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When considering client comfort, all of the following are important except _____

The practitioner’s hands must be clean before touching each client by washing with _____.

Which is not a major contraindication of massage?

____ involves summarizing what the client said and stating it back so the client has a chance to agree or clarify

Class of proteins the body produces in response to contact with antigens

When should the practitioner explain the policies and procedures to the client?

Which is not a mechanical effect of massage?

Awareness of posture and body alignment will help minimize stress on which system and reduce the incidence of injury.

Which is not a psychological effect of massage?

The increased flow of blood to the massaged area results in _____

You should not use lubricant when massaging which part of a client’s body?

Common modes of transmission include all of the following except _____.

A wider table increases the tendency to reach out, bend, and twist, which increases stress on the _____.

Which condition is not caused by a virus?

Gate control theory states that nerves stimulated by massage _____ at the gate, where the nerve fibers enter the spine

Organisms that thrive in a warm, moist enviro and are found mostly in humans on the skin and in the mucous membranes

The nervous system consists of the _____ nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the _____ nervous system.

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system is related to _____.

Operational and client interaction policies in the massage practice should cover all of the following except _____.

Which is not a communication skill?

What are helpful when trying to identify the location of the client’s problem areas that may require attention.

You would need to update a client’s health history form if he or she_____

Infectious diseases are caused by minute living organisms called _____.

Which item should not be kept in the massage area of a practice?

What provides an alternative for a client to receive the benefits of massage in a seated position w/o removing clothing

Ticks, fleas, and mites are examples of _____ that affect humans

_____ are minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics

Which massage technique has a sedative effect on the peripheral nerve receptors?

The proper temperature for a massage room is between _____

Repeating gliding strokes are commonly known as ____

Which position works well for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters?

Which area is not typically considered one of the three areas of operation or activity in a massage business?

The practitioner should use ________ movements to apply lubricant efficiently.

When applying massage lubricant, you should ____

All of the following are forms of nonverbal communication except _____.

Centering is based on the concept that the body has a geographical center about ___ below the navel.

About _____ inches of high-density foam is the best padding for a massage table.

____ lighting is preferred in the treatment area.

A condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the client’s well-being

_______ is about positioning the body and using movement patterns that are most effective for accomplishing any task.

When the client is lying prone, a bolster can be placed under the _____.

What are the two ways of asking questions to determine a client’s needs and expectations?

Friction and stroking movements cause the skin to _____

Which is not a method of avoiding fatigue, pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunction for a massage therapist.

________ involves designing the workplace to fit the people.

What is a massage therapist’s main piece of equipment?

When performing a relaxing wellness massage, what should you do next after kneading the tissues?

Generally, a basic relaxation massage is designed so the client _____

When you are centered emotionally, you _____.

A hypoallergenic product is one that _____.