open-ended and close-ended questions
Be focused
92
Which of the following is false concerning body mechanics for a massage therapist?
Use counterpressure if deep pressure is required
Work with smooth and even movements
Keep weight on the back leg and full foot
Keep weight on the front leg and full foot
93
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Keeping her office free from personal effects
Keeping a box of candy to welcome patients
Creating a different entrance into the office
Investing in soundproof doors
94
When massaging an athlete, which does a massage therapist need to know to improve the athlete's performance?
Marital status
Biomechanics of the sport
Religion
Athlete's drinking habits
95
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Physical boundaries
Emotional boundaries
Sex boundaries
Intellectual boundaries
96
Which of the following is an efficient way of obtaining a medical history from an intake form?
List conditions affecting the patient as acute or chronic
Use of open-ended questions on the intake form
Verbal input from the patient on medical history
Checklist format which patients can check off health, med., or surg. data
97
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None of the above
Inflammation
Fracture
Subluxation
98
Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy?
It increases metabolism
It provides analgesia
It feduces fever
It reduces bleeding and swelling
99
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Sexual boundaries
Religious boundaries
Intellectual boundaries
Emotional boundaries
100
Which of the following is an implication of the piezoelectric quality of bones due to their collagen content?
Mechanical stress produces an electrical charge
An electric field causes mechanical strain inside the bone
Application of stress increases the relative humidity of the bone
Electrical stimulation of bone causes stress fractures

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