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The acronym HIPAA stands for __________.
A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
B. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
C. Health Information Portability and Assurance Act.
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act.


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A, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act




Which of the following structures is made up of involuntary striated fibers?
A. Esophagus
B. Intestines
C. Heart
D. Lungs


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, C, Heart




A depression that remains in a client's tissue after a practitioner applies and releases
firm pressure to the area, is an indication of __________.
A. inflammation.
B. diabetes.
C. pitting edema.
D. a muscle contusion.


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C, pitting edema




Massage increases levels of which of the following hormones that results in an
enhanced sense of well-being?
A. Cortisol
B. Serotonin
C. Histamine
D. Oxytocin


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D, Oxytocin




A client complains of paresthesia and a weak grip in her right arm and hand. She
occasionally feels pain in her neck and chest on the affected side. Which of the
following muscle groups would the practitioner target for treatment?
A. Scalenes
B. Intercostals

,C. lntertransversarii
D. Pterygoids


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A, Scalenes




Which of the following strokes would best aid in breaking up chest congestion?
A. Compression
B. Friction
C. Petrissage
D. Tapotement


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D, Tapotement




Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the quadratus lumborum on the right side
of the body?
A. Hip elevation
B. Lateral flexion to the right
C. Lateral flexion to the left
D. Extension of the vertebral column


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C, Lateral flexion to the left

, Which of the following movements of the vertebral column will lengthen the fibers of
the external oblique on the right side of the body?
A. Rotation to the right
B. Rotation to the left
C. Lateral flexion to the right
D. Bilateral flexion


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A, Rotation to the right




A client reports a diagnosis of athlete's foot and describes an itching and burning
sensation. The best course of action for the practitioner to take is to __________.
A. terminate the massage session immediately.
B. avoid massaging the affected area.
C. have the client wash their feet and return to the session.
D. disregard and continue the massage.


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B, avoid massaging the affected area.




Which of the following circumstances is an indication for the use of cold application?
A. Extreme hyperactivity
B. Cold sensitivity
C. Frostbite
D. Acute inflammation


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