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- which of the following are important interview skills
- Establish rapport, maintain eye contact, acknowledge clients
- reflective listening can be described as
- repeating or reiterating the clients words
- the SOAP note is a place to document all of the following except:
- the clients informed consent for care
- Subjective information includes
- the clients statement about his condition
- high stress levels can lead to
- more symptoms and a longer recovery time
- open ended questions
- broaden the conversation
- gait pattern evaluations are
- documented as objective data
- the changes that result from treatment are documented in which section of the SOAP note?
- activity and analysis
- collecting nonverbal data from clients
- helps therapists understand clients reactions to the condition of their body or soft tissues
- a treatment plan includes which of the following
- treatments to use, duration for treatments sessions and suggested frequency of sessions
- the plan portion of the SOAP note includes which of the following
- self care recommendations
- abbreviations are helpful to MT's because
- they require less space for complete documentation and speed up the process
- licensed heath care practitioners are legally required to document patient progress
- TRUE
- health history pertinent to the clients conditions is documented as
- subjective data
- function al limitations can be described as
- restricted activities of daily life that are normally performed without any problems.
- mutual trust in a relationship can also be called
- rapport
- is there a specific way you sit that affects your back pain is an example of what type of question
- leading question
- which of the following should be included in a clients file
- subjective statements about a clients condition
- which of the following will most likely not be on a clients intake form.
- massage techniques used
- a common format for documenting a massage session is SOAP. Soap stands for what
- Subjective objective activity analysis plan
- an end feel can be described as
- the sensation at the end of a range of motion
- which of the following is an assessment not used for
- diagnosing a medical condition
- you can evaluate the pelvis in postural assessment by asking your client to
- rest their own hands on their iliac crests
- visual observations to make during a massage pertain to
- skin coloration, bilateral symmetry of tissues, and marks or wounds on the skin.
- ischemia is a systemic contraindication for massage
- FALSE
- an area where the fascia has adhered to nearby tissues or has been crumpled or kinked is called
- fascial adhesion
- which of the following statements is true with respect to an average range of motion test
- the rest of the body should remain still
- which of the following is least important when evaluating gait
- height of the client to length of step ratio
- upon palpation assessment, which of the following sometimes feels grainy
- scar tissue
- a compensation pattern is
- a postural offset that is the body's attempt to correct an imbalance or protect a primacy dysfunction or injury
- a general guideline for massage application is to treat
- where it hurts, where the compensation exists, and at the ends of fascial restrictions
- when palpating a clients tissues, the therapist should keep which of the following phrases in mind
- less is more
- the longer a compensation pattern has existed, the longer it will take to correct
- TRUE
- which of the following help you determine whether there are any contraindications for massage, which soft tissues you should address, and how you should address them
- general assessments
- which of the following statements is true
- Assessments require good communication between the therapist and client for reassurance and trust
- poor posture can cause which of the following
- stress, exhaustion, and organ system dysfunction
- which of the following is true of active range of motion
- the movement should be slow and steady
- which of the following statements refers to functional assessments
- they are advanced techniques to discover the likelihood of specific conditions that require medical diagnosis
- the walking pattern is also called
- gait
- tightness tension feeling stuck and pressure are alternative terms clients use to describe
- pain or discomfort
- according to the cdc the single most important factor in preventing disease transmission is
- hand washing
- standard precautions prevent
- transmission of pathogens
- which of the following are generally safer to use as lubricants
- vegetable products
- which of the following is true of hand hygiene
- adjustable table leg bolts should be checked regularly to make sure the bolts are secure
- after properly washing linens you should
- dry them in a machine and store them in a clean dry area
- a face cradle is a piece of equipment that
- allows clients to keep their necks neutral during the massage
- the primary modes of pathogen transmission are
- contact transmission, vehicle transmission and vector transmission
- which of the following does not influence the environment of your massage practice
- techniques
- body cushions body positioning cushions and body support systems are
- a set of specially designed bolsters
- powders used in massage are not consider lubricants because of their dry nature
- FALSE
- the primary disadvantage to massage chairs is
- they limit access to your clients bodies
- initial touch tends to cause what kind of reaction
- stimulation
- a pathogen can be described as
- a microscopically small organism capable of causing disease
- a massage appointment in which you take your massage table to your client is known as
- an outcall
- the process of draping does which of the following
- protects clients modesty, keeps clients warm, maintains professionalism
- lubricants influence
- the strokes and techniques you can apply effectively and comfortably
- decorative fountains should be kept
- outside of the treatment room because pathogens can reside in them and the sound of running water can create the urge to go to the bathroom
- at a minimum you should wash your hands
- immediately before and after each client
- which is the safest dry lubricant to use
- cornstarch
- a critical component of good body mechanics is to be bend at the waist to apply a massage stroke
- FALSE
- which of the following is true regarding fatigue
- fatigue can accentuate bad body mechanics
- when clients are in the supine position, where can you position bolsters for more comfort
- under the knees and neck
- you can increase your balance and stability by
- positioning your feet at least shoulder width apart with bent knees
- the general guideline for proper table height is to stand next to the table and adjust it such that the top is even with
- the middle of your thigh or index finger
- to maintain good body mechanics when using the asymmetric stance which hand should you use to apply the stroke if your left foot is in back
- the right hand
- which client position can be dangerous for a woman who is in her last couple of months of pregnancy
- supine position
- who can benefit more from the prone position than the other positions
- clients who are shy or modest
- which of the following is least likely to be a requirement for the client to relax
- feeling happy
- when should bolsters be disinfected
- after every use
- the primary purpose for draping is
- modesty and warmth
- massage therapists are prone to which of the following conditions
- repetitive stress injury
- which of the following should not be adjusted if you become self aware of fatigue pain or soreness
- draping techniques
- which of the following describes leverage
- using a minimum amount of muscular work to apply a maximum amount of pressure
- the careful and efficient body movements that minimize fatigue and prevent injury are considered
- body mechanics
- which of the following should not be done if a client is accidentally exposed during a massage
- reassure the client that you are a professional
- which of the following describes the supine position
- the client lies on his back
- even with good body mechanics massage puts undue stress on the muscles and joints
- TRUE
- the side lying position is especially helpful for accessing the clients
- neck and shoulder area
- you should avoid putting clients with upper respiratory congestion in the
- prone position
- sitting down to save energy is appropriate when massaging
- hands and feet
- which of the following terms describes a standing position in which one foot is in front of the other
- asymmetric stance
- which of the following is a challenge for a massage therapist working on a laterally recumbent client
- awkwardness of draping; bolstering the client properly; access to certain body parts
- when applying a stroke with the flat of your hand make sure that your wrist is
- less than 110 degrees
- leaning allows you to use your body weight instead of __ to adjust the depth of pressure of a massage stroke
- muscle strength
- cupping hacking tapping and pummeling are examples of
- tapotement
- which of the following is true of superficial friction
- it addresses blood vessels in the skin
- which of the following techniques helps your focus your attention on your clients
- centering
- the massage stroke that resembles kneading is called
- petrissage
- the massage stroke typically used to apply and spread lubricant is called
- effleurage
- the purpose of grounding techniques is
- provide an emotional and energetic barrier between you and your clients
- which of the following strokes is uniquely able to separate muscle fibers increase local circulation and restore movement
- deep fiber friction
- compression and effleurage are two massage strokes that could be performed with a massage therapists forearm if appropriate
- TRUE
- which of the following is the primary focus of massage therapy
- skeletal muscles
- massage is one of the best treatments for
- breaking down fascial adhesions to restore circulation and movement
- what is the purpose of centering
- putting aside your own concerns to focus on the client
- manipulation of muscle tissue results in localized
- heat production
- if you move too quickly or with too much pressure, the client might respond b
- holding his breath; tensing up his body effectively pushing you out; pulling or rolling away from you
- massage can speed up recovery from muscle fatigue b
- encouraging lactic acid out of the muscles and into the bloodstream
- in general the more tense the muscle, the faster the massage stroke should be
- FALSE
- which of the following describes the materials that thicken and harden as a result of inactivity or lack of movement but soften and release heat when they are deformed and manipulated
- thixotropic properties
- which of the following would least likely result from a massage
- decreased appetite
- all massage strokes and techniques require some amount of pressure or manipulation of the soft tissues
- FALSE
- the nervous systems response to initial skin contact is
- stimulating
- the two phases of deep diaphragm breathing can be felt as
- abdominal expansion followed by sternal elevation
- which events are involved in the first phase of the injury repair mechanism
- hemostasis inflammation and phagocytosis
- which events are involved in the second phase of the injury repair mechanism
- proliferation of new blood vessels, collagen fibers, and replacements cells
- which events are involved in the third phase of the injury repair mechanism
- remodeling o the new tissues to create a more functional scar
- the pain cycle is best described by which of the following
- pain creates hypertonicity -> causing ischemia -> causing tissue deterioration -> causing pain
- proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques use which of the following anatomical structures to facilitate a change
- muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs
- isometric contraction is best described as
- active muscle contraction that produces no movement
- what does a trigger point have that is absent in a tender point
- involvement of a nerve ending that creates a referred pain pattern
- a target muscle can be described as
- the problematic muscle that a massage therapist is attempting to treat
- skin rolling, 45 degree stroke, craniosacral therapy, and friction techniques are effective for
- breaking up connective tissue adhesions and restoring functional movement
- which of the following is characteristic of myofascial work
- no lubricant is used to avoid slip on the clients skin and tends to be uncomfortable for the client
- some techniques that are effective at releasing trigger points are
- trigger point pressure release, positional release, reciprocal inhibition, strumming
- what are the primary distinctions between wellness massage and therapeutic massage
- therapeutic massage specific soft tissue conditions and requires a more detailed treatment plan
- how can massage facilitate the healing process
- by restoring movement; by creating functional scar tissue; by increasing circulation of blood and lymph
- what is needed for fibroblasts to be converted into collagen fibers during the healing process
- vitamin c
- which of the following doctors developed trigger point therapy
- dr travell
- prioprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation uses the nervous system to do what
- reset a muscles resting length
- which of the following is listed in the order in phase I of the healing process
- hemostasis inflammation immune response
- position release, direct manipulation, tense and relax and reciprocal inhibition are examples of
- proprioceptitive neuromuscular facilitation techniques
- which of the following techniques uses antagonistic muscles groups to reflexively lengthen a muscle
- reciprocal inhibition
- overlaying tissues stuck together with fascial adhesions and scar tissue
- can interfere with normal function and create compensation patterns
- reflexology is so named because
- focused pressure on the feet hands or ears may create reflexive effects by which the nervous system creates a change in another part of the body
- the essence of traditional chinese medicine and other energy therapies is
- balance
- qi can easily be affected by an external source at the
- acupressure points
- special techniques and massage therapy
- are compatible and can be used together with training and experience
- venous enhancement can be accomplished by
- effleurage strokes that sweep toward the heart
- which of the following encourage lymphatic flow
- full deep breaths
- which of the following describes contrast therapy
- heat treatment followed by cold treatment
- a significant percentage of acupressure points coincide with
- nerve plexuses
- which of the following cold applications of hydrotherapy should not be placed directly on the skin
- chemical gel packs
- which of the following would most likely happen if the flow of interstitial fluid and lymph ceased
- blood would become thicker
- abdominal massage for digestive enhancement uses clockwise individual strokes along the large intestine while the sequence of strokes moves in a counterclockwise pattern
- TRUE
- during reflexology, a massage therapist should only use oil cream or lotion if the clients feet are damp
- FALSE
- specific polarity therapy techniques are based on principals of energy flow in and around the body, and they can be applied to specific areas of pain
- TRUE
- according to traditional chinese medicine, which of the following would put the body in good health
- yin and yang in balance
- what does drinking water after a massage help with
- ridding the body of cellular and chemical waste; making scar tissue more functional; preventing fascial adhesions from developing
- which of the following would not enhance the effects of a hot bath
- baking powder
- lymph fluid drains in which of the following patterns
- everything on the right side of the body above the diaphragm into the right lymphatic duct and everything else into the thoracic duct
- polarity therapy can be described as
- manipulation and balancing of the electromagnetic fields of the body
- which of the following describes the ancient cupping technique that promotes circulation
- body vacuuming applied to the clients skin
- diaphragm and solar plexus flexing is part of which bodywork modality
- reflexology
- some examples of massage special populations include
- babies, professional soccer players, pregnant women
- which of the following best qualifies someone to specialize as a sports massage therapist
- knowing the primary muscles involved in various athletic activities
- the production of relxin is increased during pregnancy and requires the MT to
- be extra cautions about range of motion and connective tissue work
- the infants abdomen should be massaged in which direction
- clockwise
- an emotional release can be described as
- a flashback or remembrance of an emotional experience
- massage performed on an athlete 6-72 hours after he has participated in an athletic event is called
- post event massage
- in a pre event massage the MT should avoid
- mentioning assessment findings that suggest an imbalance or weakness
- the RICE treatment for muscle pain and injuries stands for
- Rest Ice Compression Elevation
- bedridden clients can receive massage
- in their bed, on a massage table, in a chair as long as the clients are comfortable
- at the point of amputation, the clients stump will likely be
- hypersensitive to pain
- what is the distinguishing factor of sports massage that a MT should know
- the muscles and motions the athlete will use most
- Which of the following should be avoided for a postpartum massage client
- medial side of the lower leg
- scientific research has actually shown massage to increase productivity and employee job satisfaction
- TRUE
- which of the following are special accommodations for providing corporate massage to people who are at work
- massage chair, fully clothed client, fast paced, 15 min duration, focus on neck shoulders and back
- when providing massage to a person who is paralyzed, the therapist must be careful of
- hyper tonicity, insensitivity, decreased circulation
- which of the following is true for geriatric massage
- joint movements are only included if clients are healthy
- which of the following are contraindications or conditions that require caution when providing geriatric massage
- varicose veins, blood clots, bedsores, arthritic joints.
- hospice care provides terminally ill patients and their families with
- a high quality of life
- the duration of a massage for clients whose nervous and muscular systems are not functioning normally should be
- shorter than normal
- which of the following is not a massage contraindication for a geriatric client
- Alzheimer's disease
- which of the following special populations is most likely to suffer from phantom pain
- clients who have had a limb amputated
- some essential oils, especially those with powerful scents are beneficial to pregnant clients because of their soothing properties
- FALSE
- range of motion techniques for a paralyzed client need to be exercised with extreme care due to the lack of sensation
- TRUE
- counter transference is a clients tendency to be come dependant on a therapist for friendship or companionship
- FALSE
- varicose veins are a contraindication for massage and should be avoided at all times
- TRUE
- which of the following is true regarding sleep
- sleep allows us to regenerate energy that is used during the waking hours
- self care recommendations are recored in the __ section of the SOAP note
- Plan
- Too little sleep can create a 'condition' known informally as
- Sleep Debt
- the three components of a treatment plan include
- recommendations for future treatment, selfcare and referrels
- most massage sessions are __ minutes long
- 60
- which of the following effectively makes reccomendations for future treatment
- 60 min massages, once a week for 4 weeks
- if tissues are sticky, which of the following is most likely true
- client has insufficient water intake
- reevaluation findings should be documentate in which part of the SOAP note
- objective
- with respect to the application of cold and heat, which of the following statements are true
- ice should be avoided for people with circulatry problems
- ice is typically used in acute conditions in which inflammation, spasm and pain are present
- TRUE
- people who sleep on their __ tend to develop stiff necks
- stomach
- it’s the therapists responsibility to make sure clients know that
- massage therapists do not diagnose nor prescribe
- therapists who recommend hydrotherapy to their clients have the obligation to
- educate clients about hydration and its influence on health
- which is a primary consideration when developing a future treatment plan
- length of the next massage
- internal hydrotherapy can be described as
- water consumption
- applications of heat should be avoided if
- there are signs of redness or inflammation
- which of the following is true
- treatment plans are appropriate for wellness and therapeutic massage
- the intended path you recommend for your clients to reach their goals is known as the
- treatment plan
- the process of recommending activities for clients to perform between massage sessions is known as
- Self Care
- ergonomic changes do not require special equipment
- TRUE