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Massage Therapy Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Advanced techniques that access the psoas may cause damage to this structure if applied incorrectly:

a)

The peroneal nerve

b)

The femoral artery

c)

The ureter

d)

The liver

2.

Components of standard precautions include:

a)

The general cleanliness of the session room

b)

Client education about hygiene

c)

Wearing an apron during sessions

d)

The correct use of gloves

3.

Staphylococcus aureus:

a)

Is most often passed when clients touch hard objects in the session room

b)

Only lives in water and damp environments

c)

Cannot live on human skin

d)

Commonly lives harmlessly on the skin and hair, and around the nose

4.

When a client asks many questions about the practitioner’s personal life and discloses very personal information, this is an example of:

a)

Power differential

b)

Countertransference

c)

Emotional release

d)

Transference

5.

The most abundant cells in connective tissue are:

a)

Myoblasts

b)

Osteoblasts

c)

Chondrocytes

d)

Fibroblasts

6.

The folds and ridges of the internal wall of the intestine are called:

a)

Rugae

b)

Villi

c)

Microvilli

d)

Plicae

7.

Side-lying positioning in the third trimester is recommended because:

a)

A fetal position helps the client relax and connect with the baby

b)

It increases range of motion in the pelvis

c)

It improves scapular positioning

d)

Supine lying could compress the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, affecting fetal circulation

8.

An inflammatory mediator (plasma protein) that increases capillary membrane permeability and stimulates free nerve endings (pain) is:

a)

Leukocytes

b)

Histamine

c)

Prostaglandins

d)

Bradykinin

9.

The triangular-shaped bone, lateral to the lunate, that articulates with the ulna is the:

a)

Trapezoid

b)

Scaphoid

c)

Pisiform

d)

Triquetrum

10.

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

a)

Temporalis

b)

Frontalis

c)

Masseter

d)

Occipitalis

11.

Which of the following laterally rotates the hip?

a)

Vastus lateralis

b)

Gluteus medius

c)

Iliopsoas

d)

Quadratus femoris

12.

A callus results from thickening of which component of the epidermis?

a)

Melanocytes

b)

Sebum

c)

Collagen

d)

Keratin

13.

Mixing and matching specific techniques to address various soft-tissue needs demonstrates good:

a)

Adaptive measures

b)

Clinical reasoning

c)

Standard precautions

d)

Variety

14.

A primary use of vibration on the abdominal area is to:

a)

Stimulate the release of toxins

b)

Increase scar tissue remodeling

c)

Reduce blood pressure

d)

Stimulate peristalsis

15.

The most important factor when choosing a location for your private practice office space is:

a)

Cost of office rent

b)

Foot traffic

c)

Interior aesthetics

d)

Zoning of the office space

16.

If a client has an adverse reaction to a lotion used during a service, this insurance protects the business:

a)

Practitioner liability insurance

b)

General health insurance

c)

Disability insurance

d)

Product liability insurance