Is massage indicated or contraindicated for influenza?

contraindicated in the acute stage

Asking a client for professional advice during the session is what type of unethical behavior?

exploiting the power differential

helps professionals make ethical decisions

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 of the following increases flexibility?

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

A professional boundary

personal, physical & emotional space within the therapeutic relationship

the most important reason for selecting a target market:

it allows business owner to make advertising & promo activities specific

Insurance reimbursement:

requires a prescription and/or doctor's referral, ICD-10, & CPT code

What is a symptom of frozen shoulder?

painful abduction and external rotation

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1
what is a business with one owner and one employee?
partnership
corporation
networking
sole proprietorship
2
A client keeps asking you out to social functions. Which of the following best describes the ethical issue?
dual relationship
right of refusal
testing boundaries
countertransference
3
Predisposing conditions that may make a person more likely to develop a disease than some other person
pain-spasm-pain cycle
metastasis
lordosis
risk factors
4
Is massage indicated or contraindicated for irritable bowel syndrome?
local contraindicated
indicated
contraindicated in acute stage
contraindicated
5
This is a local distension or ballooning of the superficial blood vessels, most commonly found in the legs
varicose veins
aneurism
angina pectoris
high blood pressure
6
What neuromuscular technique involves digital pressure directly into a trigger point?
skin rolling
ischemic compression
all of the above
stretching
7
Is massage indicated or contraindicated for influenza?
contraindicated
indicated
local contraindication
contraindicated in the acute stage
8
A sudden drop in blood pressure due to change of position (usually sitting to standing)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
hypertension
orthostatic hypotension
hyperemia
9
Who developed Rolfing
Dr. Janet Travell
Dr. James Cyriax
Dr. John Upledger
Dr. Ida P. Rolf
10
Licensure involves:
evidence of proficiency
legislation
protection of the public
all of the above
11
what is the purpose of an S corporation?
avoid "double" taxation
avoid income tax
all of these
avoid estimated tax
12
Asking a client for professional advice during the session is what type of unethical behavior?
financial impropriety
none of these
professionalism
exploiting the power differential
13
The Standard Mileage Allowance & Actual Automobile Expense for business related automobile expenses:
are two methods used for determining transportation expenses
are important considerations for self employed massage therapists
all of these
require accurate & consistant record keeping
14
Which is a muscle energy technique that uses active movement?
therapeutic touch
post-isometric relaxation
touch for health
polarity therapy
15
Which is the most non-invasive?
deep transverse friction
hellerwork
reciprocal inhibition
therapeutic touch
16
What is the knowledge base and practice parameters of a profession?
standard of pratice
boundaries
scope of practice
code of ethics
17
A client is in pain when they extend their leg. What muscle group is most likely to be the source of the problem?
adductors
medial rotators of the shoulder
hamstrings
quadriceps
18
A Code of Ethics
identifies personal values
provides standards of practice measurements
helps professionals make ethical decisions
determine policy for resolving ethical dilemmas
19
What form of insurance protects against lawsuits for claims of professional misconduct?
unemployment insurance
liability insurance
property insurance
disability insurance
20
Costs for what could be deductible as a business expense?
licensing
all of these
memberships
linens
21
What is out of a therapeutic relationship?
all of the above
personal needs
client centered actions and words
consistency
22
Hugging a client in a sexual manner is what type of behavior?
unethical
both of these
sexual misconduct
none of these
23
which of these muscles everts the foot?
fibularis brevis
gastrocnemius
tibialis posterior
soleus
24
Which is deeper
percussion
effleurage
joint movements
petrissage
25
Which endangerment site includes a nerve under the piriformis muscles?
umbilicus area
lumbar region
twelfth rib, dorsal body
sciatic notch
26
Which code of ethics for physicians is from the Greeks?
ayurveda
tschanpua
shiatsu
hippocratic oath
27
What form is used for the net profit from a business?
form W-2
form 1099
schedule C of form 1040
form 2106
28
A client comes in with a prescription for massage. You determine he has a condition that is contraindicated. What now?
refer the client to another therapist
refer client back to their doctor with explanatory note
go on with the massage
go on with massage but take extensive SOAP notes
29
Which of the following muscles is not part of the pes anserine
semitendinosus
biceps femoris
semimembranosus
gracilis
30
Which of the following increases flexibility?
polarity therapy
relaxation
craniosacral therapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
31
Who first standardized massage terminology and brought it to the scientific community?
Dr Johann Metzger
Dr John Harvey Kellogg
Dr John Upledger
Dr Janet Travell
32
A therapist being uncomfortable massaging a client with hepatitis involves which type of issue?
therapists right of refusal
dual relationship
none of the above
scope of practice
33
A professional boundary
personal, physical and emotional space
only the space of the client in the therapeutic relationship
personal, physical & emotional space within the therapeutic relationship
objectifying the clients therapeutic goals
34
periosteum covers what structure?
heart
blood vessels
muscle
bone
35
the most important reason for selecting a target market:
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
it helps a business owner pick & choose who you want to work with
36
What approach did Paul St John use when developing his nervous or reflexive method?
myofascial approach
neuromuscular approach
trigger points
shiatsu
37
What is caused most commonly by necrosis or inflammation of a bone or disk in the thoracic vertebrae?
thoracic outlet syndrome
scheuermann's disease
lateral epicondylitis
hernia
38
which muscle is the synergist to the middle deltoid?
subscapularis
supraspinatus
teres minor
anterior and posterior deltoid
39
A treatment for illness that influences the course of the disease even if its not specifically validated
reflex
sign
diagnosis
placebo
40
Insurance reimbursement:
requires minimum paperwork
is commonly recieved for massage services
is approved if the massage therapist submits the proper code
requires a prescription and/or doctor's referral, ICD-10, & CPT code
41
The tibial tuberosity is distal to which structure?
ankle
patella
tibia
medial malleolus
42
What is a common condition for the elderly?
warts
thin skin
complete immobility
allergic reaction
43
What is a symptom of frozen shoulder?
unrestricted range of motion
hypermobility
all of the above
painful abduction and external rotation
44
What is a sexual misconduct boundary violation?
all of the above
strong interest or disapproval of clients sexual orientation
comments about sexual performance
comments about sexual preferences or fantasies
45
Which work arrangement could be like working as an employee while being self-employed?
DBA
S-corporation
LLC
independant contractor
46
Massage therapist use referrals:
to network with other healthcare professionals
all of these
to generate new business by soliciting referrals from satisfied clients
to help direct clients to appropriate health care professionals
47
Cutaneous (skin) distribution of spinal nerve sensations:
risk factors
pain-spasm-pain cycle
metastasis
dermatome
48
which muscle is the antagonist for depression of the scapula?
latissimus dorsi
sternocleidomastoid
subclavius
levator scapula
49
Which of the following would be protected under general premises liability insurance?
malpractice
slip and falls
marketing
start-up costs
50
which of the following muscles flexes the elbow and shoulder and supinates the forearm?
triceps brachii
brachialis
biceps brachii
biceps femoris
51
Which technique is associated with thixotrophy, or the ability of tissue to become more fluid when stretched and warmed?
muscle energy technique (MET)
myofascial massage
sports massage
acupuncture
52
Guideline for the sequence of massage
deep to superficial
superficial to deep
proximal to distal
specific to general
53
What is the response of the therapist's unconscious feelings towards the client?
dual relationship
countertransference
transference
confidentiality
54
The first thing to do when setting up a business is:
create a video on youtube showing your expertise
create a business plan
create a marketing strategy
create promotional materials; signage, business cards, pamphlets
55
what is the most abundant tissue?
epitheal
connective
muscle
nervous
56
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
57
What is the most appropriate response if a caller asks if the massage includes a happy ending?
provide a referral
remain professional and explain the services
schedule an appointment
call 911
58
Taxes:
don't have to be paid by independant contractors
must be paid whether the massage therapist is an employee or self-employed
usually work out to one twentieth of business income
need to be set aside annually
59
Which is a structural and postural integration approach?
craniosacral therapy
reflexology
bindegewebsmassage
ayurveda
60
When can information about a client be revealed to others without the client's consent?
when required to protect the public
when required by law or court order
both of these
none of these
61
Who developed deep transverse friction?
Dr. James Cyriax
Elizabeth Dicke
Joseph Heller
Dr. Emil & Dr. Estrid Vodder
62
what does the medial collateral ligament attach to?
femur & humerus
humerus & fibula
femur & fibula
femur & tibia
63
Which relates to privacy?
transference
countertransference
dual relationship
HIPAA
64
Who prepares W-2 forms?
independent contractors
employees
the massage board
employers
65
What is in danger of being compressed in the axillary area endangerment site?
radial nerve
sciatic nerve
fibular nerve
brachial plexus
66
Local legislation controlling the location of a business
building codes
zoning
licensing
DBA
67
Which is an energy technique?
reiki
polarity therapy
all of the above
touch for health
68
What method did Eunice Ingham develop that at first focused on the hands and feet
reflexology
manual lymph drainage
shiatsu
neuromuscular therapy
69
how much of barter income must be reported to the IRS?
none
100%
40%
50%
70
Gross income minue expenses equals:
a draw
net income
deductions
deposits
71
What massage modality originated in California?
esalen massage
shiatsu
ayurveda
lomi lomi
72
An involuntary response to a stimulus: the response is specific, predictable, adaptive, and purposeful
placebo
hyperstimulation
reflex
indorphins
73
Expenses that are used to begin new business operations are called:
reimbursements
investments
start-up costs
business plans
74
Who is considered the 'father of physical therapy' in addition to being credited with developing Swedish Massage
Per Henrik Ling
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
Dr. Johann Metzger
Dr. Janet Travell
75
Business operations show that:
most massage practioners are employees of other therapists
one half of the income is usually spent on overhead costs
subcontractors can be told when to work and what to wear
renting space is more costly than buying a building
76
which muscle is the primary mover during a push up?
biceps brachii
pronator teres
trapezius
triceps brachii
77
There is the prescribed treatment (CPT) code for massage therapy for insurance billing?
schedule K-1
97000 series
form 1099
business plan
78
What identifies tender spots on muscle tissues that can refer pain to other parts of the body?
hellerwork
craniosacral therapy
rolfing
trigger point therapy
79
Guidance on which topic is typically found in a code of ethics?
tax
insurance
fee structure
none of the above
80
Which is a contraindication for a pregnant client?
swedish massage
hot packs
lomi lomi
reiki
81
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
follow HIPAA and don't give it to him
give him the file if it is okay with the business owner
82
what would be the most appropriate method for giving a referral?
refer the client to the internet
request a fee for the referral
provide a list of practioners
provide contact information for a friend or relative
83
Which massage system uses the stimulation of acupuncture points to affect energy flow?
Indian
Chinese
Greek
Swedish
84
your client can only flex his arm in front of his body around 40%. What muscle could be involved?
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
pectoralis minor
rhomboids
85
Stretching should be done
in the supine position
in the prone position
on the exhale
on the inhale
86
what is a business structure with one or more owners and limited liability?
sole proprietorship
corporation
partnership
networking
87
What is inflammation of more than one vertebra?
hepatitis B
spondylitis
torticollis
lupus
88
Countertransference concerns
obtaining informed consent
personalizing the therapeutic relationship by the client
personalizing the therapeutic relationship by the therapist
objectifying the clients personal goals
89
Certifications & credentials?
are legal documents
are developed only by legislative bodies
are verifications of a certain level of expertise in a given skill
protect the publics health, welfare and safety
90
what is the primary muscle fro chewing?
masseter
lateral pterygoid
orbicularis oris
platysma
91
Which endangerment site includes the nerves and vessels to the thyroid gland and the vagus nerve?
sciatic notch
area of the sternal notch and anterior throat
umbilicus area
92
what is the primary requirement for a business that hires employees?
automobile insurance
an employee identification number (EIN)
malpractice insurance
a sales tax permit
93
What is typically done by a primary care provider and not a massage therapist?
assessment
both of these
none of these
diagnosis
94
What means caused by a pathogen that can grow after infecting a host cell?
systemic
bacterial
trauma
viral
95
what is the point where the nerve fiber connects with the muscle?
tendon organ
motor neuron
nerve end plate
motor and plate
96
What neuromuscular technique can be passive or active?
ischemic compression
skin rolling
stretching
all of the above
97
being a massage employee:
can be great career opportunity w/o responsibility of business operations
is less desirable than self-employ because you have to answer to boss
means that you are less motivated than self-employed people
will likely result in less income than self-employement
98
Who can provide consent to working on a minor?
any relative
a friend
parents
all of the above
99
Hellerwork, developed by Joseph Heller, is best described as:
trigger point therapy
energetic method
myofascial approach
structural integration
100
What would exist when a therapist sold products to a client?
informed consent
right of refusal
dual role
power differential

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