What of the following is not true about the sphenoid bone? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
forms the posterior cranial fossa
At which stage should the massage therapist try to scoop the fibers of the patient's
breast with utmost gentleness using the flat of the fingertips? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Stage 3
What information does not need to be listed on the health history form? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Written consent
An investigator can be appointed when: - CORRECT ANSWER-The executive
committee has received a report from the quality assurance committee
Which of the following is a significant restriction of active and passive ROM at the
shoulder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Frozen shoulder
Which of the following remedial exercise techniques is indicated to reduce spastic
contracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Progressive passive stretching
Which of the following statements describes rheumatoid arthritis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-systemic autoimmune disorder
What is the positive sign for Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT) 4? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pathological neurological symptoms
What is the positive sign for Apley's distraction test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain with
movement
Which orthopedic test involves having your client place his legs in a figure four position
and then slowly lowering his flexed knee towards the table? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Patrick's
Which of the following body systems forms its structural framework? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Skeletal
Which of the following signs and symptoms are typical of anterior compartment
syndrome in the subacute stage? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain at rest and resting
tremors
, What are the most common causes of tension headaches? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Muscle contractions
A client with a L4 vertebrae injury will potentially have a diminished: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Knee jerk reflex
During active shoulder range of motion testing, a client experiences severe shoulder
pain in the 170-180 degrees of abduction. Which condition would be most commonly
associated with this? - CORRECT ANSWER-Acromioclavicular arthritis
What is the normal range of eversion (in degrees) for a client's ankle? - CORRECT
ANSWER-0 to 20
What is a massage therapy consideration for treatment work on a client whose
medication (Rx) is Lyrica? - CORRECT ANSWER-Light treatment work, help the client
on/off the table, and elevate the head when needed
Which of the following is used to test for strength and contractile tissues? - CORRECT
ANSWER-AR-ROM
Pes Planus is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Both flat and pronated foot
Which of the following forms of lymphedema is the most severe and more commonly
seen in the lower extremities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Weeping
Increasing parasympathetic nervous system response is a reflexive effect of what type
of treatment technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-Light and deep effleurage
The pelvic cavity houses which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-The bladder
A client visits a massage therapist one week after being in an accident where a vehicle
hit the client's car from behind causing whiplash. What does this cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Both muscle and ligament damage
In terms of ethical and professional behaviour, all of the following may occur as a result
of a dual relationship between the massage therapist and the client, except: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased chances of referrals from the client
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is also known as the proliferative phase? -
CORRECT ANSWER-follicular
When a massage therapist needs to work on or near a female client's breast, what step
should be taken first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain a separate voluntary consent