Hawaii massage exam - PRACTICE TEST
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1. Massage is defined as ANSW ✔✔ A systematic
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the ANSW ✔✔ Cell
3. Relative constancy refers to ANSW ✔✔ homeostasis
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the ANSW ✔✔ Dorsal cavity
5. The Mediastinum is ANSW ✔✔ All of above
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portion ANSW ✔✔ Coronal and frotal
7. What burn classification do blisters form ANSW ✔✔
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system ANSW ✔✔
9. The primary functions of the muscles are ANSW ✔✔ Heat, movement, posture
10. Abduction is ANSW ✔✔ Away from the midline of the body
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands. ANSW ✔✔
Exocrine
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are ANSW ✔✔ Endocrine
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is ANSW ✔✔ Transport of gases
,14. Blood is composed of ANSW ✔✔ Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is ANSW ✔✔ "AB".
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are ANSW ✔✔ Respiratory and cardiovascular
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the ANSW ✔✔ Alveolus (located in the
lung)
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is ANSW ✔✔ Bronchi, trachea, larynx,
pharynx
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes ANSW ✔✔ a) amylase
b) maltase
c) sucrase
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
20. The functional unit of the kidney is ANSW ✔✔ Nephron
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is ANSW ✔✔ Supine
22. The humerus articulates with the ANSW ✔✔ Ulna
23. The four types of tissue are ANSW ✔✔ CMEN- connective, muscle, epithelial, nervous
24. Anatomy is ANSW ✔✔ The study of the structure of all living things
25. The anatomical position is ANSW ✔✔ Body erect, arms at side, palms forward
,26. A sagittal plane ANSW ✔✔ Divides the body between right and left (Coronal/frontal = anterior
and posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
27. The body's most important function is ANSW ✔✔ Survival
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities ANSW ✔✔ Diaphram
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones ANSW ✔✔ Head and spine REMEMBER (Axial skeleton
= Skull - head, face, ear. Thoracic - ribs, sternum. Spinal - verterbrae. Hyoid - [floating bone, supports
tongue] (Appendicular skeleton = Shoulder - scapular, clavicle,Arms,Hip bones - ilium, ischium, pubic
,Legs)
30. What connects muscles to bones ANSW ✔✔ Tendons
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated ANSW ✔✔ a) slow movement
b) rhythmic movement
c) moderate pressure
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
32. R.I.C.E. stands for ANSW ✔✔ rest, ice, compression. elevation (swelling/joint injury)
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a ANSW ✔✔ ball and socket (shoulder & hip)
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are
working ANSW ✔✔ Back off and continue communication to be sure they are comfortable
35. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman ANSW ✔✔ Lateral recumbent (lying
on side)
36. Which endangerment site is located behind the knee ANSW ✔✔ Popliteal artery
37. Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow ANSW ✔✔ Cubital vein
, 38. The best movement to relieve muscle cramps ANSW ✔✔ Efflerage and petrissage
39. Which is best for locating spasms or pain ANSW ✔✔ Effleurage
40. What manipulation is used on scar tissue ANSW ✔✔ Friction (deep massage)
41. Which plane divides the body into front and back ANSW ✔✔ Coronal
42. The most abundant tissue in the body is ANSW ✔✔ Connective
43. What quadrant is the liver located in ANSW ✔✔ Upper right
44. Which endocrine gland is located above the pancreas ANSW ✔✔ Adrenals
45. Endangerment sites are ANSW ✔✔ a) areas which warrant special attention
b) areas where underlying structures may be damaged
c) areas of major nerves, arteries
(d) All of the above
46. Which are the major neurons (nerves) of the body ANSW ✔✔ Motor neurons, Sensory neurons,
Interneuron
47. If you point your foot forward, it is called ANSW ✔✔ Plantar flexion
48. The suffix "asis" means ANSW ✔✔ Meaning "the condition of"
49. What nerve supplies the heart and lungs ANSW ✔✔ Pneumogastric or Vagus
50. Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint ANSW ✔✔ Diarthrotic (freely moving)
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1. Massage is defined as ANSW ✔✔ A systematic
2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the ANSW ✔✔ Cell
3. Relative constancy refers to ANSW ✔✔ homeostasis
4. The brain and spinal cord are in the ANSW ✔✔ Dorsal cavity
5. The Mediastinum is ANSW ✔✔ All of above
6. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portion ANSW ✔✔ Coronal and frotal
7. What burn classification do blisters form ANSW ✔✔
8. Which are not functions of the skeletal system ANSW ✔✔
9. The primary functions of the muscles are ANSW ✔✔ Heat, movement, posture
10. Abduction is ANSW ✔✔ Away from the midline of the body
11. Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands. ANSW ✔✔
Exocrine
12. Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are ANSW ✔✔ Endocrine
13. The primary function of the red blood cells is ANSW ✔✔ Transport of gases
,14. Blood is composed of ANSW ✔✔ Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
15. The universal blood donor is "O" whereas the universal recipient is ANSW ✔✔ "AB".
16. The two systems responsible for gas exchange are ANSW ✔✔ Respiratory and cardiovascular
17. The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the ANSW ✔✔ Alveolus (located in the
lung)
18. The sequential order for passage of air expiration is ANSW ✔✔ Bronchi, trachea, larynx,
pharynx
19. Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes ANSW ✔✔ a) amylase
b) maltase
c) sucrase
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
20. The functional unit of the kidney is ANSW ✔✔ Nephron
21. The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is ANSW ✔✔ Supine
22. The humerus articulates with the ANSW ✔✔ Ulna
23. The four types of tissue are ANSW ✔✔ CMEN- connective, muscle, epithelial, nervous
24. Anatomy is ANSW ✔✔ The study of the structure of all living things
25. The anatomical position is ANSW ✔✔ Body erect, arms at side, palms forward
,26. A sagittal plane ANSW ✔✔ Divides the body between right and left (Coronal/frontal = anterior
and posterior, Transverse = upper and lower)
27. The body's most important function is ANSW ✔✔ Survival
28. What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities ANSW ✔✔ Diaphram
29. The axial skeleton contains these bones ANSW ✔✔ Head and spine REMEMBER (Axial skeleton
= Skull - head, face, ear. Thoracic - ribs, sternum. Spinal - verterbrae. Hyoid - [floating bone, supports
tongue] (Appendicular skeleton = Shoulder - scapular, clavicle,Arms,Hip bones - ilium, ischium, pubic
,Legs)
30. What connects muscles to bones ANSW ✔✔ Tendons
31. To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated ANSW ✔✔ a) slow movement
b) rhythmic movement
c) moderate pressure
(d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
32. R.I.C.E. stands for ANSW ✔✔ rest, ice, compression. elevation (swelling/joint injury)
33. The shoulder joint is an example of a ANSW ✔✔ ball and socket (shoulder & hip)
34. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are
working ANSW ✔✔ Back off and continue communication to be sure they are comfortable
35. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman ANSW ✔✔ Lateral recumbent (lying
on side)
36. Which endangerment site is located behind the knee ANSW ✔✔ Popliteal artery
37. Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow ANSW ✔✔ Cubital vein
, 38. The best movement to relieve muscle cramps ANSW ✔✔ Efflerage and petrissage
39. Which is best for locating spasms or pain ANSW ✔✔ Effleurage
40. What manipulation is used on scar tissue ANSW ✔✔ Friction (deep massage)
41. Which plane divides the body into front and back ANSW ✔✔ Coronal
42. The most abundant tissue in the body is ANSW ✔✔ Connective
43. What quadrant is the liver located in ANSW ✔✔ Upper right
44. Which endocrine gland is located above the pancreas ANSW ✔✔ Adrenals
45. Endangerment sites are ANSW ✔✔ a) areas which warrant special attention
b) areas where underlying structures may be damaged
c) areas of major nerves, arteries
(d) All of the above
46. Which are the major neurons (nerves) of the body ANSW ✔✔ Motor neurons, Sensory neurons,
Interneuron
47. If you point your foot forward, it is called ANSW ✔✔ Plantar flexion
48. The suffix "asis" means ANSW ✔✔ Meaning "the condition of"
49. What nerve supplies the heart and lungs ANSW ✔✔ Pneumogastric or Vagus
50. Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint ANSW ✔✔ Diarthrotic (freely moving)
