Which of the following is an implication of the piezoelectric quality of bones due to their collagen content?

Mechanical stress produces an electrical charge

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

Honest communication is effective in redirecting attention to the patient

Avoid getting involved in the client's personal issues

Which of the following is true regarding the patient interview?

It should be performed after filling out an intake form

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

Routine use of gloves for massage

What is the accurate movement function of the triceps brachii?

Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint

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

Using gentle, light touch for potential fragility and sensitivity

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

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

Which of the following changes does not occur in the aging or geriatric population?

Connective tissue becomes more pliable

Which of the following is necessary for massage in people 18 years and younger?

Specific informed parental consent

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

Which of the following is false concerning body mechanics for a massage therapist?

Keep weight on the front leg and full foot

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

What is the primary action of the flexor carrier radialis muscle?

It flexes and abducts the wrist

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

Using medical flowcharts instead of African soapstone sculptures

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 is an efficient way of obtaining a medical history from an intake form?

Checklist format which patients can check off health, med., or surg. data

What is the function of the pronator quadratus muscle?

It helps to turn the palm of the hand downwards

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

Massage may be used as part of treatment for infertility

The hip joint and knee joint are examples of which of the following joints respectively?

Ball-and-socket joint, hinge joint

What is the function of the palmaris longus muscle?

It flexes the wrist and tenses the palmar aponeurosis

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

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