Step 1 of 100 0% Your client is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication everyday. What massage cautions or contraindications should be considered?* Use massage techniques as you would normally—no cautions are needed Work conservatively to avoid over-treatment Ask the client to reschedule massage after healing is complete and the medication is stopped Ask the client not to take any medication for a day or two before scheduled massage In the sub-acute state, rheumatoid arthritis is* Totally contraindicated Too painful to be able to work on locally Indicated to promote mobility and maintain joint functions Only advisable with a doctor’s referral Which type of glands are found primarily in the axilla and groin?* Pineal Apocrine Sebaceous Eccrine Which of the following statements could a therapists most benefit from when planning their private practice budget?* Budgets help you become conscious of your financial decisions Budgets, while not always accurate, can be a good organizational tool Budgets aren’t practical considering how much unclaimed income a therapist can earn Budgets provide a realistic picture of what you need to earn to cover your expenses You must decide what to wear for your private practice to establish professional boundaries. Your best options are:* Clothes that fit close to the body so they won’t accidentally brush the client while working. All solid, dark colors with little or no pattern to avoid visual distractions for your professional image. Professional black in a tank-top and yoga pants allowing full range of movement. Choosing closed toed shoes; full-length, solid-colored slacks, with long hair pulled back. Your client tells you they injured their ankle less than 24 hours before their Swedish session. Inflammation is present. What if any changes would you make to your plan based on this information?* You may work distal to the injury, but not proximal You cannot perform any bodywork on them This information would not change my treatment plan You may work proximal to the injury, but not distal A therapist’s plan of approach that includes herbs, fasting, and meditation to aid a client who cannot do their daily work is in accordance with what ancient practice?* Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient India Ancient China Which movement of the vertebral column would lengthen the fibers of the external oblique on the right side of the body?* lateral flexion to the right rotation to the left rotation to the right flexion A new client states that because of the draping, they don’t feel like they are getting the full benefit of the massage. They say it is distracting and would rather receive massage while not being draped at all. You should:* Do discovery to see what benefits they feel are being missed and what specific parts of your draping techniques are distracting. Discuss the possibility of clothed massage perhaps using comfortable exercise/gym clothing and looking at other styles of massage in the future. Do some discovery to see if your draping techniques are at fault. Explain that no other client feels this way and perhaps they should seek a new therapist. Remind them of state & local laws and stop any further discussion. Which of the following changes, when stimulated by manual therapy, is considered a structural, physiologic effect?* Enhancing digestion patterns Loosening the fascia Decreasing pain Improving blood flow What is the IRS’ general definition when determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor?* If the worker has to wear a company uniform, the worker is an employee If the employer controls only the session’s results, the worker is considered an independent contractor If the employer controls how the worker performs the session or the session’s results, the worker is an independent contractor If a worker is not allowed to work for another company or business, that worker is an employee In your private practice you are responsible for maintaining proper documentation on all of your clients regardless of age or gender. Which is the primary reason to ensure their reliability?* Ensure data is documented and saved for as long as it has value Purge them monthly Hire someone to help when needed Publish them regularly Your client reports that he is fully recovered from encephalitis? What massage accommodations should you make?* No massage accommodations are needed It is necessary to precisely follow the instructions of the client's healthcare provider Use only light techniques throughout the body Avoid any massage to the head and neck During a Reiki session, your client mentions how much your gentle touch reminds her of her mother’s touch when she was a child. She then becomes quiet again. Your best response is:* End the session normally, and then not accept future appointments from the client. Switch to a deeper, less gentle, modality Continue with the session and plan to end early to discuss the nature of a therapeutic relationship. Then, at the end of the discussion, decide on an appropriate course of action for this client. Ignore the comment and believing it will never come up again. During what activity is the diaphragm’s central tendon pulled inferiorly?* exhalation rotation inhalation digestion Which of these bones is more prone to fracture related to osteoporosis?* Tibia Ulna Humerus Femur You ask your client to bring their chin to their chest. What type of assessment tool is this?* Resistive Range of Motion Orthopedic Testing Active Range of Motion Passive Range of Motion When working with tissue during an appointment, what key things can a therapist feel through skin?* Tissue temperature, tension, texture, and mobility Subtle shifts in a client’s energy, circulation and tissue regeneration Tissue temperature, tension, texture and rate of circulation Texture, temperature, nerve sensitivity and general tissue physiology Muscle spindles are most sensitive to what type of stimulus?* Sudden shortening Alternating shortening and lengthening Rapid lengthening Slow lengthening You flex your right elbow, which type of contraction is being performed by the prime mover, biceps brachii?* Eccentric isotonic Tonic Concentric isotonic Isometric A long term client suggests that their cash-flow is rather tight at the moment and asks you to accept marijuana as payment at 50% of its market value for today’s session and future sessions. You should:* Accept the offer because you have friends using marijuana for medical issues and you can give it to tonight as the perfect gift. Accept the client’s generosity of the 50% discount as a compliment to your work and proceed because possession is usually overlooked in your city and state. Explain the risks to you of possessing it even for a brief time, and propose that if he delivers it directly to your friends using medical marijuana, then that would be a better plan. Remind the client of your cash, check, or credit policy. A client was recently laid off. She has another job lined up but it won’t start for another two months. She wants to continue her treatments but is unable to afford them or barter. Which of the following options is best?* Verbal agreement and a handshake Refuse service Accept signed blank checks that you can deposit later An IOU signed by both parties with a clear payment schedule laid out and what the consequences of nonpayment will be When assessing a client, how would you ask them to perform supination?* Stand with your arms bent at a 90 degree angle in front of you, and turn your palms upward. Bring your chin to your chest. Stand with your arms bent at a 90 degree angle in front of you, and turn your palms downward. Stand with your arms at your side, and bend your elbows. Why are consistent draping techniques important as a professional massage therapist?* Clients get so cold on the table draping is essential to their comfort. Most clients want a massage for sexual reasons so draping is important in addressing that assumption. It’s a legal requirement in most cities and for state credentials. Consistency demonstrates professional boundaries while supporting client comfort. During a deep tissue session, your client says that you’re doing more good for him than his chiropractor. He also says that if you could just do one simple adjustment, which the chiropractor taught his wife, he wouldn't need to visit his chiropractor anymore…and he could tip you more. The best course of action is:* Thank him, and explain that you’re not open to bribes. Take the lesson to see if it really is simple and safe and if you could add it to your toolbox, but turn down the extra tip. Take the lesson, be a poor student, and explain that it is not safe for you to do, so you won’t. Explain your professional scope of practice. While giving onsite chair massage at a company’s offices, the Human Resources manager, who approved your contract, comes to you with questions about employee behavior. Reminding you that it was he who approved you being here, he asks if you have seen or heard anything during your sessions with the staff that would impact company morale. You should:* Be thankful that you remembered to include a paragraph on client confidentiality in the contract and remind him of its existence. Get angry and strongly inform the manager that under no circumstances would you do such a thing. Ask for clarification as you understood you were here to do massage and not be a spy. Share inconsequential stories that would get no one in trouble. What characteristics of melanoma are described by the mnemonic ABCDE?* Abrasion, bulla, cold, diameter, ecchymosis Asymmetry, bolus, clear, diameter, erythema Asymmetry, borders, color, diameter, elevated Abnormal, broad, coarse, dry, elevated At the end of your session, you would like to rebook your client for a series of sessions with detailed work on his/her hamstrings. Which of the following is most important?* Sharing comprehensive knowledge of Trigger Point referral patterns. Giving your client an extra 10 minutes of work for free. Educating the client and asking them to rebook. Speaking only in medical terminology. The indicated muscle, commonly an issue for back pain, is also considered significant for the proper function of the torso related to “core muscles” for exercise, physical therapy, and balance. This muscle is the:* Quadratus Lumborum Inferior Latissimus Dorsi Piriformis Gluteus Medius Which of the following is not a typical requirement for state credentials such as certification or licensure?* A minimum amount of education hours An up-to-date and current trade association membership Passing mandated exams successfully Graduation from an approved school You ask your client to bring their arm from 0-180 degrees away from their body, laterally. This is an example of which two actions?* Medial Rotation/Extension Lateral Rotation/Flexion Adduction/Downward Rotation Abduction/Upward Rotation Where would you record that you assessed the client’s right shoulder as elevated?* Assessment Objective Plan Subjective Choose the avenues of massage more likely to accept insurance reimbursements therefore affecting your rate of pay:* Spas Gyms Medical offices Private practice You have a long-standing, regular appointment with a mother and her teenage, athlete son. Normally she receives a massage first and then stays in the room while you work on the son. One day the Mom dashes in to say that she needs to run a quick errand and that you can start on her son. She’ll be back in 15 minutes. She turns to leave. You should:* Explain that they should both run the errand and return together. You’ll talk about adjusted times when they return. Sit in the outer office with the son waiting for his mom’s return. Start normally, but leave the massage room door open, and if she doesn’t return as promised, end the session. Allow him to get ready for a massage but explain to the mom that you’ll wait to enter the room with her. A client has an emotional release and begins to cry. When you inquire if you should continue the massage, the client responds that she really needs a hug. You should:* Explain that hugs are not part of a therapeutic massage and that instead you could continue with gentle massage of the shoulders, hands, or feet if they need relaxing touch. Make sure appropriate draping standards are maintained and give the hug. Explain that hugs are inappropriate and depart the room to give them a moment alone. Re-drape and hug the client because you already hug them on arrival and departure. You ask your client to bend and touch their toes. The action at their hip is:* Flexion Lateral Rotation Abduction Extension Which of the following is not one of the four basic types of tissue in the body.* Adipose Nervous Muscular Epithelial When raising the rates in your own practice, which of the following is the most important step to maintain your credibility with your clients?* Begin the client’s session with an announcement of the new rates adding how long it has been since you last increased Do not raise your rates more than once a year and base your rates on a one-year financial forecast. Research salaries of the most successful practices in the country and post those figures in your waiting area Base your rates on other therapists in your area When should massage be locally contraindicated avoided for a client with a seborrheic keratosis lesion?* Local contraindication is always required Local contraindication is required only in cases of a malignant lesion Local contraindication is never required Local contraindication is required only if the lesion is irritated or bleeding What does the S in SOAP stand for?* Strategic Subjective Subversive Supine For the average massage therapist, whether they are working full or part-time, what percentage of income can be earned from gratuities?* 26% 10% - 15% 15% - 20% 75% Why should manual therapists thoroughly understand the structures and functions of the muscular system?* It is the most important system of the body Muscular function can be an indicator for stress and disease on other body systems Muscle pain and tension may be the most common reasons people seek manual therapy treatments The physiologic effects of all forms of manual therapy are achieved through the direct changes in the skeletal muscles A client experiences the outcomes of decreased anxiety and an improved sense of well-being as a result of receiving manual therapy. These are examples of:* Placebo effects Benefits Systemic physiologic effects Structural physiologic effects A technique using light touch to feel the rhythmic motion that is created by the cerebrospinal fluid was developed by:* Dr. William Fitzgerald Dr. John Upledger Dr. James H. Cyriax Frances Tappan The fastest route to remove edema from the ankle is:* Direct it away from the patellar catchments Move it up the posterior leg Direct it into the popliteal catchment Move it across the peroneal watershed Your client arrives at her session with a list of complaints. When she identifies the treatment she is seeking and you repeat it back to her clearly in your own words, which type of communication model are you using to help ensure trust?* Unconditional positive regard Reflective feedback Counter transference Therapeutic bubble Identify the muscles, which lie deep to the spine and span two or more vertebrae, acting to rotate the spinal column in a unilateral action but extend the vertebral column bilaterally.* Longissimus Capitus Seminspinalis capitis Multifidi None of the above Which statement most accurately describes the intention of a mission statement?* To prove how long you have been practicing massage The purposes and values of your business What you as a business wish to accomplish What clients should do for the company A long bone consists of the Diaphysis, Metaphysis, and the Epiphysis, what type of tissue covers the end of the Epiphysis?* Hyaline cartilage Fibrocartilage Epithelial tissue Synovial membrane Which of the following is the best example of a condyloid joint?* Proximal radioulnar Metacarpophalangeal Distal interphalangeal Iliofemoral What are the therapeutic implications of fascial plasticity and the direct link between the autonomic nervous system and myofascial receptors?* The best therapeutic intervention for chronic pain patients is eliminating myofascial trigger points Myofascial techniques are the most important form of manual therapy for chronic pain relief Manual therapy should be considered a primary modality for chronic pain relief Manual therapy is likely to stimulate an emotional release in addition to reducing pain Your client arrives for their Swedish Massage. Which of the following is a valuable client assessment tool?* Palpation Asking questions Observing Posture/ROM All of the above When you disinfect massage equipment, what are you doing?* Preventing future contamination of the equipment or surfaces with a protective seal Destroying most pathogenic organisms or their toxins with chemical or physical agents Destroying all microorganisms within range of the applied heat, pressure, or chemicals Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of any pathogens contacted by the chemical or physical agent Standing in Western anatomical position, an anterior movement along the sagittal plane that decreases the angle between two bones is called:* Extension Abduction Flexion Adduction Your client notates that they have Sciatica on their intake form. What is the first question you should ask them?* “Would you like me to focus on that area?” “When were you diagnosed?” “On which side is the sciatica located?” No further questioning is needed. What triangular-shaped muscle is a weak elbow extensor located lateral to the olecranon process?* pronator teres extensor carpi radialis brevis flexor carpi ulnaris anconeus A long term client of your Eastern and Energy modalities confides that she feels great healing after each of your sessions, so much so that she’s added you to her “alternative medical team”. She has formed this team because she feels abused by the American medical system and does not want to return to the system under any circumstances. She is using her team to deal with “female problems” which she doesn’t want to describe further so as not to bias you in your treatment. You should:* Explain that you’re sorry there has been such a miscommunication because Eastern and Energy modalities are all a fake and have no real benefit. Feel honored and refocus your efforts on sensing and healing her “female problems” energetically. Insist on more specifics and the details of other team members before accepting the compliment and commission. Explain that Eastern modalities and energetic massage does not offer treatment; these techniques provide bringing relaxation and palliative care to a client’s medical situation. During your initial intake interview with a client, the client explains that he/she will need to be in contact with you during the massage. You should:* Do discovery as to the historical reasons. If you find a history of abuse while a child, allow it. If you find the slightest sexual innuendo, explain that this is not allowed. Do discovery to determine if you should accept the appointment at all or refer the client to other professionals. In any event, explain the therapeutic relationship and that the touching the therapists is not be appropriate based on professional definitions. Explain that while it isn’t normal, you understand their insecurity and you will place their hand where appropriate. Allow it because you sense this will be very healing to the client. When using your business plan to secure a loan, it is useful to include which supplements?* An executive summary, the financial analysis and references The resumes and letters of recommendation of potential employees Pamphlets and research on the benefits of massage A mission statement and location analysis of potential sites Even with light touch, causing a reflex contraction of the rectus femoris by touching the sole of a client’s foot can be considered:* Hellerwork Alexander Technique Trager Work Neuromuscular Therapy After a Swedish session which you set up outside normal business hours, your client mentions that you seem like a smart business person. He invites you to come have a drink with him now and talk about growing your business even further. An appropriate way to handle this situation is:* Book his next appointment and then go hear the business proposal, but not over drinks. Decline and go home. Explain your business is everything you want and book his next appointment. Explain that if you go listen to his proposal he would have to find another massage therapist. You must quickly run a short distance to catch your bus before it leaves the bus stop, which method of energy production would your muscles use for contraction?* Aerobic glycolysis Aerobic cellular metabolism Direct phosphorylation Anaerobic cellular metabolism Which is a primary treatment for hypothyroidism?* Increasing dietary iodine Killing or removing thyroid cells Statin therapy Thyroid hormone supplement therapy Why would you repeat a Range of Motion assessment at the end of a session?* So the client can see improvement So the therapist can document any changes Both A and B Neither A or B Which movement would lengthen the fibers of the biceps brachii?* shoulder flexion lateral rotation of the shoulder elbow flexion pronation of the forearm What may occur if the pancreas is not able to release its secretions?* Pancreatic cancer Nausea and fever Pancreatic autodigestion An increased risk of gallstones What is central sleep apnea?* A transient form of insomnia often related to substance abuse A central nervous system problem involving decreased respiratory drive A circadian rhythm disruption caused by a variable work schedule A form of narcolepsy involving sudden loss of tone in the muscles of breathing Based on the understanding that dense, bony structures support while bone with specific shapes facilitate movement, choose the structure below that would be more responsible for accepting the weight of the upper body.* A: Superior articular facet B: Vertebral body A: Transverse process B: Superior Inter-vertebral Process A client reports having severe abdominal pain, bloody stools, bloating for 3 weeks. The client has had a fever for the past 24 hours. You tell the client:* that you will do reflexology since they cannot lay on their abdomen. to decrease their consumption of spicy, oily foods to visit their doctor immediately to rule out more dangerous potential pathologies practice abdominal massage, moving in the direction following the flow of the intestines. Which bone in the lower extremity is not a weight bearing bone?* Talus Tibia Femur Fibula Why are MRSA infections particularly dangerous?* They more rapidly cover large areas of the body They are "invisible" because they cause no signs or symptoms They are the only type of staph infection spread by indirect contact They are resistant to several commonly used antibiotics Which of the following taxation areas are more therapists likely to ignore?* Sales tax on products sold Workmen’s Compensation insurance coverage 1099 – MISC from clients who pay more than $600 W-9 as an independent contractor Which of the following can be a massage risk for cancer?* Abdominal massage Massage that disrupts a tumor site Massage that increases metabolic rate All of the above Spinal nerves exit the Central Nervous System through the spinal cord, how many pairs of spinal nerves are in the human body.* 12 31 62 24 Why is it important for manual therapists to know the warning signs for skin cancer?* Many manual therapy clients may not visit Western medical professionals Regular inspection of large areas of skin can lead to early identification and treatment The holistic approach of manual therapy may help patients cope with cancer If warning signs are present manual therapy should not be performed Which muscle acts as a synergist with piriformis during lateral rotation of the hip?* adductor longus sartorius semitendinosus tensor fasciae latae You have a new massage client with diabetes that is treated with insulin. Which of the following is an important consideration?* There are no special considerations for this client Ensure that the client takes insulin immediately before receiving massage Schedule the session to avoid times when insulin activity is at its peak Use techniques directly over insulin injection sites to improve absorption and help the skin stay healthy The law intended to protect client confidentiality and security is called:* AMTA The Massage Therapy Act HIPAA NCBTMB When deciding whether to become an independent contractor or an employee, earning potential often becomes a factor. Which of the following is the best opportunity for an employee?* Base pay Annual salary increase or promotion Unclaimed gratuities Variable pay You have a new client whose hypertension is well controlled with medication. What cautions or contraindications should you observe for this client?* The only cautions or contraindications relate to effects of the medication Any massage technique can be used normally except those that increase lymphatic drainage You can provide massage normally with no cautions or contraindications Any massage technique can be used normally except those that increase heart rate Which layer of skin is primarily connective tissue and contains nerves, blood, and lymph vessels?* Epidermis Dermis Superficial fascia Hypodermis Which of the following signs and symptoms would cause you to refer your client to their doctor?* A pins and needles sensation that starts in the lateral hip and radiates down the back of leg and lateral side of lower leg when the client is in a seated position A raised, brownish-black growth with well-defined border, which the client reports has been present since birth A client’s calf muscles shortening suddenly, forcefully, and painfully when they perform plantar flexion of the ankle joint. A large, multi colored, asymmetrical mole with an inconsistent border which has grown larger in diameter slowly over the last few months While you are working on your client, she tells you she thinks her husband is cheating on her. She starts crying, shaking, and having a strong emotional reaction. How can you best react to her?* Tell her that’s terrible and then share how you had the same experience. Be supportive, non-judgmental and determine if she wants to continue, take a short break, or end the session. Ask her if she plans to leave him and mention the family attorney in your referral group. Give her a hug and switch to a more nurturing technique like effleurage. Apley’s Scratch Test and Phalen’s Test are examples of…* Resistive Range of Motion Palpation Orthopedic Assessments None of the above Which of the following outcomes of manual therapy is most likely to have a positive influence on urinary system functioning?* Improved local fluid flow Decreased stress and anxiety Increased hyperemia Improved concentration The most effective type of manual therapy to assist in the reduction of swelling around an acutely sprained ankle is:* Shiatsu Lymphatic massage Neuromuscular therapy using trigger points on antagonist muscles Deep tissue techniques Polarity is a practice that encompasses theories based on Asian Medicine and Ayurveda developed by:* Dr. Randolph Stone Dr. Leon Chaitons Dr. Janet Travelle Iona Teeguarden Your client tells you she has eczema. The skin on her palms is itchy and covered with tiny fluid-filled blisters. What is your most appropriate action?* Ask her to reschedule until you receive a release from her physician Avoid the local area to reduce the risk of infection Use hypoallergenic lotion on the local area and work normally Work normally but wash your hands especially well with antibiotic soap afterwards Anatripsis was developed to promote healing, tighten, relax, and build muscles by:* Manipulating energy pathways Breaking adhesions Rubbing toward the heart Stretching You decide to run a gift certificate special for the holidays. Which is the best way to ensure that you as the therapist receive the full value of the gift certificate regardless of whether you change your price per treatment?* Put a treatment type on the gift certificate Put an expiration date on the gift certificate Gift certificates for massage are illegal in the state of California Put a dollar amount on the gift certificate After explaining his needs and details on a mature injury needing attention today, your client begins to read and respond to texts while you explain the approach and strategy for his session. You then:* Interrupt him and insist he turn off his phone before proceeding any further. Let him multi-task and begin the session on time: he’s expressed his trust of your abilities with previous injuries. Become quiet and wait for him to refocus on you because of the silence. Then explain the importance of his understanding and his agreement to today’s session plan. Also remind him that if he has important business or life tasks, you can stop the massage so he can accomplish them, and the time will count as part of his appointment. Begin on time and make a note to update your intake client policies. Then have him sign them at his next appointment. Before practicing massage in a state, a therapist should determine if they meet which of the following requirements:* State requirements City/County requirements Exam requirements All of the above You have a new client with dystonia. What implications for massage should you be aware of when planning treatment?* Some drugs used for dystonia have implications for massage Deep work is likely to exacerbate the symptoms of dystonia The mental deterioration caused by dystonia can lead to inappropriate behavior Dystonia can cause reduced sensation and susceptibility to pain Which is the origin of the biceps brachii’s short head?* supraglenoid tubercle of scapula infraglenoid tubercle of scapula coracoid process of scapula acromion of scapula When a threshold stimulus is applied to a motor unit, what is the result?* A small number of fibers in the unit contract strongly Some fibers in the unit contract partially All fibers in the unit contract fully All fibers in the unit partially contract Which movement of the vertebral column will shorten the fibers of the semispinalis capitis on the right side of the body?* flexion extension lateral flexion to the left rotation to the right Which of the following is an example of a muscle contraction triggered by the somatic nervous system.* Digestion of food in the stomach Dilation of the blood vessels Contraction of the heart Flexion of the biceps femoris Before asking your supine client to flex her neck to contract her sternocleidomastoid, how could you position the head to make the contraction even more visible?* laterally flex the head turn head toward the side you are palpating rotate the head slightly away from the side you are palpating extend the head Your client complains of a stiff neck and frequent headaches. Where would you notate this in your professional chart?* Objective Subjective Assessment Plan Despite your website showing your posted working hours as 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM a regular client calls with a special request. This person wants to book a massage at midnight. What is your best response?* Direct the client to review your website for regular business hours and end the conversation feeling annoyed. You agree to the special request even though you’re tired and have worked a full day. Remind the client that you follow the guidelines established by the state credentials and indicate that you can offer an appointment within your normal hours of business. Do discovery to find out why in the world this client wants a massage at midnight to figure out how to react to this odd request.
