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WorksheetsMassage Theory and Practices Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Clients with fibromyalgia
Respond badly to hot, moist hydrotherapy
Should always receive deep tissue
Need vigorous stretching to reduce pain
May experience flare-ups if techniques are too deep or muscles are overstretched
A structure that requires caution in the femoral triangle is/are the
Popliteal artery
Sciatic nerve
Tibial tuberosity
Inguinal lymph nodes
The bottle holding the lubricant should be
Disinfected between clients
Replaced after every session
Left in the treatment room only
Wiped with an antiseptic between clients
Data on standardized forms that must be quantified include the...
Contact information
Insurance provider
Session preferences
The symptoms the client reports
A recourse policy is the...
Practitioner’s right to full payment
Client’s agreement to tip
Policy for collecting late fees
Client’s right to a refund or discount if dissatisfied
“Do no harm” would lead to all of the following EXCEPT..
Avoiding overly aggressive techniques
Referring out when appropriate
Modifying treatment to client condition
Using a technique the client requested not be used because you think it’ll help
The deeper layer of the dermis that attaches to the adipose layer is the reticular region.
Stratum germinativum
Papillary region
Stratum corneum
Reticular region
When fascia is in a gel state, it is more viscous.
Fluid
Elastic
Dry
Viscous
The peroneus (fibularis) longus inserts on the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal.
Styloid process of the 5th metatarsal
Calcaneus
Cuboid only
1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal
The connective tissue sac that encloses the heart is the pericardium.
Myocardium
Endocardium
Epicardium
Pericardium
Efferent lymph vessels carry lymph away from the node.
Toward the feet
Toward the node
In circles around the node
Away from the node
The organ located posteriorly and inferiorly to the nasal cavity is the pharynx.
Larynx
Trachea
Epiglottis
Pharynx
The capillary network that filters plasma into Bowman’s capsule is the glomerulus.
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Renal pelvis
Glomerulus
The main determining factor in evaluating a long-term treatment goal is the physical condition the client desires.
Frequency the client will come in
Practitioner’s preferred approach
The length of each session
The physical condition the client desires
The most superficial lateral abdominal muscle is the external oblique.
Transversus abdominis
Internal oblique
Rectus abdominis
External oblique
The flat muscle that anchors the galea aponeurotica to the base of the cranium is the occipitalis.
Splenius capitis
Temporalis
Frontalis
Occipitalis
The bone that articulates with the 4th and 5th metatarsals is the cuboid.
Navicular
Talus
Calcaneus
Cuboid
Antilipemic medications primarily lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
Treat infections by killing microorganisms
Reduce inflammation
Increase clotting factors
Lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids
Many people with tension headaches also suffer from depression.
Visual impairment
Hearing loss
Anemia
Depression
Extra caution with excessive adipose deposits is needed because it is highly vascular and may be prone to bruising.
Tissue lacks circulation and is easily overstimulated
Tissue is avascular and fragile
It always indicates diabetes
It is highly vascular and may be prone to bruising
If a pregnant client has back pain with light vaginal bleeding, massage is contraindicated.
Requires physician release
Is okay if side-lying
Should avoid the abdomen only
Is contraindicated
Massage at a sporting event for athletes who are not your clients is called promotional event massage.
Pre-event massage
Post-event massage
Sports rehab massage
Promotional event massage
Gentle passive ROM during end-of-life care is contraindicated as too aggressive.
Used predominantly in the preactive phase
Always recommended daily
Helpful for strengthening
Contraindicated as too aggressive
Updating history, assessing ROM/posture, discussing goals, and devising a plan is an example of clinical reasoning skills.
Practitioner intention
Client education
Intuitive touch
Clinical reasoning skills
Broad fascial stretching / identifying restriction regions is called gross myofascial stretches.
Focused myofascial stretches
Trigger point therapy
Cross-fiber friction
Gross myofascial stretches
A primary use of vibration on the abdomen is to stimulate peristalsis.
Stimulate toxin release
Break adhesions
Increase joint lubrication
Stimulate peristalsis
Places where fascial sheets converge at joints are horizontal planes of fascia.
Fascial bands
Taut bands
Retinacula only
Horizontal planes of fascia
In Swedish massage, the technique originally referred to as “gymnastics” is joint movement.
Petrissage
Tapotement
Friction
Joint movement
