The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimuli by
activating large nerve fibers called which of the following?
A. Gate-Control theory
B. Noxious control theory
C. Relaxation theory
D. Massage theory
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A. Gate-Control theory
As a massage therapist, which of the following is not true for maintaining self-
hygiene?
A. Avoid the use of perfumes, colognes or scented lotions.
B. Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after each massage.
,C. Avoid the use of antiperspirants
D. Keep nails clean, short, and neatly trimmed
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C. Avoid the use of antiperspirants
What is the accurate movement function of the triceps brachii?
A. Flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint.
B. Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.
C. Abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.
D. Adduction of the abducted arm at the elbow joint
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B. Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.
An elderly woman presents with a soft tissue swelling on her left arm. Upon palpation,
the area feels denser than the surrounding tissue and she feels a sharp pain when
pressure is applied to the area. She can bear weight and move her shoulder in all
directions with some difficulty. Which of the following is the most likely pathology?
A. Tumor
B. Local soft tissue inflammation
C. Paralysis
D. None of the above
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, B. Local soft tissue inflammation
Standard precautions for massage therapists include all except which of the
following?
A. Handwashing
B. Use of PPE when contact precautions are required
C. Disinfecting contaminated linens, surfaces, and massage instruments
D. Routine use of gloves for massage
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D. Routine use of gloves for massage
While conducting a patient interview, you should do all except which of the
following?
A. Be focused.
B. Use open-ended and close-ended questions.
C. Look at the clipboard more than the patient.
D. Listen actively and signal your interest.
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C. Look at the clipboard more than the patient.
Which of the following muscles is not involved in the adduction of the hip joint?
A. Gastrocnemius
, B. Adductor longus
C. Adductor brevis
D. Gracilis
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A. Gastrocnemius
Massage therapist G is interviewing a patient who believes that eating hot foods,
soups, and sauces can melt the cholesterol plaques in his arteries. Which of the
following responses demonstrates a healthy intellectual boundary?
A. "I'll prescribe a cholesterol inhibitor for you."
B. "You're wrong."
C. "Why do you think that?"
D. "You need to change your high-fat diet."
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C. "Why do you think that?"
Changes in the elderly population include all except which of the following?
A. Muscle tissue is diminished.
B. Connective tissue is more fibrotic.
C. Bones are less flexible.
D. Fluid is increased in soft tissues.
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activating large nerve fibers called which of the following?
A. Gate-Control theory
B. Noxious control theory
C. Relaxation theory
D. Massage theory
Give this one a try later!
A. Gate-Control theory
As a massage therapist, which of the following is not true for maintaining self-
hygiene?
A. Avoid the use of perfumes, colognes or scented lotions.
B. Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after each massage.
,C. Avoid the use of antiperspirants
D. Keep nails clean, short, and neatly trimmed
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C. Avoid the use of antiperspirants
What is the accurate movement function of the triceps brachii?
A. Flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint.
B. Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.
C. Abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.
D. Adduction of the abducted arm at the elbow joint
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B. Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.
An elderly woman presents with a soft tissue swelling on her left arm. Upon palpation,
the area feels denser than the surrounding tissue and she feels a sharp pain when
pressure is applied to the area. She can bear weight and move her shoulder in all
directions with some difficulty. Which of the following is the most likely pathology?
A. Tumor
B. Local soft tissue inflammation
C. Paralysis
D. None of the above
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, B. Local soft tissue inflammation
Standard precautions for massage therapists include all except which of the
following?
A. Handwashing
B. Use of PPE when contact precautions are required
C. Disinfecting contaminated linens, surfaces, and massage instruments
D. Routine use of gloves for massage
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D. Routine use of gloves for massage
While conducting a patient interview, you should do all except which of the
following?
A. Be focused.
B. Use open-ended and close-ended questions.
C. Look at the clipboard more than the patient.
D. Listen actively and signal your interest.
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C. Look at the clipboard more than the patient.
Which of the following muscles is not involved in the adduction of the hip joint?
A. Gastrocnemius
, B. Adductor longus
C. Adductor brevis
D. Gracilis
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A. Gastrocnemius
Massage therapist G is interviewing a patient who believes that eating hot foods,
soups, and sauces can melt the cholesterol plaques in his arteries. Which of the
following responses demonstrates a healthy intellectual boundary?
A. "I'll prescribe a cholesterol inhibitor for you."
B. "You're wrong."
C. "Why do you think that?"
D. "You need to change your high-fat diet."
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C. "Why do you think that?"
Changes in the elderly population include all except which of the following?
A. Muscle tissue is diminished.
B. Connective tissue is more fibrotic.
C. Bones are less flexible.
D. Fluid is increased in soft tissues.
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