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Massage Theory and Practices Quiz

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Clients with fibromyalgia

a)

Respond badly to hot, moist hydrotherapy

b)

Should always receive deep tissue

c)

Need vigorous stretching to reduce pain

d)

May experience flare-ups if techniques are too deep or muscles are overstretched

2.

A structure that requires caution in the femoral triangle is/are the

a)

Popliteal artery

b)

Sciatic nerve

c)

Tibial tuberosity

d)

Inguinal lymph nodes

3.

The bottle holding the lubricant should be

a)

Disinfected between clients

b)

Replaced after every session

c)

Left in the treatment room only

d)

Wiped with an antiseptic between clients

4.

Data on standardized forms that must be quantified include the...

a)

Contact information

b)

Insurance provider

c)

Session preferences

d)

The symptoms the client reports

5.

A recourse policy is the...

a)

Practitioner’s right to full payment

b)

Client’s agreement to tip

c)

Policy for collecting late fees

d)

Client’s right to a refund or discount if dissatisfied

6.

“Do no harm” would lead to all of the following EXCEPT..

a)

Avoiding overly aggressive techniques

b)

Referring out when appropriate

c)

Modifying treatment to client condition

d)

Using a technique the client requested not be used because you think it’ll help

7.

The deeper layer of the dermis that attaches to the adipose layer is the reticular region.

a)

Stratum germinativum

b)

Papillary region

c)

Stratum corneum

d)

Reticular region

8.

When fascia is in a gel state, it is more viscous.

a)

Fluid

b)

Elastic

c)

Dry

d)

Viscous

9.

The peroneus (fibularis) longus inserts on the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal.

a)

Styloid process of the 5th metatarsal

b)

Calcaneus

c)

Cuboid only

d)

1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal

10.

The connective tissue sac that encloses the heart is the pericardium.

a)

Myocardium

b)

Endocardium

c)

Epicardium

d)

Pericardium

11.

Efferent lymph vessels carry lymph away from the node.

a)

Toward the feet

b)

Toward the node

c)

In circles around the node

d)

Away from the node

12.

The organ located posteriorly and inferiorly to the nasal cavity is the pharynx.

a)

Larynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Pharynx

13.

The capillary network that filters plasma into Bowman’s capsule is the glomerulus.

a)

Loop of Henle

b)

Collecting duct

c)

Renal pelvis

d)

Glomerulus

14.

The main determining factor in evaluating a long-term treatment goal is the physical condition the client desires.

a)

Frequency the client will come in

b)

Practitioner’s preferred approach

c)

The length of each session

d)

The physical condition the client desires

15.

The most superficial lateral abdominal muscle is the external oblique.

a)

Transversus abdominis

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

External oblique

16.

The flat muscle that anchors the galea aponeurotica to the base of the cranium is the occipitalis.

a)

Splenius capitis

b)

Temporalis

c)

Frontalis

d)

Occipitalis

17.

The bone that articulates with the 4th and 5th metatarsals is the cuboid.

a)

Navicular

b)

Talus

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Cuboid

18.

Antilipemic medications primarily lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

a)

Treat infections by killing microorganisms

b)

Reduce inflammation

c)

Increase clotting factors

d)

Lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids

19.

Many people with tension headaches also suffer from depression.

a)

Visual impairment

b)

Hearing loss

c)

Anemia

d)

Depression

20.

Extra caution with excessive adipose deposits is needed because it is highly vascular and may be prone to bruising.

a)

Tissue lacks circulation and is easily overstimulated

b)

Tissue is avascular and fragile

c)

It always indicates diabetes

d)

It is highly vascular and may be prone to bruising

21.

If a pregnant client has back pain with light vaginal bleeding, massage is contraindicated.

a)

Requires physician release

b)

Is okay if side-lying

c)

Should avoid the abdomen only

d)

Is contraindicated

22.

Massage at a sporting event for athletes who are not your clients is called promotional event massage.

a)

Pre-event massage

b)

Post-event massage

c)

Sports rehab massage

d)

Promotional event massage

23.

Gentle passive ROM during end-of-life care is contraindicated as too aggressive.

a)

Used predominantly in the preactive phase

b)

Always recommended daily

c)

Helpful for strengthening

d)

Contraindicated as too aggressive

24.

Updating history, assessing ROM/posture, discussing goals, and devising a plan is an example of clinical reasoning skills.

a)

Practitioner intention

b)

Client education

c)

Intuitive touch

d)

Clinical reasoning skills

25.

Broad fascial stretching / identifying restriction regions is called gross myofascial stretches.

a)

Focused myofascial stretches

b)

Trigger point therapy

c)

Cross-fiber friction

d)

Gross myofascial stretches

26.

A primary use of vibration on the abdomen is to stimulate peristalsis.

a)

Stimulate toxin release

b)

Break adhesions

c)

Increase joint lubrication

d)

Stimulate peristalsis

27.

Places where fascial sheets converge at joints are horizontal planes of fascia.

a)

Fascial bands

b)

Taut bands

c)

Retinacula only

d)

Horizontal planes of fascia

28.

In Swedish massage, the technique originally referred to as “gymnastics” is joint movement.

a)

Petrissage

b)

Tapotement

c)

Friction

d)

Joint movement