What should be avoided if you are working with a client with acute torticollis

Passively stretching the spasmodic muscle

Which of the following statements about Tapotement is TRUE

Tapotement can effectively loosen mucous for client with resp condition

Which of the following statements is an example of pain onset

It began yesterday when i fell suddenly

Which of the following activities does NOT constitute direct client care

Completing medico-legal reports

A MT is also a reflexologist, the policy on receipts for alternative therapies states that

The receipt must indicate that the fee was received for reflexology

Which of the following is a registration requirement

The ability to speak fluent English or French

Which of the following falls in to the scope of practice of a massage therapist

Counseling the client about his or condition and therapy

Side effects from medication includes high blood pressure what can you do to ensure clients comfort and safety

Use caution with stimulating treatment techniques

The definition of incompetence contains the following

Lacking knowledge skill and judgement

What is the main intended effect during the controlled motion phase

Return to normal activities that do not exacerbate symptoms

Legally the advertisement for a massage therapist must include

The name of the therapist as set out in the certificate of registration

Which of the following sets of muscles will demonstrate flaccidity on a client with carpal tunnel syndrome

Abductor pollicis breves, flexor pollicis breves

Which of the following techniques treat subdeltoid bursitis in the chronic stage

Skin rolling and fascial stretching

Which of the following techniques treat a peripheral contracture on a client with chronic osteoarthritis

Fascial stretching and muscle stripping

As a general draping boundary rule the massage therapist can allow for the following EXCEPT

Hands or tools going beyond the draping boundary

Which of the following acts constitutes as a treatment

Anything done for palliative reasons

A relationship between client and practitioner that is focused on the well being of the client and is contractual is

Professional therapeutic relationship

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1
To stretch your clients middle deltoids fibres you would place the client’s humerus into GH
Adduction
Abduction
Medial rotation
Extension
2
Health history interview determines the following information
Treatment plan
Contraindications to treatment
Frequency of treatments
On going treatment
3
What should be avoided if you are working with a client with acute torticollis
Putting direct pressure on the SCM
GTO and using direct pressure on the SCM
Agonist contraction
Passively stretching the spasmodic muscle
4
Which of the following statements about Tapotement is TRUE
Light Tapotement for short period of time can relax hypertonic muscles
Tapotement generally decreases sympathetic nervous system firing
Tapotement can effectively loosen mucous for client with resp condition
Heavy Tapotement or prolonged light Tapotement decreases local circulation
5
Which of the following statements is an example of pain onset
It starts in my head then spreads into my shoulder
I feel pain constantly all day
It began yesterday when i fell suddenly
It hurts every morning then it gets better
6
What is the appropriate description of your massage therapy service on a receipt
Massage therapy treatment
Massage modalities
Registered massage therapy
Massage therapy
7
Which of the following activities does NOT constitute direct client care
Developing a treatment plan
Conducting client assessment
Participating in massage therapy research
Completing medico-legal reports
8
A MT is also a reflexologist, the policy on receipts for alternative therapies states that
The receipt must indicate that the fee was received for reflexology
The receipt cannot be signed by the RMT
Massage therapy clinics cannot issue receipts for reflexology
Massage therapists cannot legally perform therapies other then massage
9
The GTO lies at the origins and insertion of ….…. Muscle fibres into the tendon of ….….. muscle
Skeletal, smooth
Smooth, skeletal
Cardiac, smoot
Skeletal, skeletal
10
A virus localized in a cutaneous nerve that can remain dormant until activated by emotional upset,fever, or UV radiation
Impetigo
Psoriasis
Boils or carbuncles
Cold sores
11
A member must notify the college of any changes in name or address within this time period
1 week
14 days
Before renewing their registration
By the end of the year
12
……… is a chronic inflammation disorder due to broncospasm which is reversible over time, spontaneously or treatment
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Sinusitis
Emphysema
13
An electric moist heat pad is also known as a
Thermaphore
Hydrocollator
Paraffin wax
Compression
14
Which of the following is a registration requirement
Graduation form an ontario school
Canadian citizenship
The ability to speak fluent English or French
Acceptable health status
15
Which of the following falls in to the scope of practice of a massage therapist
Providing homeopathic information
Counseling the client about his or condition and therapy
Administering injection
Prescribing medications to the client
16
Side effects from medication includes high blood pressure what can you do to ensure clients comfort and safety
Use caution with stimulating treatment techniques
Only use cross-fibre techniques
Only use percussive treatment techniques
No modification
17
Who grants professions the authority to govern themselves
Government of ontario
Professional associations
The people of Canada
The people of Ontario
18
A MT feels unreasonably affected when his client shows dissatisfaction with his work and example of
A massage therapist with high standards
Over stepping boundaries
Countertranference
Transference
19
Sedating the nervous system is a reflexive effect of what type of treatment technique
Cross fibre friction
Fine vibrations
Swedish massage
Coarse vibrations
20
the following condition on the health history form constitutes a primary complaint with in the scope of practice
Low blood pressure
Hearing loss
Pain in the lower back
Multiple sclerosis
21
The definition of incompetence contains the following
Professional misconduct
Preforming controlled acts
Failing a peer assessment
Lacking knowledge skill and judgement
22
What is the main intended effect during the controlled motion phase
Developing muscle strength necessary to return to intense exercises
Decrease but not elimination proactive muscle spasm
Developing max AROM of injured joint
Return to normal activities that do not exacerbate symptoms
23
After using slow ischemic compression on clients trigger points to relieve tension headache what would follow
Heat the treated area
Have your client perform AFROM
All options
Use slow passive stretch
24
Legally the advertisement for a massage therapist must include
All addresses where the therapist works
The names of all health care professionals working in his/her office
The name of the therapist as set out in the certificate of registration
A list of all services provided together with a fee schedule
25
Bringing your toes up towards your shin would put your foot in an …….. position
Everted
Planter flexed
Inverted
Dorsiflexed
26
Which of the following types of cartilage is most commonly found covering the articulation surfaces of long bones
Fibro cartilage
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic connective tissue
Elastic cartilage
27
What is the condition called when the clavicle is torn from the scapula
Elbow strain
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder dislocation
Separated shoulder
28
The relationship between the MT and the client is considered what type of relationship
Friendship
Professional
Private
Personal
29
What is the main cause of radial nerve compression
Lateral epicondylitis
Pronator teres syndrome
Triceps muscle atrophy
Sprain of the medial collateral ligament
30
What is the most devastating boundary violation and breach in the code of ethics
Dual relationship
Sexual misconduct
Transference
Countertransference
31
A health history form must contain the following information
Signature of client
Consent to release information
Current medications
Consent to treat
32
Which of the following sets of muscles will demonstrate flaccidity on a client with carpal tunnel syndrome
Flexor carpi radialis, flexor pollicis longus
Abductor pollicis breves, flexor pollicis breves
Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris
33
The movement of substances such as glucose into the cell is mediated by which of the following transport mechanism
Facilitated diffusion
Simple diffusion
Osmosis
Exocytosis
34
Which of the following techniques can be used to decrease muscle spasm
Reciprocal inhibition
Autogenic inhibition
Hold a relax
Muscle setting, shaking
35
For the effectiveness of a massage a comfortable balance of communication from both the client and MT is
Ideal for treatment
Up to the RMT
Covered on the intake form
Determined by the client
36
When preforming a massage how can MT sense if there is discomfort felt by the client
Body language
Physical exam
Use of words
History
37
When treating a clients anterior scalene muscle, which test should be used to confirm the Adson’s test upon assessment
Edens, military brace test
Allens test
Halsteads test
Wrights hyperabduction test
38
Which of the following techniques treat subdeltoid bursitis in the chronic stage
Tapotment, muscle setting
Effleurage, cold hydrotherapy
Skin rolling and fascial stretching
Isometric exercises, and muscle setting
39
Which of the following techniques treat a peripheral contracture on a client with chronic osteoarthritis
Joint tractions, joint oscillations
Muscle approximation light stroking
Fascial stretching and muscle stripping
Effleurage vibrations
40
As a general draping boundary rule the massage therapist can allow for the following EXCEPT
Fingers extending beyond the draping boundary only when needed
elbow extending under the draping during a stripping stroke on hamstrings
Minimize cover while the private areas if client complains of being to hot
Hands or tools going beyond the draping boundary
41
Which of the following acts constitutes as a treatment
Anything done for palliative reasons
Assisting the client on the table
Proposal of treatment plan
Description of home care program
42
Which of the following is a common manifestation of renal calculus
Dull pain
Polyuria
Renal calculus
Proteinuria
43
Performing a chin up exercise will strengthen your clients
Triceps
Pectoralis minor
Lats
Pectoralis major
44
How often does a MT have to obtain and update a client medical history
Before each treatment
Once during initial contact
Once a year
Every 6 months
45
The tissue rhythmically being plucked between the thumb and fingertips of both hand describes which tapotment tech
Cupping
Tapping
Pinching
Hacking
46
Poor foot wear and abnormal gait mostly likely could lead to
De quervains tenosynovitis
Supraspinatus tendinitis
Patella tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis
47
Which of the following types of consent needs to be in writing
To release information
To assess
To interview
To treat
48
A relationship between client and practitioner that is focused on the well being of the client and is contractual is
Partnership
Interactive boundary
Dual relationship
Professional therapeutic relationship
49
Which of the following muscles require treatment for flaccidity on a client with Bell’s palsy
Tempolis, orbicularis oculi
Masseter, zygomaticus major
SCM, Frontalis
Buccinator, orbicularis oris
50
What type of information is NOT included in a health history form
Primary complaint
Assessment result
Source of referral
Presence of allergies
51
What muscle would be the least stressed muscle during pregnancy
Adductors
Abdominals
ESGs
Rhomboids
52
Which of the following are among the most common early symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Slurred speech
Loss of balance
Sudden onset of paralysis
Extreme fatigue
53
Which of the following statements is an example of a closed ended question
When did the accident happen
How are you feeling today
How does the pain affect your life
How do you describe the pain
54
Active resisted knee flexion and hip extension will …. Your clients …..
Strengthen hamstring
Stretch gluteus max
Stretch hamstrings
Strengthen quads
55
Which of the following describes the maintenance of professional competence
A threshold experience that includes 10 years of professional practice
Life long process and continues after therapist ceases practice
lifelong process for as long as the therapist is practicing the profession
Threshold experience that ends with graduation
56
The following person must file a report with the registrar
Employers who terminate a member for professional misconduct
Employers who terminate a member’s employment due to a closure of clinic
Colleagues that dissolve a partnership due to a change of location
Clients who terminate professional relationship due to RMT incompetence
57
Which of the following motions will most effectively strengthen the middle fibres of your client deltoid muscle
GH abduction
GH adduction
Scapular elevation
GH external rotation
58
When a MT views someone as more than a client is referred to as
Transference
The therapeutic relationship
Sexual misconduct
Countertransference
59
What is the minimum age to provide consent of behalf of an incapable person
14
18
There is no minimum age
16
60
To perform the varus stress test stabilize your clients leg by holding at the ankle and
Apply a medial pressure to the lateral knee
Y medial pressure to the medial knee
Apply a lateral pressure to the medial knee
Apply a lateral pressure to the lateral knee
61
Which is the mode of transmission, by the entry of pathogenic microorganisms through the oral cavity or GI tract
Direct contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Penetration
62
Patellar tendinitis can cause symptoms such as trigger points and contracture in this muscle
Gluteals
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Hamstrings
63
Which of the following is a signal that a person is having trouble breathing
Large eyes
Opening and closing the mouth rapidly
Steady heavy breathing
The person looks in pain and their breathing is noisy
64
Recommending excessive treatment constitutes which type of abuse
Verbal
Emotional
Insurance
Financial
65
Generally repetitive effleurage is considered to be soothing technique that decreases SNS firing and ..
Increase pain perception
Increases ischemia
Parasympathetic firing
Reduces pain perception
66
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding therapeutic relationship between the client and the MT
Professional relationship
Social life
Time
Income
67
Which of the following sets of techniques are appropriate two weeks after cast removal
Vibrations and light stroking
Fascial stretching and muscle stripping
Tapotment and skin rolling
Muscle setting and muscle shaking
68
When must hand washing be preformed
After treatment and before interview
Before treatment and assessment
Before any physical contact
Before and after each treatment
69
What should you do if a client asks you out on a date and you don’t have any interest in dating him/her
Ask them about private life
Ignore and ask when they would like to schedule their next massage
Respectfully decline, inform them it would violate your profession statutes
Terminate the client therapist relationship and refer out
70
Of the following physiological effects of direct pressure frictions, which is reflexive
Temporary ischemia
Decreases spasm
Compresses and spreads the tissue
Neuritis
71
Active resisted flexion of the torso will strengthen
Lags
Abdominals
Iliopsoas
Erector spinal
72
Which of the following statements is an example of pain intensity
The pain shoots down my arm
The pain is mild most of the time
The pain began 2 days ago
I am not sure where the pain is coming from
73
Which of the following stretching techniques is NOT considered to be an active inhibition technique
Agonist contraction
Hold relax
Passive angular
Post isometric relaxation
74
Having a discussion with a client about the positive and potential neg effects of massage for certain condition is
Ethics
Personal boundaries
Informed consent
Framework
75
Which of the following conditions is an indicator for breast massage
Blocked milk duct
Clavicular subluxation
Postural kyphosis
Thoracic outlet syndrome
76
Which of the following statements is an example of a benefit of treatment
It will increase shoulder mobility
It will increase the joint hypermobility
I will undrape the area
Some techniques may increase the pain
77
By applying passive forces dorsiflexion of you client foot while his knee is flexed you are stretching which muscle
Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Popliteus
Gastrocnemius
78
Which of the following sets of techniques is indicated on the convex side of the scoliotic curvature
Fascial stretching skin rolling
Isometric contractions, Tapotement
Muscle stripping, deep kneading
Lymphatic drainage
79
For full and normal ROM in AROM what must happen in the fascia in assessing proper function
I must stabilize the joint and allow the joint to move
It must allow for he free movement around the muscle and joint
It must fire or shorten to create the movement
It must lengthen to allow joint movement
80
What is a positive sign of a Thompson’s test
Sharp pain
Absence of plantar flexion when the calf is squeezed
Hypermobility of the ankle
Talor displacement from the medial malleolus
81
Client with weakness in lower right extremity, client is able to complete straight leg raise what muscle is emphasized
Vastus medialis
Sartorius
Vastus lateralis
Rectus femoris
82
Which of the following techniques are indicated for treatment of intercostal neuralgia in the chronic stage
Thoracic traction, internal costal stretching
Tapotment, muscle shaking
GTO release, light stroking
Contrast towels, muscle approximation
83
Active resisted hip flexion will ….. your client’s …..
Strengthen iliopsoas
Stretch abdominals
Strengthen gluteus max
Stretch Iliopsoas
84
Which of the following sets of passive movements will stretch the flexor compartment of the forearm
Wrist extension, elbow extension
Wrist flexion, elbow flexion
Wrist flexion, elbow extension
Wrist extension, elbow flexion
85
Ober’s top ortho test client begins in the … position, at edge of table, leg in extension + … allow gravity to … top leg
Side lying, abduction, adduction
Prone, flexion, extend
Prone, abduction,adduction
Side lying , adduction, abduction
86
Which of the following modalities are considered complementary
Yoga
Hydrotherapy
Strengthening
Stretching
87
Which of the following closely describes the performance of the valsalva orthopedic test
Ask your client to bear down as if forcing a bowel movement
Run a sharp object along your clients foot
Gentle compress your clients jugular vein for 30 sec
Ask your client to stand with eyes closed for 20 - 30 sec
88
What does a positive sign indicate for pain at 60 and 120 degrees abduction during the painful arc test
AC joint pathology
SC joint pathology
GH joint pathology
Elbow pathology
89
Which of the following techniques can be applied through client’s covering
Stroking
Friction
Stripping
Wringing
90
When a client head is held in neutral position limitation of the neck movement due to idiopathic muscle spasm is called
Acute neck tension
Congenital torticollis
Acute acquired torticollis
Spasmodic torticollis
91
Female MT encounters male client who asks for advice and lingers after treatment what type of behaviour is this?
Countertransference
Transference
Sexual misconduct
A dual relationship
92
What is the appropriate timing to explain reason for a discharge
After the first treatment
Before a medical history interview
During final treatment
Before and after the last treatment
93
By placing your client’s hip into passive forced extension, adduction, external rotation you are stretching which muscle
QL
TFL
Gluteus max
Piriformis
94
Which of the following statements describes both Erb’s and klumpke’s paralysis
Severance of the nerve fibres in the brachial plexus
Nerve root compression in the cervical spine
Compression injury if the brachial plexus
Over stretching injury of the brachial plexus
95
When must a client be informed about a fee schedule
At the end of the interview
When the client arrives at the first appointment
At the beginning of the consent procedure
Before the client departs
96
Right sided heart failure will likely result in the following outcome
High blood pressure
Peripheral Edema
Acute asthma
Pulmonary Edema
97
In order to stretch your client brachialis muscle you would place the clients arm into
Elbow extension with forearm pronation
Elbow flexion only
Elbow flexion with forearm supination
Elbow extension only
98
Which of the following statements is an example of a complication of treatment
You may feel dizzy after the treatment
You can stop or modify the treatment
You may have a allergy to this lubricant
Be careful when getting off the table
99
you are stretching this muscle by, putting GH joint into 90 degree abd+ 90 degree lat rot + apply passive force lat flex
Pectoralis minor
Lats
Posterior deltoid
Pectoralis major
100
Which of the following scenarios is NOT a circumstance under which a MT can legally breach confidentiality
When there is a medical emergency
When there is a potential for conflict
When there is a suspicion of child or elder abuse
When there is a threat to themselves and others

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