TCCD Final Ch 1-10 Review Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Therapeutic touch is characterized as: - CORRECT ANSWER a type of service
A massage therapist needs to be aware that touch as communication: - CORRECT
ANSWER sometimes has the potential for being misunderstood
Spiritual touch is described as: - CORRECT ANSWER involving body, mind, and
spirit
Veda and her client have disagreed over what time the appointment was supposed to be. Each
is convinced she is right, and each is highly irritated with the other. What course of action
should Veda take to ensure she and the client get the most out of the session? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wait a moment to collect herself, then check in with the client to see
whether both of them are ready to begin the treatment.
What is the appropriate response if the massage professional experiences unexpected erotic
feelings while massaging a particular client? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not express
these feelings to the client, and seek mentoring to resolve the issue and refer the client if the
feelings cannot be managed.
Using massage to increase the range of motion in a client's shoulder is an example of what
type of touch? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical
Which chakras support nonjudgmental love and respect for each person's expression of self
and the sacred and therefore are the source of intention in professional touch? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fourth through seventh
Extensive training in mental health is required to interact professionally with what chakra? -
CORRECT ANSWER Sixth
,Swedish massage is based on the use of: - CORRECT ANSWER active and passive
movements
physical manipulation of the muscles, mimicking the positions and movements of gymnastics
knowledge of the circulation of the blood and lymph
All of the above are true
Ling divided movements into: - CORRECT ANSWER exercise, resistive exercise, and
range of motion and stretching
In 1916, part of Dr. James B. Mennell's fame was that he demonstrated that massage exerted
effects by mechanical stimulation ofthe: - CORRECT ANSWER stomach, small
intestine, and colon
What received more attention than any other bodywork method during the 1970s and 1980s?
- CORRECT ANSWER Acupressure
Bodywork sessions that include the use of concepts such as prana, chakras, and energy
balance would indicate a foundation in: - CORRECT ANSWER Hatha yoga
Sister Kenny's role in the history of bodywork is that she: - CORRECT ANSWER used
massage in the treatment of polio
Touch applied to support and convey awareness of and empathy for the client as a whole
person is called: - CORRECT ANSWER expressive
Touch applied with the intent of achieving a specific anatomic or physiologic outcome is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER mechanical
A recent graduate from massage school is hoping to get a job doing massage to earn money to
go on to chiropractic school. She feels that massage school was a great preparation for the
chiropractic studies. Which of the following statements best explainswhy? - CORRECT
,ANSWER She is pursuing a career track that builds on skills she learned in massage
school about presenting herself as a professional
A client requests that the massage therapist avoid his chest and abdomen during the massage.
The best explanation of why is because these areas: - CORRECT ANSWER are highly
sensitive
When considering the consciousness levels of the chakra systems and touch, a massage
therapist notices during assessment that the client places her hands over the third (navel)
chakra area. The best explanation of why is because the client: - CORRECT
ANSWER may be reinforcing individual power and control
Which of the following contributed most to the revival of massage in the 1960s? -
CORRECT ANSWER The humanistic movement
Professional forms of appropriate touch include: - CORRECT ANSWER touch
technique and touch that communicates information
The communication of touch is most affected by which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER Culture and life events
The Greek physician Hippocrates' role in massage is that he: - CORRECT
ANSWER described its medical benefits
Per Henrik Ling's contribution to massage is that he: - CORRECT ANSWER combined
strokes and gymnastic movements in his work
The massage scandals of 1894 were important because they shed light on: - CORRECT
ANSWER an incompetent system of education
Which of the following accurately describes significant contributions to the massage and
bodywork profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Albert Hoffa's writings on classical
massage techniques
, What term describes a certain combination of ideas that suddenly reveals a simple underlying
pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspiration
What is one way to get in touch with intuition? - CORRECT ANSWER Be quiet and
perform repetitive tasks
Massage that focuses on physiological outcomes instead of specific methods would involve: -
CORRECT ANSWER an approach that supports immune function.
The best indication of the effect of massage on the body/mind is that it: - CORRECT
ANSWER stimulates the secretion of certain neurotransmitters and hormones that
affect the ANS.
The most likely reason a client's nerve impingement improves after receiving massage
therapy is that massage: - CORRECT ANSWER increases pliability of soft tissue,
relieving pressure on the nerve.
Which of the following is a result of breathing pattern disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Blood is more acidotic
Tensegrity of the body form is exemplified when: - CORRECT ANSWER shortening
in one tissue affects the structure and movement in other parts.
An accurate characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue is that: - CORRECT
ANSWER during ANS sympathetic arousal, the ground substance thickens.
A man who eats at night from mild anxiety wants to lose weight. The best treatment plan
would be massage in the: - CORRECT ANSWER evening to support serotonin levels
and restorative sleep.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Therapeutic touch is characterized as: - CORRECT ANSWER a type of service
A massage therapist needs to be aware that touch as communication: - CORRECT
ANSWER sometimes has the potential for being misunderstood
Spiritual touch is described as: - CORRECT ANSWER involving body, mind, and
spirit
Veda and her client have disagreed over what time the appointment was supposed to be. Each
is convinced she is right, and each is highly irritated with the other. What course of action
should Veda take to ensure she and the client get the most out of the session? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wait a moment to collect herself, then check in with the client to see
whether both of them are ready to begin the treatment.
What is the appropriate response if the massage professional experiences unexpected erotic
feelings while massaging a particular client? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not express
these feelings to the client, and seek mentoring to resolve the issue and refer the client if the
feelings cannot be managed.
Using massage to increase the range of motion in a client's shoulder is an example of what
type of touch? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical
Which chakras support nonjudgmental love and respect for each person's expression of self
and the sacred and therefore are the source of intention in professional touch? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fourth through seventh
Extensive training in mental health is required to interact professionally with what chakra? -
CORRECT ANSWER Sixth
,Swedish massage is based on the use of: - CORRECT ANSWER active and passive
movements
physical manipulation of the muscles, mimicking the positions and movements of gymnastics
knowledge of the circulation of the blood and lymph
All of the above are true
Ling divided movements into: - CORRECT ANSWER exercise, resistive exercise, and
range of motion and stretching
In 1916, part of Dr. James B. Mennell's fame was that he demonstrated that massage exerted
effects by mechanical stimulation ofthe: - CORRECT ANSWER stomach, small
intestine, and colon
What received more attention than any other bodywork method during the 1970s and 1980s?
- CORRECT ANSWER Acupressure
Bodywork sessions that include the use of concepts such as prana, chakras, and energy
balance would indicate a foundation in: - CORRECT ANSWER Hatha yoga
Sister Kenny's role in the history of bodywork is that she: - CORRECT ANSWER used
massage in the treatment of polio
Touch applied to support and convey awareness of and empathy for the client as a whole
person is called: - CORRECT ANSWER expressive
Touch applied with the intent of achieving a specific anatomic or physiologic outcome is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER mechanical
A recent graduate from massage school is hoping to get a job doing massage to earn money to
go on to chiropractic school. She feels that massage school was a great preparation for the
chiropractic studies. Which of the following statements best explainswhy? - CORRECT
,ANSWER She is pursuing a career track that builds on skills she learned in massage
school about presenting herself as a professional
A client requests that the massage therapist avoid his chest and abdomen during the massage.
The best explanation of why is because these areas: - CORRECT ANSWER are highly
sensitive
When considering the consciousness levels of the chakra systems and touch, a massage
therapist notices during assessment that the client places her hands over the third (navel)
chakra area. The best explanation of why is because the client: - CORRECT
ANSWER may be reinforcing individual power and control
Which of the following contributed most to the revival of massage in the 1960s? -
CORRECT ANSWER The humanistic movement
Professional forms of appropriate touch include: - CORRECT ANSWER touch
technique and touch that communicates information
The communication of touch is most affected by which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER Culture and life events
The Greek physician Hippocrates' role in massage is that he: - CORRECT
ANSWER described its medical benefits
Per Henrik Ling's contribution to massage is that he: - CORRECT ANSWER combined
strokes and gymnastic movements in his work
The massage scandals of 1894 were important because they shed light on: - CORRECT
ANSWER an incompetent system of education
Which of the following accurately describes significant contributions to the massage and
bodywork profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Albert Hoffa's writings on classical
massage techniques
, What term describes a certain combination of ideas that suddenly reveals a simple underlying
pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspiration
What is one way to get in touch with intuition? - CORRECT ANSWER Be quiet and
perform repetitive tasks
Massage that focuses on physiological outcomes instead of specific methods would involve: -
CORRECT ANSWER an approach that supports immune function.
The best indication of the effect of massage on the body/mind is that it: - CORRECT
ANSWER stimulates the secretion of certain neurotransmitters and hormones that
affect the ANS.
The most likely reason a client's nerve impingement improves after receiving massage
therapy is that massage: - CORRECT ANSWER increases pliability of soft tissue,
relieving pressure on the nerve.
Which of the following is a result of breathing pattern disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Blood is more acidotic
Tensegrity of the body form is exemplified when: - CORRECT ANSWER shortening
in one tissue affects the structure and movement in other parts.
An accurate characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue is that: - CORRECT
ANSWER during ANS sympathetic arousal, the ground substance thickens.
A man who eats at night from mild anxiety wants to lose weight. The best treatment plan
would be massage in the: - CORRECT ANSWER evening to support serotonin levels
and restorative sleep.
