Test Bank - Massage Therapy-Principles and
Practice, 7th Edition (Salvo, 2023), Chapter 1-30 |
All Chapters
Table of Contents
1. History of Massage Therapy
2. The Massage Therapy Profession
3. Professional Ethics and Standards
4. Professionalism and Communication
5. Therapeutic Relationship and Boundaries
6. Laws, Regulations, and Business Practices
7. Anatomy and Physiology Overview
8. The Integumentary System
9. The Skeletal System
10. The Muscular System
11. The Nervous System
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Cardiovascular System
14. The Lymphatic System
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Digestive System
17. The Urinary System
18. The Reproductive System
19. Pathology for Massage Therapists
20. Effects and Benefits of Massage
21. Indications and Contraindications
22. Infection Control and Safety
23. Client Assessment and Documentation
24. Basic Massage Techniques
25. Therapeutic Procedures and Modalities
26. Special Populations (e.g., Prenatal, Elderly, Pediatrics)
27. Client Positioning and Draping
28. Body Mechanics and Self-Care for Therapists
29. Designing and Delivering a Session
30. Career Development and Lifelong Learning
,1. What is the primary purpose of massage therapy?
a. To cure medical conditions
b. To manipulate soft tissues for therapeutic purposes
c. To replace medical treatment
d. To diagnose diseases
b. To manipulate soft tissues for therapeutic purposes
Massage therapy focuses on the assessment and manipulation of soft
tissues to improve health and well-being, not to cure or diagnose.
2. Which of the following is considered a contraindication for massage?
a. Muscle soreness
b. Stress
c. Fever
d. Fatigue
c. Fever
Fever indicates an underlying infection or systemic issue; massage may
exacerbate it.
3. Which body system benefits most directly from lymphatic drainage
massage?
a. Nervous system
b. Skeletal system
c. Lymphatic system
d. Endocrine system
c. Lymphatic system
, Lymphatic drainage techniques help move lymph fluid, enhancing immune
function and reducing swelling.
4. What is the term for the direction of massage strokes toward the heart?
a. Contraindication
b. Effleurage
c. Centripetal
d. Centrifugal
c. Centripetal
Strokes directed centripetally help facilitate venous return and lymph flow.
5. What does the term “petrissage” refer to?
a. Long gliding strokes
b. Kneading movements
c. Percussive tapping
d. Friction strokes
b. Kneading movements
Petrissage involves lifting, squeezing, and kneading the tissues to promote
circulation.
6. Which of the following describes a client-centered approach?
a. Focusing on the therapist’s preferences
b. Prioritizing client comfort and goals
c. Performing the same routine on all clients
d. Ignoring client feedback
b. Prioritizing client comfort and goals
, A client-centered approach ensures treatments are tailored to each
individual’s needs and preferences.
7. Which ancient culture is known for early documentation of massage
therapy?
a. Roman
b. Greek
c. Chinese
d. French
c. Chinese
Ancient Chinese texts, like the Huangdi Neijing, contain some of the earliest
references to massage.
8. When should hand hygiene be performed?
a. Only before sessions
b. Only after sessions
c. Before and after each client
d. Weekly
c. Before and after each client
Proper hand hygiene prevents the spread of infections and is an ethical
standard.
9. What is the primary effect of deep tissue massage?
a. Calms the mind
b. Stretches the skin
c. Affects deeper muscle layers
d. Stimulates the hair follicles
Practice, 7th Edition (Salvo, 2023), Chapter 1-30 |
All Chapters
Table of Contents
1. History of Massage Therapy
2. The Massage Therapy Profession
3. Professional Ethics and Standards
4. Professionalism and Communication
5. Therapeutic Relationship and Boundaries
6. Laws, Regulations, and Business Practices
7. Anatomy and Physiology Overview
8. The Integumentary System
9. The Skeletal System
10. The Muscular System
11. The Nervous System
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Cardiovascular System
14. The Lymphatic System
15. The Respiratory System
16. The Digestive System
17. The Urinary System
18. The Reproductive System
19. Pathology for Massage Therapists
20. Effects and Benefits of Massage
21. Indications and Contraindications
22. Infection Control and Safety
23. Client Assessment and Documentation
24. Basic Massage Techniques
25. Therapeutic Procedures and Modalities
26. Special Populations (e.g., Prenatal, Elderly, Pediatrics)
27. Client Positioning and Draping
28. Body Mechanics and Self-Care for Therapists
29. Designing and Delivering a Session
30. Career Development and Lifelong Learning
,1. What is the primary purpose of massage therapy?
a. To cure medical conditions
b. To manipulate soft tissues for therapeutic purposes
c. To replace medical treatment
d. To diagnose diseases
b. To manipulate soft tissues for therapeutic purposes
Massage therapy focuses on the assessment and manipulation of soft
tissues to improve health and well-being, not to cure or diagnose.
2. Which of the following is considered a contraindication for massage?
a. Muscle soreness
b. Stress
c. Fever
d. Fatigue
c. Fever
Fever indicates an underlying infection or systemic issue; massage may
exacerbate it.
3. Which body system benefits most directly from lymphatic drainage
massage?
a. Nervous system
b. Skeletal system
c. Lymphatic system
d. Endocrine system
c. Lymphatic system
, Lymphatic drainage techniques help move lymph fluid, enhancing immune
function and reducing swelling.
4. What is the term for the direction of massage strokes toward the heart?
a. Contraindication
b. Effleurage
c. Centripetal
d. Centrifugal
c. Centripetal
Strokes directed centripetally help facilitate venous return and lymph flow.
5. What does the term “petrissage” refer to?
a. Long gliding strokes
b. Kneading movements
c. Percussive tapping
d. Friction strokes
b. Kneading movements
Petrissage involves lifting, squeezing, and kneading the tissues to promote
circulation.
6. Which of the following describes a client-centered approach?
a. Focusing on the therapist’s preferences
b. Prioritizing client comfort and goals
c. Performing the same routine on all clients
d. Ignoring client feedback
b. Prioritizing client comfort and goals
, A client-centered approach ensures treatments are tailored to each
individual’s needs and preferences.
7. Which ancient culture is known for early documentation of massage
therapy?
a. Roman
b. Greek
c. Chinese
d. French
c. Chinese
Ancient Chinese texts, like the Huangdi Neijing, contain some of the earliest
references to massage.
8. When should hand hygiene be performed?
a. Only before sessions
b. Only after sessions
c. Before and after each client
d. Weekly
c. Before and after each client
Proper hand hygiene prevents the spread of infections and is an ethical
standard.
9. What is the primary effect of deep tissue massage?
a. Calms the mind
b. Stretches the skin
c. Affects deeper muscle layers
d. Stimulates the hair follicles
