HAWAII MASSAGE THERAPY BOARD STATE
EXAM
Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph? - ANSWER
Friction
What does contraindication mean? - ANSWER the expected treatment is
inadvisable
What is a hematoma? - ANSWER bruise
Which means kneading? - ANSWER deep touch
What are the benefits of percussion? - ANSWER tones muscles and stimulates
nervous and circulatory systems
What is the range of motion? - ANSWER The movement of a joint from one
extreme of the articulation to the other
How is cross-fiber friction applied? - ANSWER short, deep strokes transverse to
direction in fibers of muscles, tendons, ligaments
apprenticeship program shall be of not less than______ months or more than______
months duration from the date issued. - ANSWER six, twelve
What is an end feel? - ANSWER how the joint feels at its end of range of motion
Which massage technique prevents the formation of adhesions in muscles? -
ANSWER cross fiber friction
What conditions are contraindicated for hydrotherapy? - ANSWER diabetes
What type of therapy reduces swelling and pain? - ANSWER cold
What hydrotherapy treatment most effectively increases circulation by alternating
vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels in an area? - ANSWER vascular
flush
What is a trigger point? - ANSWER a hypersensitive band in muscles tissue
What is lymph? - ANSWER fluid in lymphatic vessels
What do lymph nodes do? - ANSWER a. clean the lymph, b. store WBCs, c.
become enlarge when we're sick, d. destroy harmful non-self cells, e. all of the above
Massage is contraindicated for clients with cancer because the effects it has on -
ANSWER lymph and blood circulation
, Medical massage can be best defined as - ANSWER performed to improve
pathologies or conditions diagnosed by a physician
What massage modality is still the most widely used today and incorporated into
other system? - ANSWER Swedish massage
Grounds on which a practitioner's license may be revoked, canceled or suspended
are - ANSWER practicing fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, practicing under
false or assumed mane, fraudulent or deceptive advertising, ethical or sexual
misconduct with client
Transference is when the practitioner personalizes the relationship with the client -
ANSWER false
What are the 4 signs of inflammation? - ANSWER pain, heat, red, swelling
Some people find music distracting and prefer silence during massage - ANSWER
true
Depending on the massage movement applied, the nervous system can be -
ANSWER a. stimulated, b. soothed, c. all of the above
Minimum suitable strengths for cresol and Lysol used to clean floors, sinks and
restrooms are - ANSWER 1 to 5 %
What stroke used short deep strokes, transverse to the direction of muscle, tendon
or ligament fibers? - ANSWER friction
Which stroke is a success of strokes applied by gliding the hand over a somewhat
extended portion of the body and is used to distribute the oil, cream or lotion? -
ANSWER Effleurage
How can a massage therapist increased the strength and power available in a
movement while at the same time reduce their risk of potential injury? - ANSWER
use good body mechanics
When should the practitioner wash their hands when working with a massage client?
- ANSWER both before and after the massage
Is it better for a client to receive a massage before or after a meal? - ANSWER
before
Which 2 undesirable effects can a client experience after the massage that are due
to metabolic waste in the circulatory system? - ANSWER hyperemia and ischemia
What does the acronym for RICE stand for? - ANSWER Rest, Ice, Compress,
Elevate
EXAM
Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph? - ANSWER
Friction
What does contraindication mean? - ANSWER the expected treatment is
inadvisable
What is a hematoma? - ANSWER bruise
Which means kneading? - ANSWER deep touch
What are the benefits of percussion? - ANSWER tones muscles and stimulates
nervous and circulatory systems
What is the range of motion? - ANSWER The movement of a joint from one
extreme of the articulation to the other
How is cross-fiber friction applied? - ANSWER short, deep strokes transverse to
direction in fibers of muscles, tendons, ligaments
apprenticeship program shall be of not less than______ months or more than______
months duration from the date issued. - ANSWER six, twelve
What is an end feel? - ANSWER how the joint feels at its end of range of motion
Which massage technique prevents the formation of adhesions in muscles? -
ANSWER cross fiber friction
What conditions are contraindicated for hydrotherapy? - ANSWER diabetes
What type of therapy reduces swelling and pain? - ANSWER cold
What hydrotherapy treatment most effectively increases circulation by alternating
vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels in an area? - ANSWER vascular
flush
What is a trigger point? - ANSWER a hypersensitive band in muscles tissue
What is lymph? - ANSWER fluid in lymphatic vessels
What do lymph nodes do? - ANSWER a. clean the lymph, b. store WBCs, c.
become enlarge when we're sick, d. destroy harmful non-self cells, e. all of the above
Massage is contraindicated for clients with cancer because the effects it has on -
ANSWER lymph and blood circulation
, Medical massage can be best defined as - ANSWER performed to improve
pathologies or conditions diagnosed by a physician
What massage modality is still the most widely used today and incorporated into
other system? - ANSWER Swedish massage
Grounds on which a practitioner's license may be revoked, canceled or suspended
are - ANSWER practicing fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, practicing under
false or assumed mane, fraudulent or deceptive advertising, ethical or sexual
misconduct with client
Transference is when the practitioner personalizes the relationship with the client -
ANSWER false
What are the 4 signs of inflammation? - ANSWER pain, heat, red, swelling
Some people find music distracting and prefer silence during massage - ANSWER
true
Depending on the massage movement applied, the nervous system can be -
ANSWER a. stimulated, b. soothed, c. all of the above
Minimum suitable strengths for cresol and Lysol used to clean floors, sinks and
restrooms are - ANSWER 1 to 5 %
What stroke used short deep strokes, transverse to the direction of muscle, tendon
or ligament fibers? - ANSWER friction
Which stroke is a success of strokes applied by gliding the hand over a somewhat
extended portion of the body and is used to distribute the oil, cream or lotion? -
ANSWER Effleurage
How can a massage therapist increased the strength and power available in a
movement while at the same time reduce their risk of potential injury? - ANSWER
use good body mechanics
When should the practitioner wash their hands when working with a massage client?
- ANSWER both before and after the massage
Is it better for a client to receive a massage before or after a meal? - ANSWER
before
Which 2 undesirable effects can a client experience after the massage that are due
to metabolic waste in the circulatory system? - ANSWER hyperemia and ischemia
What does the acronym for RICE stand for? - ANSWER Rest, Ice, Compress,
Elevate
