Exam 3

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

Which of the areas is not typically considered one of the 3 areas of operation or activity in a massage business

Which condition is not caused by a virus

Which is not a major contraindication of massage

Which is not a communication skill

Which is not mechanical effect of massage

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

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

__ involves designing the workplace to fit the people

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

When applying massage lubricant, you should __.

The gate control theory states that stimulation of thermo- or mechanoreceptors by rubbing __ at the gate

Repeating gliding strokes are commonly known as __.

What nervous system consists of __ nervous system and the __ nervous system.

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

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

Friction and stroking movements cause the skin to

You should not use lubricant when massaging which part you f a clients body?

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

A hypoallergenic product is one that __.

What is a massage therapists main piece of equipment

You would need to update a clients health history form if he or she __.

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system is related to __.

Generally, a basic relaxation massage is designed so the client __.

__ is any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage to be unsafe

__ organisms that thrive in a warm moist environment in are found mostly in human on the skin and in the mucous membrane

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

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

When you are centered emotionally, you __.

__ lighting is preferred in the treatment area.

What are two ways of asking questions to determine a clients needs and expectations?

Text fleas and mites are examples of __ that affect humans.

Common modes of transmission include all of the following, except

Which is not a psychological effect of massage

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

The practitioner should use __ movements to apply lubricant efficiently.

Which is not a method of avoiding fatigue, pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunction in the hands, wrist, neck, shoulders

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

The proper temperature for a massage room is between __.

__ our minute, unicellular, microorganisms, exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics

__ are helpful when trying to identity location of the clients painful, sore, or stiff areas that may require attention

Infectious diseases are caused by minute living organisms called __.

The practitioners hand must be clean before touching each client by washing with __.

Being aware of good posture & body alignment will help minimize stress on the __ system & reduce the incidence of injury

The increased flow of blood to the massaged area results in __.

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

__ provides another alternative for a client to receive many benefits if an upper body massage in a seated position

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

- 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 w/ antigens and increase the body’s resistance