Hawaii massage Exam mock tests | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
1. Massage is defined as
Correct Answer: "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial
tissue". (Chapter 452-1)
• Question
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the
Correct Answer: Cell
• Question
3. Relative constancy refers to
Correct Answer: Homeostasis
• Question
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the
Correct Answer: Dorsal cavity (ex: fish, dorsal fin)
• Question
5. The Mediastinum is
Correct Answer: I. a) between the right and left pleural cavity b) in the thoracic cavity
II. c) contains the heart and trachea
III. (d) All of the above
• Question
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Correct Answer: Coronal or Frontal.
• Question
7. What burn classification do blisters form
Correct Answer: 2nd degree
• Question
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system
Correct Answer: Posture
,• Question
9. The primary functions of the muscles are
Correct Answer: Heat, movement, posture
• Question
10. Abduction is
Correct Answer: Away from the midline of the body
• Question
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands.
Correct Answer: Exocrine
• Question
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are
Correct Answer: Endocrine
• Question
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is
Correct Answer: Transport of gases
• Question
14. Blood is composed of
Correct Answer: Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
• Question
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is
Correct Answer: "AB".
• Question
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are
Correct Answer: Respiratory and cardiovascular
• Question
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the
Correct Answer: Alveolus (located in the lung)
,• Question
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is
Correct Answer: Bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx
• Question
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes
Correct Answer: I. a) amylase
II. b) maltase
III. c) sucrase
IV. (d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
• Question
20. The functional unit of the kidney is
Correct Answer: Nephron
• Question
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is
Correct Answer: Supine
• Question
22. The humerus articulates with the
Correct Answer: Ulna
• Question
23. The four types of tissue are
Correct Answer: CMEN- connective, muscle, epithelial, nervous
• Question
24. Anatomy is
Correct Answer: The study of the structure of all living things
• Question
25. The anatomical position is
Correct Answer: Body erect, arms at side, palms forward
• Question
26. A sagittal plane
Correct Answer: Divides the body between right and left (Coronal/frontal = anterior and
posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
, • Question
27. The body's most important function is
Correct Answer: Survival
• Question
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities
Correct Answer: Diaphram
• Question
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones
Correct Answer: 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)
• Question
30. What connects muscles to bones
Correct Answer: Tendons
• Question
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated
Correct Answer: I. a) slow movement
II. b) rhythmic movement
III. c) moderate pressure
IV. (d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
• Question
32. R.I.C.E. stands for
Correct Answer: rest, ice, compression. elevation (swelling/joint injury)
• Question
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a
Correct Answer: ball and socket (shoulder & hip)
• Question
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where
you are working
Correct Answer: Back off and continue communication to be sure they are comfortable
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
1. Massage is defined as
Correct Answer: "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial
tissue". (Chapter 452-1)
• Question
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the
Correct Answer: Cell
• Question
3. Relative constancy refers to
Correct Answer: Homeostasis
• Question
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the
Correct Answer: Dorsal cavity (ex: fish, dorsal fin)
• Question
5. The Mediastinum is
Correct Answer: I. a) between the right and left pleural cavity b) in the thoracic cavity
II. c) contains the heart and trachea
III. (d) All of the above
• Question
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
Correct Answer: Coronal or Frontal.
• Question
7. What burn classification do blisters form
Correct Answer: 2nd degree
• Question
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system
Correct Answer: Posture
,• Question
9. The primary functions of the muscles are
Correct Answer: Heat, movement, posture
• Question
10. Abduction is
Correct Answer: Away from the midline of the body
• Question
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands.
Correct Answer: Exocrine
• Question
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are
Correct Answer: Endocrine
• Question
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is
Correct Answer: Transport of gases
• Question
14. Blood is composed of
Correct Answer: Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
• Question
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is
Correct Answer: "AB".
• Question
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are
Correct Answer: Respiratory and cardiovascular
• Question
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the
Correct Answer: Alveolus (located in the lung)
,• Question
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is
Correct Answer: Bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx
• Question
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes
Correct Answer: I. a) amylase
II. b) maltase
III. c) sucrase
IV. (d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
• Question
20. The functional unit of the kidney is
Correct Answer: Nephron
• Question
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is
Correct Answer: Supine
• Question
22. The humerus articulates with the
Correct Answer: Ulna
• Question
23. The four types of tissue are
Correct Answer: CMEN- connective, muscle, epithelial, nervous
• Question
24. Anatomy is
Correct Answer: The study of the structure of all living things
• Question
25. The anatomical position is
Correct Answer: Body erect, arms at side, palms forward
• Question
26. A sagittal plane
Correct Answer: Divides the body between right and left (Coronal/frontal = anterior and
posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
, • Question
27. The body's most important function is
Correct Answer: Survival
• Question
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities
Correct Answer: Diaphram
• Question
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones
Correct Answer: 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)
• Question
30. What connects muscles to bones
Correct Answer: Tendons
• Question
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated
Correct Answer: I. a) slow movement
II. b) rhythmic movement
III. c) moderate pressure
IV. (d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
• Question
32. R.I.C.E. stands for
Correct Answer: rest, ice, compression. elevation (swelling/joint injury)
• Question
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a
Correct Answer: ball and socket (shoulder & hip)
• Question
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where
you are working
Correct Answer: Back off and continue communication to be sure they are comfortable
