EXAM 8: FACIAL MASSAGE STUDY GUIDE.
Why is facial massage not advised for a client undergoing cancer therapy?
1. Massage increases lymph movement
2. Overstimulation of the skin interferes with drugs @#$%^&
3. Ingredients in products used neutralizes some drugs *()_
4. The light used counteracts chemotherapy - (ANSWER)Massage increases lymph movement
Jesse is practicing facial massage on a classmate and reviewing his techniques by talking about
what he is doing and why. Jesse says, "One area I am going to avoid tapping is your ______"
1. Forehead
2. Cheeks
3. Neck
4. Jawbone - (ANSWER)Jawbone
A classmate asks you for the definition of feathering. You tell them it is
1. Use of feathers for soft touching during a massage
2. Use of quick, bird like movements during a massage
3. Term for the slowing down movements at the end of the massage
4. Practice of resting a client on a feather pillow during a massage - (ANSWER)Term for the
slowing down movements at the end of the massage
Massaging muscles with outward strokes prevents what?
1. Too much pressure on muscles
2. The client from randomly moving
3. The release of cortisol
4. Skin damage that can cause wrinkling - (ANSWER)Skin damage that can cause wrinkling
How many teaspoons of product should you use on the facial area?
1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. 7 - (ANSWER)1
Jessica has sensitive skin, so you will not use which movements during her facial massage?
1. Any movement with pressure more than a light touch
, EXAM 8: FACIAL MASSAGE STUDY GUIDE.
2. Neither friction nor tapotement
3. Upward strokes
4. Neither effleurage nor scissoring - (ANSWER)Any movement with pressure more than a light
touch @#$%^&
*()_
A relaxing massage depends on consistent repetitive movements. Before moving to the next
movement, how many times do you typically repeat a movement?
1. 1 to 2 times
2. Repeat movements for 1 min
3. One on each side
4. Three to six times - (ANSWER)Three to six times
Because facial massage increases circulation, what is the result?
1. Muscles in the face become weaker
2. The skin is oxygenated and receives more nutrients
3. The epidermis receives more carbon dioxide
4. There can be an increase in facial hair growth - (ANSWER)The skin is oxygenated and
receives more nutrients
Facial massage contracts muscles and is relaxing. What structures are stimulated by massage?
1. The sensory receptors on the face
2. The muscle attachments to the underlying bones
3. Both muscles and nerve points
4. The superficial facial nerves - (ANSWER)Both muscles and nerve points
After her facial massage, Naomi tells you she feels less stressed. Why does facial massage
reduce stress?
1. Serotonin levels have been reduced
2. Cortisol levels have been reduced
3. Serotonin levels have been increased
4. Cortisol levels have been increased - (ANSWER)Serotonin levels have been increased
In which direction should massage movements be on the side of the neck?
1. Upward because carotid blood flow is upward
2. Upward because jugular blood flow is upward
Why is facial massage not advised for a client undergoing cancer therapy?
1. Massage increases lymph movement
2. Overstimulation of the skin interferes with drugs @#$%^&
3. Ingredients in products used neutralizes some drugs *()_
4. The light used counteracts chemotherapy - (ANSWER)Massage increases lymph movement
Jesse is practicing facial massage on a classmate and reviewing his techniques by talking about
what he is doing and why. Jesse says, "One area I am going to avoid tapping is your ______"
1. Forehead
2. Cheeks
3. Neck
4. Jawbone - (ANSWER)Jawbone
A classmate asks you for the definition of feathering. You tell them it is
1. Use of feathers for soft touching during a massage
2. Use of quick, bird like movements during a massage
3. Term for the slowing down movements at the end of the massage
4. Practice of resting a client on a feather pillow during a massage - (ANSWER)Term for the
slowing down movements at the end of the massage
Massaging muscles with outward strokes prevents what?
1. Too much pressure on muscles
2. The client from randomly moving
3. The release of cortisol
4. Skin damage that can cause wrinkling - (ANSWER)Skin damage that can cause wrinkling
How many teaspoons of product should you use on the facial area?
1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. 7 - (ANSWER)1
Jessica has sensitive skin, so you will not use which movements during her facial massage?
1. Any movement with pressure more than a light touch
, EXAM 8: FACIAL MASSAGE STUDY GUIDE.
2. Neither friction nor tapotement
3. Upward strokes
4. Neither effleurage nor scissoring - (ANSWER)Any movement with pressure more than a light
touch @#$%^&
*()_
A relaxing massage depends on consistent repetitive movements. Before moving to the next
movement, how many times do you typically repeat a movement?
1. 1 to 2 times
2. Repeat movements for 1 min
3. One on each side
4. Three to six times - (ANSWER)Three to six times
Because facial massage increases circulation, what is the result?
1. Muscles in the face become weaker
2. The skin is oxygenated and receives more nutrients
3. The epidermis receives more carbon dioxide
4. There can be an increase in facial hair growth - (ANSWER)The skin is oxygenated and
receives more nutrients
Facial massage contracts muscles and is relaxing. What structures are stimulated by massage?
1. The sensory receptors on the face
2. The muscle attachments to the underlying bones
3. Both muscles and nerve points
4. The superficial facial nerves - (ANSWER)Both muscles and nerve points
After her facial massage, Naomi tells you she feels less stressed. Why does facial massage
reduce stress?
1. Serotonin levels have been reduced
2. Cortisol levels have been reduced
3. Serotonin levels have been increased
4. Cortisol levels have been increased - (ANSWER)Serotonin levels have been increased
In which direction should massage movements be on the side of the neck?
1. Upward because carotid blood flow is upward
2. Upward because jugular blood flow is upward
