CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. What must the massage therapist or bodyworker have done before they are
allowed to charge a fee for a massage missed appointment?
a. Inform the client verbally about missed appointment policy.
b. Provide documentation that the client frequently misses appointments.
c. Post it in his/her place of business that charges may occur.
d. Secure documentation that shows the client is aware of the charges prior
to beginning treatment.
Answer >> d. Secure documentation that shows the client is aware of the charges prior to beginning
treatment.
2. It is a violation of professional conduct to engage in inappropriate sexual
conduct, exposure or gratification, or other sexual behavior with or in the
presence of a client.
a. True
b. False
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, Answer >> a. True
3. A therapist is not in violation of the code of conduct if the therapist performs
massage therapy at a sexually oriented business but is not involved with any
sexual activity.
a. True
b. False
Answer >> b. False
4. How long should client records be maintained?
a. The therapist is responsible for maintaining records indefinitely.
b. The therapist is responsible for maintaining the records for five years.
c. The therapist is not responsible for maintaining records.
d. The therapist is responsible for maintaining records for two years.
Answer >> b. The therapist is responsible for maintaining the records for five years.
5. During treatment, a therapist obtains information about the client's
health. This information was not given verbally from the client but rather
information the therapist uncovers through performing actions of the
muscles. Since the information was not given verbally, it is not confidential
information, and the therapist may disclose it to anybody who asks.
a. True
b. False
Answer >> b. False
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, 6. A person who is not licensed under chapter 460 is using the title "masseuse"
while performing massages. Since "masseuse" is not an official title used for
massage therapists, a person is not required to possess a license to legally
practice.
a. True
b. False
Answer >> b. False
7. Which of the following may a therapist legally do in regard to
restricting access to patient healthcare records?
a. Withhold the records to prevent access to a private detective.
b. Withhold the records to prevent access stipulated by Court order.
c. Withhold the records to prevent access for an investigation by the Depart-
ment of Safety and Professional Services.
d. Withhold the records to prevent access to the patient's legal guardian.
Answer >> a. Withhold the records to prevent access to a private detective.
8. The definition of massage therapy includes all of the following except
Answer >>
a. Using manual actions to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human
body.
b. Determining whether a referral to another healthcare provider is appropri-
ate.
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