Ch 6
A(n) _____ is any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the client's well-being.
Contraindication
Friction and stroking movements cause the skin to _______ due to tightened blood circulation
redden slightly
This endangerment site is found on the posterior body, just inferior to the ribs and lateral to the spine. The structures of concern are the kidneys.
(femoral triangle) (upper lumbar area) (popliteal fossa) (anterior triangle of the neck)
upper lumbar area
Which condition is not caused by a virus?
(measles) (mumps) (ringworm) (smallpox)
ringworm
________ are a class of proteins the body produces in response to contact with antigens and increase the bodies resistance against specific antigens.
Antibodies
Which of the following is not a physical effect of massage?
(improved healing) (relaxed or refreshed muscles) (improved lymphatic function) (reduced metabolism)
Reduced metabolism
Which of the following is not a psychological effect of massage?
stimulated nerves
reduced anxiety
stress relief
sense of relaxation
stimulated nerves
This endangerment site contains the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve, and lymph nodes.
anterior triangle of the neck
Autoclaves are used in ______
sterilization
A _____ is the causative agent for AIDS.
Virus
Which of the following is not a mechanical effect of massage?
(relax or reset muscle tone ) (deform sensory and proprioceptive nerve endings) (enhance fluid uptake in the muscles ) (stretch or compress various connective tissues )
Relax or reset muscle tone
The reflex effects of massage include all of the following except ________
(warm the tissues) (cause hyperemia) (Enhance circulation to and from muscles) (relax or reset muscle tone)
Enhance circulation to and from muscles
This endangerment site is the location of the "funny bone" and contains the ulnar nerve.
ulnar notch of the elbow
According to the Standard Precautions for Massage Practitioners, before cleaning a potentially infectious item, you should ________
PUT ON GLOVES
Which of the following is not a type of fungal infection?
(ringworm) (common cold) (candida) (athlete's foot)
common cold
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system is related to ________
Stress
Parkinson's Disease is caused by the body's inability to produce _____ affects brain functions that control fine movement.
dopamine
The location of this endangerment site is on the posterior aspect of the knee bordered by gastrocnemius (inferior) and hamstrings (superior and sides.)
popliteal fossa
Washing and brushing the nails of both hands should take about _______
60 seconds
Infectious diseases are caused by minute living organisms called ________
pathogens
Normal body temperature can vary from _____F to ____F
96.4, 99.1
Which of the following is not a major contraindication of massage?
(acute infectious disease) (headache) (abnormal body temperature) (inflammation)
headache
CHAPTER 8
Common modes of transmission include all of the following except _______
(ingestion) (exhalation) (direct contact with mucous membranes) (skin contact)
exhalation
Head lice are classified as ______
parasites
Bacteria are also called _______ or _______ and are most numerous in dirt, refuse, unclean water, and diseased tissues
germs, microbes