MCQ REVIEW EXAM NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS| WELL GRADED
A+|| LATEST UPDATE
Massage therapy scope of practice defines the practice of massage as being the -
CORRECT ANSWERS-assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body
. An example of an impairment is the inability to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-. move a joint
through its normal range of motion
Decrease in pain is a direct effect of which of the following medication: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-analgesics
The force of superficial effleurage is directed to which tissue layer: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-skin, superficial fat and fascia
When designing your massage sequences, specifying the scope of the massage refers
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-the area of the body treated during the massage
. Peter, who is always well presented, is a very successful taxi driver working in the city
of Toronto. He has been driving taxi for over 20 years, has both an A & C class license
and an excellent driving record. Is being a taxicab driver an occupation or a profession?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-An occupation because taxi drivers do not have to undertake
post-secondaryeducation in order to acquire the knowledge/ skills necessary to be a taxi
driver.
The social contract of health regulations refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
agreement between a regulated health profession and society that offers the profession
the power and privileges afforded to a healthcare profession inexchange for the
professions commitment to directly benefit the clients' it serves
Karen is providing massage and shiatsu service to her clients in a small independent
office she has established at a local mall. She loves her work and her clients love her
and believe that she does wonderful work. Is Karen a healthcare professional? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-No, because she is not a member of a regulated healthcare
profession
If Shiatsu were to be established as a regulated health profession in Ontario, why would
the new Shiatsu College want to establish accountability mechanisms for the
profession? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To demonstrate its' accountability to society.
,Ted is an elderly man for whom English is a second language. He is receiving massage
therapy treatments from an RMT for arthritic pain and immobility. The social contract
between the profession and society ensures that Ted receives competent and ethical
care by__________? - CORRECT ANSWERS-providing him with quality patient care
and respecting his vulnerability with regards to his age and possible language barrier
In what way does the interior surface of a cell membrane of a resting (non-conducting)
neuron differ from the external environment? The interior is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-.
negatively charged and contains less sodium
The absolute refractory period is the time: - CORRECT ANSWERS-. following an action
potential during which a second action potential cannot be initiated.
How does the body differentiate between nerve stimuli of varying intensity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a stronger stimulus will increase the frequency of nerve impulse
transmission
If the dorsal root of a spinal nerve were cut, what would be the result in the tissue or
region that nerve supplies - CORRECT ANSWERS-Complete loss of sensation.
Brian is taking a continuing education course in advanced taping techniques. As a
registered massage therapist his purpose for doing so is_____? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-. to ensure he remains competent & current in the practice of the
profession.
Tim, an RMT, is partnering with a researcher at the University of Toronto to research
the effects of massage therapy for patients with diabetes. How does Tim's participation
in research demonstrate the accountability of massage therapists as regulated
healthcare professionals? - CORRECT ANSWERS-By demonstrating the efficacy of
massage therapy for diabetes patients
An RMT tells a client a sexual joke and uses crude sexual language to refer to specific
parts of the client's body. This incident is reported to the CMTO by the client. What
would be the appropriate action for the CMTO to take once they received his complaint?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Forward the complaint to the Complaints Committee
In order for a massage therapist to be considered competent he or she must possess a
certain level of function in terms of ___________? - CORRECT ANSWERS-knowledge,
skills, attributes and ethics
Blake explains his treatment plan to his client. His explanation includes goals and focus
of treatment as well as the anticipated response to treatment. He fails however to
discuss and contraindications to treatment with the client. Has Blake met the
requirements of competence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-. No, because he failed to
discuss any CI's to treatment with the client
,Pain that is localized and close to the site of damage is at which clinical stage: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic
At this stage of inflammation the tissues are very fragile, easily damaged, and
adhesions are beginning to form: - CORRECT ANSWERS-subacute
During the inflammatory phase of the inflammation process histamine is released during
which response - CORRECT ANSWERS-vascular
Vasodilators are medications used in the treatment of heart disease and disease of poor
circulation. What is a common vasodilator that you may see in your clinic? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-nitroglycerin
Direct fascial technique is appropriate on site of injury when the phase of inflammation
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic
The ability of a muscle to stretch without being damaged is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
extensibility.
The deep fascia is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-dense irregular connective tissue holding
muscles with similar functions together
The function of myoglobin is to - CORRECT ANSWERS-bind oxygen for aerobic
respiration.
Fused tetanus is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a sustained contraction in which individual
twitches cannot be detected.
A motor unit is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a motor neuron plus all the skeletal muscle
fibers it stimulates.
A muscle spindle is activated by the stretching of the _____ and it causes the muscle to
_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscle; resist the stretch.
The binding of Ca2+ to _____ starts the contraction cycle. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
troponin
Under which condition can muscle fibers generate the most tension? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-when fibers have an overlap of thick and thin filaments that is close to their
resting length.
Which of the following joints is the only bony articulation between the upper limb and
axial skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the sternoclavicular
, In the sternoclavicular joint the clavicle articulates with the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
manubrium and first costal cartilage
Which of the following joints lacks an articular disc? - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal
radioulnar
The ligament of the acromioclavicular joint that is chiefly responsible for holding the
clavicle and scapula together is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-coracoclavicular
Which one of the following is NOT listed as a preventative measure for massage
therapists to protect themselves from professional liability? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carefully cultivate dual relationships
If/when a client makes an inappropriate sexual suggestion during a massage treatment,
the RMT should not: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. address the situation to the client
As healthcare professionals massage therapists have a responsibility to keep
Professional Boundaries intact. As RMT's we need to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-treat
only within the scope of practice
The CMTO considers gross violations to be all the following except - CORRECT
ANSWERS-documenting location of client's scar tissue
. Mark, a healthy 32-year old weekend runner, slowly developed pain, over a period of
about a month, after changing his shoe style. The pain is located on the inside of his left
ankle /medial malleolus region. The best 'first hypothesis' from this information is
______ - CORRECT ANSWERS-posterior tibial tendinitis/tendinosis
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents excessive _____movement of the _________
with respect to the femur. - CORRECT ANSWERS-anterior, tibia
When assessing your client's fallen medial longitudinal arch of their left foot, you notice
tenderness in this area. Which 2 structures support this arch of the foot? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-tibialis posterior, spring ligament
Client enters your clinic with a sore left ankle after falling down
stairs and twisting her ankle inward (inversion sprain). During an
inversion ankle sprain, the ____ ligament is typically the first sprained - CORRECT
ANSWERS-anterior talofibular
Your client presents with "high-riding" patellas AKA as_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Patella alta
Muscle cells with relatively few mitochondria that generate most of their ATP via
glycolysis and that have low resistance to fatigue are most likely: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-fast glycolytic skeletal muscle fibers.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS| WELL GRADED
A+|| LATEST UPDATE
Massage therapy scope of practice defines the practice of massage as being the -
CORRECT ANSWERS-assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body
. An example of an impairment is the inability to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-. move a joint
through its normal range of motion
Decrease in pain is a direct effect of which of the following medication: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-analgesics
The force of superficial effleurage is directed to which tissue layer: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-skin, superficial fat and fascia
When designing your massage sequences, specifying the scope of the massage refers
to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-the area of the body treated during the massage
. Peter, who is always well presented, is a very successful taxi driver working in the city
of Toronto. He has been driving taxi for over 20 years, has both an A & C class license
and an excellent driving record. Is being a taxicab driver an occupation or a profession?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-An occupation because taxi drivers do not have to undertake
post-secondaryeducation in order to acquire the knowledge/ skills necessary to be a taxi
driver.
The social contract of health regulations refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
agreement between a regulated health profession and society that offers the profession
the power and privileges afforded to a healthcare profession inexchange for the
professions commitment to directly benefit the clients' it serves
Karen is providing massage and shiatsu service to her clients in a small independent
office she has established at a local mall. She loves her work and her clients love her
and believe that she does wonderful work. Is Karen a healthcare professional? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-No, because she is not a member of a regulated healthcare
profession
If Shiatsu were to be established as a regulated health profession in Ontario, why would
the new Shiatsu College want to establish accountability mechanisms for the
profession? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To demonstrate its' accountability to society.
,Ted is an elderly man for whom English is a second language. He is receiving massage
therapy treatments from an RMT for arthritic pain and immobility. The social contract
between the profession and society ensures that Ted receives competent and ethical
care by__________? - CORRECT ANSWERS-providing him with quality patient care
and respecting his vulnerability with regards to his age and possible language barrier
In what way does the interior surface of a cell membrane of a resting (non-conducting)
neuron differ from the external environment? The interior is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-.
negatively charged and contains less sodium
The absolute refractory period is the time: - CORRECT ANSWERS-. following an action
potential during which a second action potential cannot be initiated.
How does the body differentiate between nerve stimuli of varying intensity? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a stronger stimulus will increase the frequency of nerve impulse
transmission
If the dorsal root of a spinal nerve were cut, what would be the result in the tissue or
region that nerve supplies - CORRECT ANSWERS-Complete loss of sensation.
Brian is taking a continuing education course in advanced taping techniques. As a
registered massage therapist his purpose for doing so is_____? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-. to ensure he remains competent & current in the practice of the
profession.
Tim, an RMT, is partnering with a researcher at the University of Toronto to research
the effects of massage therapy for patients with diabetes. How does Tim's participation
in research demonstrate the accountability of massage therapists as regulated
healthcare professionals? - CORRECT ANSWERS-By demonstrating the efficacy of
massage therapy for diabetes patients
An RMT tells a client a sexual joke and uses crude sexual language to refer to specific
parts of the client's body. This incident is reported to the CMTO by the client. What
would be the appropriate action for the CMTO to take once they received his complaint?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Forward the complaint to the Complaints Committee
In order for a massage therapist to be considered competent he or she must possess a
certain level of function in terms of ___________? - CORRECT ANSWERS-knowledge,
skills, attributes and ethics
Blake explains his treatment plan to his client. His explanation includes goals and focus
of treatment as well as the anticipated response to treatment. He fails however to
discuss and contraindications to treatment with the client. Has Blake met the
requirements of competence? - CORRECT ANSWERS-. No, because he failed to
discuss any CI's to treatment with the client
,Pain that is localized and close to the site of damage is at which clinical stage: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic
At this stage of inflammation the tissues are very fragile, easily damaged, and
adhesions are beginning to form: - CORRECT ANSWERS-subacute
During the inflammatory phase of the inflammation process histamine is released during
which response - CORRECT ANSWERS-vascular
Vasodilators are medications used in the treatment of heart disease and disease of poor
circulation. What is a common vasodilator that you may see in your clinic? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-nitroglycerin
Direct fascial technique is appropriate on site of injury when the phase of inflammation
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-chronic
The ability of a muscle to stretch without being damaged is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
extensibility.
The deep fascia is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-dense irregular connective tissue holding
muscles with similar functions together
The function of myoglobin is to - CORRECT ANSWERS-bind oxygen for aerobic
respiration.
Fused tetanus is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a sustained contraction in which individual
twitches cannot be detected.
A motor unit is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a motor neuron plus all the skeletal muscle
fibers it stimulates.
A muscle spindle is activated by the stretching of the _____ and it causes the muscle to
_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscle; resist the stretch.
The binding of Ca2+ to _____ starts the contraction cycle. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
troponin
Under which condition can muscle fibers generate the most tension? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-when fibers have an overlap of thick and thin filaments that is close to their
resting length.
Which of the following joints is the only bony articulation between the upper limb and
axial skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the sternoclavicular
, In the sternoclavicular joint the clavicle articulates with the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
manubrium and first costal cartilage
Which of the following joints lacks an articular disc? - CORRECT ANSWERS-proximal
radioulnar
The ligament of the acromioclavicular joint that is chiefly responsible for holding the
clavicle and scapula together is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-coracoclavicular
Which one of the following is NOT listed as a preventative measure for massage
therapists to protect themselves from professional liability? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carefully cultivate dual relationships
If/when a client makes an inappropriate sexual suggestion during a massage treatment,
the RMT should not: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. address the situation to the client
As healthcare professionals massage therapists have a responsibility to keep
Professional Boundaries intact. As RMT's we need to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-treat
only within the scope of practice
The CMTO considers gross violations to be all the following except - CORRECT
ANSWERS-documenting location of client's scar tissue
. Mark, a healthy 32-year old weekend runner, slowly developed pain, over a period of
about a month, after changing his shoe style. The pain is located on the inside of his left
ankle /medial malleolus region. The best 'first hypothesis' from this information is
______ - CORRECT ANSWERS-posterior tibial tendinitis/tendinosis
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents excessive _____movement of the _________
with respect to the femur. - CORRECT ANSWERS-anterior, tibia
When assessing your client's fallen medial longitudinal arch of their left foot, you notice
tenderness in this area. Which 2 structures support this arch of the foot? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-tibialis posterior, spring ligament
Client enters your clinic with a sore left ankle after falling down
stairs and twisting her ankle inward (inversion sprain). During an
inversion ankle sprain, the ____ ligament is typically the first sprained - CORRECT
ANSWERS-anterior talofibular
Your client presents with "high-riding" patellas AKA as_____. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Patella alta
Muscle cells with relatively few mitochondria that generate most of their ATP via
glycolysis and that have low resistance to fatigue are most likely: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-fast glycolytic skeletal muscle fibers.
