CMTO MCQ REVIEW COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
. Massage therapy scope of practice defines the practice of massage as being
the
Ans: assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body
QUESTION>>>> . An example of an impairment is the inability to:
Ans: . move a joint through its normal range of motion
QUESTION>>>> Decrease in pain is a direct effect of which of the following
medication:
Ans: analgesics
QUESTION>>>> The force of superficial effleurage is directed to which tissue
layer:
Ans: skin, superficial fat and fascia
QUESTION>>>> When designing your massage sequences, specifying the scope
of the massage refers to:
Ans: the area of the body treated during the massage
QUESTION>>>> . 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
, 2
years, has both an A & C class license and an excellent driving record. Is being a
taxicab driver an occupation or a profession?
Ans: 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.
QUESTION>>>> The social contract of health regulations refers to:
Ans: 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
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: No, because she is not a member of a regulated healthcare profession
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: To demonstrate its' accountability to society.
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QUESTION>>>> 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__________?
Ans: providing him with quality patient care and respecting his vulnerability
with regards to his age and possible language barrier
QUESTION>>>> 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:
Ans: . negatively charged and contains less sodium
QUESTION>>>> The absolute refractory period is the time:
Ans: . following an action potential during which a second action potential
cannot be initiated.
QUESTION>>>> How does the body differentiate between nerve stimuli of
varying intensity?
Ans: a stronger stimulus will increase the frequency of nerve impulse
transmission
QUESTION>>>> If the dorsal root of a spinal nerve were cut, what would be the
result in the tissue or region that nerve supplies
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Ans: Complete loss of sensation.
QUESTION>>>> Brian is taking a continuing education course in advanced
taping techniques. As a registered massage therapist his purpose for doing so
is_____?
Ans: . to ensure he remains competent & current in the practice of the
profession.
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: By demonstrating the efficacy of massage therapy for diabetes patients
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: Forward the complaint to the Complaints Committee
QUESTION>>>> In order for a massage therapist to be considered competent he
or she must possess a certain level of function in terms of ___________?
Ans: knowledge, skills, attributes and ethics
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CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
. Massage therapy scope of practice defines the practice of massage as being
the
Ans: assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body
QUESTION>>>> . An example of an impairment is the inability to:
Ans: . move a joint through its normal range of motion
QUESTION>>>> Decrease in pain is a direct effect of which of the following
medication:
Ans: analgesics
QUESTION>>>> The force of superficial effleurage is directed to which tissue
layer:
Ans: skin, superficial fat and fascia
QUESTION>>>> When designing your massage sequences, specifying the scope
of the massage refers to:
Ans: the area of the body treated during the massage
QUESTION>>>> . 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
, 2
years, has both an A & C class license and an excellent driving record. Is being a
taxicab driver an occupation or a profession?
Ans: 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.
QUESTION>>>> The social contract of health regulations refers to:
Ans: 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
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: No, because she is not a member of a regulated healthcare profession
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: To demonstrate its' accountability to society.
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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QUESTION>>>> 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__________?
Ans: providing him with quality patient care and respecting his vulnerability
with regards to his age and possible language barrier
QUESTION>>>> 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:
Ans: . negatively charged and contains less sodium
QUESTION>>>> The absolute refractory period is the time:
Ans: . following an action potential during which a second action potential
cannot be initiated.
QUESTION>>>> How does the body differentiate between nerve stimuli of
varying intensity?
Ans: a stronger stimulus will increase the frequency of nerve impulse
transmission
QUESTION>>>> If the dorsal root of a spinal nerve were cut, what would be the
result in the tissue or region that nerve supplies
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 4
Ans: Complete loss of sensation.
QUESTION>>>> Brian is taking a continuing education course in advanced
taping techniques. As a registered massage therapist his purpose for doing so
is_____?
Ans: . to ensure he remains competent & current in the practice of the
profession.
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: By demonstrating the efficacy of massage therapy for diabetes patients
QUESTION>>>> 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?
Ans: Forward the complaint to the Complaints Committee
QUESTION>>>> In order for a massage therapist to be considered competent he
or she must possess a certain level of function in terms of ___________?
Ans: knowledge, skills, attributes and ethics
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
