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This document contains the full official test bank for Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice (7th edition) by Susan G. Salvo. It includes multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations covering all chapters, from massage history and therapeutic relationships to anatomy, pathology, kinesiology, business practices, and clinical applications. Designed for exam preparation, it aligns with course objectives and supports students preparing for quizzes, finals, or certification-style assessments.

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Test Bank for Massage Therapy:
Principles and Practice,
7th Edition
by Susan G. Salvo (Elsevier, 2022) |
ISBN: 9780323878159
| All Chapters 1-30

,TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 01: History of Massage-Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional

Societies, Organizations, and Associations

Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries

Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy,

Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment

Chapter 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care

Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy

Chapter 06: Massage Therapy Research

Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping

Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and

Contraindications

Chapter 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,

Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness

Chapter 10: Professional Standards-Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments,

Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals

Chapter 11: Special Populations-Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants,

Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility

Impairment

Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures

Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles and Practice

Chapter 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments,

Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries

Chapter 15: Seated Massage-Principles and Practice

,Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and

Chakras

Chapter 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development,

Accounting, and Planning

Chapter 18: Introduction to the Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body

Compass

Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries

Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries

Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part A

Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part B

Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries

Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries

Chapter 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies

Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders

Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders

Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions

Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders

Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders

Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders

, TEST BANK Massage Therapy 7/E Susan Salvo

Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and
Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and
traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
a. Acupuncture
b. Ayurveda
c. Polarity therapy
d. Massage therapy
ANS: D
Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for
wellness and self-care purposes.

2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANS: B
The origin of the word massage is unclear, but can be traced to numerous sources: the
Hebrew mashesh, the Greek masso and massin, the Latin massa, the Arabic mass’h,
the Sanskrit makeh, and the French masser.

3. When was the earliest the term massage was used by most European-based cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANS: C
By the early 1800s, the term massage was used by most European-based cultures.
Historically, massage was referred to by its techniques such as friction or rubbing.

4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in China.
Acupuncture was not mentioned in Chinese writings until 90 BCE.

5. Which work is commonly referred to as the classic scripture of traditional Chinese
medicine?

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