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If the client reports to the massage practitioner
that he or she has experienced an intense,
unexplained headache in the last 24 hours, the
practitioner should:
Send client to a physician because he or she is
contraindicated for massage.

When is a license required to practice massage

therapy?
If mandated by state or local government

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When massage is not expected to cure the
pathology but is used to reduce some
symptoms or improve the body's ability to
cope, it is categorized as:
Condition management
Which term refers to a low projection on the
medial side of the distal femur?
medial femoral epicondyle

What type of joint is the ankle?

synovial hinge

Radioactive iodine is used for some treatments

related to:
hyperthyroidism
With the improved quality of sleep that
massage provides, production of this chemical,
which reduces pain in the body, is increased:
Somatostatin

On a 0-10 scale, 10 represents:

Disabled; the client is bedridden or needs
assistance

Harboring unrealistic expectations, such as "this

massage will fix everything that's wrong with
my life," is an example of:
Projection
The standard of practice for the ethical principle
"Do no harm" includes:
The administration of a health history form and
interview to rule out contraindications, and the
proper referral of clients to other health-care
providers when applicable.

Clients are alerted to client and practitioner

behaviors that are considered unethical and
that may lead to termination of the session
during:
The informed consent process

When clients use sexual innuendo or sexual

impropriety, such as telling jokes of a sexual
nature or sharing with the practitioner that the
client hasn't had sex in a long time, it is
appropriate to:
Give them one warning that allows them the
opportunity to stop the inappropriate behavior
and then terminate the session if the client
does not stop the behavior that jeopardizes the
therapeutic relationship.

When massage is used as a tool to promote

alteration in the physical, mental, emotional, or
spiritual health of the client, it is categorized as:
Therapeutic change

Abnormal muscle spindle reactions, imbalances

in the labyrinth of the inner ear, or abnormally
sized structures (e.g., the right halves of the
vertebral bodies are larger than the left, etc.)
are factors leading to:
structural scoliosis

What is the action called when the thumb

moves toward the other fingers?
Opposition

Which term best describes a bony prominence

on the proximal medial aspect of the humerus?
Lesser tubercle

The flat muscle that anchors the galea

aponeurotica to the base of the cranium is the:
Occipitalis

The cuboid articulates with the:

4th and 5th metatarsals

The cuneiforms articulate with the:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd metatarsals

One change that a woman's body goes through

in the second trimester is:
structural body alterations and pain (ie. back
pain)
This type of massage is often performed on the
athlete's less strenuous training days because
one of its goals is to aid in the recovery process:
maintenance massage

List examples of preferred expressions

according to people-first language:
A child with a disability
A person with cerebral palsy
A child with autism
A person with a mental illness
A person who communicates with sign
language
A person who uses a wheel chair
An adult with down syndrome
An adult with mobility impairment
A trigger point that activates one or more
satellite trigger points is a:
Key trigger point

Presence, the use of reflective statements, and

the use of verbal encouragement are all skills
related to:
Active listening

A legal document that allows a person to run a

business out of their home is known as a:
Home operating permit
The bottle holding the lubricant should be:
Wiped with antiseptic between clients

When you "quantify" data you describe:

How much of a sign or symptom is present

Negative comments about another

practitioner's sexuality based on sex-
stereotyping, such as comments about another
practitioner's sexual orientation, is considered:
Sexual harassment
Showing artistic pictures of nude bodies in a
massage business environment is considered:
Sexual innuendo and can lead to sexual
harassment and can lead to charges

A semipermeable boundary between

practitioner and client is most appropriate
because it allows the practitioner to be
sensitive to the client without:
Allows for a balance of compassion between
therapist and client while maintaining some
separation and professionalism.

What type of boundary is ideal for the

professional practitioner-client relationship?
Semipermeable
A requirement to practice massage in some
states, this process allows an organization to
keep track of practitioners in a database:
Registration

The hip bone is referred to as the:

Coxal bone

coxal means
pertaining to the hip
Which term best describes a joint where
opposing surfaces are reciprocally concave and
convex?
Saddle joint

When fascia is in a sol state, it is more:

Fluid

When thinking of fascia and "sol"

think about "fluid" ...particles suspended in a
fluid

Internal respiration refers to the exchange of

blood between:
blood in systemic capillaries and tissue cells

This is the evaluation of a client's current

condition and past experience in order to rule
out contraindications and develop a treatment
plan:
Assessment

Short-term goals are written for this time

period:
7-14 days

The pubis is the:

The anterior inferior part of the coxae
Coxae means
Hip;

Hip bones;

The lateral prominence of the pelvis, extending

from the waist to the thigh and formed by the:
- iliac crest,
- the greater trochanter of the femur,
- and associated soft tissues.

Define inflammation
The reaction of the body tissue to injury or
illness (ie. burns, rheumatoid arthritis, soft
tissue injury).

It's marked by:

- Heat
- Swelling
- Loss of function
- Pain

The use of lithium for depression

contraindicates the use of:
scalp massage
The uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the
lung most often caused by smoking produces a:
malignant lung tumor

The massage lubricant that is always used for

infants is:
cold-pressed natural food oils

Preactive dying
The first phase of the dying process, as defined
by the Hospice Patients Alliance,
which begins approximately 2 weeks before
death.

It is characterized by:
- increased restlessness and confusion,
- a withdrawal from social activities,
- increased periods of sleep,
- reduced food and liquid intake,
- periods of breathing pauses,
- difficulty healing from wounds.

A drape used to expose the abdominal area but

keep the rest of the body, except the head,
covered is called a:
breast drape

Places where fascial sheets converge at joints

are:
Horizontal planes of fascia
If you listen to others' viewpoints without
interrupting, use I-statements, and express
yourself honestly and respectfully, you have
a(n) :
assertive relating style

Wages, health-care benefits, retirement plans,

or other benefits are part of the:
Employment package

Refusing service to clients who are under the

influence of drugs or alcohol is known as:
practitioner/business rights
Stimulation of large-diameter fibers that
suppress the sensation of pain transmitted by
small-diameter fibers is known as:
Gate theory of pain

Studies have documented the positive effect

massage has on these brain waves, associated
with deep relaxation and sleep.
Which type of waves?
Delta

In instances where gloves are used during the

session, a practitioner:
Washes his/her hands and decontaminates
them with an alcohol-based gel before putting
on the gloves.

Name a small prominence on the upper

anterior portion of the humerus that serves as
the attachment site for the subscapularis:
Less tubercle

Supraspinatus attachments
O: supraspinous fossa
I: greater tubercle of humerus

Infraspinatus attachments
O: infraspinous fossa
I: greater tubercle of humerus

When fascia is in a gel state it is more:

Viscous

Define term "general contraindication"

A condition that affects the entire body, such as
the flu, for which a client should not receive
massage.

The short ligament connecting the transverse

processes of adjacent vertebrae is the:
Intertransverse ligament
Infants signal they are receptive to massage by:

Benefits of massage for infants

When infants receive massage:
- the bonding between baby and caregivers
increase,
- digestion is improved,
- neurological development is supported,
- respiration slows and deepens,
- sensory and motor nerves are stimulated,
- sensory awareness is increased,
- sleep quality is improved,
- stress indicators are decreased,
- and vocalization is increased.

Infant behavioral cues (and massage)

The behaviors that tell a parent or practitioner
what a baby needs. Cues that indicate a baby is
content and interested in interaction include
normal skin color, arms and legs that are flexed
or tucked, hand touching the face, hand to the
mouth or in the mouth, sucking, eye contact,
smiling, and regular breathing rate. Cues that
indicate a baby is stressed or getting too much
stimulation include hiccupping, yawning,
sneezing, frowning, looking away, squirming,
frantic or disorganized activity, arms and legs
pushing away, arms and legs limp and floppy,
and skin color changes.
A massage practitioner working on a cruise ship
will need:
Strong relaxation massage skills and solid body
mechanics

A rhythmic stroke that lifts the muscle off the

bone and other muscles, compresses it
between the fingers, and rolls the muscle fibers
as the muscle falls back into position is:
Petrissage

Which term refers to the most lateral of the

distal carpal row that articulates with the
thumb?

Trapezoid
Lunate
Trapezium
Scaphoid
Trapezium

A client with pinkeye is:

contraindicated for massage

Transmission of pathogens via air, food, or

liquid is known as _____ transmission.
vehicle

Define "deflection"
A psychological defense that involves ignoring
or turning away from stimuli that trigger
emotions in order to prevent recognition, or full
awareness of, the material associated with the
emotion.

For example, a client might talk continually

during a massage session to avoid paying too
much attention to his or her feelings brought
about by massage, etc.

A practitioner who refuses to work on a client

because of race or sexual orientation is
presenting which type of boundary?
Impermeable
What is the sweat gland that secretes a thick,
milky fluid that when broken down by skin
bacteria produces an odor?
Apocrine gland

The primary purpose of a health history form is:

To rule out contraindications

Where should the practitioner record the

treatment plan for the next session?
In the P section of the SOAP note

A straight line that passes horizontally, right to

left, is a:
medial-lateral axis

A condition related to cold temperatures

characterized by whiteness of the skin and the
formation of ice crystals on the skin's surface is:
Frostnip

The second phase of approaching death is

called:
The active phase of dying

Massage techniques that lift, twist, compress,

vibrate, and stretch the tissue mechanically:
Thixotropy
Phenomenon when fluid sol states turn to
viscous gel states (like massage fascia) is called
Thixotropy

A Federal Tax Identification Number, required

by businesses structured as corporation or that
hire employees, is commonly referred to as
a(n):
Employer identification number (EIN)

An idealized description of a desired business

outcome is called a:
Business vision
A client with impetigo:
Is contraindicated for masage

Impetigo
bacterial inflammatory skin disease
characterized by vesicles, pustules, and crusted-
over lesions

A structures that requires caution in the

posterior triangle of the neck are:
external jugular vein
lymph nodes
brachial plexus
subclavian artery
subclavian vein

This essential item of massage equipment

supports the client in a reclining position:
massage table

It's:
"A table designed for use in massage that
supports the client in various reclining
positions."

Use gloves if:

If the client has a broken skin such as a scratch,
cut, or blemish, or the practitioner has
hangnails or cuts on the hands and forearms.

Sexual boundaries in a massage practice are

established by:
Practicing the right degree of familiarity with
clients being friendly but matter of fact

Which term best describes a convergent

muscle?
Triangular muscle
(a muscle that converge at one point, like pec
major)
Changes in muscle, fascia, and connective tissue
indicate:
A functional postural dysfunction

Which term best describes the relationship and

interaction between muscles, joints, and nerves
during the execution of various activities of the
body?
Mechanical function

A precancerous condition that can lead to

squamous cell carcinoma characterized by
brown or red scaly lesions that form sores that
crust and do not heal normally. This is:
Actinic keratosis
actinic keratosis
precancerous skin condition/growth, of "horny
tissue" formation, that results from excessive
exposure to sunlight

Massage provided to a runner at a 10k event is

called:
Event massage

What is event massage?

A category of sports massage in which the in
which the massage is applied on the day, and at
the location, of the sports event.
In the prone position a bolster is placed
under ankles

A form of bodywork that aims to locate, treat,

and prevent chronic pain associated with
myofascial trigger points is:
neuromuscular therapy

If applying for a job at a hospice, highlight your

hospital internship and other work with
terminally ill patients in this section of a cover
letter:
body