Chapter

MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ON MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMS
Please Note:

The answer which

Anywhere

1
.

give,

is

is

the

BJST

the body where a n

.ssage/body work PraCt,t,oner
practitioner
blood vessels or narves

in

may compress

is

called?

a trigger point
a pressure point

a.
b.

2.

of the choices.

c.

an endangerment

d.

a meridian point

site

The primary goal of post-event

si orts massage
a.
remove toxins from the tissues
b.
heat up the body
c.
maximize endurance

is

to?

meet

d.

3.

Ligament

injury is

a.

b.

d.

How would
a.

b.

c
d
5.

b.
c.

d.

Golgi

a.

8.

client?

for. hyper ension?

increases peripheral circulation
increase cardiac ou put %j>

decreases size of v ins

decreases peripheral circulation

complex tendon does what

unction?
b.

7.

you best relax,pector 3 .is major in

a supine
put a pillow under the head
put a pillow under te head
and knees
put pillows under tl e arms
P"t PHows under tl e knees
J

What does massage do

e.

6.

slow to heal di 3 to?

tendon sheaths
active nerve conduction
poor blood supply
poor lymphatic sup j|y
rigidity of

c.

4.

clients

acts as a stretch receptor

contract

relax

d.

flex

What does meditation stimulate?

a.

pituitary gland

b.

parasympathetic
sympathetic

d.

adrenals

Which BEST defines what

occurs
a.

increase

in intestine

b.

increase

in

c.

decrease
decrease

d.

in
!

the fight or

flight

response?

movement

in

heart rate and blood pressure

muscle tension

in

endorpl ins released

not assist the therapist

Exercise during which the patient does
coordinated
a.

9.

10-

1 1

b.

resistive

c.

passive

d.

active

is

called?

Migraine and cluster headaches are?

tension headaches
a.
vascular headaches
b.
c.

traumatic

d.

psychogenic

What do you do

if

you are working on a

client

and he/she complains of pain

where you are working?

say "no pain, no ga n"
a
be sure they are comfortable now
back off and continue communicating to
b.
stop the massage
c.
only work areas thst don't cause pain
d.
1

2.

pressure and it's causing pain,

you are using a technique which requires firm
you should
pressure
dtom quartify the pain a nd then modify your

If

^^ ^

explain to the client why pain is necessary

continue with the s:. me pressure

d.

terminate the session

b.

3.

14.

15.

What

the best position for masr aging a pregnant

prone
a.
supine
b.
on her side
c.
postural drainage position
d.

is

Which BEST describes the

If

a.

anterior

b.

posterior

c.

proximal

d.

distal

a client

positive, but

channels?

showing no symptoms, how do you treat him/her?

them as usual
mask
treat them as usual
do not treat them

treat

b.

gloves and

c.

6.

HIV

a.

d.

is

locatior of the Yin

woman?

Which would you use to increase nobility

a.

gliding

b.
c.

range of motion
percussion

d.

friction

at a joint?

Which of the following muscles spans two

17.

Which

8.

a.

soleus

b.

anconeus

c.

brachialis

d.

gastrocnemius
the best technique for creating heat

is

9.

20.

21.

22.

Which

b.

kneading

c.

friction

d.

tapotement

an endangerment

is

Which

a.

popliteal artery

median nerve

c.

carotid artery

d.

femoral artery

tissues?

an endangerment

site

located behind the knee?

located

a.

popliteal artery

b.

carotid artery

c.

jugular vein

d.

median cubital vein

When you

If

site

b.

is

in

gliding

a.

joints?

in

the anterior elbow?

are doing a soothing, relaxation massage,

a.

adrenaline

b.
c.

glycogen
oxytocin

d.

prolactin

what are you reducing?

...

you're standing on your

is involved?

tip

toes and have pain in your leg, which

muscle

b.

gastrocnemius
semitendinosus

c.

semimembranosus

d.

rhomboids

a.

23.

When

a client mentions during a session that he or she

massage/bodywork practitioner rhould?
a.
schedule a treatment for the next day
b.
maintain confidentiality at all costs
c.

d.

24.

is

considering suicide, the

refer to a mental healthcare professional

counsel the client to not take life so seriously

What should you do

for a

conscious adult

who

is

choking and cannot cough,

speak or breathe?
a.

give

two

b.

do a

finger

c.

give abdominal thrusts

lower the person to the floor and open the airway

d.

full

breaths

sweep

25.

has upper

Client

a.

massage

use heat and exercise right shoulder

use very light massage to relieve pain

What would be

the BEST way for a diem with mild, low back pain to bend forward from
a standing position to avoid further aggravating the condition?
a.
extend the knees while bending and straightening

What

is

stabilize the joint

c.

connect muscles to bones

connect muscles to muscles

when

palpating a tight muscle you discovered a band of fibrous adhesion,

what would be the best technique to relieve the fibrosity?
If

a.

gliding

b.

kneading

c.

friction

d.

percussion

Client trips at your front door,

insurance covers it?

Which

Where

b.

malpractice
life

d.

health

of the following

is

and breaks

their leg.

what sort of

a conta ndication for joint mobilization?

a.

spasm

b.

inflammation

c.

painful joints

d.

reversible

is

fall n

liability

c.

a.

precede the movement with posterior pelvic tilt

knees whil- bending and straightening

flex the

b.

a.

32.

tighten the quadriceps

The function of ligaments is to?

a.
move a joint

d.

the face?

work deep on the temporal area and release the jaw

gentle strokes and ;e careful not to apply pressure over the eyes
avoid the axillary artery

c.

31

when massaging

TMJ

b.

d.

30.

the primary concc-rn

release the

b.

29.

to relieve pain

a.

d.

28.

pain?

b.

c.

27.

.*ity

physician

c.

d.

26.

right thoracic ca

refer to

hypomobi

ity

the center of gravity for a

massage/bodywork

knees

b.

shoulders

c.

pelvis

d.

legs

therapist?

\
Which basic technique

33.

a.

is

used

in

b.

gliding strokes

c.

friction

d.

percussion

Which would be contraindicated when doing range of motion on

34.

the lower extremity of a supine

a.

b.
c.

d.

If

a.

active

c.

active resisted
asthenic

Which muscle would you need

36.

a.
b.

popliteus

d.

peroneus longus

Which type of movement occurs

40r

at the radioulnar joints?

abduction

b.

gliding

c.

rotation

d.

adduction

Integumentary system is responsible for?

a.
solid waste removal
b.
temperature regulation
c.
secretes bile
d.

39.

to strengthen after a lateral ankle sprain?

gastrocnemius
soleus

c.

a.

passive

b.

d.

38.

.lient?

make sure the hip doesn't rotate as it flexes

make sure the hip does rotate as you flex
make sure you don't hyperextend the knee
make sure the hip doesn't hyperextend

you ask a client to turn his/her head to the side so you can see how much
range of motion he/she has, this is considered what type of movement?

35.

37.

the Trager Technique?

rocking

If

circulates

oxygen throughout the body

you have a recent injury that

a.
acute
b.
subacute

Spasm

c.

chronic

d.

b and c

in
a.

is

which muscle can lead

piriformis

b.

obturator internus

c.

gemellus superior

d.

gluteus minimus

swollen and hot,

how do

to irritation of the sciatic

you classify that?

nerve?

41.

Massaging

edema by
b.
c.

capillaries

d.

arteries

the extremities would help decrease

movement

in?

relieves muscle spasm by?

causing hyperemia and increased local circulation
causing increased systemic circulation
increasing the nociception
both b and c

b.

c.

d.

What organ
a.
b.
c.

d.

44.

in

Deep massage
a.

^ 43.

proximal

lymphatic vessels
venules

a.

42.

distal to

affecting fluid

functions

in the filtering of dead red blood cells and platelets?

the spleen
the pancreas
the gallbladder
the liver

Which massage/bodywork movement

raises, squeezes, rolls, or

pinches the skin

and muscular tissues with firm pressure?

45.

46.

~ 47.

a.

vibration

b.
c.

kneading
percussion

d.

cross fiber friction

The sternocleidomastoid muscle

because of the?
a.

common

b.

aorta

not usually massaged bilaterally simultaneously

c.

thyroid

parathyroid

Which massage techniques would stimulate a muscle and cause

a.
gliding and kneading
b.
kneading and friction
c.
friction and vibration
d.
percussion and vibration
Which endangerment

How

site

xiphoid process
sternal

d.

carotid artery

b.

would you need to avoid when compressing the sternum? b

b.

a.

local vasodilation?

articular facets of the ribs

c.

do you

carotid artery

d.

a.

48.

is

body

know when

the client relaxes?

closed eyes
sleeping

c.

deep rhythmic breathing

d.

snoring

While giving a massage,

discomfort?

49.

b.
c.

redness of skin

d.

increase

c.

grasping the thrcjt

If

a client over the age of

a.

b.
c.

d.

53.

and proceed with the massage

refer the client to a physician and not proceed with the massage
recommend antacid and proceed with the massage
recommend antacid and not proceed with the massage

patella

c.

supraspinous process
medial epicondyle of the humerus

What

common endangerment

torticollis

involves which of the following muscles?

c.

d.

rotatores brevis

the effect of a reflex initiated by a Golgi tendon organ?

muscle contraction
a.
muscle lengthening
b.
antagonist contraction
c.

is

client

coracobrachialis s

id

latissimus dorsi

a client has an emotional rele*

>;e

on the

d.

If

b and c

has trouble flexing his/her forearm and abducting the arm.

Which muscles are involved in this restriction?
biceps brachii and deltoid
a.
supraspinatiis and deltoid
b.
major a. id deltoid
pectoralis
c.

site?

tuberosity

subclavius
sternocleidomastoid
splenius capitis

d.

56.

practitioner should?

tibial

Spasmodic

refer the client to a physician

a.

a.

55.

pain and fever during a session, the

b.

b.

54.

40 hes abdomen

Palpation of which body landmrrk helps to locate a

d.

causing

d.

massage/bodywork

is

skin temperature

coughing
waving arms overhead

b.

in

your pressure

Universal sign for choking?

"I'm choking"
a.

50.

52.

if

he/she is holding his/her breath

slow breathing

a.

51

how do you know

table

and starts crying,

what should you do?

c.

be supportive and ask if it's okay to continue working

ask the client to U uve and come back when he/she is emotionally stable
refer him/her to a psychologist

d.

ignore

a.

b.

it

57.

Massage below
a.

the navel

is

contraindicated

in

what condition?

unethical

b.

bladder irritation

c.

uncomfortable

d.

constipation
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58.

59.

60
'

6,
.

62.

During abdominal massage?

a.
the knees should be flexed
b.
tapotement should be used
c.
the legs should be flat on the table
d.
a rolled towel should be used
under

Which term wou^best describe the

d.

friction

muscles

for tension

and changes?b

^^

2!^
b.

indications

c.

results

d.

contraindications

Which of these ch.ue S involves

.he hends
b.

wringing

vibration

d.

tapotement

The term
b.

d.

or

b.
c.

d.

Which

in

opposite directions?

belence

, he

systems of the body

is?

hemopoeisis
osteogenesis
g'uconeogenesis
cell

formation, takes place in?

osteocytes
osteoclasts
hyoid tissue
red bone marrow

of the following is an
a.
atlas and axis
b.

m0 vin 9

^nho^snd mein.eining

Hemopoiesis, blood
a.

64.

palpation

range of motion

the ankles

b dy tem P e 'ure. acute

infectious
d,sease .nflammatjoa osteo oros,s.
and varicose veins are examples of
P
massage?
;

c.

63.

b.
c.

art of feeling

example of a saddle

radius and carpals

c.

proximal and distal

interphalangeal

d.

carpal and metacarj

al

of the

thumb

joint?

65.

The carpometacarpal
a.

66.

67.

ball

b.

ellipsoidal

saddle

d.

syndesmosis

Degenerative
a.

rheumatoid

osteoarthritis

c.

gouty

d.

bursitis

72.

joint?

rotation?

head

humerus turning

c.

leg turning out

d.

ankle turning out

in

defined as specific resistance to disease?

a.

immunity

b.

susceptibility

c.

antigen-antibody complexes
anamnestic response

To increase venous

c.

return, the therapist should elevate the limb?

during the massage of the limb
after the massage
before the massage

d.

not at

b.

71

which type of

arthritis

turning the

is

is

arthritis

b.

a.

70.

found in?

Which best represents a medial

d.

69.

joint cartilage is

b.

Which term

thumb

and socket

c.

a.

68.

joint of the

How

all

can a bladder infection go into the kidneys?

a.
through the ureters
b.
through the urethra
c.
through the glomerulus
d.
through the nephron

Tapotement should never be used?

a.

over the heart

b.

on the legs

c.

over the kidneys

d.

prior to effleurage

Which massage/bodywork systems focus on releasing energy

blocks by
contacting specific points on the body?
a.
polarity therapy and Shiatsu
b.
craniosacral therapy and Myofacial release
c.
neuromuscular thereby and Cyriax transverse friction
d.
joint mobilization and Alexander
technique

73.

Movement occurs

with which

a.

isotonic

b.

tonic

c.

isometric

d.

tetanic

pe of contraction?

the correct order of thu layers of the skin, from deep to superficial?
epidermis, dermis, superficial fascia
a.
dermis, superficial fascia, epidermis
b.
superficial fascia, dermis, epidermis
c.
superficial fascia, epidermis, dermis
d.

74.

Which

75.

least to greatest
List the classifications of the joi its in order of

is

a.

b.
c.

d.

76.

When

b.
c.

d.

77.

Which

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

amphiarthrosfs, synarthrosis, diarthrosis

b.
c.

d.

known

as?

end feel
loose end feel
soft end feel
hard end feel

you
you
you
you

edema?

press into the tissue, an indentation remains

press into the tissue, fluids will ooze out
tap the tissue it is numb and red
tap the tissue it is red and painful

Which bony landmark

is

palpate*! to assist in locating the brachial plexus?

a.

clavicle

b.

olecranon

c.

lateral malleolus
spine of the scapuia

d.

is

lax

of the following describe:, pitting

a.

78.

synarthrosis, diarthrosis, amphiarthrosis

diarthrosis, amphi arthrosis, synarthrosis

doing joint mobilization, the meeting of bone

a.

degree of mobility.

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79.

80.

In

massaging the

Why

gracilis,

care should be taken to avoid pressure on the?

a.

brachial artery

b.

trigeminal nerve

c.

femoral nerve

d.

popliteal artery

should you cover burns with a clean or

to prevent infectic.i
a.
cool the burned area
to
b.
to keep the burner: area warm
c.
a and c
d.

10

sterile

dressing?

81

If

a client asks you to squeeze a blackhead,

b.

refuse due to hygione

do so because it is requested

c.

charge more for that service

d.

b and c

a.

82.

What

the term used for increased blood flow

is

c.

hyperemia
hypothermia
hyperthermia

d.

hyperthyrea

a.

b.

83.

Which technique would be the bust

b.

kneading

c.

friction

bv

vibration

in

for creating a local

hyperemia?

vasodilation, hyperemia

ice

b.

cold immersion

c.

heat
prolonged cold

Alternate contraction and dilation of blood vessels

a.
cold compress
b.
contrast bath
c.

percussion douche

d.

salt

is

an effect of?

Chemical packs are indicated for?

a.
pain relief, relax muscle spasm, increase blood flow
b.
old sprains, hypertension in musculature
c.
treating diseases using temperatures above 1 05 degrees
d.
acute trauma

87.

Local applications of moist heat to the

poultices

c.

inflammation reducers
thermal packs

d.

is

MOST quickly
an

c.

pack
ice massage
a cold wrap

d.

moist heat

a.

b.

body surface are called?

fomentations

a.

b.

Analgesia

glow

86.

88.

the skin?

a.

d.

tissue?

Which hydrotherpeutic technique would cause immediate

and redness

85.

in

gliding

a.

84.

what do you do?

produced with the application of?

ice

11

Which

89.

of the following

is

an infk nmatory

joint

condition caused by deposits of

uric acid crystals?

a.

rheumatoid

b.

bursitis

arthritic

c.

tendosynovitis

d.

gout

Which physiological change occurs during the

90.

first

stage of the tissue

repair process?

b.

histamine release
collagen remodeling

c.

increased

a.

production
decreased leukocyte migration

d.

91

Blood going to the lungs from th<* heart would pass through?
the aorta
a.
b.
the left ventricle

d.

During massage, the area of the body bordered by the clavicle, sternum, and
pectoralis can be considered an cndangerment site because it contains the?
a.
subclavian vein

92.

In

c.

lymph nodes

d.

epidermal tissue

Shiatsu,

where

96.

b.

chest

c.

heart

d.

head

Which organ

Which

In

is

the hara located?

abdomen

a.

95.

a.

protected by the sternum and vertebral column?

heart

b.

thyroid

is

c.

spleen

d.

stomach

is

the master gland?

a.

pituitary

b.

adrenal

c.

pancreas

d.

thyroid

what abdominopelvic quadrant

a.
b.
c.

d.

carotid artery

b.

93.

the pulmonary artery

the left atrium

c.

94.

fibrin

is

the

gall

upper left
lower left
upper right
lower right

12

bladder located?

97

How many
a.

31

b.

62
124
248

c.

d.

98.

Client presents with

a.

99.

00.

c.

Nerve cells consist of

c.

dendrite

b.

d.

a.

c.

d.

must be applied with caution

peroneal norve

popliteal lymph nodes

greater saphenous vain
lesser saphenous vein

elbow flexion
elbow extension
shoulder flexion
shoulder abduction

Which muscle must be strengthened when there

a.

soleus

b.

gastrocnemius

c.

tibialis anterior.

d.

peroneus longus

Which muscle would primarily be affected by

a.

sternocleidomastoid

b.

trapezius

c.

masseter
scalenes

d.

104.

sartorius

Concentric contraction of the triceps brachii results in?

b.

103.

...

Deep massage techniques for the

to avoid endangerment of the?

common

the following except?

d.

c.

102.

all

body/soma
sarcolemma
axon

a.

101.

ace bandage
sling

b.

you apply a/an?

joint,

support above the joint

firm stable support

a.

an injured

b.

d.

pairs of spinal nerves are there?

Which muscles are

MOST important

a.

intercostal

b.

latissimus dorsi

c.

external oblique

d.

sternocleidomastoid

to

TMJ

massage

13

is

a lateral ankle sprain?

dysfunction?

in assisting respiratory

function?

105.

Muscle of relaxed inspiration?

a.
diaphragm
intercostals

b.

106.

07.

In

c.

anterior scalenes

d.

serratus anterior

what area do you avoid deep pressure massage?

anterior

posterior

c.

forearm

d.

posterior thigh

What are two primary

c.

knee and extending the hip

flexing the hip and extending the knee
flexing the elbow r.nd supinating the hand

d.

extending the elbo n and pronating the hand

b.

comes

Client

actions of the biceps femoris?

flexing the

a.

108.

arm
arm

a.

b.

in

complaining of

v rist

pain from a

fall

on the way to your

office,

what would you do?

range of motion to
deep pressure

a.

b.

1 1

0.

Sciatic nerve

Why

a.

goes between which two landmarks?

greater trochanter jnd ishial tuberosity

b.

rotator cuff muscle s

c.

SITS

d.

greater trochanter and

the sternocleidomastoid
neck rotated?
is

jugular veins

will

you

find a serous

mer ibrane?

c.

the mouth
covering the lungs
covering the body

d.

lining the, large intestine

lining

a.

b.

112.

Which muscle
a.

massaged towards the heart with the

pectoralis minor

'

d.

Where

enerally

crest

pharynx

b.
c.

iliac

thyroid

a.

111.

inflammation

refer to a physiciar
a and b

c.

d.

109.

inhibit

is

involved

in

a rotitor cuff injury?

pectoralis

b.

supraspinatus

c.

teres major

d.

levator scapula

14

85 % of the lymphatic

113.

sxilldry

b.

one

c.

inguinal

d.

popliteal

Through which

14.

a.

117.

b.

left ventricle
left

d.

aorta

b.

lifting

rotation of the heat to the left or right

lateral flexion to tlv left or right

In

a.

axillary

b.

brachial

c.

subclavian

d.

brachiocephalic

d.

site is the carotid sinus located?

femoral triangle
posterior region of xhe neck
anterior triangle region of the
neck

deltopectoral triangla

Which exercise
a.

directly increases flexibility in

dorsiflexion of the ankle?
toe raises

b.

heel raises

c.

plantar flexion

d.

achilles

A massage/bodywork
a.

tendon streich
practitioner palpates the insertion of the
levator scapula

coracoid process

b.

acromion process

c.

vertebral border of
scapula
superior angle of thf scapula

d.

120.

clavicle

which endangerment
b.

119.

the head wht n supine

What blood vessels are located immediately above

and below the
and can be occluded?

c.

8.

atrium

c.

a.

1 1

of the following does blood flow

from the heart to the lunos?
y

Contracting the neck flexors bilaterally would

result from?
a.
looking up at the celling when standing

5.

6.

the jaw area

c.

d.

1 1

from he breast tissue drains into which

lymph duct?

pulmonary artery

a.

1 1

in

fluid

Intercostal

ne

muscles are associated with the?

a.

ribs

b.

lower extremities

c.

jaw

d.

spine

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121.

22.

fluid filled structure that

a.

bursa

b.

synovia

c.

aponeurosis

d.

intracapsular ligament

Origin of

what abductor

b.

infrasupraspinatus

c.

subscapularis

d.

23.

is

teres minor

and abducting the shoulder,

bicep brachii and deltoid

and pectoalis major

c.

anconeus and teres major

d.

b and c

85%

triceps

b.

Over

a?

superior to the glenohumeral joint?

Client presents wi;h difficulty in flexing the forearm

which muscles are involved in the restriction?
a.

124.

of the shoulder

is

deltoid

a.

cushions structures around joints

of the

lymph from braast enters the lymph nodes of which area?

b.

lumbosacral
submaxillary

c.

popliteal

d.

axillary

a.

25.

Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?

produces blood cells and clotting factors
a.
drains fluid from tissue spaces back into the blood
b.
filters
the blood and removes digested nutrients
c.
detoxifies protein, drugs and chemicals in the blood
d.

26.

The term pes anserinus refers to?

a type of seizure
a.
a type of chronic muscle spasm
b.

the dorsal surface of the foot

common insertion of three thigh muscles

c.

the

d.

127.

What type
a.

28.

of

movement occurs between

the carpal bones?

gliding

b.

flexion

c.

circumduction

d.

rotation

Intercarpal articulations are

a.

rotation

b.

gliding

c.

flexion

d.

abduction

capable of which motion?

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29.

What bony landmark

a.

30.

Where

b.

patella

c.

tibial

d.

C7 supraspinous process

the bony landmark for tennis elbow?

a.
lateral humeral epicondyle
b.
medial humeral epicondyle
c.

What

tuberosity

is

d.

131.

is near an ndangerment site?

medial epicondyle hecause of median nerve

is

ulnar corocoid process

olecranon process

the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii?

coracoid process

a.

32.

In

b.

olecranon process

c.

radial tuberosity

d.

lateral

the Western anatomical position, which bone

a.

33.

34.

b.

radius
tibia

d.

clavicle

What is the term for a muscle thet

specified joint action?
a.

antagonist

b.

stabilizer

c.

prime mover

d.

assistant

36.

is

MOST

superior to the ulna?

responsible for causing a

mover

Which method of improving. range of motion

massage/bodywork practitioner?

is

within the scope of practice of the

c.

tense-relax muscle stretching

reduction of vertebral subluxation
administration of coticosteriods

d.

tissue manipulation under hypnosis

a.

lies

femur

c.

b.

135.

epicondyle

Pressure on or near the insertion cf the biceps femoris

Which

a.

sciatic nerve

b.

common

c.

peroneal nt rve
saphenous vein

d.

posterior

tibial

may endanger

the?

artery

of the following describes the action of the teres major

flexes and adducts iiie shoulder joint

muscle?

a.
b.
c.

d.

extends and laterally rotates in adduction of the hip joint

medially rotates, adducts, and extends the shoulder joint
extends the elbow joint and stabilizes the ulna during pronation and
supination

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37.

38.

39.

140.

What

are the medial muscles of the femoral region?

gluteus medius
a.

Where

What

b.

gluteus minimus

c.

gluteus

d.

adductors

will

you

a.

b.

scapula

c.

ulna

d.

humerus

is

a contraindication for joint mobilization?

a.

inflammation

b.

painful joints

c.

spasm

d.

reversible

b.

fibula

c.

femur

d.

humerus

Which muscle

part

MOST likely

be the source of pain and limited

ROM

is

part of the shoulder rotator cuff?

trapezius

a.

b.

rhomboid minor

c.

teres minor

d.

levator scapula

which

of the following struct! jres

can a sprain occur?

c.

muscle belly
bony prominence at a joint
musculotendinous insertion

d.

ligaments

a.

b.

How must
in

is

rhomboids
subscapulars
pectoralis major

b.
c.

144.

ankle (malleolus)

frozen shoulder?
trapezius
a.

d.

In

latoral side of the

tibia

Which muscle would

143.

hypomc bility

The bony prominence on the

of what bone?

in

142.

find the deltoid tuberosity?

radius

a.

141

maximus

the head be positionod to place the anterior neck

a shortened length?
right rotation
a.
b.

left

rotation

c.

extension

d.

flexion

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musdes

145.

146.

of the following

Which

a.

hip

b.
c.

elbow
knee

d.

wrist

What does massage do

148.

When

increases myoton c contraction

the client

peroneus brevis

b.

flexor hallicis lone js

c.

flexor digitorum lengus

d.

gastrocnemius

the client

b.

adductor brevis

semimembranosu:

d.

vastus medialis
the correct order
ice, compression, rest, elevation

first aid

c.

52.

protocol, v/hat

the anatomical

a.

femur

b.

fibula

c.

pedicle

d.

patella

Which muscle

is

name

in

treatment of a sprain?

using a crutch?

contain trigger points that refer into the region

in

the weight-bearing phase

in

triceps

b.

pronators
trapezius

d.

brachioradialis

Which muscle would

MOST likei /

over the posterior deltoid and

a.

deltoid

b.

teres major
subscapularis
scalenes

c.

is

the sesamoid bone located at the knee?

fo<

mainly exercised

c.

d.

immediately

compression, elevation, rest

rest, ice, cornpres ;ion, elevation
rest, compression elevation, ice

d.

is

ice,

b.

a.

underneath the?

sartorius

a.

151.

is

a prone po jition, the semitendinosus

is in

c.

is

muscle

which muscles?

According to

What

a prone position, the soleus

a.

a.

150.

is in

muscles?

c.

superficial to

149.

for the

ellipsoidal joint?

d.

b.

When

an ex. mple of an

tones and increas 3S circulation

reduces venous a id lymphatic flow
stimulates and reduces circulation

a.

147.

is

tri

eps?

19

The integumentary system consi ns

53.

skeleton, epiphysi.

a.

b.

d.

54.

Which

of the following

knotty appearance under the skin

red and swollen su rounding tissue
purplish/blue surroi nding tissue

Massage

to large varicosities in

b.

d.

a.

deltoid

b.

biceps fern oris

pectpralis major
extensor carpi radi<

Which group
b.

159.

Which muscle

Where

b.

biceps femoris

semitendinosus

d.

rectus femoris

is thecalftc ranon

b.
c.

d.

60.

flexes the knee an

peroneus longus

c.

a.

b.
c.

d.

attaches to the fibula?

process^. und?

proximal tibia
proximal radius
proximal fibula
proximal ulna

What muscles can be found

a.

is

coracorbrachialis, pactoralis major, anterior deltoid

trapezius, biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi

d.

a.

lis

muscles is respot sible for flexion of the humerus?

teres major, teres minor, subscapularis
levator scapula, stt mocleidomastoid, scalenes

c.

58.

because?

of

a.

le legs is contraindicated

which muscles can a contraction be palpated when the humerus

abducted to 90?

c.

57.

In

d.

an artery can vasodilate

the vein can vasoc onstrict
the legs can develc p arthritis
a clot can dislodge

c.

56.

components?

the appearance of varicose veins?

b.

a.

BEST der tribes

edema

localized

d.

55.

of the following

articular cartilage,

a.

c.

which

and periosteum
epidermis, dermis, sebaceous glands, and nails
myofilament, epim /sium, and tendon
dendrites, axons, synapse

c.

of

in thi

posterior femoral group?

hamstrings
quadriceps
gastrocnemius
soleus

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161.

What

the purpose of a ligament?

is

joint stabilization

a.

62.

All

b.

muscle

c.

reinforce the attachment of muscle to bone

d.

increases

63.

64.

c.

d.

tibialis posterior

An endangerment

the joint

must be avoided when working

a.

b.

jugular vein

c.

femoral nerve
xyphoid process

What two types

gracilis is the?

of joints would be found in the spine?

ellipsoid/suture

b.

hinge/syndesmosis

c.

gliding/symphysis
saddle/synchondrosis

d.

65.

site that

cubital vein

a.

flexibility to

peroneus brevis
peroneus tertius

d.

stabilization

the following muscles, evert the foot except?

peroneus longus
a.
b.

What endangerment

site

must you be aware of when massaging the

-^

origins of the

^
b

scalenes?
a.

b.
c.

d.

66.

67.

68.

a source of sciatic pain by entrapping the sciatic nerve?

b.

gluteus maximus

adductor longus

d.

tensor fascia latae

Which physiological effect does Swedish-style massage/bodywork have?

it assists lymphatic and venous flow back toward the heart
a.

What

c.

it

delays loss of strength following nerve injuries

increases venostnsis

d.

it

reduces

is

the

piriformis

c.

b.

maxillary lymph nodes

submental lymph nodes

Which muscle might be

a.

subclavian vein
jugular vein

it

cellulite .n

MOST common

weight-conscious individuals

cause of tendonitis?

a.

aging

b.
c.

trauma
overuse

d.

bacterial infection

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Caution must be used when wo. king on the

69.

of

171.

72.

What

In

b.

bursitis

c.

osteoarthritis

d.

rheumatoid

SCM
external intercostals

d.

body temperature
remove solid wastes
stabilize

protection
vitamin D synthesis

Which type of blood pressure

a.

biceps femoris
biceps brachii
latissimus dorsi

of the following are functions of

the skin except?
b.

76.

diaphragm
abdominals

c.

c.

arthritic

As the triceps shortens during elbow extension,

what muscle lengthens?
a.
anconeus

All

"

d.

a.

75.

a progressive degeneration of articular

cartilaae?
y

forded expiration, what muscles are used?

d.

is

the position of the ankle at the time of injury

for a lateral sprain to occur?
a.
plantarflexed
b.
dorsiflexed
c.
everted
d.
inverted

b.

74.

coracobrachial

due to the location

is

c
1

pectoralis major

d.

gout

b.

73.

brachial artery

a.

a.

b.
c.

Which of the following

70.

axillary region

which structure?
a.
vagus nerve

is

measured when the

left ventricles is

systolic

b.

diastolic

c.

hyperbolic

d.

osmotic

Which muscles do not elevate the ribs during

inspiration?
a.
scalenes and sternocleidomastoid
b.
levatores costarum
Cv

external intercostals

d.

abdominals

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contracting?
*"

77.

Which

a.

humero-ulnar

b.

glenohumeral joint
carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb

c.

d.

78.

Which type

80.

181.

epithelial

posterior thigh muscle

Which

adductor magnus

d.

semitendinosus

a.

spleen

b.

liver

functional characteristics of nervous tissue?

cecum

d.

bladder

are

two major

is

located deep to the

Fluid

rib

and conductivity
and contraction
flexion and extension
thermoregulatory and chemical production

alveolus

c.

hepatocytes
melanocytes

a.

lower

irritability

b.

found

left

activity

The functional unit of the kidney

a.
nephron

d.

84.

cage?

c.

c.

rectus femoris

d.

183.

the most superficial?

is

b.

a.

82.

c.

b.

abundant In the body?

semimembranosis

Which of the following

What

joint

MOST

d.

a.

is

c.

b.

79.

of tissue

muscle
nervous
connective

a.

a saddle joint?

is

is

the?

in all diarthrotic joints is?

serous

fluid

b.

plasma

c.

synovial

d.

CSF

During what type of contraction woes a muscle contract without

creating any movement of a joint?
a.

isometric

b.

isotonic

c.

concentric

d.

eccentric

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What

85.

part of the brain controls hunger and thirst?

a.

b.

c.

cerebellum

d.

cerebrum

Illiocecal valve is located

86.

small intestine and large intestine

b.

pancreas and small intestine

esophagus and stomach
corcobrachialis and jejunum

d.

87.

88.

89.

Characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis?

In

bilateral joint

b.
c.

chronic systemic disease

elevated white blood cells

d.

joint specific

working
b.

vagus nerve

c.

pectoralis major

d.

corocobrachialis

the thyroid gland regulate?

a.

metabolism and growth

b.

insulin levels

c.

the fight or flight response

digestion

what abdominopelvic quadrant

b.
c.

d.

is

the sigmoid flexure of the colon located?

lower right
upper right
lower left
upper left

Palpation of which
a.
b.

c.

d.

192.

what can be entrapped?

brachial artery

a.

191.

axillary area,

inflammation

a.

What does

In

involvement

a.

d.

190.

between which two organs?

a.

c.

thalamus
hypothalamus

bony landmark helps locate the ulnar nerve?

calcaneus
spine of scapula
anterior margin of tibia
medial epicondyle of the humerus

What part of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the release of hormones
from the adrenal medulla?
a.
sympathetic
b.
parasympathetic
c.

peripheral

d.

craniosacral

24

93.

94.

What term

describes relaxation

a.

diastolic

b.

systolic

c.

hyperbaric

d.

hypertonic

elbow flexion
elbow extension
knee flexion
knee extension

b.
c.

d.

95.

The treatment goal

c.

d.

98.

c.

pronation

d.

flexion

What muscle

iliopsoas

b.

gastrocnemius

c.

soleus
gluteus maximus

Skeletal muscle contraction,

known

which

is

re-stimulated before the relaxation phase

d.

fibrilliation

Hepatic portal circulation describes venous drainage from the

a.

liver

b.

heart
lungs
superior vena cava

c.

d.

thyroid

c.

pituitary

d.

adrenal (cortex)

abdomen

to the?

What gland secretes aldosterone?

thymus
a.
b.

is

as?

c.

b.

200.

is

twitch
tetany
treppe

a.

99.

initiates walking?

a.

completed,

to?

supination

d.

is

Concentric contraction of the triceps causes what action?

extension
a.
b.

197.

bodywork

stimulate the withdrawal reflex

engage the sympathetic nervous system
stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system

b.

96.

of pleasurable, soothing

reset the stretch reflex

a.

Contraction of the triceps brachii muscle concentrically would cause?

a.

01 the ventricles?

25

201

Which

tissue covers

b.

all exposes surfaces

muscle tissue
nervous tissue

c.

connective tissue

d.

epithelial tissue

a.

202.

body?
(

Building reactions that occur in the body are collectively

a.

b.
c.

d.

a.

b.

Which

known

as?

anabolism
catabolism
metabolism
canabolism

What would aggravate

203.

204.

of the

popliteal

tendonitis?

serving in tennis
running down hill

c.

swimming

d.

reclining

efferent division of the nervous

system

is

involved with energy conserving,

restorative functions?
a.

b.
c.

d.

205.

Massage

c.

d.

central division

b.

In

treating chronic constipation,

a.

207.

208.

for pleasure or relaxation effects primarily the?

sympathetic division
parasympathetic division
autonomic division

a.

206.

sympathetic
parasympathetic
madulla oblongata
spinal thalamic tract

b.

large intestine

c.

small intestine

d.

sigmoid colon

Raising the foot/toes

up towards the head

a.

eversion

b.

inversion

c.

dorsiflexion

d.

plantarflexion

Muscle contraction
a.

where do you work

stomach

when

the muscle doesn't

isometric

b.

isotonic

c.

isokinetic

d.

kinetic

is?

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first?

move?

209.

210.

21

1.

Which muscle crosses two

a.

gastrocnemius

b.

soleus

c.

peroneus longus

d.

vastus

a.

pectoralis minor

b.

biceps

c.

SCM

d.

coracobrachialis

phenomenon

What

c.

d.

fibrilliation

cells are important in maintaining the

a.

erythrocytes

b.
c.

thrombocytes
lymphocytes

d.

neutrophils

216.

body's immunity?

Which muscle would be easiest to palpate when a client

humerus is abducted 90, and his/her forearm is hanging
a.

pectoralis major

b.
c.

anterior deltoid
triceps brachii

d.

sternocleidomastoid

Which muscle needs

a.

215.

is?

twitch
tetanus
treppe

b.

214.

to the coracoid process?

Skeletal muscle strength increases with repeated contraction/relaxation.

a.

213.

lateralis

Which of these does not attach

This

212.

joints?

to be strengthened with a
peroneus longus

b.

tibialis anterior

c.

flexor hallucis longus

d.

flexor digitorum longus

is

prone, his/her

off the table?

lateral ankle sprain?

Blood vessels that can be occluded and that go under the clavicle are?
brachialcephalic
a.
subclavian
b.

Which

c.

axillary

d.

popliteal

of the following stores bile

into the

duodenum

b.

spleen
kidneys

c.

thymus

d.

gall

a.

and ejects concentrated

during digestion?

bladder

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bile

217.

What organ

functions

When

b.

the pancreas
the gall bladder
the liver

220.

221.

Which

c.

phagocytosis
exocytosis

d.

mitosis

Which

222.

How

ruffini's

meisner receptor

c.

pacinian corpuscle

d.

golgi

tendon apparatus

are found
cranial

b.

axillary

in

which region?

c.

popliteal

d.

interphalangeal

of the following conditions

is

most apt

to result

from stress, poor

and lack of exercise?

is

a.

neuritis

b.

tendonitis

c.

constipation

d.

double vision

sebum secreted?
a.

via

ducts

b.

via

sebaceous glands

c.

Which

is

a.

b.
c.

d.

224.

membrane?

corpuscle

a.

b.

a.

d.

223.

metabolism?

of the following structures inhibits muscle contraction?

Lymph nodes

diet

lipid

a cell surrounds solid particles with a portion of the cell

a.
pinocytosis
b.

219.

carbohydrate, protein and

c.

d.

218.

in

the spleen

a.

onto the skin/hair

of the above

all

an inorganic biomolecule that

is

central to living

systems?

Ca +
Zn +
K+
H20

Primary function of the lymph nodes is to?

a.
make white blood cells
make red blood cells
b.
filter red blood cells
c.
d.
regulate intercellular fluid, filter and neutralize bacteria

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225.

Improper diet and dehydration can lead

deposits
a.

in

c.

kidney stones
fibromas

d.

ketone bodies

b.

226.

227.

Mass

a.

liver

b.

pancreas

c.

colon

d.

stomach

230.

231

232.

What

large intestines

c.

stomach

d.

kidneys

physiological effect does meditation produce?

b.

229.

Haustral churning occurs in the?

small intestines
a.

a.

abnormal

peristalsis takes place in the?

b.

228.

to the formation of

the urinary tract called?

casts

c.

decreased

d.

increased lactic acid

electrical resistance of the skin

in

the blood

Sigmoid flexure is in what quadrant of the abdomen?

a.
lower left
b.
upper left
c.
lower right
d.
upper right

What produces the

a.

first heart sound (lub-dub)?

contraction/systole of the heart

AV

b.

snapping shut of the

relaxation/distole of the heart

d.

snapping shut of the tricuspid valves

a.

liver

b.

spleen

c.

stomach

d.

gall

is

a.

c.

What organ can you palpate under the

Which

a hypometabolic state
increased oxygen consumption

valves

ribs

on the

right side?

bladder

a type of connective tissue?

blood

b.

lymph

c.

glandular tissue

d.

smooth muscle

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233.

234.

The dense connective

What

a.

perimysium

b.

endomysium

c.

epimysium

d.

epineurium

is

b.

blood
melanin

c.

keratin

d.

elastin

236.

What

237.

Which

b.

heat exhaustion
heat stroke

c.

shock

d.

heat prostration

and a red face?

are receptors for vibration and touch?

b.

proprioceptors
nociceptors

c.

mechanoreceptors

d.

noreceptors

Which type

of stretching

can

result in increased

ballistic

c.

contract-relax

d.

reciprocal inhibition

90 degrees, from

a.

flexion

b.

extension
abduction
adduction

c.

d.

abrasion which

is

red

and

c.

d.

a and b

b.

the anatomical position, describes?

hot. indicates

acute inflammation
chronic inflammation
subacute inflammation

a.

muscle tension?

static

b.

Bending the elbow to

An

the function of the ureters?

activate micturition
a.
absorb waste products from the urethra
b.
transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
c.
facilitate flood flow to the kidneys
d.

a.

240.

the?

is

a.

239.

fiber is

fever, nausea, dry skin,

Client presents at a triathalon with a high
These are signs of?
a.

238.

muscle

in the skin?
the waterproofing (water repelling) substance

a.

235.

tissue covering of a single

30

what?

241.

242.

RBC's are
a.

leukocytes

b.

erythrocytes

c.

thrombocytes

d.

platelets

With regard to blood pressure, which indicates the relaxed state?

In

b.

systolic

c.

a and b

d.

none of the above

which type

244.

What

246.

post-traumatic

a.

inflammation
torticollis

c.

muscle spasm
all of the above

the approximate

is

life

six

c.

90 days
1 20 days

d.

three years

span of erythrocytes?

Which stretching technique reduces muscle spasm

b.

d.

in

a strained hamstring?

a.

proteins

b.

carbohydrates

c.

lipids

d.

vitamins

is

the correct order of the divisions of the colon from

a.

b.
c.

d.

precede the stretch with anterior pelvic tilt

precede the stretch with quadricep contraction
contract the abductors while in a full stretch
add a rhythmic bounce to the stretch

Sugars and starches belong to which class of organic compounds?

What

days

a.

b.

c.

248.

effective analgesic treatment?

a contraindication for heat?

b.

a.

247.

massage an

d.

is

What

is

c.

d.

245.

headache

of

acute migraine
chronic tension
chronic psychogenic

a.

b.

diastolic

a.

243.

also called?

ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid

descending, transverse, sigmoid, ascending
sigmoid, ascending, transverse, descending
transverse, ascending, sigmoid, descending

31

cecum

to anus?

249.

The medulla and pons

c.

d.

spinal cord

b.

250.

How much
a.

b.
c.

d.

251

252.

pleural fluid in the lungs

b.

control bacteria

c.

lubricate the alveoli

d.

lubricate the

and chest cavity

is

to?

opposed membranes

Which of the following

c.

Which

is an example of medial rotation?

turning the head to one side
turning the hip joint outward

turning the anterior humerus towards the ch^st

turning the palm upward

the site where the lymphatic system returns fluid to the

cardiovascular system?
is

a.
b.
c.

d.

When

the
the
the
the

subclavian/jugular

venous junction

carotid artery

brachiocephalic artery
subclavian/carotid artery junction

the sole is turned outward, the foot is?

a.
inverted
b.
everted

Where

c.

protracted

d.

retracted

are the adrenal glands located?

a.
b.

c.

d.

256.

plasma?

supply antibodies

d.

255.

is

50%
55%
60%
65%

a.

b.

254.

of the blood

The purpose of the

a.

253.

are part of the?

diencephalon
cerebellum
brainstem

a.

behind the stomach

above the kidneys
in the throat
in the cranium

Meditation affects the?

c.

sympathetic nervous system

parasympathetic nervous system
autonomic nervous system

d.

peripheral vascular

a.

b.

system

32

257.

258.

What

is

the

arteries

b.

veins

c.

capillaries

d.

lymphatics

Which of the
b.
c.

d.

d.

261.

What

a function of the kidneys?

is

depresses organic metabolism

controls the composition and volume of blood
protects against blood loss through the clotting mechanism
transports fats from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood
d

pancreas and small intestine

small and large intestines

a.

insulin

b.

adrenaline

c.

calcitonin

d.

parathyroid

a
the appropriate sequence for client evaluation?
range-pi-motion tests,
history and interview, observation and palpation,
a.

is

c.

d.

263.

between the blood and the tissue?

produced by the sympathetic

Which hormone produces effects similar to those
division of the autonomic nervous system?

b.

262.

following

ol nutrients

structures?
The ileocecal valve is located between which two
esophagus and stomach
a.
stomach and small intestine
b.
c.

260.

exchange

a.

a.

259.

site of

strength tests
observation and palpation, range-of-motion tests, history and interview.
strength tests
range-of-motion tests, history and interview, strength tests, observation
and palpation
strength tests, ranrje-of-motion tests, observation and palpation

Receptors for pain are?

proprioceptors
a.
nociceptors
b.
c.

mechanoreceptors

d.

norioceptors

Which type
and

is

of inflammation

is

unique

therefore a contraindication for

a.

osteoarthritis

b.

rheumatoid

c.

tendonitis

d.

gout

in that

it

involves the

massage?

arthritis

33

autoimmune system

What degenerative

264.

What

265.

gout

b.

lumbago

c.

osteoarthritis

d.

rheumatoid

What

b.

feel

smell

d.

sound

part of the

What

body

a.

hip

b.

knee
neck
elbow

d.

is

an inflammation of the synovial

membrane?

arthritis

to assess crepitus?

sight

c.

c.

267.

way

the best

is

a.

266.

joint disease is

a.

is

affected by torticollis?

an exaggerated, forward-bending,
C-curve

in

spine viewed laterally?

a.

scoliosis

b.

lordosis

c.

kyphosis
endocyctosis

d.

268.

If

severe curvature of the spine is

noted in a new client?
a.
refer the client to a physician
b.
study before treating the individual again
c.

d.

269.

First

c.

What

is

b.
c.

d.

use deep massage

charge more for treatments

first

physiological responses to stress?

increased heart rate

increased digestion
redness of skin
increased skin temperature

5&2??Sr
a.

phantom

b.

referred

c.

chronic
acute

d.

decreased leukocyte migration

collagen remodeling

one of the

a.

271

stages of healing result in?

a.
increased fibrin production
b.
histamine release
d.

270.

the thoracic

"' ,he

body

8l,h0Uflh

34

is

be **

272.

Which skin
a.

273.

274.

b.

psoriasis

impetigo

d.

vitiligo

skin condition that

a.

eczema
psoriasis

c.

vitiligo

d.

impetigo

and flakes

red, scaly

off is called?

Patients with high blood pressure should be?

referred to a physician
a.

d.

scheduled for a series of massages

taught strenuous sauna exercises
given oral medication to lower pressure

A sphygmomanometer
a.

is used to measure?
muscle stress

b.

temperature

c.

cardiovascular rate

d.

blood pressure

What is the method of measuring

the body with special devices?
a.

277.

is

b.

c.

276.

contagious?

is

excema

c.

b.

275.

condition

For

heart rate, blood pressure, and tension through

creative visualization

b.

biofeedback

c.

kinetic

d.

kinesiology

which of the following conditions

is

biofeedback training

MOST

commonly used?
asthma
a.

278.

b.

osteoarthritis

c.

tennis elbow

d.

addison's disease

Scoliosis
a.

b.
c.

d.

279.

Two

is

which involves?
an imbalancement of muscle tone
rocking of the muscles
rolling of the muscles
moving of the muscles

a condition

important effects of massage therapy are physical and

psychological
a.
b.

pathological

c.

chemical

d.

relational

35

With regard

280.

a.

contraindicated

by physician's proscription only

none of the above

The use of water as a solid, liquid, or a vapor,

treatment of disease or trauma is?

The

b.

hydrotherapy
only as prescribed

d.

heliotherapy

284.

b.

auto-reflex.

vaso-constriction

d.

hyper-contraction

ice

b.

cold water immersion

c.

moist heat

d.

room temperature water

whirlpool bath
b.
c.

d.

285.

of silica gel

is

atomizer

b.

hydrocollator

c.

lesion reducer
thermal poultice

b.

d.

One

of the

called a?

Massage effects include?

c.

low blood pressure

stiff, sore muscles
all of the above

a.

a.

287.

is indicated for?
post-operative orthopedic conditions

A chemical pack

d.

266.

immediately bring more circulation (blood) to the surface?

a.

a.

hypo-contraction

c.

will

internally or externally, in the

produces a condition known as?

local application of cold

What

and amputation stumps are? a

contra-indicated

c.

a.

283.

torticollis,

b.

a.

282.

massage, post-fracture care,

indicated

c.

d.

281

to

decreased
decreased
decreased
decreased

and skin temperature, increased respiratory rate

heart rate and respiratory rate, increased skin temperature
heart rate

respiratory rate and skin temperature, increased heart rate

respiratory rate and skin temperature, decreased heart rate

most potent procedures

a.

the contrast bath

b.

salt

c.

paraffin bath

d.

Russian bath

in

hydrotherapy

glow

36

is?

288.

289.

Why

290.

291.

a.

ultraviolet therapy

b.

heat

c.

cold

d.

instructors

should prolonged immersion of a part in cold water be avoided?

depresses body functions
a.
over-contracted muscles
b.
cutaneous sensation is depressed
c.
all
of the above
d.

very brief application of cold tc the face, hands, and head causes
an increase in mental alertness and activity?

If

a.

true

b.

false

293.

294.

295.

some

individuals

c.

in

d.

no effect

b.

blood flow is an initial effect of ice, a secondary effect

increase in blood flow
decrease in blood flow

c.

no change

d.

stimulates release of endorphins

decrease
a.

292.

depresses physiological functions.

Prolonged exposure to

in

will

be?

The application of cold temporarily relieves pain by?

Which

a.

creating vasoconstriction

b.
c.

creating vasodilatation
increasing corticosteriod production

d.

decreasing sensory input

of the following

is

BEST

a.

ice

b.

hot compress

c.

cold

d.

warm

is

used to decrease pain and

pack

ice

b.

hot compress

c.

warm

d.

contrast bath

a.

the sprain has notable discoloration?

whirlpool

a.

is

if

compress

What hydrotherapy modality

Which

utilized

sitz

bath

the best treatment for acute bursitis?

heat

b.

ice

c.

friction

d.

ultraviolet

therapy

37

cellular

metabolism?

296.

In

the early treatment of sprains, contusions, and soft tissue injuries,

the normal

treatment

is?

compresses

a.

cold

b.

hot packs

c.

whirlpool

d.

infrared treatment

in

excess of

03 degrees

During the acute stage of healing a sprain/strain, a treatment

goal of
is to?

297.

massage

stimulate vasodilation

decrease circulation

c.

stimulate swelling

d.

decrease secondary muscle spasm

wrung from

Cloths

298.

a.

b.

a.

b.

cold compresses

c.

depressors
chemical pack

d.

299.

b.

d.

302.

and applied to the body surface are called?

In

in

medicated steam

may

help relieve?

arthritis

c.

acne

d.

phlebitis

hydrotherapy, the most important effect of

a.
thermal
b.
sedative
c.

stimulative

d.

analgesic

can exercise

client

What

warm water

c.

the water during which treatment?

a paraffin bath
sitz bath
hubbard tank

d.

whirlpool

b.

is

sinusitis

b.

a.

303.

slow circulation
decrease blood flow
decrease lymph production

Enclosing the head

a.

301.

w ?ter

Effects of a whirlpool are to?

a.
stimulate circulation
c.

300.

cold or ice

stimulators

in

applied to a recent

a.

warm water

b.
c.

cold water
ointment

d.

dry bandage

first

degree burn?

38

is?

304.

305.

306.

Moist heat pack

edema

b.

osteoarthritis

c.

ankylosing spondylitis

d.

chronic muscle

The use

of heat

muscle spasm

c.

neurologic impairment

d.

a painless,

stiff joint

extends the. muscle

reduces venous and lymphatic flow
should not be done on elderly clients
promotes venous and lymphatic flow

mechanical effect of massage

to?

c.

d.

remove deep

A medicated pack used

c.

d.

is

a.

referred

b.

reflected

externally

c.

transmitted...

d.

transferred

a.

b.

passive
assistive

d.

resistive

is

is

called?

is felt in

one area but originates

in

another area?

assessment specifies which muscle is weak?

measurement of a the circumference of a muscle

of

c.

Massage

the skin

scarring in connective tissue

the term for pain that

Which type

in

a salt glow
a fiber pack
a poultice
hydrocollator

a.

b.

What

is

stretch superficial muscles

stimulate the sensory reflex affect
reduce adipose tissue

a.

1.

there is?

Deep effleurage

b.

31

if

chronic mild pain

c.

310.

contraindicated

a.

d.

309.

is

spasm

b.

b.

308.

contraindicated for the treatment of?

a.

a.

307.

is

contraindicated

whe

a headache

a.

nausea and drowsiness

b.

spasmed shoulder muscles

c.

dislike of bright light

d.

pain

when head

is

bent forward

39

is

accompanied by?

A common

312.

indication for abdominal

is?

b.

hiatal hernia

c.

constipation

d.

all

of the above

Responses triggered by the heat-promoting center are?

313.

vasoconstriction, shivering

a.

Which

314.

b.

vasodilation, perforation

c.

radiation, evaporation

d.

inspiration, perspiration

of the following

is

a contraindication for

a.

poor circulation

b.

sore muscles

c.

fatigue

d.

hypertension

Which massage technique

315.

316.

massage

diverticulitis

a.

Which

a.

friction

b.

effleurage

c.

petrissage

d.

vibration

is

massage?

used to begin and end a treatment?

of these three techniques

would you use on someone with chronic

obstructive pulmonary disorder?

317.

318.

a.

percussion

b.

deep massage of the intercostals

c.

vibration

d.

all

of the above

What movement should

Which

not be performed on the chest?

a.

heavy tapotement

b.

friction

c.

effleurage

d.

petrissage

of the following arteries

cause the posterior of the knee

endangerment site?

319.

In

a.

iliac

b.

popliteal

c.

femoral

d.

posterior

tibial

applying vibration, the therapist?

b.

keeps wrist and finger joints

should use heavy pressure

c.

flutters the tips ot the fingers

d.

is

a.

stiff

trying to stimulate the client

40

joint to

be an

320.

Tapotement

is

a.

striated

non-striated
l

The massage technique

a.

vibration

c.

tapotement
deep effleurage

d.

petrissage

known

for its

soothing effect and

is

is?

kneading movement
tapotement
Chinese pressure points

c.

When

giving a

massage, deep stroking movements are most effective when?

an inflamed area

a.

relieving pain in

b.

treating a part that

is in

a state of relaxation

treatment to establish a therapeutic relationship

who is thin-skinned and in fragile condition

c.

applying

d.

treating a client

initial

In conventional western massage, which technique

over or against another?

What

a.

friction

b.

gliding strokes

c.

percussion

d.

joint

is

the best

a.

A deep

moves one

layer of tissue

movement

method

for

breaking up adhesions?

friction

b.

gliding

c.

kneading
tapotement

d.

326.

best

To empty the veins and lymphatics, use?

deep effleurage
a.

d.

325.

is

b.

b.

324.

that

treatment of peripheral neuritis

in the

useful

323.

visceral
parietal

d.

322.

muscles?

b.
c.

321.

done on

movement

during which the fingers do

across the surface of the skin is known as?
circular

a.

rolfing

b.

effleurage

c.

friction

d.

Shiatsu

41

NOT move

327.

According
b.

massage thoory, the purpose of friction

loosen adhesions
provide deep static pressure

c.

"milk" a muscle

d.

lift

a.

328.

329.

b.

fibritis

granulation

d.

adhesions

is?

effleurage

petrissage

d.

tapotement

A massage movement

in

which the therapist grasps, picks up, and compresses

a muscle?

percussion
petrissage

c.

friction

d.

manipulation

Which basic technique

a.

friction

b.

a.

massage
massage proximal
massage distal

c.

b.

the bone

Which massage technique can be described as M milking H a muscle?

a.

334.

to?

Surgical scar with pain radiating below the scar?

a.
refer to physician

d.

333.

is

fibrosis

c.

b.

332.

away from

term that means scar tissue formation

c.

331.

the muscle belly

movement

Deep, fully-formed scar tissue responds best to?

a.
petrissage and friction
b.
tapotement
c.
effleurage and friction
d.
it cannot be helped

a.

330.

to basic

is

used

in

lymphatic drainage massage?

gliding strokes

b.

pumping

c.

static pressure

d.

stretching

To stimulate lymphatic drainage use

a.

pumping

b.

friction

c.

stretching

d.

tapotement

42

335.

Which massage movement

is

used to apply lubricant and to accustom the

client to the practitioner's touch?

a.

336.

friction

b.

kneading

c.

effleurage

d.

percussion

Which massage/bodywork technique uses

made

deep,

a.

337.

long strokes, either superficial or

vibration

b.

effleurage

c.

kneading

d.

skin rolling

Which combination

of

massage lechniques stretches and broadens

a.

effleurage and ringing

b.

kneading and percussion

kneading and friction
percussion and friction

c.

d.

338.

with the palm of the hand?

Which two massage techniques stimulate a contract/relax response

muscle tone?
a.

effleurage and vibration

b.

kneading and^ercussion
kneading and friction
percussion and friction

c.

d.

339.

Which massage techniques

a.
b.
c.

d.

340.

Which

b.
c.

d.

341.

Which

enhance

are used to alleviate respiratory congestion?

deep muscle massage combined with gliding strokes

intermittent compression with skin rolling

massage techniques can endanger the kidneys?

percussion over the sacrum and gluteal muscles
percussion in the lower thoracic region of the
back
deep cross fiber friction over the lumbar
paraspinal muscles
linear friction over the lumbar
paraspinal muscles

of the following
a.

to

percussion and shaking

kneading and cross fiber friction

of the following
a.

soft tissue?

is

recommended

to reduce obesity?

effleurage

b.

petrissage

c.

friction

d.

none of the above

43

342.

movement to an
and?
movements
may apply passive

To restore range

gliding strokes

b.

kneading
myofascial manipulation
heavy percussion

d.

344.

Vibration
b.

constriction of the muscles

c.

d.

no effect

a.

vibration

b.

percussion
contraindicated
petrissage

Which

of fascial adhesions?
of the following describes the effects
chance of injury
increased
with
b.
c.

d.

flexibility
flexibility

decreased chance of injury

of
decreased muscle power with increased chance
power
decreased flexibility with increased muscle

a.

lymphatic

b.

centrifugal

c.

Swedish

d.

centripetal

is?

face-up position.
Give the term that describes the reclining
b.

What

c.

hyperextended
rest position

ischemia?
inflammation of a vein
a.
decreased blood flow to the tissues
b.

is

d.

Which

prone
supine

d.

c.

349.

increased
increased

heart
The term which describes effleurage toward the

a.

348.

soothing effect on the nervous system

tissue is?
Clapping, tapping, or beating the skin

a.

347.

cause?
relaxation of the muscles

c.

346.

will

a.

d.

345

practitioner
area affected by adhesions, the

a.

c.

343.

of

tissue death
hardening of the arteries

of the following is

most often used during the

c.

daily record form

progress report
medical history

d.

billing

a.

b.

statement

44

initial visit?

injury

350.

The area

of concentrated energv along a meridian

a.

ki

b.

hseuh

c.

tsubo
yin and yang

d.

351.

352.

What would be most

beneficial to

who

is

known

as?

someone with osteoporosis?

a.

yoga

b.
c.

meditation
weight bearing exercise

d.

you can't help

Which would be most

is

this

helpful during a

massage/bodywork session

for

someone

under stress?
meditation and visualization
visualization
and active exercise
b.
active exercise and deep breathing
c.
meditation and shallow breathing
d.
a.

353.

The techniques
a.

b.
c.

d.

354.

356.

357.

applying heat and cold to the hands and feet

kneading and stretching the elbows and knees
pressure points applied to the hands and feet
deep, connective issue massage of the body
;

Which bodywork technique best addresses the connective

individual

355.

of reflexology Cc-n be described as?

reiki

b.

therapeutic touch

c.

rolfing

d.

Shiatsu

Tongue and hara diagnosis

bodywork technique?

are part of the

a.

reiki

b.

Shiatsu

c.

rolfing

d.

therapeutic touch

massage involves the techniques

a.

telling

b.

amouring

c.

balancing

d.

asking

In oriental

assessment procedure

hara
tan tein

c.

ki

d.

jitsu

in

which

of listening, touching, and?

modalities, your geographical center

b.

a.

wraps

muscles?

a.

Oriental

tissue that

45

is

referred to as?

Balancing the energy systems and polarity are addressed by?

Alexander
a.

358.

b.

cyriax

c.

rolfing

d.

Shiatsu and acupuncture

Which increases

359.

flexibility and improves circulation and relaxation?

guided visualization
meditation

a.

b.
c.

yoga

d.

Shiatsu

A woman

has fallen and injured her ankle. She says she heard something snap.
She looks pale and is sweating. What should you do?
have her try to walk on the injured ankle
a.
b.
care for the injury as though it were serious; refer to physician

360.

apply heat and elevate the injury

apply a dressing and loosely bandage

c.

d.

When working

361.

it

is

a.

b.
c.

d.

362.

with an elderly client

who

is

disoriented, confused,

MOST appropriate to?

Which

and coughing,

refer the client to a physician

put an extra blanket on the client

give the client something to eat

minerals

recommend vitamins and

absolutely necessary for a therapist's personal hygiene?

using clean sheets
b.
using fresh oil
is

a.

c.

d.

363.

keeping hands clean

keeping a positive attitude

Which of the following practices should be avoided by a massage/bodywork

practitioner?
a.

b.
c.

d.

364.

keeping nails trimmed

wearing perfume or cologne
wearing a short-sleeved shirt
rinsing with mouthwash prior to session

says he/she fell on their wrist yesterday and he/she doesn't think
broken, although it is very painful. You would?
client

a.

b.
c.

d.

massage the upper extremity carefully

massage everything except the injured area
refer them to a physician
massage proximal

46

it's

365.

If

a client
a.

practitioner should?
has epileptic convulsions, the massage/bodywork
apply direct pressure to temples

c.

push away nearby objects

keep the victim sitting up

d.

force a blunt object

b.

366.

Why

b.

uncomfortable if a client offers a hug after a massage?

personal boundaries could be violated
it is sexual misconduct

c.

it

is

unethical

d.

it

is

against the law

a.

367.

Which

behavior?
of the following is an example of unethical
eating during a session
a.
c.

d.

If

client is
a.
b.
c.

Which

refuse

massage

of the following

is

a contraindication for

b.

callus

c.

chicken pox
the area around a decubitus ulcer

d.

How can

massage?

the

massage/bodywork

practitioner

BEST access

of postural misalignment, soft tissue restriction,

a.

371

Which

eczema

a.

370.

the presence

and inflammation?

muscle testing

resistive

c.

traction and stretching

d.

observation and palpation

involvement in pain
of the following assesses the joint or ligament

limitation of

medical history and interview

b.

movement?

b.

ROM
passive ROM

c.

assistive

d.

resistive

a.

uncomfortable with disrobing?

work through the clothes
tell client it is necessary
convince client of the benefits

d.

369.

with another client

discussing a client's personal problems
they are received
day
same
failing to return phone calls the
session
accepting telephone calls during a client

b.

368.

between the victim's jaws

feel

might a therapist

active

movement
movement

and the

Which is the
FIRST when

372.

a.

373.

If

MOST

important question for a massage/bodywork practitioner to ask d

a client reports of pain during a range-of-motion assessment?
how did it happen

b.

where

c.

when

d.

does

is

the pain and can you describe

this

movement always produce

pain

a client reported having acute diverticulitis, you would?

b.
c.

d.

According to the Traditional Chinese Medical Theory, what pattern of disharmony

d
is characterized by a sore back, a cold sensation in the back, weak legs with
swelling,

374.

frequent urination, a pale swollen, wet tongue and a

heart
a.
lung
b.
c.

liver

d.

kidney

What should be your

burned?

375.

scene where a person has been seriously

Shiatsu, complimentary yet opposite forces that affect energy flow

are

known as?

c.

tsubos
kyo and jitsu
yin and yang

d.

hara

a.

b.

a client
a.

b.
c.

d.

378.

at a

your local emergency telephone number

cool the burned area

d.

If

concern

pulse?

call

c.

In

first

weak

check the scene for safety

check the person's breathing and pulse

a.

b.

377.

them to a physician
massage everything except the abdomen
massage everything except the chest
refuse the massage
refer

a.

376.

it

did the pain start

becomes drowsy and nauseous during a treatment you should?

him/her it will pass and continue the treatment

stop the treatment and refer him/her to a physician
continue the treatment and refer him/her to a physician
instruct client to take slow deep breaths
tell

Which of the following methods provides genital concealment while allowing

access to and observation of the remainder of the body surface?
a.
diaper draping
b.
top cover draping
full sheet draping
c.
d.
side sheet draping

48

Which

379.

is

the appropriate response

when

a client requests

sexual release during a

massage/bodywork session?
b.

call the authorities immediately

inform the client that you charge more

c.

explain the scope of practice and give

d.

ask the

a.

client to

money

for that service

them a second chance

leave

380.

Dressings and bandages are used to?

a.
reduce the person's pain
b.
reduce internal bleeding
c.
help control bleeding and prevent infection
d.
make it easier to take the person to the hospital

381

To determine the amount

of pressure to use

on the back of an

individual,

should take into consideration?

a.
right and left balance
b.
upper and lower back
c.

d.

382.

A person who can answer

384.

is

unconscious

b.

is

breathing

c.

has a pulse
b and c

Which of the following conditions

a.

dizziness

b.
c.

sunburn
no breathing

d.

sprained ankle

c.

For

a life-threatening

all

or

emergency?

most relaxation techniques?

active exercise
supine body position

which condition should you give rescue breathing?

a.

b.

386.

is

Which of the following is common to

a.
massage
b.
deep breathing
d.

385.

individual

the question "Are you O.K."?

a.

d.

383.

bone size
and sex of the

size

breathing difficulty
no pulse

c.

asthma

d.

no breathing

Which must you do to find out if a person needs rescue breathing?

check for pulse in the neck
a.
look, listen, and feol for breathing
b.
check the skin for bluish or grayish color
c.
a and c
d.

49

you

When

387.

giving rescue breaths,

388.

389.

how

b.

slowly and gently

as hard as you can

c.

as fast as you can

d.

b and c

a.

should you breathe into a person?

should be stopped when?

is white and cold

Artificial respiration

a.

the skin

b.
c.

no pulse
breath resumes

d.

a witness agrees there

there

is

is

death

What should you do if the breaths you give do not make the person's chest
a.
ask someone else to try giving the breaths
b.
do a finger sweep
c.
give two more breaths with more force
d.

390.

Which

391.

A woman

retilt

rise?

the head and give breaths again

a signal of breathing difficulty?

a.
unusual noises such as wheezing or gurgling
b.
pain radiating down the left arm
c.
all of the above
d.
none of the above
is

is

choking on a piece of food but

is

conscious and coughing forcefully.

What should you do?

c.

do a finger sweep
encourage her to continue coughing

Which should you do

do

393.

she coughs up the food

slap her

give abdominal thrusts

d.

392.

on the back

a.
b.

NOT

until

to keep the airway

open when giving rescue breaths,

lift

tilt

the head back and

lift

c.

tilt

the head back and

lift

d.

roll

the person onto their side

the chin
the neck

Which of the following

is the FIRST action taken

assess for open airway

b.

palpate carotid pulse

c.

position the person

d.

you

the chin

a.
b.

a.

if

suspect head, neck or back injury

when

initiating

CPR?

on left side
place hands below xyphoid process to start compression at

50

5:2

b.

emergency plan should you take

call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number
check the scene and the victim

c.

care for the victim

d.

conduct an interview to determine what

Which step

394.

a.

395.

396.

In

a life-threatening situation, which

Get others to help you
a.

is

the

move

c.

call

d.

take the injured person to the hospital

Abdominal

is

wrong
to help?c

the injured person inside

your local emergency phone number promptly

thrusts help a choking victim by?

the lungs out through the airway to push an object out

the stomach which pushes an object out

a.

forcing the

b.

releasing gas in
sucking air in to push an object into the lungs
all of the above

d.

first?

most important thing you can do

b.

c.

397.

of the basic

air in

After giving abdominal thrusts to an unconscious adult with an obstructed

airway, you should?

a.

b.
c.

d.

398.

399.

If

do a finger sweep and then give 2 slow breaths

give 2 slow breaths and then do a finger sweep
check for a pulse, give 2 slow breaths, and then do a finger sweep
do a finger sweep and then check for a pulse

person's behavior threatens your safety, what should you do?

leave the immediate area until professional help arrives
a.
try to hold the person still
b.
attempt to calm the person
c.
try to speak forcefully to the person
d.

person's bleeding with direct pressure and

does not stop. Where would you apply pressure
to slow the flow of blood to a wound in the forearm?
outside of the arm, midway between the shoulder and the elbow
a.
on the inside of the elbow
b.

You have

tried to control the

elevation, but bleeding

400.

arm

c.

inside of the

d.

any of the above

will

slow the flow of blood

While eating dinner, a friend suddenly starts to cough weakly and

high-pitched noises. After calling for help, you should?
lower him to the floor and do a finger sweep
a.
b.

give abdominal thrusts

c.

slap him on the back

open the airway

d.

51

make

401

You

find a person at the bottom of the stairs.

and seems badly

roll

b.
c.

A woman has

a large piece of glass sticking out of her leg.

b.

call your local emergency number

remove the glass and then control the bleeding
do a and b

d.

comes

in

in

c.

d.

404.

How

often do quarterly estimates need to be

a.
every April 15
b.
every month
every four months
c.
d.
four times a year

405.

How

do cash payments need to be reported to the IRS?

a.
as dictated by conscience
b.
they need not be reported
c.
50% must be reported

100% must

When you

tell

b.

d.

her leg and control bleeding around the glass

and talks of suicide, what should you do?

him/her not to take life so seriously
massage him/her gently
refer him/her to a mental health professional
tell him/her that you can't massage him/her in that condition

a.

406.

You should?

leave the glass

a client

line

elevated

slightly

a.

c.

If

roll

d.

403.

He appears to have fallen

someone for help, you would?
stomach keeping the head and back in a straight

After sending

him onto his

him onto one side
position him on his back with his head
attempt to keep him from moving

a.

402.

hurt.

filed

with the IRS?

be reported

are in private practice,

how much

of the

money you

receive must be

declared to the IRS?

c.

as
as
as

d.

all

a.

b.

407.

in

a given geographic area

You decide to share an office with someone, but you want to pay taxes separately, b
You need to?
keep your own methods
a.
keep your own business identity as an independent contractor
b.
c.

d.

408.

much as you feel would be appropriate

much as your conscious dictates
much as the norms are for yout profession
the money you receive in your practice

What type

earn less than $600

separate returns

file

of insurance covers

a.

malpractice

b.

liability

c.

life

d.

health

someone

falling in

52

your office doorway?

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CLASSIFICATION OF MAsi
A GE

J.

What movements

hc.h k<
used
before sports?
and pertrissage
effleurage and friction
tapotement and effleurage
friction and
tapotement

ab.

a.

What

are oest
o.b
best

friction

c.

2.

are the best

a.

movements

to use after sports?

petrissage and effleurage

petrissage and friction

b.
c.

effleurage and petrissage

tapotement and friction

a-

Which technique should not

be used
a.

b.

vibration

c.

petrissage
effleurage

b.

a.

Which two movements

a.

d.
c.

a.

7.

6^t&fjy.

are preparatory to

effleurage and friction

friction and
petrissage
effleurege and -kneading

a.

tapotement

b.

petrissage

friction

d.

effleurage

What movement

Wh

all

is

b - bes<

best used on scar

tissue?

friction

b-

petrissage

c.

effleurage

d.

tapotement

-v .men, ^u,. te5 *oracic dues a<

b-

the rest?

kneading end petrissage

^T&j%xs*r
a.

/--v-<-.,*.,c

to relieve muscle
cramps?
tapotement and effleurage
effleurage and vibration
effleurage and petrissage
Action and tapotement

c.

6.

cramps?
H

The best movement

a.

for

friction

d.

4.

MOVEMENTS

petrissage

tapotement

d.

friction

53

odes?

"-

>

What massage technique

9.

a.

petrissage

b.

tapotement

c.

friction

d.

effleurage

Which movement should be used

0.

a.

Which

11.

tapotement
effleurage

d.

vibration

is

c.

d.

the best treatment to prevent

adhesions

and effleurage
friction and petrissage
tapotement and petrissage
vibration and tapotement
friction

in

muscle fibers?
"oersr

into joint spaces or around

bony prominence.
prominence
Which movement would you use?
a.

b.

petrissage
effleurage

friction

d.

vibration

Best technique for treatment

of upper trapezius

What

a.

effleurage and petrissage

b.

deep friction and kneading

tapotement

d.

vibration

a.

tapotement

b.

effleurage

c.

friction

d.

petrissage

Which movement

is

best used around the

patella?

vibration

b.

tapotement

c.

friction

d.

effleurage

Which technique milks muscles

too

much
a.

is?

the best technique for

intercostal muscles?

is

a.

16.

muscle?

To massage deep

12.

15.

to flush out

movement

c.

b.

14.

joint

b.

a.

13.

best increases lymph flow?

of acriim.,i
a t^
accumulated

exercise?

b.

effleurage
petrissage

c.

tapotement

d.

friction

54

waste products from

-a-"

w.

rPMSiwlystr?tchnnis|e?

effleurage

c-

vibration

tapotement

what reason would

you use n*.-

21

Petrissage

\---

For

9-

effleurage

Whic

d
1

friction

a" of the above

T""" "icon
p roduces

a-

incr

sprain

Poliomyelitis

b
c.

varicose veins
spastic paralysis

"brous ankylosis

23

The

7 -^tsa:
-

shorten muscle
fibers
minimize pain
separate muscle

fibers

55

When

b.

extending

c.

flexing hip, extending

d.

extending

s
3.

In

knee
knee

hip, flexing

with a pillow under the client's

knees

c.

in

witn tne client's legs straight

and

'

body
body

b.

To

rigid

prone

tilted

down

how is a client positioned?

supine with feet elevated and
head down
prone, feet elevated, head up
prone, feet elevated, head

treat bronchiectasis,
a.

b.
c.

down

supine, feet elevated, head

up

d.

P ' ne B0Sm0n " nd

votTnol J,?
a.
support the ankle

woTd

dorsiflex with knee flexed

c.

dorsiflex with knee

plantarflex

client* a

b.

PAjon

legs

arms and neck

Antalgic position

sitting
sitting, leaning

d.

lying

massage of?

forward

down

SS"
d.

the best position for

means?

b.

c.

wh

sleepy

c.

b.

1*9.

neck and lower back

c.

a.

is in

* -

extended

d.

a.

W " "

b.

d.

lying

with head
standing upright

d.

4.

any position the therapist chooses

postural drainage, the ideal position

for treatment is?
a.
body tilted with head up

8.

be best ,,,. by?

extending knee

hip,

b.

c.

I.

s, rin9s

Abdominal massage should be done in

which position?
a.
with a sheet wrapped around
the client's ankles

2.

""

r ^

.;^ --0--

8P ' 0ne

P0Siti0 "-

'

dorsiflexion

broken ankle
extreme plantar flexion
evasion

56

i ^er

the

MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

What should

a
c

^f

mas^n. kbegin
massage
with?

deep pressure
vibration

''9ht stroking
*J-

tapotement

c
d

effleurage
Petrissage

3.

vibration

body massage th !-
B
m
'-;;:

In full

ao

j.

c.

When

r^-r - c
d

soft

even

a.

a ll

mUSC eSre,
'

oMra^;.

**

Which technique

* .o,

sh0 . d

=PPly with venous

f/ow

"
6.

.- .-.,..,. should

'0 minutes
IK
~*l
.
1 5 minutes
5 minutes

*J"

4.

is

u*h

"ed

**"*'
.

friction

tapotement
d
?.

The

effleurage

direction of
general ...
massage
b.
c.

d.
8.

is?

from proximal
to distal i a
entr fuQa
from proximal
' Section
to dist
n
a f
from distal to
directio"
a
entnfu a '
from distal to
Action
a P
proxim
X,maJf
ce
'

voSmflZT***

Petal direction

The application of
pressure tn
,mprov dreu
:
k

c<*

^r -^*ttKf* ......

jin-shin
friction

reflexology

57

',

ordw

Which

9.

is

a.

b.

soft and light

follows venous flow

hurts so good

What stroke might

stimulate expectoration in a client with chronic

respiratory disease?
a.

b.

1 1

12.

vibration

d.

percussion

Deep massage strokes

whatever

b.
c.

venous, flow
meridians

d.

heads

vibrator is least appropriate on?

b.

muscles
bony prominences

c.

nerves

d.

feet

Manual vibration is best done with the whole hand and the?
a.
elbow
b.
knee
c.
thumbs

Vibration

fingers

When

b.

soft internal organs

d.

nerves

are mechanical vibrators used with massage?

a.
whenever the therapist chooses
b.

d.

6.

least suitable on?

c.

c.

is

muscle bellies
a bony prominence

a.

15.

are performed in the direction of?

a.

d.

14.

compression
chucking

c.

a.

13.

hard and deep

c.

d.

10.

characteristic of pressure stroke?

for the purpose of rhythmic pumping

never
for a and b

The best technique to use

a.

for the

SCM

is?

effleurage

4).

petrissage

c.

friction

d.

tapotement

58

Which muscle can

17.

_
18..

19.

trapezius

b.
c.

sternocliedomastoid
biceps brachia

d.

latissimus dorsi

Massage

Can

for the scalene should

upward and away from spine

b.
c.

downward and away from spine

downward and toward spine

d.

upward toward spine

a.

21.

In

b.

yes, but not on the vein

no
no

a.

effleurage

tapotement

c.

vibration

d.

friction

The duration

clot

damages weakened valves

of

massage treatment

is

age of

client

b.

rate of

movement and

c.

pathology
all of the above

Least important consideration

a.
not to pinch
b.
pressure
c.

direction of

d.

rate

Petrissage
a.

b.
c.

d.

24.

can dislodge a blood

further

b.

d.

23.

it
it

which massage technique should the fingers move the tissue under the skin?

a.

22.

around varicose veins be helpful?

no

c.

d.

20.

be?

a.

friction

-*'

not be massaged equally effectively from origin to insertion?

a.

is

kneading

is?

movement

most

effective on?
hands
back
attachments
belly of muscle
is

usually indicated for acute atrophic arthritis?

friction

b.

kneading

c.

contraindicated
effleurage

d.

strokes

and rhythm of movement

Which massage technique

a.

in

dependent on?

59

25.

26.

Which massage technique

light eff leurage

b-

friction

contraindicated

d.

kneading

Postural drainage

indicated for aCUte

- .

rheum oid

b.

is

and tapotement to
back
and tapotement to back
percussion and vibration
to back
friction

c.

vibration

d.

^ItS^^^

r aCUt6

""**

b.
c.

d.

to long

Deep

elevate
passive

d.

friction

friction,
a.

b.
c.

d.

30.

Wher.

is

b-

c
d.

31
.

Regarding massage of
edematous leg?
a.
don't
b.

29.

strain following

deep massage given

longitudinally
deep massage given transversely to long fibers
to long fibeTs
gh massage given
transversely to longf
be ,s
light masage given
longitudinally

So

28.

arthritis?

best accomplished
with?
effleurage and tapotement
to back

a.

27.

is

a-

ft.

movement

when

it is indicated,
should be done?
proximal to affected area
distal to affected
area
directly on the affected
area
near the affected area

*,,,.

on th . bo(fy

use

buttocks

stomach
arms and

legs

Where would you use chucking

?
e.

b.
c.

d.

head
arms and legs
hands and feet
back and shoulder

60

^^ ^ ^

REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES

A client has a repaired meniscus, 3 days out of the hospital with

weight bearing. What would be his initial exercise
treatment?

1.

*j

a.

^-

passive

c.

resistive

d.

isometric

movement

Passive

2.

isotonic

b.
6

valuable in the early treatment of?

dislocation
rupture

a.

b.

d.

To increase

ROM

b.

active exercise

c.

no exercise
active and passive exercise

d.

comes

client

method

friction

c.

joint mobilization

d.

ice

c.

d.

obese man

tells

you he's had painful swelling

do not. massage without

What technique would you use

cast to increase

ROM?

first

in his left ankle for

getting a diagnosis

massage

to treat a Colle's fracture right out

of the

effleurage

b.

vibration

c.

petrissage

d.

friction

treat a person with venostasis but

a.
start distal
b.

the best

and elevate

Best technique, for tennis elbow?

a.
moist heat with friction
b.
moist heat with kneading
cmoist heat with connective tissue
d.
contraindicated

To

is

elevate foot and ice it

start massage with effleurage proximal
to swelling
perform passive exercise on the ankle to reduce
pain

a.

8.

What

weeks?

a.

use?

elevate

b.

7.

with an acute sprained ankle.

b.

fifty-year old

several

6.

in

of treatment?

a.

5.

for Colle's fracture right out of the cast,

passive exercise

a.

4.

is

simple sprain
fracture

c.

3.

light

no obstruction?

contraindicated

proximal

c.

start

d.

start directly

on
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In treating kyphosis, the goal is to relax

a.
rhomboids

9.

b.
c.

pectoralis minor
trapezius major

d.

erector spinae

In treating chronic

10.

b.

What

friction,

friction, little pain

the

most common exercise

d.

dorsiflexion

Of the following, which

is recommended In the treatment

of subdeltoid bursitis?
acute heat and passive movement
sub-acute and chronic heat and exercise
acute cold and exercise
sub-acute and chronic-cold passive movement

b.
c.

d.

For

13.

edema

of the limb,

massage could be?

c.

distal first, proximal to distal

proximal to distal
distal to proximal

d.

proximal

a.

b.

first,

proximal to distal

What muscle or muscle groups would you massage to

soften up the contracted
muscles due to lordosis?

14.

true?

chondromalacia patellae?

c.

b.

for

extension of the thigh

patellar tracking
repetitive extension of leg at knee

a.

12.

is

no pain

c.

d.

is

which

arthritis,

contraindicated
long treatment

a.

1 1

rheumatoid

and stretch which muscle?

ww

a.

gluteals

b.

erector spinae

c.

psoas

d.

pectineus

In treating

5.

a.

tennis elbow, the primary aim of

relieve pain

c.

promotion of relaxation
prevent adhesions

d.

all

b.

of the

massage

is?

above
i

Which

are the best

a.

b.
c.

d.

..

movements

for chronic

effleuraoe and tapotement

effleurage
tanntomont
petrissage and vibration

congestion of the lungs (chest)?

percussion and friction

percussion and vibration

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\x

7.

In

the condition of lordosis, what muscle or muscle

group would be lengthened?
a.
erector spinae
c.

hamstrings
quadriceps

d.

trapezius

b.

'"*.

18. /

What

is

the best massage sequence for

a,

foot, leg, foot

b.

leg, thigh , leg

thigh, leg, thigh
thigh, leg, foot

c.

d.

9.

20.

The best technique

a.
none

quick, brisk

c.

connective tissue, slow, deep

d.

mild

In a

b.

dorsal

volar- "pc^Af-Lw

d.

ulnar

second degree acute

after acute

during acute phase

d.

never

b.

Which

effleurage

deep

b.

.^

/L-,v^

when would massage be done?

phase subsides

friction in joints

the best technique for a healed amputation?

petrissage
vibration

c.

effleurage

d.

tapotement

Massage would help

a.

c.

is

person with rheumatism, massage should not

include?
light tapotement
nerve vibration

d.

a.

24.

sprain,

b.

a.

massaged?

rarely

c.

In treating a

radial

c.

a.

23.

knee?

For carpal tunnel syndrome, which aspect of the hand

should be

22.

to the

with a heart condition is?

b.

a.

21.

for a patient

edema

in

the recovery from

myoma

b.

muscular dystrophy

c.

fibromyolagia

d.

Pagets disease

what condition?

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25.

Which massage technique

b

indicate *

is

** '"

Boht ef fleurage
Miction

aCUte rh ^matoid

arthritis?

contraindicated

d.

lis!

kneading
v

a.

e fleurage and
tapotement to back
fnct,on and
tapotement to thorax
X
at' n
ta '*<"ent
to^h orax
D
:t
percuss.on and

b-

vibration to

27.

Which technique
trauma

26.

to the

is

best

neck?

>'

eeP
de e p

light

b.

<'

muscle

me^ JS 25*-T

strain following
:

=v

'ong fibers

Se ' y t0 ,on
*

massage gre nt /n7

an edematous
do nothing

a.

back

^ ^ 8CUte cervi

When massaging

SJ:

leg?

elevate the leg

c.

perform passive
we deep friction movements

a-

29.

near the affected

area

<*

Where

a,*- on - ** -

buttocks

s ,he

c-

stomach
arms and legs

Where would you use

chucking?
a-

c.

d-

head
arms and legs
hands and feet
back and shoulder

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r~"

"A-t.

26.

rollinB?

MASSAGE EFFECTS
For a client

1
.

a recent heart attack, what's

the best treatment?
quick paced massage

b.

deep

c.

abdominal and thoracic massage

effleurage and petrissage to limbs

d.

a.

b.
c.

d.

a.

knee

collateral ligament sprain

of

massage techniques

c.

d.

kneading and petrissage

What massage technique

which condition?

is

is

best suited to treat

edema?

appropriate for chronic swelling of the

patella?

friction

b.

tapotement

c.

effleurage
vibration

d.

for

of knee
torn Achilles

petrissage and tapotement

effleurage and friction
effleurage and kneading

a.

you note swelling on the knee, what technique

would you use?
a.
tapotement

Which

b.

friction

c.

effleurage

d.

petrissage

is

a.

i.

friction to the

edema

b.

7.

beneficial for?

b.

a.

If

most

acute patellar inflammation

Which combination

chest

c.

d.

4.

is

prevention of headaches
stimulation of spinal nerves
relief of acute kyphosis
releasing mucus from upper respiratory
system

You would use deep

3.

6.

friction to

Cupping on the upper back

2.

5.

who had

a.

the best technique for chronic sprain?

effleurage

b.

vibration

c.

transverse friction

d.

tapotement

With regard to tenosynovitis, the best

a.

b.

friction

c.

transverse friction
deep effleurage

d.

movememnt would

vibration

65

be?

tapotement and vibration

deep friction
tapotement and nerve tapping
vibration and nerve tapping

a.
b.
c.

d.

10.

The best treatment for traumatic

a.
deep friction
b.

petrissage

c.

deep effleurage
vibration

d.

1 1
.

are best for spastic hemiplegia?

effleurage and stretching
stimulating effleurage and stretching

b.
c.

soothing effleurage and stretching

d.

deep effleurage

Which condition
b.

in a

myoclonus
acute polymyositis

condition

cross fiber friction

petrissage

d.

vibration

inflammation, which technique would

you use? a

Cupping has been found most beneficial for?

c.

The best treatment

for

non-acute low back pain?

a.

circular friction

b.

cross fiber friction

c.

vibration

d.

tapotement

What would be
a.

b.
c.

d.

chronic headache
acute bronchitis
acute tracheitis
bronchiectasis

d.

6.

oHowjr back muscle

c.

a.

"

c.

b.

15.

least indicated for effleurage?

d.

b.

14.

is

edema
spasm

a.

13.

What techniques
a.

12.

periostitis is?

the best treatment for acute

ankle inflammation?

deep friction on ankle

deep friction on toes
deep stroking on calf
deep stroking on foot

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For tension headache, the best

technique to the neck, shoulders
and back are?
a.
deep

7.

and kneading
firm kneading and petrissage
firm kneading and deep
effleurage
friction

b.

c
d.

What

8,

light effleurage

the best technique for a

headache?
a.
effleurage

is

b.
c.

vibration

d.

ecupressure
for traumatic periostitis is?
nothing
effleurage

a.

b.

What

c.

tapotement

d.

vibration

the best place to start abdominal

massage for constipation?
a.
transverse colon
|-<
b.
ascending colon

22.

If

c.

duodenum

d.

descending colon

vibration

used

b.
c.

stimulation
relaxation

d.

no effect

Deep massage is most damaging

a.
spasm
flaccidity

d.

acute myositis

Which movement

in

cases of?

is contraindicated in
effleurage

b.

tapotement

c.

friction

d;

petrissage

a.

\JL

spasticity

c.

You would

for protracted length of time,

the result is?

numbness

a.

24.

is

a.

b.

23.

is

.^/w^^i.^v

21 .

friction

The best treatment

19-

20.

petrissage the colon for

muscle cramp?

what condition?

diverticulitis

b.

impacted feces

c.

volvulus

d.

inflamed colon

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25.

ReCen,

r ^S
n9

c-

The main change brought

about by massage
a.
removal of fatty acid
increase in muscle
size

o.

Which

is

most Kke.y

a.

endorphin release

muscle

d.

'"crease

c.

exercise

hypocalcemia

b.

are

c.

h f|ow

areas

?%" ^^^ * >"** effects of

local lactic acid
release

a.

endorphins

One expected

d-

is?

gustatory
histamines

b-

b.

m.sa

friction in certain
local

ba

c.

massage

stroke,
strokes
from heart
strokes towards
heart

a-

a-

the same physi0l08JC8| B(fBet

Rewards heart
-I"!
away S?

c.

32.

effect of light
relieve pain

Mechanical effect, of

raise body
temperature
increase superficial
blood supply
remove adipose tissue

d.

asge

blood pressure

trauma

The primary

31.

in

d.

b-

30.

size

r **
a.

is?

t0 in

29.

m8ssa9e

dilation in blood
vessels

o.

s ust .

i o,

dilation of blood
vessels
increased blood pressure

a.

lactic acid release

c.

27.

histamines
endorphin release

0-

26.

h8t

result of

massage

is

put a client to
sleep
increase blood flow
eliminate adipose
build

to?

up muscle

66

m?

are

due , 0?

33.

For chronic rheumatoid

a.
yes

c
d.

What

"

effect

massage have on chronic

tenosynovitis?
ynovms '
remove waste from

a.

muscle

o.

free tissue from

adhesions

nothing
soften tissue

d.

35.

Which massage technique

is

lymphatic return?

36.

a.

petrissage

b.

friction

c.

effleurage

d.

tapotement

d.

The main

b.

venous and

benefit of deep
transverse friction is?
relax muscle
build

What

up muscle

b.

no

sometimes

d.

ffiction

unless the client

requests

, he

^^

it

part of the handlisted

for hacking?
a.
ulnar
b.

radius

finger

d.

wrist

b.
c.

d.

pads

--.

o you
.

was?

not enough
success
no consequence

co^e^c.,,,.* t0 do

is

How

.
:
in
assisting

c.

most effects
effective

a patient requests rest aftr a

massage,
the treatment
a.
boring

If

b.

B.

should friction
l,on around ,k
the joints be painful?

no
sometimes
always

b.

34.

arthritis,

up and

in

abdomina) massafle?

down

counter clockwise
clockwise

69

^^
^

1.

Massage
a.

contraindicated for?
tenosynovitis

is

c.

acute tenosynovitis
bronchitis

d.

lordosis

b.

2.

Three contraindications
a.

b.

d.

In

what

is chest percussion
contraindicated?
chronic bronchitis
constipation
post-operative abdominal surgery
hyperlordosis

b.
c.

d.

5.

6.

Why

massage

is

it

b.

therapist could get sick

isn't

c.

could spread infection

d.

make

client cold

For heart patients, which of the

following
a.

sex

b.

massage

c.

salt

d.

walking

Massage

contraindicated

is

b.

hypolordosis
kyphosis angularis
kyphosis arcuate
is

a.

b.

contraindicated for?
venostasis
jaundice - f^-iU.

concha

c.

d.

Massage
a.

protanopia
is

b.

bursitis

.keloid scars
'

arthritis

contraindicated?

&**

.1^-

<~

Cr*~^*~^

contraindicated for?
constipation

is

acute cases of?

scoliosis

Massage

c.

in

a.

d.

B.

of infections contraindicated?

a.

c.

7.

constipation, bursitis, arthritis

clinical situation

a.

4.

massage are?

AIDS, acute ankle sprain

herniated disc, AIDS, sub-acute ankle
sprain
phlebitis, aneurysm, impetigo

c.

3.

for

phlebitis,

c '~

r'

v-t -/

^L

-*-^..cC<^

*.-*-..>

:*\-c.
.

'

'-

..

*** * ~ L s "

,):?:---%.
.

*"

^* ^
#

Massage

9.

is

contraindicated for?

a.

torticollis

c.

local venostasis

d.

peripheral neuritis

Massage

10.

non-acute ecchymosis

b.

is

contraindicated for?

a.

headache due to circulation

non-acute ecchymosis

b.

scar tissue
redness and swelling

c.

d.
1
1

Which

an indication

is

a.

b.

13.

14.

what

2.

Fo,

In

sacroiliac sprain

d.

advanced nephritis

an indication
a.
cancer

is

b.

kyphosis

edema due

o.

phlebitis

wh ich confer,

massage?

to a kidney condition

is^t

immereion

b.

obesity

c.

cardiovascular disease

d.

muscle fatigue

jndicated?

which situation

is chest
percussion indicated?
generalized osteoporosis

b.

cancer

c.

chronic bronchitis
post-operative abdominal

Which massage technique

a.

is

b.

deep

c.

hot soak
contraindicated

Abdominal massage
a.

d.

usually inrf.v.^

*
* ** CUte rhe oid

arthritis?

friction

is

indicated for?

diverticulitis

b.

surgery

soothing effleurage

d.

6.

for

c.

<*.

massage?

c.

a.

15.

for

lymphangitis
acute dermatitis

constipation
surgery

~-

<*i^\ ;!-.
'

'

'"'

.-*..

,Vs

<-

^'*-

''**

ulcer

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cf)

-.*-.

'--,,

-*

;'

^^*^\ < 4V*<^L

A C ^ L:?.^^
::

i;.

,-.>!. >^.
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Massage would be most

17.

useful
varicose veins

a.

b.

phlebitis

c.

acute

d.

torticollis

Massage

8.

is

osteomyelitis

a.

--,.,.

is

...,,-*

,..

J^^u

:'

arthritis

,^ .^ ^

^rrUflA ~^,~c4U^

most appropriate for?

local brawny edema

b.

systemic non-pitting edema

c.

local venostasis

d.

acute rheumatoid

a.

massage proximal

b.

petrissage

c.

massage

d.

no massage

distal to

In

b.

vibration

c.

no massage

d.

petrissage

arthritis

is

the best approach with

h
d

to area

area

b.

acute poliomyelitis

muscle spasm
myoclonus

massage produces ecchymosis. what

a.

light

b.

alter

c.

stop
use light petrissage

d.
.,
How

is

the best procedure?

o.

b.
c.

d.

treat

strokes
strokes

>

r~or-".< d -..**/. <. -:vc-.i

ecchymosis which occurs during

do you

spasticity

c.

d.

If

which case would massage be most

damaging?
a.

24

c -

For a patient with phlebitis, which technique

would you use?
a.
effleurage

21.

23.

which of these conditions?

With the exception of Buerger's disease, what

vascular occlusive disease?

20.

22.

in

.*-.

J^

d.

Massage

acute dermatitis
sub-acute rheumatoid
lymphadenitis
c-.

b.
c.

19.

treating?

arthritis

most therapeutic

a.

in

,-.

c^j *vut^r

massage

use ice
let the client discover
it and don't say
anything
have the client consult a
physician
it does not matter
what you do

72

.'i

*-,..<

of a client?

.* c

mri

-t^C*-.'

>^> y*
*\

^*

K-Wvw.'''*

W<

> ,-<w

x,,

25.

If the condition of the

tissue significantly changes during
the practitioner should not?

26.

If

a-

worry

b.

tell

continue massage

d.

no consequence

comes in with local pains

massage practitioner should?

d.

2ESr

If

never, because

c.

immediately

d.

after condition

has poison oak,

it

is

is

contraindicated

no longer acute

how would you

treat

them?

massage as usual

b.

avoid the area of outbreak

do not massage at this time due to the
contagious nature

b.
c.

d.

Do not use
a.

light, superficial

massage

acute edema
sub-acute chronic rheumatoid
sub-acute chronic phlebitis
obesity

on anyone
without doctor's permission

c.

on the elderly
on a client who wears
r

If

arthritis

a mechanical vibrator?

b.

d.

ai

pacemaker

<~
C-* ccr"*^^-

an elderly person suffers angina on

the table?
a.
let him/her rest
b.
evaluate breathing
c.
administer present medication
d.

or
0r

month*
months

mass,Be shouW

a.

a.

32.

,he cwvical spine -

Which condition benefits from massage?

29.

in

below the sprain

b.

a.

31

de9ree sp,ain

just

c.

30.

" ,hird

a.

a client

weeks

don't worry

c.

28.

that have been increasing for

9

determine problem, act accordingly

if not muscular
have client call a doctor
ask her/him what to do

a.

b.

27.

client

client

the

massage

call

physician

The type of massage

for

lupus?

a.

light effleurage

b.
c.

hot soak
tapotement

d.

contraindicated

73

'

Which muscle
a.

b.

2.

c.

SCM

d.

scalenes anterior

Which muscle
a.

b.
c.

d.

3.

chewing

is?

Which muscle closes the jaw?

b.

d.

Pterygoid
buccinator

platysma
masseter

*-w%-*
c

'

->

}<--v.'

J:Cfis

Which muscle depresses the mandible?

a.

temporalis

b.

platysma

pterygoid

d.

frontalis

Which muscles produce

a.

When

grating of teeth?

masseter

b.

orbicularis oris

c.

pterygoid
temporalis

d.

both trapezius muscles contract,

the result
a.

b.
c.

d.

8.

SCM

c.

c.

7.

supraspinatus
rhomboid minor

d.

a.

6.

exerts the least influence on the head?

scalenes

extension of head
extension of jaw
teeth grating

b.

5.

soJi*

<

The function of the masseter muscle

a.

*.

close to the cervical spine flexes the neck?

scalenes
logissimus cervicis.,

flexion of head
raise shoulders

depression of neck
extension of head

Which muscle has more

a.

b.
c.

d.

to do with smiling?
orbicularis oris
levator angularis oris

masseter
sygomaticus

74

will

be?

"*

^':

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ORIGINS, INSFR-nnMe
NSERTIONS.
1.

Contraction of the
=

Wh

3.

defecation
inspiration

intercostals

Which muscle depresses

the

ribs?

scalenes
quadratic
external intercostals
internal intercostals

Which muscle elevates

the

ribs?

external obliques

o-

internal intercostals

c.

external intercostals
internal obliques

Which muscle rotates

the trunk?

latissimus dorsi
internal intercostals

c-

rectus abdominis
external obliques

d.

6-

internal

c-

5-

a synergist
in exha,ation
?
external intercostals

is

quadratus lumborum
scalenes

Which muscle forms

the o
f atefa and
pectus abdominous*"
ante ' abdominal
wall?
'

internal obliques

c-

external obliques
trapezius

d7.

"V<or ?

expiration

>

Phra9n" Sbasi

o-

riiar,*,,8

b.

muscle

d! e s2o n

d.

2.

Chapter 9

AND ACTIONS
OF
ABr,
F THr
E ABDOMEN
AND TRUNK

What

action
a

oi r .-f n ,_-

s Perform?
ISdUCtS p,r,for
6nd medl

V rotates
adducts and laterally
rotates
add "s and
medially rotales
abducts and laterally

b
bc-

does the

'

rt

i
'

rotates

Quadratus lumborum
muscle hikes up
P the hio
h P h.,
abecause of
"bcage
d
i'iac crest
c
sacwm
-

d-

its

insertion

on?

fc

pubis
i

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1.

2.

Which muscle

4.

most responsible

a.

rhomboids

b.

latissimus dorsi

c.

serratus anterior

d.

pectoralis major

Which muscle abducts

for rotating the superior angle of the

scapula up? c

the scapula?

trapezius

a.

3.

is

b.

serratus anterior

c.

subscapularis

d.

infraspinatus

Which muscle attaches

to the vertebral border of the scapula?

a.

trapezius

b.

levator scapula

c.

rhomboids

d.

teres major

What muscle
a.

b.

or muscle groups help to stabilize the scapula?

rhomboids and deltoids
serratus and subclavius

latissimus dorsi and trapezius

serratus and lower trapezius

c.

d.

5.

What muscle

elevates and depresses the scapula?

trapezius

a.

pectoralis major
rhomboids
all of the above

b.
c.

d.

6.

7.

Which muscle abducts the scapula?

a.

rhomboids

b.
c.

pectoralis minor
infraspinatus

d.

pectoralis major

b.
c.

d
8.

Which muscle helps

a.

The function
a.

b.

c.
d.

stabilize the scapula when moving the arm?

rhomboid major and gluteals
serratus anterior and rhomboids
trapezius and triceps
levator scapula and pectoralis major

of

rhomboid major

is?

lateral rotation,

adduction and extension of arm

medial rotation of arm at shoulder
draws scapula backward and upward
elevation of scapula

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The muscle the, p

Poses the se at(js

9-

teres major
infraspinatus

b.

rhomboids minor
rhomboids major

d.

What muscle

10.

a.

rhomboids

b.

11-

pectoralis major
latissimus

d-

trapezius

a.

is weak, what
would result?
depressed scapula

b.

raised scapula

c.

winged scapula
adducted scapula

c.

d-

palmaris longus
of the above

all

teres major

triceps

c.

a-

When

carpi radialis
flexor hallicus

extensor carpi radialis

brevis
extensor carpi radialis
longus

b.

,o ,he

c.

supinated
supinated

if

left

d.
*

supmated

if

right had.

With which of these

muscles
pronation be difficult?
a-

triceps

b-

brachialis

pronator teres

'

<*

*"

hand, pronated
pronated

in

brachioradialis

r-^r*

'

Which muscle bends the

hand towards the
wrist?
aflexor
b.

5.

carpi radialls
flexor carpi ulnaris

b.

c
;

Which muscle flexes the

forearm?
3anconeus

d.

'4.

anterior?

Which muscle flexes the

palm toward the wrist?
aexor
b.

3.

to serratus

serratus anterior

If

d.

12.

or muscle group
acts as an a
,o
" anta 9 n,

spasm and
nd
'

brachioradialis

77

if
if

right'
,

e?t

th for
<
tne
eerm flexed, would

7.

Which muscle adducts,

masseter

b.

pectoralis major

c.

latissimus dorsi
teres minor

d.

18.

Which muscles
a.

20.

c.

pectoralis major and supraspinatus

d.

pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi

What muscle
b.

infraspinous

supraspinatus

d.

coracobrachialis

of the

humerus?

Which muscle does not adduct?

c.

pectoralis major
biceps brachii
teres major
teres minor

Which muscle supinates and pronates?

a.

What

triceps brachia

b.

brachioradialis

c.

biceps brachii

d.

teres

best characterizes the action of latissimus

dorsi?
a.
abduction of arm at shoulder
c.

depresses shoulder
spread ribs

d.

elevates pelvis

b.

What muscle moves

a.

b.

24.

weak abductor

c.

d.

23.

deltoids

b.

22.

is

a.

a.

21.

are adductors?

pectoralis minor and latissimus dorsi

pectoralis minor and teres major

b.

19.

medially rotates and extends the shoulder

joints?

a.

the arm forward?

subclavius
serratus anterior

c.

pectoralis major

d.

scalenes

Which muscle does not attach

b.

pectoralis major
deltoid

c.

serratus anterior

d.

SCM

a.

to the clavicle?

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OR,G,NS. .NSERTIONS

AND ACT.ONS OF THE MUSCLES

THAT MOVE THE THIGH

Which muscle extends the femur?

1.

a.

soleus

b.

peroneus

gluteus minimus
gluteus maximus

d.

Which muscle adducts

2.

the femur at the hip

joint?

tensor fascia latae

rectus abdominis
quadratis femoris
gluteus maximus

a.

b.
c.

d.

3.

eXe'sT,:i
c.

d.

Which muscle adducts

the

b.

psoas
tensor fascia latae

d.

piriformis

- ** -

are the functions of the

piriformis muscle?
a.
laterally rotates and
adducts

extension and lateral rotation

abduction and lateral rotation
extension and abduction

b.

d.

other actions do the adductors

perform?
a.

outward rotation

b.

flexion

c.

inward rotation

d.

nothing

Which muscle
a.

the thigh is an adductor?

vastus medialis
in

b.

semitendinosus

c.

gracilis

d.

tensor fascia latae

What muscle

or

muscle groub acts a* hnth * .^

a ntagon,st and a

synergist to the rectus femoris?

a.

gracilis

b.

vastus lateralis
tensor fascia latae

c.
d.
V

* *-

femur at the hip?

c.

c.

What

ro,a,es

pectineus

a.

What

ia " y

pectineus
gluteus minimus
gluteus medius
tensor fascia latae

a.

b.

4.

sartorius

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anatomical position, which

muscle extends the hip?
a.

In

9.

piriformis

b.

gluteus medius
biceps femoris
tensor fascia latae

c.

d.

10.

Which muscle

flexes the hip?

tensor fascia latae
pectineus
vastus lateralis

a.

b.
c.

d.
1 1
.

adductor magnus

Which muscles extends

the hip?
gluteals and sartorius
gluteals and hamstrings

a.

b.

gluteus maximus and adductor

magnus
gluteus maximus and
hamstrings

c.

a.

2.

The strongest
b.

c.

piriformis
iliopsoas

d.

3.

Which

of the following

is

a flexor of the hip?

a.

iliopsoas

b.

piriformis

c.

biceps femoris
gluteus maximus

d.

flexor of the hip is?

rectus femoris
pectineus

a-

Which muscle

inserts into the iliotibial

band?
gluteus minimus
gluteus maximus

a.

b.
c.

sartorius

d.

pectineus

Which muscle
a.

part of the iliotibial band?

gluteus minimus
is

b.

deltoids

c.

tensor fascia latae

d*

iliopsoas

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ORIGINS. INSERTIONS

2
ACTlONS^rV
'ONS OP THE
MUSCLES

AND

Which muscle crosses

two

vastus
soleus

"

joints?

lateralis

gastrocnemius

"
2.

Popliteus

Which muscle performs

only one

3,

f.

Peroneus

o-

soleus

gastrocnemius

a-

rectus femoris

The muscle that assists

agraces

action?-

tertius

c-

in

tk

** m t,0n

b-

tibialis

anterior

c-

vastus

lateralis

d.

sartorius

The most important

muscle
a.

Popliteus

b.

biceps femoris

c.

sartorius

d.

quadriceps

OF THE LOWER
EX T REM ,TY

for

of cr **"9
the leg?

d
.

h .lv
ab,l,ng
the knee is?

a
..

Which muscle extends

the leg?
a-

tibialis

b-

psoas major

c.

posterior

quadriceps
hamstrings

d.

the prone position,

which muscle
musde fiov
f,exe s the legs?
a.
quadriceps
b.

rectus femoris
biceps femoris
soleus

c
d.
7.

Which muscle Ilexes

the knee ann
i
a d p,anta
^'axes the ankle?
a.
soleus
b.

gracilis

extensor digitorum
longus

Which muscle

b.

gastrocnemius

is

used

to 11** *h
l
,hB kne

Quadriceps

rectus femoris
soleus

d.

gastrocnemius

" 8nd '"t.r

the

ankl , ?

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The main

9.

inverter of the ankle joint is?

0.

1 1

What

b.

peroneus brevis

c.

tibialis

d.

peroneus longus
.

a.

tibialis anterior

b.
c.

lateral peroneus longus and brevis

extensor digitorum longus

d.

anconeus

Which muscles

and evert the foot?

soleus and gastrocnemius
tibialis anterior and EDL
tibialis anterior and peroneals
peroneals and gastrocnemius

b.
c.

d.

What

anterior

plantarflexes and everts the foot?

a.

12.

flexor hallicus

a.

invert

plantarflexes and

evens the foot?

peroneus longus
gastrocnemius

a.

b.
c.

plantaris

d.

tibialis anterior
;

13.

What

dorsiflexes and everts the foot?

tibialis

anterior

c.

tibialis

posterior

d.

peroneus

b.

14.

15.

16.

Which muscle

tertius

a.

plantarflexes the foot?

tensor fascia latae

b.

gastrocnemius

c.

tibialis anterior

d.

flexor hallicus

Which muscle
a.

dorsiflexes the foot?

b.

tibialis

posterior

tibialis

anterior

d.

gastrocnemius

Which muscle produces

plantarflexion?

c.

peroneus longus
peroneus tertius
extensor digitorum

d.

biceps femoris

b.

peroneus longus

c.

a.

gastrocnemius

a.

82

7.

The action most

b.

inverts ankle

c.

flexes toes
everts ankle

d.

18.

What

are the actions performed by tibialis

anterior?
a.
inverts and plantarflexes
b.

dorsiflexes

and inversion
plantarflexes and everts
dorsiflexes and evens

c.

d.

9.

indicative of tibialis anterior is?

extends toes

a.

What

is

the action of the peroneal muscles?

flexes the great toe

a.

c.

everts the ankle

inverts the ankle

d.

extends the toe

b.

20.

Peroneus

terius

a.

21
.

b.

dorsiflexion

c.

extension

d.

none of the above

What muscle
a.

b.
c.

d.

22.

24.

antagonist and synergist to

peroneus longus
peroneus brevis
peroneus tertius
gastrocnemius
is

Which muscle forms

a.

23.

performs which action?

plantarflexion

tibialis

anterior?

part of the quadriceps group?

rectus femoris

b.

semimembranosus

c.

semitendinosus

d.

biceps femoris

Which muscle tendons form the Achilles

tendon?
a.
tibialis anterior and
peroneus
b.
gastrocnemius and tibialis
c.
soleus and peroneus
d.
gastrocnemius and soleus

A muscle
a.

attaching to the medial condyle

of the femur is?
popliteus

b.

tibialis

c.

peroneus longus
gastrocnemius

d.

anterior

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AM*^

Which plane

CMVI

UCIMCHAL

divides the body into front and back?

a.

coronal

b.

dorsal

c.

sagittal

d.

transverse

2.

Which plane

3.

b.

lateral

c.

sagittal

d.

medial

a.

bone

b.

ligament

c.

muscle
tendon

Which

is

a.
b.

areolar

c.

adipose
blood

Is

parts?

is?

bone

b.

yes
no

c.

sometimes

d.

maybe

kind of slippery substance that lies inside of joint capsules is?

epithelial tissue
a.

mucus membrane
membrane
serous membrane

b.

synovial

c.

d.

8.

left

hyaline cartilage part of the cell?

a.

7.

and

Of the following, which is comprised mainly of dense fibrous connective tissue?

gray matter
a.
white matter
b.
tendon
c.
d.

6.

into right

not connective tissue?

myeloid

d.

5.

body

type of white fibrous tissue

d.

4.

divides the

coronal

a.

Which

is

the

most

elastic ligament?

a.

spring ligament

b.

cruciate ligaments

c.

d.

sprain ligament
collateral ligament

84

How much

9.

of the body

b.
c.

d.

10.

Which gland

is

b.

Which

c.

tubular

ceruminous
not

in the

trachea

b.

aorta

c.

heart
lungs

There are no blood vessels

a.
dermis
b.
epidermis
c.
corium
d.

13.

The

in

which layer of skin?

reticular region/layer

^hdMdjd*.

nine .,.. Th. hyp

0fl stric ta7

c.

lower central above pubis

upper central

d.

in

b.

14.

mediastinum?

a.

d.

12.

not in the skin?

d.

is

water?

sebaceous
cutaneous

a.

11.

is

30%
45%
70%
55%

a.

pubis

The abdominal cavity contains

all

but?

kidney
spleen

a.

b.
c.

urinary bladder

d.

stomach

Tonsils are found in?

a.

b.
c.

d.

esophagus
trachea

pharynx
larynx

Alveoli are located in the?

aheart
b.

lungs

c.

brain

d.

arm

85

Where

17.

is

the thenar eminence?

a.

thumb

b.

foot or

c.

little

d.

spine

The hypothenar eminence is on the?

a.
thumb
b.
palm of hand
c.
elbow

8.

d.

19.

hand

finger

foot

Structures which allow muscles to

slide over bony prominence
are?r
a.

tendons

c.

bursae
ligaments

d.

muscle

b.

20.

Which term does not apply

a.

insertion

b.

origin

c.

perimysium
axon

d.

21
.

What

What

to

d
*

melanin

b.

heritage

c.

vessels in dermis
thin skin

the appendix attached to?

ureter

a.

b.

cecum

c.

ileum

d.

duodenum

What percentage

3.

c-

is

skeletal muscle?

d.

Which gland

body weight

50%
45 50%
60-65%
40

b.

I.

of

75%

a.

is

found

a.

thyroid

b.

pineal

c.

thymus

d.

pituitary

in

a.

is

muscle?

the pink color of skin due

to?

is

d.

22.

the sella turcica?

d

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25.

26.

27.

Which

a true statement
concerning the Golgi complex?
a.
detects over alt tension
b.
ingests and digests bacteria
is

Which

c.

sorts,

d.

found

of the following

Which

is

not

striated

b.
c.

blood vessels
nerve endings

d.

hair follicles

is

capsules
in

the dermis?

muscle

agranular?
neutrophil

b.

lymphocyte

c.

leukocyte

d.

basophil

Motor end plates refer to?

a.
motor units
b.
.

c.

d.

9.

in joint

a.

a.

28.

packages and delivers proteins

myoblasts
motor neurons
myoneural junctions

The best place to check

a.

for cardiac function

is?
radial pulse

b.

jugular pulse

c.

calcaneal pulse
carotid pulse

d.

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Where do new muscle

2.

b.
c.

endoplasmic reticulum
sarcoplasmic reticulum

d.

satellite cell

a muscle fiber?

a.

endomysium

b.

perimysium
epimysium
striated muscle

c.

d.

The mentalis muscle

b.
c.

chin

d.

jaw

located

proprioceptor in a muscle

Which

b.

spindle

c.

reflex arc

d.

receiver

is

the

involuntary

b.

quadriceps
voluntary
receptive

d.

Papillary
a.

muscles are found

is

nose

c.

ovaries

d.

heart

Which organ contains

in

the?

striated

muscle?

lung

b.

heart

c.

brain

d.

triceps

The muscle covering the anterior

a.

axilla is?

deltoids

b.

subclavius

c.

pectoralis major
levator scapula

d.

called?

lungs

b.

a.

the?

most vascularized muscle tissue?

a.

c.

in

axon

a.

5,

is

neck
head

a.

come from?

fibroblast

What covers

fibers

a.

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9.

Which muscle
a.

10.

11.

The

b.

diaphragm

c.

obliques

d.

psoas

largest

muscle

of the

sartorius

b.
c.

biceps brachii
gluteus maximus

d.

psoas

When you are sitting down

you working the most?

into a chair slowly,

c.

gluteals

quadriceps
the

most

superficial

a.

deltoids

b.

levator scapula
trapezius
latissimus dorsi

c.

d.

muscle of the back?

Which muscle forms the outer

a.

b.
c.

d.

layer of the lateral anterior abdominal

wall?

obliques
serratus anterior
external obliques
trapezius

Which muscle forms

a.

Where

part of the quadriceps group?

sartorius

c.

vastus medialis
biceps femoris

d.

iliopsoas

b.

is tibialis

a.

anterior located?

anterior to tibia

b.

lateral to tibial

c.

anterbmedial to

d.

anterolateral to tibia

tibia

Anterior scalenes are found in the?

a.

chest

b.

throat

c.

head
neck

d.

what muscles are

calf

d.

is

is?

hamstrings
muscles

a.

Which

body

a.

b.

2.

divides the thoracic trunk from the

abdomen?
rectus abdominus

89

7.

Which muscle extends the

b.

tensor fascia latae

gemellus

c.

d.

I.

Which

is

inferior

not part of the rotator cuff?

infraspinatus
teres minor

a.

b.
c.

subscapulars

d.

teres major

Which muscle
a.

lies anterior and lateral to the

abdominal wall?
latissimus dorsi

serratus anterior
rectus femoris
obliques

b.
c.

d.

Which muscle

Which

hip?

quadratus femorus
gluteus medius

a.

is

best positioned to flex the hip?

a.

piriformis

b.

adductor magnus
pectineus

d.

sartorius

is

a.
b.
c.

d.

not found in the hands and feet?

phalanges
flexor digitorum longus
lumbricals
interosseus

The most anterior thigh muscle

a.

b.
c.

d.

is?

rectus femoris
vastus lateralis

vastus medialis
tensor facia latae

90

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ANATOMY: ANATOMY OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

Sesamoid bones are located in the?
elbow
a.
neck and hands
b.

1.

c.

feet

d.

skull

'

2.

3.

4.

What

an example of a sesamoid bone?

thenar eminence
a.
hyoid
b.

is

c.

patella

d.

sternum

b.

chest cavity

neck

d.

pelvic region

is

b.
.

occiput

scaphoid

Which structure

the inner ear?

semiciruclar canal
is in

b.

cochlea

c.

vestibule

d.

all

b.

d.

Which

is

a.

b.

of the above

Where would you

a.

temporal
ethmoid

c.

a.

the?

not part of the cranium?

d.

c.

in

c.

a.

5.

The hyoid bond is found

head
a.

Which

find a turbinate?

head
nose
chest cavity
respiratory system
not a paranasal sinus?

ethmoid
mandibular

c.

maxilla

d.

frontal

Lumbricales are located

in

'the?

b.

hands
back

c.

legs

d.

hands and feet

a.

91

The cheek bone

b.

the?
temporal bone
mandible

c.

maxilla

d.

zygomatic

a.

The

10.

1
.

joints

Which

between the bodies

a.

articular

b.

costal

c.

fibrocartilaginous

d.

semilunar

is

a freely movable
joint?

a.

syndesmosis

b.

symphisis

c.

suture
synovial

d.
2.

Which

is

joint

of th*
the Vertebr * e of
'
the spine are?

ha, jhe highest degree

of mobility?

b.

hinge

c.

ball

d.

gliding

and socket

Hinge joints produce

which movements?
a.

b.

Which

circumduction

gliding

d.

extension and flexion

is

a.

b.

a ginglymus joint?
radiocarpal

elbow

c.

shoulder

d.

hip

What type

Which

rotation

of joint

is

a.

gliding

b.

spiral

*~found between
WWatn th*
the ^'culating
surfaces of vertebrae?

c.

saddle

d.

multiaxil

joint glides in
a.

knee

b.

saddle

c
d.

'

one direction?

carpal-meta carpal
vertebrae

92

The jaw

7.

joint is

formed by?
tflfTinnral
.~i'
temporal and

mandible
zygomatic and mentalis
mandible and frontalis
tefnporal and
zygomatic

c-

18.

Which of these

zygomatic,

0-

hyoid, frontal,
occipital
ethmoid, mastoid,
parietal

c.

a-

1*

20.

axial

b-

outer
inner

d-

appendicular

S?^

c
c.

the humerus?

up of which bones?
navicular
ca,ca "eus. fibula
calcaneus

Acromion process is
part of?
asternum
O'
humerus
c
scapula
-

'

What

clavicle

the

is

name

of the process in th- k

,
'" the back
of the

a-

spinous

acromion

styloid

d-

olecranon

The olecranon

fc

innominate

tibia, fibula,
talus
fibula, talus,

d.

sphenoid

Joint is jnad[e of
fibula, tibia,

d.

is

a-

The ankle

atlas,

frontal, parietal,

which skeletal system

In

a.

2 *-

are part of the

skull?

articulates with?

a.

lateral

c
c

Zr
carpal

d.

cervical epistrophei

condyles of humerus
C ndy,es of
hum

The capitulum of the

humerus
a.

'"s

bone

glenoid fossa

b.

olecranon

c.

ulnar

d.

radial

articulates with?

head
head

93

elbow?

/
Which two bones articulate with the
sternum and scapula
a.
humerus and atlas
b.
and humerus
scapula
c.
sternum and humerus
d.
At which

joint

does the scapula

a.

acromioclavicular

b.
c.

glenohumeral
coracoidhumeral

d.

atlas

joint at

which the

articulate with the

axial skeleton articulates

b.

sternocleido
sternoclavicular

c.

sacroiliac

d.

acromioclavicular

a.

clavicle?

The sternum articulates with how many

12
a.
c.
d."

The pectoralis
a.

b.

c.

d.

ribs?

girdle is formed by which bones?

sternum and humerus
clavicle and scapula
sternum and scapula
humerus and clavicle

To what does the scapula attach?

ribs and clavicle
a.
and clavicle
sternum
b.
clavicle and humerus
c.
humerus and sternum
d.
Which

Which

is

not part of the breastbone?

a.

manubrium

b.

gladiolus

c.

xiphoid

d.

stylus

is

a.

with the appendicular skeleton

7
7 pairs
6 pairs

b.

not part of the sternum?

xiphoid process

process

b.

styloid

c.

gladiolas

d.

manubrium

94

humerus?

is?

Which

33.

not part of the thorax/thoracic

cage?

is

a.

clavicle

c.

sternum

d.

costal cartilages/bodies of
thoracic vertebrae

How many

34.

a.

Which

35.

36.

12

c.

d.

is

vertebra of the spinal column?

b.
c.

coccyx
sacrum

d.

atlas

Of the cervical vertebrae, which are most

atypical?

Where

The

C2

C7

b.

C1,C2-C7

c.

C7, CI,
C2, C6,

C2
C7

the least

c.

movement
C3 - C4
T4 - T6
T1 - T3

d.

L4

is

b.

in

L5

b.

2nd vertebrae

c.

atlas

d.

temporal bone

The greatest amount of rotation

The

the spine?

occipital condyles articulate with

the?
a.
axis

a.

40.

first

axis

a.

39.

the

pairs

a.

d.

38.

thoracic vertebrae are there?

5 pairs

b.

a.

37.

ribs

b.

thoracic region

b.

lumbar region

c.

cervical region

d.

whole spine

axis

is

in

the spinal column occurs in the?

a special?'

a.

bone

b.
c.

cervical vertebrae
flexor

d.

muscle

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41.

AH

of the following contribute to the acetabular socket except?

8.

ilium

b.
c.

pubis
ischium

d.

sacrum

42.

What

43.

On which bony prominence does one

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

not part of the acetabulum?

trochlea
a.
innominate bone
b.
pubis
c.
ileum
d.

is

Which

Which

a.

ilium

b.

ischial tuberosity

c.

trochlea

d.

gluteus

of these

is

sit?

maxim us

not included in the knee joint?

a.

patella

b.

tibia

c.

femur

d.

fibula

part of the tibia

is

a.

pes anserin

b.

politeal

not covered by muscle?

c.

antereomedial

d.

antereolateral

Medial to lateral curve of the spine is?

a.

lordosis

b.

scoliosis

c.

kyphosis

d.

regular

In raising

Which

the

humerus over the head, how many

a.

b.
c.

2
3

d.

is

a.

b.

the longest bone in the

ulnar

arm?

humerus

c.

radius

d.

humeraladias

96

joints are involved?

Erb's paralysis

is

4th
4th
5th
6th

a.

b.
c.

d.

Carpal tunnel

due to lesion of?

and 5th cranial nerves
cranial nerve

and 7th

syndrome

cranial nerve

usually affects?

a.

radial

b.

ulnar nerve

c.

median nerve

d.

thoracic nerve

Erb's paralysis

nerve

associated with dysfunction of?

lumbosacral plexus
/
cranial nerves 4 and 5
brachial plexus (nerves 5 and
6)
thoracic nerves

a.

b.
c.

d.

mpetigo

tit

cranial nerve

is

a.

is

a contagious disease cause by

which bacteria?

diplococcus
spirochetes
staphylococci
acidopholus

b.
c.

d.

welling in the inter-phalangeal

joint
aosteoarthritis
c.

rheumatoid
gout

d.

polio

b.

iat

is

the

c.

d.

b.
c.

d.

increased thirst
obesity
enlarged thyroid
calf is

never caused by?

peripheral nerve
Erb's paralysis

damage

chronic alcoholism
diabetes

arm spggest

a.

C4

b.

brachial plexus
thoracic vertebrae

d.

all

of the

above

due to?

arthritis

of function of the entire

c.

likely

sign of diabetes mellitus?

grand mal seizure

Dphy of the
a.

most

first

a.

b.

Is

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injury to?

mm

Swelling

73.

in

interphalangeal joints can be caused by?

a.

rheumatoid

b.

osteoarthritis only

d.

Inflammation of connective tissue

74.

b.

fibrositis

c.

fibromalagia
mellitus

The least probable cause

75.

a.

b.
c.

advanced
arthritis

tremors
nervousness

speech

4*I

difficulty

c.

baldness

d.

bruising

disease is?
a.

spinal fluid excess

b.

arthritis

c.

atrophy of muscles

d.

not painful

in leg

d.

Cystitis

is

a.

b.

hyperlipemia
hyperthyroidism

bladder

c.

spleen

stomach

#4
f

inflammation of?"
kidney

d.

.<
-*>

*y

one experiences weight loss, palm sweating, and

tachycardia,
would be?
a.
hypothyroidism
b.
hyperparathyroidism
c.

would be?

cirrhosis of the liver

a probable cause

of both extremities

alopecia?
a.
pain in or around a joint

Still's

If

edema

is

b.

9.

of pitting

is

c.

8.

&?

reduction of plasma proteins

chronic renal insufficiency

d.

d.

What

called?

is

not a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

a.
increase heart rate
b.
loss of body hair

Which

76.

osteoarthritis

phlebitis

a.

d.

only

both rheumatoid and

gout

c.

77.

arthritis

128

Sciatic nerve

9.

damage

results in?

a.

inability to flex

b.

inability to extend trunk

c.

inability to

d.

inability to sit

knee

extend knee
i

What

0.

condition is most likely to be found

a.
spasticity
b.

tonicity

c.

flaccidity

d.

spasm

Stroke

the

left

hand of a

right

hemiplegic?

hemiplegic with an inverted right foot suggests?

right

flaccidity

a.

in

b.

spasm

c.

spasticity

d.

tonicity

is

not

commonly

associated with?

a.

paralysis

b.

hemorrhage
embolus or thrombus
low blood pressure

c.

d..

The patient with a stroke most frequently has?

a.

paraplegia

b.

grand real

c.

paralysis of

d.

hemiplegia

all

four extremities

The primary sign of onset of grand mal seizure

a.
headache
b.
unconsciousness

c
d.

is?

10 to 30 seconds and involves clouding of consciousness

a.

grand mal

b.

mal
psychomotor attacks
all of the above

d.

to

shortness of breath
profuse sweating

seizure that last

c.

ft'

result in?

a.

inability to flex'fingers

b.

extend wrist
oppose thumbs to fingers
nohe of the above

d.

is?

petite

What does medial nerve damage

c.

'

inability to

inability to

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Which would not be

common consequence

a.

coldness

b.

paralysis

c.

swelling
paresthesia

d.

Peripheral nerve damage

pain
a.
damp skin
b.
c.

tremors

d.

dry skin

Herpes zoster

is

is

least likely to

cause?
s

spread along?

cranial nerves

a.

b.

basal ganglia

c.

anterior horns

d.

peripheral nerves

a.

associated with damage to?

upper motor neuron

b.

spasticity

c.

lower motor neuron

posterior horn

Poliomyelitis

of peripheral nerve lesion?

*.:..V

is

d, #

?J.

(ant. horn)

Parkinson's disease affects the?

peripheral nerve groups
a.
basal ganglia
b.
anterior horns
c.
posterior horns
d.

Peroneal nerve

damage

diminishes the ability to?

a
J"*.'..

a.

Which

toes

b.

flex

c.

invert foot

d.

supinate arm

is

a.

b.
c.

d.

evert foot

a manifestation of Parkinson's disease?

inflammation of bodies of vertebrae

muscle flaccidity
fine tremors and spasticity (weakness, muscle
fusion of vertebrae

rigidity)
?,

rl

Cutting the median nerve will result in the inability to?

extend wrist
a.
'

b.

supinate

thumb

c.

flex

d.

extend elbow

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33.

Poliomyelitis

b.

c.

d.

34.

*v ,o bend

nal

aju^

rheumatoid

mMtis

|s

nM

due

.;*-

:*\

spasticity

c.

anklyosis

d.

none

of the

above

typical result of a stroke is?

a.

paraplegia or paresis
paralysis of the entire face
paralysis of all four limbs
hemiplegia or hemiparesis

b.
c.

d.

36.

associated with which

structure?

dorsal ganglion

b.

35.

is

motor end plates

upper motor neurons
lower motor neurons

a.

Injury to the

phalanges affects the

a.

wave

b.

kiss

c.

make

d-.

wink

ability to?
%-

fist

Which describes a paraplegic?

a.
both limbs on one

side paralyzed
both legs and trunk paralyzed
both arms and trunk paralyzed
both arms and both legs
paralyzed

b.
c.

d.

Damage

to

C4 and Tl may

a.
b.

quadriplegia

c.

hemiplegia

d.

total paralysis

Sw.l.inB of on.
b.

*.

ii
,

eB

is

usually taused by

blood vessel

c.

liver

d.

heart muscle

lesion of

result in?

paraplegia

C6

results in?

a.

quadriplegia

b.
c.

hemiplegia
death

d.

paraplegia

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Ba0m>ogy

jn?

'r:l

Edema from increased

with

all

capillary permeability

is

associated

the following except?

inflammation
burns

a.

b.
c.

allergic reaction

d.

varicose veins

Dupuytren's contracture affects?

dorsal aspect of hand
a.
b.

radial artery

jOjf

c.

thoracic artery
palmar aspect of hand

^.ui:

d.

J.

Which

is

a.

Which

not present in histamine shock?

possible headache

b.

redness to skin

c.

arterial

d.

light

edema

b.

lipoma

c'

sarcoma

d.

fibroma

is

cancerous?

of long-standing arterial insufficiency to the legs

a.

cold dry skin

b.
c.

increased hair
thinning of hair

d.

decreased

b.

lunate

c.

fibula

d.

calcaneus
to upper extremity

a.

lymph blockage

b.

cardiac disorder
salt intake
kidney disease

c.

d.

would not include?

hair

part of the ankle has spur formations?

talus
a.

Edema confined

hypertension

of the following tumors

carotid
a.

The effects

Which

fvSJ*

is

due to?

in axilla

Petechiae are due to?

b.

fungus
unhealthy

c.

lack of fibrinogen

d.

poor diet

a.

living

conditions

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25.

Osteoporosis starts with breakdown

synovial sheaths
a.
c.

tendon

d.

ligaments

Where would you

and sacral vertebrae

b.

cervical

c.

occiput

d.

wrist and phalanges

c.

iithuresis

d.

kyphosis

*.

l#

tM

is

fc?J

Pf|
|ff.

an exaggerated curve

in

the

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b.

kyphosis

c.

lordosis

jjjiSj

d.

hyperkyphosis

M&

is

the

a.

r:
!

Marie Strumpell disease is a sign of?

a.
spongioblastoma
spondylosis (ankylosing)
b.

What

29.

What is the condition in which there

thoracic vertebrae?
a.
hyperlordosis

28.

0.

find evidence of ankylosing spondylitis?

ankles

a.

27.

collagen

b.

26.

in?

first

*-3j

tissue attacked in rheumatoid arthritis?

b.

cartilage

c.

synovial

d.

tendons

iji^*

membrane

kfifc

Adhesions aren't due to?

a.

fibrous build

b.

lactic acid

deformity
chronic muscle

Mtijg

^Bg

up

c.

d.

*'

collagen

:"i?f

&\: :

spasm

iffH
*rJ

What

is

the

tissue attacked

in. osteoarthritis?

M^l

a.

collagen

b.

cartilage (hyaline)

ft :

c.

tendons
bone

ggi

d.

!.

first

jf$

gjjfc

Paraplegic paralysis affects?

a.
upper torso
b.

lower torso

c.

one

d,

both sides

feS|8

ji*

-&

side
.

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[

/
What

is

the main muscle involved

supinator

in

tennis elbow?

a.

extensor digitorum longus

b.

flexor carpi radialis

,c.

extensor carpi

d.

The pain

in

a.

tennis elbow is usually caused by inflammation of?

tendon of insertion of forearm extensors

tendon or
tendon of
tendon of

b.
c.

d.

9.

Severe pain
a.

c.

Tenosynovitis could be caused by?

a.

overworking

b.

idiopathic origins only

What

of the

muscle only

blow on tendon only

of the above

all

c.

common cause of synovitis?

excess of lactic acid
constant contraction of muscle
direct trauma and overexertion

d.

wound

is

the most

a.

b.

I.

T1

lesion to

c.

2.

h'Js

E{$f

the lower leg could be caused by?

pain in quadratus lumborum

herniated nucleus pulposa of the lumbar vertebrae

all of the above

d*.

in

*3J

forearm entensors
insertion of forearm supinators
origin of forearm supinators
origin of

b.

d.

0.

radialis brevis

Inflammation of connective tissue

a.

bursitis

b.
c.

meningitis
myositis

d.

fibrositis

Muscular dystrophy

is

called?

characterized by degeneration and wasting of?

a.

ephithelial tissue

b.
c.

nervous tissue only

muscle tissue only

d.

all

of the

is

above

a.

shoulder and neck

b.

head and spine

neck and head
sacrum and spine

c.

C;^

Torticollis is a malpositioning.of the?

d.

v<

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PATHOLOGY: GENERAL

2.

3.

4.

Facial paralysis
3
a.
b.

c.

d.

Which muscle

What

6.

8.

which

b.
c.

brachial

d.

none

of the

above

a.

involved with chewing?

transverse cervical

b.

trigeminal

c.

phrenic

d.

median

Damage

to

is

cranial nerve?

innervated by the axillary nerve?

pectoralis major

which

cranial nerve

would result

in

drooping of the outer

facial

b.

abducens

c.

glossopharyngeal

d.

trigeminal

cranial
a.

nerve is involved
mental

b.

thoracic

c.

facial

d.

frontal

in

depressing the lower

lip?

Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?

a.

trigeminal

b.

phrenic

c.

ansa cervicalis
pudendal

d.

7.

to a lesion in

deltoid

nerve

Which

is

due

a.

a.

5.

is

Which happens

in

stimulation of the sympathetic nervous

a.

nothing

b.

weak muscles

c.

pupils dilate

d.

decrease heartbeat

What causes sweating?

c.

autonomic nervous system

sympathetic nerve impulses
parasympathetic nerves

d.

none

a.

b.

of the

above

119

system?

lip?

9.

Idiopathic
b.

inflammation of uterine
response different from that which would be normal

c.

cause unknown

d.

mentally unstable

a.

10.

to the femoral nerve impairs?

extension of knee
a.

extension of hip

d.

flexion of hip

2.

13.

c.

semitendinosus
knee joint
adductor longus

d.

hip joint

What nerve innervates

The

a.

b.
c.

medial plantar
deep peroneal

d.

pudendal

5.

b.

extensor hallucis longus

c.

tibialis

d.

biceps femoris

posterior

femoral

c.

sciatic

d.

oburator internus

the sciatic nerve

is

damaged, the person cannot?

sit

b.

stand up

c.

bend knee/flex
straighten knee/extend

b.
c.

d.

if

the sciatic nerve

biceps femoris
gluteus maximus
erector spinae

a.

down

a.

Which muscle would be'paralyzed

is?

pudendal

b.

d.

16.

tibialis anterior

The nerve supplying the hamstrings

If

anterior?

nerve innervates?

tibial

a.

tibialis

nerve

fibular

a.

14.

The obturator nerve does not innervate?

a.

flexion of trunk

c.

b.

Damage

b.

11.

means?

trapezius

120

was severed?

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22.

A person

T-cells

b.

problems

c.

antibodies

d.

allergies

Respiration
a.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

18.

with immunity to a disease has specific?

a.

What

is

controlled by the?
spinal column

b.

hypothalamus

c.

cerebellum

d.

brain

stem

lines the ventricles of the brain?

a.

Schwann

b.

ependymal

c.

astrocytes

d.

serous

cells
cells

cells

Heat regulation is a function of?

medulla
a.
b.

pituitary

c.

pineal

jd.

hypothalamus

The respiratory center

a.

medulla

b.

pons

is

c.

midbrain

d.

thalamus

Which area

located in?

of the brain controls balance?

a.

medulla oblongata

b.
c.

motor cortex
cerebrum

d.

cerebellum

The medulla oblongata

is

the center for

which functions?
and digestive

a.

cardiac, endocrine

b.

vasomotor, cardiac, digestive

c.

respiratory, cardiac,

d.

respiratory, endocrine, digestive

What area
a.

of the brain

temporal

b.

parietal

c.

occipital

d.

frontal

is

\&

vasomotor

important for sensory information?

wk:

Which lobe

of the brain contains the optic center?

a.

occipital

b.

pons

c.

frontal

d.

thalamus

The visual cortex

is

found

a.

parietal

b.

frontal

c.

occipital

d.

cerebellum

Which part

of the brain

is

in

what

the relay station for

a.

midbrain

b.
c.

thalamus
hypothalamus

d.

corpus callosum

Which part

all

sensations except smell?

of the brain regulates temperature and thirst?

hypothalamus

a.
b.

parietal

c.

occipital
frontal

"d.

What nerve

part of the brain?

is in

the brachial plexus?

sciatic

a.

b.

vegus

c.

optic

d.

long thoracic

The motor cortex center

a.

parietal

b.

frontal

c.

cerebellum
medulla

d.

is

found

in

which part

of the brain?

What nerve emerges from the lumbrosacral plexus?

a.

musculocutaneous

b.
c.

transverse cervical
obturator and sciatic

d.

duodenal

Which section

of the brain

a.

is the reflex center?

corpus callosum

b.

frontal

c.

pons
none

d.

of the

above

118

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105.

Which vitamin

is manufactured
B 12

a.

106.

The

b.

iron

c.

d.

liver

b.

pancreas

c.

kidney
adrenal

d.

Decreased function

in the adrenal cortex results

tiredness

a.

b.

weak muscles

c.

affected hormones
none of the above

d.

108.

what?

glucagon

b.

polypeptides

c.

insulin

d.

all

of the

Which endocrine gland

a.

110.

in

The pancreas secretes?

a.

109.

the colon by bacteria?

largest gland in the body is?

a.

107.

in

above
controls the reproductive cycle?

pituitary

b.

pancreas

c.

liver

d.

pineal

Which best describes the function

a.

secretion

b.

protection
sensation
absorption

c.

d.

of epithelial tissue?

F/.

111.

Which organ maintains blood sugar levels?

kidney

a.

12.

b.

liver

c.

gall

d.

pancreas

Decrease
a.

b.
c.

d.

in

bladder

function of thp adrenal cortex

loss of sexuality

can cause?

weakening of muscles
increased perspiration
increased muscle size

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Increase

in

b.

edema

c.

hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia

d.

What

the production of insulin by the pancreas results in?

anemia

a.

the order of travel of a nerve impulse after.the

synapse?
a.
cell body-dendrite-axon

is

body-axon

b.

dendrite-cell

c.

axon-cell body-dendrite
axon-dendrite-cell body

d.

The following reacts

to the least

amount

a.

sensory pathways

b.

cerebral

c.

portion of thalmus
specific motor pathways

d.

of pain?

pathways

Motor end plates refer to?

a.
motor neuron junction
synaptic end bulbs
myoneural junction
sarcolemma

b.
c.

d.

All of the following are true of

a.

nerve conduction except?

synaptic conduction goes between two axons

b.

depolarize-repolarize

c.

sensory neurons transmit nerve impulses

to the spinal cord
impulse travels across a synapse in one

d.

The

energy of a

a.

-50mv

b.

-80 mv
-125 mv
-70 mv

c.

>otential
a.

b.
c.

d.

direction

potential

d.

horizontally

energy of the

.-60mv
-70 mv
-50 mv
-40 mv

cell

cell

membrane

membrane

of a neuron is?

of a neuron at rest is?

*V'.*

hat portion of the neuron that sends information

to the
a.

b.
c.

d.

axon
dendrite
receptors
*
synaptic

116

cell

bodvr

is

the?
*!

89.

90.

Which organ secretes bile?

a.
duodenum
b.

liver

c.

pancreas

d.

gall

Which organ

in

Water

a.

spleen
liver

c.

kidney
pancreas

is

a.

absorbed in the digestive system mainly by the?

esophagus
liver

b.

92.

The

c.

colon

d.

tongue

upper left
upper right
lower right
lower left

a.

c.
d.

Which

is

the longest part of the intestine?

appendix

a.

94.

b.

duodenum

c.

ileum

d.

jejunum

The blood supply

of the digestive organs flows into the

spleen
gall bladder

a.

b.

95.

J6.

which quadrant?

liver is in

b.

93.

the digestive system detoxifies

b.

d.

91

bladder

c.

cecum

d.

liver

The appendix

is

part of the?

a.

small intestine

b.

liver

c.

large intestine

d.

rectum

Which abdominal quadrant

a.
b.
c.

d.

lower left
upper right
lower right
upper left

is

the descending colon in?

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does the

How many hormones

c.

7
8
9

d.

10

a.

b.

Which gland

I.

found

""Sfe

in

a.

spineal

b.

pituitary

c.

thyroid

d.

thymus

the sella turcica?

Which gland secretes growth hormones?

I.

b.

parotid
pyloric

c.

mammary

d.

pituitary

a.

>0.

Which gland functions as

a.

suprarenal

b.

seromucous

d.

12.

Which

of the following functions primarily as

pituitary
a.
b.

salivary

c.

thyroid

d.

pancreas

Which gland
a.

4.

c.

pineal

in

the body regulates temperature?

a.

pituitary

b.

sweat gland

c.

submandibular

d.

pineal

is

an exocrine gland?

not a salivary gland?

submandibular

d.

Which gland

Which

body?

is

parotid
sublingual

b.

3.

a temperature regulating gland for the

sublingual
sudoriferous

c.

II

is

pituitary gland secrete?

not an endocrine gland?

a.

pineal

b.

adrenal

c.

sebaceous

d.

thyroid

114
ft

When

using a vibrator, total lymph flow

increased
a.
c.

lowered
unchanged

d.

activated

b.

In

a.

massage and electric

massage only

applying
b.

electric stimulation

c.

both

d.

neither

is?

stimulation,

which affects lymph flow most?

nodes do not drain lymph from the?

lumbar region
a.
lower limbs
b.
sex organs
c.
abdominal wall
d.

Inguinal

nodes drain lymph from the?

back
arms
b.

Inguinal

a.

c.

trunk

legs

d.

Drainage to inguinal lymph nodes does not come from?

lower abdomen
a.
lower back
b.
lower extremities
c.
d.

What

is

pelvis

not indicative of lymphatic system?

non

edema

a.

results in

b.

fat dissolving

c.

pumping mechanism to other parts of the body

participating in immunity

d.

pitting

The thoracic duct of the lymph system drains into?

a.

cisterna chyii

b.

thorax

c.

left inferior

d.

left

Edema confined
a.

b.

jugular vein

subclavian vein

to an upper extremity

kidney disease
lymphatic blockages

c.

cardiac insufficiency

d.

none of the above

is

most

likely

due to?

in axilla

i.,

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81
.

The lymphatic system plays an important

white blood
a.

b.

diapedesis

c.

hemopoiesis
chemical composition

d.

82.

Which

is

a.

83.

Amino

not a granular leukocyte?

basophil

b.

lymphocyte

c.

eosinophils

d.

juvenile neutrophils

85.

b.

carbohydrates

c.

proteins
all of the above

An enzyme found

amylase

b.

pepsins
lipase

d.

ptyalin salivary

is?

amylase

During the intake of food, what prevents food

from being aspirated?

What

b.

omohyoid
cricoid

d.

epiglottis

are target cells?

germ

a.

b.

affected by nuclei of cell

stimulated gives rise to nerve impulses
cells affected by specific hormones

Infection
a.

What

h
a

thyroid cartilage

c.

cell

when

d.

8.

mouth

c.

c.

B7.

the

in

a.

a.

86.

fats

d.

acids are found in?

a.

84.

role in the production of

process called?
osmosis

cells in a

is

combated

primarily by?

platelets

b.

white blood ceils

c.

fibrinogen

d.

red blood cells

part of the blood

plasma
pigment

a.

bile

b.

proteins

c.

phosphates

d.

globulin

is

involved in fighting disease?

112

H
a

57.

How many

respirations does an adult take per minute?

c.

12
1
18

d.

16-18

a.

b.

58

tract goes to?

Blood draining from the Gl
spleen via hepatic portal veina
.

liver via renal

c.

kidney via superior mesenteric vein

liver via hepatic portal vein

d.

59.

60.

61*.

a.

capillaries

b.

vena cava

c.

venules

d.

arterioles

which blood vessel

arterioles

b.

veins

c.

capillaries

d.

venules

In

GJ

called?

phlebitis

c.

ventriculitis

d.

phlebalgia

against gravity because of?

standing, venous flow is maintained
systolic pressure
a.
skeletal muscle contractions
b.

Which

<-*:

valves
blood pressure

of the following structure drains the

celiac vein
a.
b.

saphenous vein

c.

portal vein

d.

cephalic vein

Blood velocity

-''* l

is

venulitis

b.

d.

64.

and metabplic waste take place?

pressure lowest?

Inflammation of the wall of a vein

c.

63.

is

a.

a.

6Z

of oxygen, nutrients

Where does exchange

In

vein

b.

is

lower extremity?

lowest in?

a.

arteries

b.

veins

c.

arterioles

d.

capillaries

,/.

-n.

109

addition to massage, which

In

a.

hot bath

b.

salt intake

c.

exercise
blood type

d.

is

most helpful

in increasing

lymph flow?

Lymphatic flow would be lowest when?

a.

walking

b.

resting

c.

eating
jogging

d.
In

addition to the radial artery, which artery passes through

the wrist?

The

a.

humeral

b.

digital

c.

saphenous

d.

ulnar

left

coronary artery originates from?

pulmonary artery

a.

b.
c.

right ventricle

semi-lunar valves
ascending aorta

d.

The

right atrium receives blood

spleen
subclavian
lungs
straight sinus

a.

b.
c.

d.

On which two
a.

b.
c.

d.

If

from

all

parts of the body except the?

mA

would you apply pressure to stop bleeding

axillary and brachial
brachial and femoral
femoral and peroneal
sephenous and plantalis

arteries

you have cold feet, the artery involved would be

the?
a.
abdominal aorta
b.
deep femoral
c.

dorsalis pedis

d.

anterior tibialis

The artery that sends blood from the heart to

the body
a.
inferior vena cava
b.
superior vena cava
c.

aorta

d.

pulmonary artery

110

is

the?

in

the limbs?

49.

50.

What

the

is-

movement

a.

diffusion

b.

osmosis

c.

filtration

d.

dialysis

52.

c.

d.

nothing

a.

a blood clot that?

adheres to a blood vessel

b.

breaks

An embolus

When

53.

What

c.

is
is

inflammatory

blood vessel walls?

bleeding occurs, what hastens repair of ruptured
neutrophils
a.
white blood cells
b.
c.

platelets

d.

monocytes

is

the last stage, of blood clotting?

b.

d.

56.

away

d.

c.

55.

is

always coagulating

a.

54.

called?

during the repair phase of inflammation of fibrous tissue?

neutrophils enter site
vasodilation
collagen production

b.

membrane

What happens
a.

51

of fluid through a

coagulation
prothrombin
fibrinogen to fibrin
calcium ions to thrombin

Abnormal vasoconstriction
a.

alcohol

b.

ragweed

c.

nail polish

d.

tobacco

in

extremities occurs with?

Which contains deoxygenated blood?

a.

aorta

b.

pulmonary arteries

c.

left

ventricles

d.

left

atrium

Which blood vessel brings blood

a.

b.
c.

d.

to the left side of the heart?

pulmonary artery
superior vena cava
pulmonary vein
inferior vena cava

108

41

42.

What

controls the rhythm of the heart?

a.
cardiac center
b.

valves

c.

breathing

d.

medullary rhythmic center

The tricuspid valve

^ *-:
s

between?
and pulmonary trunk
right atrium and left ventricle
right ventricle and left ventricle
right atrium and right ventricle
is

right ventricle

b.
c.

d.

3.

When

the

left

Jnj<

is

In a

A- O
- AB
- A

c.

B
B

d.

AB

b.

circulatory
a.

measured?

the only safe blood transfusion?

a.

The

is

pulse
blood

d.

What

contraction, which pressure

systolic

b.
c.

In

system does not include?

heart

b.

acupuncture meridians

c.

lymph ducts

d.

arterioles

blood pressure reading of 120/80.

the diastolic pressure is?
a.
not given
b.

120

c.

1/2 of

d.

80

120

Which organ contains striated muscle

a.
stomach
c.

spleen
heart

d.

liver

b.

fibers?

The pacemaker of the heart is the?

a.

atrium

b.
c.

superior vena cava

there isn't one

d.

sino-atrial

node

107

25.

Inhibited

venous return

a-

27.

28.

^on

d.

ecchymosis

what does the strength

of a muscle depend?
a.
number of motor units
stimulated
b.
number of motor end
plates

muscle

d.

exercise

What determines

What

called?

c.

*>

26.

is

thrombophlebitis
venostasis
ischemia

size

the strength of .
musele contraction?

c.

number

of

o.

muscle

sire

is

motor

units stimulated

the main neurotransmitter

involved in m^i
muscle contraction?
ATP

a.

b.

epinephrine

target cells
acetylcholine

d.

,9

The

ma n nu,r

'

30.

b.

glycogen

ATP

d.

calcium

Body reserves of energy

a.

31.

ATP

d.

sugar

Uctic acio
b.

d.

are

glucose
glycogen

c
2.

ui,ed

9rco:e

in

(dopamine/morphine)

"" musc,e

* i

n rw* '" muscle

ntuscies rises in direct

tissue as?

Unship ,o.

decrease in oxygen
sweating
muscle heat

Which of the following

prevents oermc
96fmS *ff0m enteri
a.
"9 the nose?
sneezing
b.

c
d.

cilia

blowing the nose

nausea

105

Which chemical

33.

b.

What

nitrate

oxygen 02

part of the blood carries most of the oxygen?

platelets

b.

leukocytes

c.

hemoglobin
plasma

d.

Oxygen

is

carried in the blood stream primarily by?

a.

hematin

b.

globin
endotheliocyte
erythrocyte

c.

d.

What

characteristic of hemoglobin?

c.

d.

a.

15.

most

carbon monoxide CO
carbon dioxide C02

a.

J4.

is

protein
a.

is

most common

b.

globulin

c.

pigment
albumin

d.

b.
c.

d.

blood plasma?

bile

The average amount of blood

a.

in

adenine

in an*

adult is?

5-6 liters
4-6 liters
5-7 liters
6-7 liters

Blood cells are produced in?

a.

perimysium

b.

solar plexus

c.

cancellous bone

d.

hemoglobin

What blood vessels go

vena cava

inferior

b.

pyloric

c.

superior vena cava

celiac

d.

If

to the spleen?

a.

viscosity of blood decreases, then the?

a.
stroke volume increases
b.
c.

d.

cardiac output increases

peripheral resistance decreases
blood pressure increases

106

Meisner's corpuscles are sensitive to?

a.
heat

3.

b.

cold

c.

hard touch
light touch

d.

Most of the body's heat leaves through?

10.

urinary system
skin

a.

b.
c.

respiratory system

d.

defecation

Which organ produces the

1.

b.

2.

l.

least heat?

spleen
kidney

a.

c.

liver

d.

brain

Heat cramps and muscle pain may be due to?

a.
too much sodium
b.

balance of calcium

c.

loss of

d.

too

is?

vasodilation

a.

b.

vasoconstriction

c.

expansion
decrease

d.

the body's

is

a.

first reaction to cold?

vasodilation

b.

perspiration

c.

vasoconstriction
adrenaline released

d.

At

calcium

response of the skin to cold

Initial

What

sodium

much

rest,

which

of the following generates

a.

liver

b.

thyroid gland

c.

muscles

d.

brain

most heat?

Rectal temperature is?

a.

below

b.

same

c.

above axillary and oral temperatures

below other typical temperatures

d.

oral

and

axillary

temperature

as other temperatures

103

17.

a.

blood type

b.

diet

c.

water intake
temperature

d.

8.

The products of glycogen breakdown

b.

glucose
carbon dioxide and

c.

lactic acid

d.

histamines

a.

9.

The periosteum is responsible

a.
bone growth

What

for

in

muscles

in

an anaerobic condition are?

H20

all

of the following except?

4

b.

production of red blood

c.

bone repair
attaching muscles to ligaments

d.

20.

would not be affected by?

Usually, urination

responsible for attaching the

connective tissues
b.
fibroblasts
c.
granulation tissue

is

cells

two ends

of a

wound together?

a.

d.

21
.

\2.

The glomerular capsule

a.

liver

b.
c.

spleen
kidney

d.

brain

important to the function of the

isometric

b.

tonic

c.

hypertonic

d.

atrophic

Normal muscle tone

Which

is

maintained by?

b.

isometric contraction
tonic contraction

c.

weight

d.

ballistic

a.

is

The body's normal muscular state of contraction

a.

3.

macrophages

is

a.

b.
c.

d.

lifting

stretching

not conducive to'muscle tone?

muscle strength

muscle form
muscle glycogen
muscle fibers

is

called?

25.

The

axillary

nerve innervates?
flexor digitorum

a.

26.

b.

triceps

c.

deltoids

d.

subscapularis

What nerve

is

27.

Which

coronary
cutaneous

c.

axillary

d:

oculomotor

spinal nerves pass through intervetebral

a.
posterior branch

anterior branch
both posterior and anterior branch

d.

neither

Injury to the

medial elbow would affect which nerve?

ulnar

a.

femoral

b.

1.

All

*c.

sciatic

d.

digital

the nerves which supply the lower leg derive

from?

c.

sciatic nerve
femoral nerve
lumbo-sacral plexus

d.

ulnar

a.

b.

0.

1.

Which nerves emerge from the lumbosacral plexus?

a.

obturator

b.

saphenous

c.

sciatic

d.

and c

Which muscle comes closest

a.

foramen?

c.

b.

28.

affected by hanging the arm over the chair?

b.

a.

to the sciatic nerve?

gluteal

b.

pectineus

c.

piriformis

d.

quadriceps

Banging the funny bone affects the?

a.
radial nerve

saphenous nerve

b.
c.

d.

'

ulnar nerve

obturator nerve

101

1.

2.

What

What

movement

the

is

a.

diffusion

b.

osmosis

c.

filtration

d.

dialysis

the

is

movement

What

b.

osmosis

c.

filtration

d.

dialysis

the

is

movement

What

b.

osmosis

c.

filtration

d.

dialysis

is

b.

iron

c.

vitamin B
calcium

is lost in

called?

When

a.

sodium
iron

c.

vitamin B
calcium

the
a.

b.
c.

d.

What

is responsible for maintaining

equilibrium in the
perspiration?

b.

d.

8.

membrane

What element
and

7.

of fluid through a

is

pH

body increases, what

more acidic
more energy
body more basic
sweat more
level of the

is

the result?

the process of cell eating?

a.

phagocytosis

b.
c.

pinocytosis
exocytosis

d.

facilitated

The term homeostasis

1

refers to?

charges

a.

electrical

b,

control bleeding

c.

influence of environmental factors on

processes that maintain equilibrium

d.

sodium

d.

6.

force?

the most predominant mineral in the body?

a.

5.

membrane by

diffusion

a.

4.

across a

from a high to a low concentration called?

diffusion

a.

3.

of gasses

(102"

body

body

7.

What type

of neurons conduct impulses

from the central nervous
to visceral effectors?

system

a.

end plates

b.

autonomicmotor neurons

c.

sympathetic neurons
somatic nervous system

d.

8.

Voluntary nervous system is also called

the?
a.
autonomic nervous system
b.
parasympathetic nervous system

motor axon
somatic nervous system

c.

d.

9.

20.

Motor neurons and the muscle

a.
motor units
b.
motor end plates
c.

rnotorneurojunctions

d.

motor points

The hind

brain

a.

b.

cerebrum
cerebellum
temporal lobe

of?

Where does the cerebrospinal

b.

dura matter
sigmoid sinus

c.

lateral

Myelinated

^^Wrted

b.

portions of axons

white matter
matrix

What does the

a.

central

nervous system gray matter

consist of?

fibrous tissue

b.

nerve fibers

c.

motor neurons
nerve cells and bodies

d.

circulate?

by neuraglia are characteristic

of?

c.

d.

fluid

lucunate
subarachnoid spaces

d.

3.

composed

c.

a.

22.

is

they stimulate are called?

insula

d.

21.

fibers

%.

The dorsal root ganglion contains?

a.

cell

b.

motor neurons

c.

dentrites

d.

sensory neurons

bodies

Too
f

Which

9.

spinal nerves ere included in the

brachial plexus?

C4
C6
C7
C5

a.

b.
c.

d.

10.

Which nerve

musculocutaneous
long thoracic
all of the above

Which nerve does not

b.

d.

b.

d.

sciatic

Which nervous system contains craniosacral

nerves?
c.

d.

What

\s

cranial

b.

spinal nerves

is

sensory nerves
and spinal cord

part of the

b.
c.

d.

is

nerves

brain

a.

What

none of the above

not part of the peripheral nervous

system?

c.

Which

sympathetic,
parasympathetic
sensory

a.

d.

!.

saphenous
femoral

a.

5.

rise to?

obturator

b.

4.-

originate from the brachial plexus?

peroneal
post thoracic
circumflex
subscapular

The lumbar plexus does not give

a.

from the brachial plexus?

b.

c.

"

Is)

c.

a.

12.

T1

originate
ulnar

d.

C7
T2
T3

(s)

a.

1 1

and
and
and
and

pan

autonomic nervous system?

nerve
sympathetic ganglion
cranial nerves
brachial plexus
sciatic

of the peripheral nervous

a.

cranial

b.

spinal cord

c
d.

system?

nerves

subconscious mental activity

system

brain

99

49.

The wrist

joint

a.

c
How many

phalanges
15

a.

b.

c.

14
10

d.

52.

Which bone

is in

capitate

b.

hamate

lunate

d.

trapezoid

Which bone

Where

is in

the distal
lunate

b.

scaphoid

pisiform

d.

trapezoid

is

a.

b-

distal

foot

b-

heel

ball of foot

d.

toes

found

a*

What

end of

the anatomical

is

a.

is

in

tibia

name

for

the?

the foot?

phalanges
scaphoid

trapezoid

not found

in

a*

cuboid

b.

talus

c
d.

of carpals?

carpals

is

row

row of carpels?

ankle joint
carpals

d.

What

the hand?

the medial malleolus?

distal end of fibula

c.

Calcaneus

in

the proximal

a.

a.

53.

of?

ulnar

d-

51.

made

and scaphoid
and trapezoid
ulnar and radius
humerus and radius

b.

50.

is

radius

the foot?

cuneiform bones
scaphoid

97

w.
,

How many

pairs of cranial
nerves in the

c.

d.

There are

how many
4

a.

b.
c.

"

Which

cranial nerves are

autonomic?

3,5,7,9

bc.

5, 7. 9.
3, 7. 9,

d-

3, 7, 9,

10

33

pairs

31

pairs

d.

24

pairs

How many

Which

5
2

d.

is

a.

sensory nerves
cranial nerves

lunate

cerebellum

c.

d.

" h * "-

part of the central

nervous

d.

b-

'

pairs of nerves in the

sacral p| exUs?

c.

" erVeS
30p'.f,f

b.

b.

V P8

c.

5.

pairs

a-

H W

cervical nerves?

6 pairs
8 pairs
7 pairs

d.

3.

body?

12
9
14

b.

2.

nc IMCMVUUS SYSTEM

system?

cranial nerves
medulla oblongata

cerebrum stem

Where does the cerebrospinal

a.

cerebellum

b.

sagital sinus

c.

choroid plexus

d.

occipital pole

fluid

originate?

98

What

81.

82.

part of the_upper extremity

b.

elbow

c.

shoulder

d.

portion of

Swelling

d.

85.

Which condition can adversely

In

a.

achilles tendinitis

b.

gastrocnemius

Which

c.

achilles tendinitis
all

87.

18.

of the

humerous
is

most Hke.y caused by? c

E$
and borie spur
and gastrocnemius

pull

above

situation will not produce

movement

is?

^
E&
if*.

3*

edema?

histamine injection

mch& /W4w

b.

hyperemia

c.

hyperproteinemia^^ mhi* L<^U*

d.

capillary permeability

of the following

is

-fv

<6$*eti+ fi&ver m

^y

a fungus?

a.

staphylococci ih*cMv>*

b.

vibrissa -u>U$ku<5

c.

athlete's foot
furuncle -i^k^htm

d.

affect the legs in jogging?

sub-deltoid arthritis, the most painful

a.
adduction of arm
b.
lateral rotation of arm
c.
medial rotation or arm
d.
abduction of arm

Which

of

develop bed sores?

pull

d.

a.

86.

arm over shaft

likely to

remaining lymph nodes

excessive removal of lymph nodes
normal - it's just hyperemia

b.

84.

most

woman's upper arm following, mastectomy

in a

c.

83.

is

f$C.

cfasi

M h*is fitUUf

Dislocation occurs least frequently in?

a.

shoulder

b.

fingers

c.

thumb

d.

elbow

Disease enters the body most often

through the?
a.

skin

b.

mouth

c.

d.

genitals

nose

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'k

Which

is

not a physiological effect of hydrotherapy?

chemical
mechanical

a.

b.
c.

radiation

d.

thermal
is

conduction
conversion
evaporation
contraction

a.

b.
c.

d.

Which effect
a.

produced with the

chemical

b.

circulatory

c.

thermal
mechanical

is

d.

Which statement
b.

is

physiological effects are both mechanical

and chemical
physiological effects are both mechanical and
thermal

d.

a partial

is

emersion bath

in

which water

regional analgesia

b.

increased 02 content of venous blood

increased local tissue metabolism

is

is

agitated

not an effect of heat?

a.

decreased 02 content of venous blood

d.

an gf feet of

local cold applications?

release of endorphins
migration of white blood cells

a.
b.
c.

deep penetration of soft tissue

d.

vasodilation

Temperature ranges

of

a.

very hot

b.

neutral

c.

warm

d.

b and c

Lukewarm

94-96 degrees Fahrenheit

is?

or tepid temperatures are?

b.

80
94

c.

92-100

d.

a.

the colon?

c.

c.

What

irrigation of

not true regarding whirlpools?

used to treat burn victims

a.

Which

the transfer of heat through a tissue

without contact?

04

92 degrees
97 degrees
-

degrees
00 degrees

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BET'

^y

Cold mitten friction?

a.
stimulates circulation and metabolism
b.
increases white blood cell activity

Which

i.

c.

increases antibody production

d.

all

is

not a contraindication for Russian

bath?-

rheumatoid arthritis
hypertension

a.

b.

diabetes
cardiac impairment

c.

d.

Open

lesions

paraffin

b.

salt

a.

nosebleed
inflammation of feet
frost bite

d."

a.

b.
c.

d.

What

b.
c-

d.

in

which a

...

client reclines with the

bath
Russian bath

sitz

head outside

is

.*?: 1

headaches?

whirlpool

bath
hot foot bath
ail of the above
sitz

*^*n^ tawjta wa.a, and applied to tha body surf.ea

b.

chemical pack

c.

cold compress
none of the above

d.

y;

a?

hydrocollator
contrast bath

relieves congestive
a.

a*

not an indication for a hot foot bath?

expistaxis

c.

cabinet

"

all

b.

glow

cold mitten friction

of the above

c.

is

Sfel

and skin diseases are contraindications

for?

a.

d.

Which

of the above

is

i'i'i

SI

'*;

callad?

Applications used for acute bursitis?

acold packs
b.

packs
a and b

d.

hydrocollator

ice

fctf-i

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What

will

prolonged heat do to the body when applied to the abdominal wall?

c.

increase HCL secretion

increase peristalsis
vasoconstriction of the rectus abdominus

d.

decrease HCL secretion

a.

b.

Which

of the following can temporarily decrease blood pressure?

short cold to precordium
a.
b.

prolonged heat to precordium

c.

tapotement with percussion douche

none of the above

d.

What therapy
b.
c.

d.

What

is

used

for subinvolution of the uterus?

prolonged heat to pelvis

short-term heat to the pelvis
prolonged cold to pelvis
prolonged cold to trunk

a.

is used for constipation?

prolonged cold to abdomen
paraffin bath
short-term heat
short-term cold

application
a.

b.
c.

d.

Short-term application of cold?

stimulates
a.
sedates
b.
has no effect
c.
reduces tension
d.

Which phase

of reaction

c.

nervous
thermic
muscular

d.

circulatory

a.
b.

is first

to

happen?

General exposure to cold will?

c.

increase physiological function

decrease physiological function
increase peristalsis

d.

none of the above

a.

b.

Shifting of fluid from one part, of the

in

body to another has been known

hydrotherapy as?
a.

b.

hydrostatic effect
venostasis

c.

contralateral effect

d.

none

of the

above
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fer

**>

r.

33.

34.

Our body makes heat by?

a.
metabolism
b.

catabolism

c.

radiation

d.

and b

Derivation is?
b
d f 0W perlphera,| V
^ order to relieve congestion
llnnZT*hardening
J
abnormal
of a tissue or organ
'

b"
b.

abnormal softening of a tissue

d.

35.

56-

Local analgesia

What

is

an effect of?

a.

local cold

b.

short cold

c.

local heat

d.

a and c

is

Me

#
a*

a secondary effect of heat

vasodilation

due

a.

b.
c.

d.

7.

What

to increase blood flow peripherally

in order to relieve
congestion
or organ

c.

to a histamine release?

hyperemia
erythema

p.

4-

:iV

increased endorphins

'4

indicated for cold mitten friction?

a.
indolent ulcers

is

b.

to lower

c.

convalescence

d.

post-operative conditions

body temperature

in

fevers

after fever

re*

Hydrostatic effect

c.

is used in hydrotherapy
for treating?
congestive headaches
pulmonary congestion
sinus congestion

d.

all

a.

b.

of the

MM

above

ft

Increased heat production followed

by increased muscle tone with
a feeling of well-being refers
to?
a.
hydrostatic effect
b.
c.

d.

reaction to brief cold stimulus

reaction to brief hot stimulus
contralateral effect

Our body loses heat by?

a.

evaporation
humidity

w-

b.
c.

radiation

Fw*ft|

d.

a and c

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To lower body temperature use?

steam cabinet
a.
ice pack
b.
complete alcohol rub
c.
none of the above
d.

Which treatment would have

more potent effect on the body?

c.

d.

ice

b.

Salt

percussion douche
contrast applications
hubbard tank

a.

glow

fcfc-l

W
-Ik
,

%'

**4

pack

is?

a.

sedative

b.
c.

tonic and stimulation

used to exfoliate skin

do

b and c
i

''i

Which hydrotherapy improves the immune system?

cold compress
a.
b.

contrast bath

c.

cold mitten friction

hydrocollator

d.

$3

With any procedure which raises body temperature, you should use
'hat to prevent overheating?
a.
b.
c.

d.

Which

b.
c.

d.

Which

hot foot bath

fomentation
is a general effect of cold?
increased heart rate and respiratory rate
reduction of spasm and spasticity
elevation of physiological functions
hyperthermia and diaphoresis

of the following
a.

Which

alcohol rub
cold compress

is

the best of

all

means

for training to react to cold?

glow

a.

salt

b.
c.

cold mitten friction

alcohol rub

d.

spray

is

a.

b.

not indicated for a hot foot bath?

congestive headache
peripheral vascular disease and swollen feet

c.

epistaxis and local inflammation of the feet

d.

chest congestion and pelvic congestion

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l-v. : 'I

What

not an effect of contrast baths?

alternative contraction and dilation of
a.
blood vessels
marked decrease of blood flow locally and reflexly
b.
increased local metabolism
c.

is

hastens healing

d.

Which

effect applies to both heat and cold?

c.

hyperthermia
hypothermia
general dilation of blood vessels

d.

reaction

a.

b.

Which

is

indicated for the ice pack?

prevention of ecchymosis or swelling

immediate treatment of burns
acute joint inflammation
all of the above

a.

b.
c.

d.

When

applying the salt glow treatment, the manipulation

used for the

entire procedure is?

h
&w

effleurage
petrissage

a.

b.
c.

friction

d<

tapotement

Relaxation of the arterial walls and consequential

lowering of blood
pressure is a result of?
a.
vasodilation resulting from application of
cold
b.
vasodilation resulting from application of
heat
c.
vasoconstriction resulting from application of
cold
d.
vasoconstriction resulting from application of
heat

The Russian bath

b.
c.

d.

What

is

indicated for?

hypertension
gout
alcohol and other addictions
b and c

a.

an effect of the spray treatment?

cleansing of ambulatory and neurological
patients
s
b.
cleansinn of the
tho entire
entire k#%#4w
mm i..j:
cleansing
body including

is

a.

c,

relieves congestion internally

d.

b and c

fomentation
a.
b.
c,

d.

is

a?

preheated chemical pack of

medicated pack

silica gel

local application of moist heat

with a cloth
none of the above

135

head and feet

-)

.. % .-...w.w

Which

50.

b.

subacute

C;

acute bursitis

d.

stiff joints after

is

the

52.

55.

What

a.

warm

b.

hot

c.

cold

d.

optional

***'

of water

massage

for stimulation is?

produce immediate relaxation of muscles?

will

a.

massage

b.

heat

cold

d.

hypothermia

The temperature range

'h

for hot

a.

80-90

b.
c.

90 - 100
1 00 - 1 1

d.

110-120

immersion bath

I
is?
.vr

?
Vi :

Hot compresses used immediately after

injury do not?

In

rr

a.

relieve pain

bv\

reduce swelling

c.

increase blood flow

d.

56.

be

effective benefit of hydrotherapy?

The most appropriate form

iS

54.

d.

53.

most

may

cleansing
sedation
prevent atrophy
all of the above

b.

^wm

fractures or sprains

is

a.

;;#>*

bursitis

has no effect on pain due to edema or trauma

a cloth wrung from cold or ice water
which
applied to any part of the body surface

c.

paicsinn oarnr

is not true about the cold

compress treatment?
the blood flow is decreased locally and
distally
antipyretic when applied over a large area

d.

What

mo

of the following
b.

arthritic joints

a.

51

U i, WM

a.

reduce muscle spasm

which condition

is

hot

full

a-

obesity

b.

under weight

immersion bath not indicated?

cardiovascular disease

d.

muscular fatigue
A.

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