Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Massage is defined as - (ANSWERS)A systematic
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - (ANSWERS)Cell
3. Relative constancy refers to - (ANSWERS)homeostasis
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the - (ANSWERS)Dorsal cavity
5. The Mediastinum is - (ANSWERS)All of above
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portion -
(ANSWERS)Coronal and frotal
7. What burn classification do blisters form - (ANSWERS)
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system - (ANSWERS)
9. The primary functions of the muscles are - (ANSWERS)Heat, movement, posture
10. Abduction is - (ANSWERS)Away from the midline of the body
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called
_____________glands. - (ANSWERS)Exocrine
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are -
(ANSWERS)Endocrine
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is - (ANSWERS)Transport of gases
14. Blood is composed of - (ANSWERS)Plasma, rbcs, wbcs, platelets
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is -
(ANSWERS)"AB".
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are - (ANSWERS)Respiratory
and cardiovascular
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the - (ANSWERS)Alveolus
(located in the lung)
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is - (ANSWERS)Bronchi,
trachea, larynx, pharynx
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes -
(ANSWERS)a) amylase
B) maltase
C) sucrase
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
20. The functional unit of the kidney is - (ANSWERS)Nephron
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is - (ANSWERS)Supine
22. The humerus articulates with the - (ANSWERS)Ulna
23. The four types of tissue are - (ANSWERS)CMEN- connective, muscle,
epithelial, nervous
24. Anatomy is - (ANSWERS)The study of the structure of all living things
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
25. The anatomical position is - (ANSWERS)Body erect, arms at side, palms
forward
26. A sagittal plane - (ANSWERS)Divides the body between right and left
(Coronal/frontal = anterior and posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
27. The body's most important function is - (ANSWERS)Survival
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities -
(ANSWERS)Diaphram
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones - (ANSWERS)Head and spine
REMEMBER (Axial skeleton = Skull - head, face, ear. Thoracic - ribs, sternum.
Spinal - verterbrae. Hyoid - [floating bone, supports tongue] (Appendicular skeleton
= Shoulder - scapular, clavicle,Arms,Hip bones - ilium, ischium, pubic ,Legs)
30. What connects muscles to bones - (ANSWERS)Tendons
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated - (ANSWERS)a) slow
movement
B) rhythmic movement
C) moderate pressure
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
32. R.I.C.E. stands for - (ANSWERS)rest, ice, compression. Elevation
(swelling/joint injury)
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a - (ANSWERS)ball and socket (shoulder &
hip)
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain
where you are working - (ANSWERS)Back off and continue communication to be
sure they are comfortable
35. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman -
(ANSWERS)Lateral recumbent (lying on side)
36. Which endangerment site is located behind the knee - (ANSWERS)Popliteal
artery
37. Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow - (ANSWERS)Cubital
vein
38. The best movement to relieve muscle cramps - (ANSWERS)Efflerage and
petrissage
39. Which is best for locating spasms or pain - (ANSWERS)Effleurage
40. What manipulation is used on scar tissue - (ANSWERS)Friction (deep massage)
41. Which plane divides the body into front and back - (ANSWERS)Coronal
42. The most abundant tissue in the body is - (ANSWERS)Connective
43. What quadrant is the liver located in - (ANSWERS)Upper right
44. Which endocrine gland is located above the pancreas - (ANSWERS)Adrenals
45. Endangerment sites are - (ANSWERS)a) areas which warrant special attention
B) areas where underlying structures may be damaged
ANSWERS
1. Massage is defined as - (ANSWERS)A systematic
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - (ANSWERS)Cell
3. Relative constancy refers to - (ANSWERS)homeostasis
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the - (ANSWERS)Dorsal cavity
5. The Mediastinum is - (ANSWERS)All of above
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portion -
(ANSWERS)Coronal and frotal
7. What burn classification do blisters form - (ANSWERS)
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system - (ANSWERS)
9. The primary functions of the muscles are - (ANSWERS)Heat, movement, posture
10. Abduction is - (ANSWERS)Away from the midline of the body
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called
_____________glands. - (ANSWERS)Exocrine
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are -
(ANSWERS)Endocrine
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is - (ANSWERS)Transport of gases
14. Blood is composed of - (ANSWERS)Plasma, rbcs, wbcs, platelets
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is -
(ANSWERS)"AB".
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are - (ANSWERS)Respiratory
and cardiovascular
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the - (ANSWERS)Alveolus
(located in the lung)
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is - (ANSWERS)Bronchi,
trachea, larynx, pharynx
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes -
(ANSWERS)a) amylase
B) maltase
C) sucrase
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
20. The functional unit of the kidney is - (ANSWERS)Nephron
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is - (ANSWERS)Supine
22. The humerus articulates with the - (ANSWERS)Ulna
23. The four types of tissue are - (ANSWERS)CMEN- connective, muscle,
epithelial, nervous
24. Anatomy is - (ANSWERS)The study of the structure of all living things
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
25. The anatomical position is - (ANSWERS)Body erect, arms at side, palms
forward
26. A sagittal plane - (ANSWERS)Divides the body between right and left
(Coronal/frontal = anterior and posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
27. The body's most important function is - (ANSWERS)Survival
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities -
(ANSWERS)Diaphram
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones - (ANSWERS)Head and spine
REMEMBER (Axial skeleton = Skull - head, face, ear. Thoracic - ribs, sternum.
Spinal - verterbrae. Hyoid - [floating bone, supports tongue] (Appendicular skeleton
= Shoulder - scapular, clavicle,Arms,Hip bones - ilium, ischium, pubic ,Legs)
30. What connects muscles to bones - (ANSWERS)Tendons
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated - (ANSWERS)a) slow
movement
B) rhythmic movement
C) moderate pressure
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
32. R.I.C.E. stands for - (ANSWERS)rest, ice, compression. Elevation
(swelling/joint injury)
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a - (ANSWERS)ball and socket (shoulder &
hip)
, Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain
where you are working - (ANSWERS)Back off and continue communication to be
sure they are comfortable
35. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman -
(ANSWERS)Lateral recumbent (lying on side)
36. Which endangerment site is located behind the knee - (ANSWERS)Popliteal
artery
37. Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow - (ANSWERS)Cubital
vein
38. The best movement to relieve muscle cramps - (ANSWERS)Efflerage and
petrissage
39. Which is best for locating spasms or pain - (ANSWERS)Effleurage
40. What manipulation is used on scar tissue - (ANSWERS)Friction (deep massage)
41. Which plane divides the body into front and back - (ANSWERS)Coronal
42. The most abundant tissue in the body is - (ANSWERS)Connective
43. What quadrant is the liver located in - (ANSWERS)Upper right
44. Which endocrine gland is located above the pancreas - (ANSWERS)Adrenals
45. Endangerment sites are - (ANSWERS)a) areas which warrant special attention
B) areas where underlying structures may be damaged
