Different Techniques
______ is a rhythmical pumping action directed into the muscle perpendicular to the underlying bone.
A. Jostling C. Active assistive joint movement
B. Tapping D. Palmar compression
D. Palmar compression
To be effective, a peer group should ____.
A. Meet only when a member has a serious issue to discuss
B. Consist of no more than two people
C. Charge a membership fee
D. Maintain an honest, warm atmosphere
D. Maintain an honest, warm atmosphere
What is a massage therapist's main piece of equipment?
A. Massage table C. Stool
B. Adjustable overhead light D. Hydrotherapy tub
A. Massage table
Infectious diseases are caused by minute living organisms called _____.
A. Antigens C. Pathogens
B. Antibodies D. Fomites
C. Pathogens
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven major categories of massage methods?
A. Torsion C. Cupping
B. Oscillating D. Joint movement
C. Cupping
When a conflict with a client occurs, you should _____.
A. Argue with the client to prove your point
B. Refrain from contacting the client later
C. Try to find out why the client is unhappy
D. Ask the client to leave
C. Try to find out why the client is unhappy
Which item should NOT be kept in the massage area of a practice?
A. Lubricants C. Bolsters
B. Appointment Book D. Stool or Fitball
B. Appointment Book
_____ are organisms that thrive in a warm, most environment and are found mostly in furans on the skin and in the mucous membranes.
A. Fungi C. Bacteria
B. Fomites D. Viruses
A. Fungi
If the client has a reaction such as pain or deep emotions during the massage, the practitioner can use _______ to stay in contact but back off from the work they are doing.
A. Chucking C. Rolling
B. Deep gliding D. Stationary touch
D. Stationary touch
When a practitioner and a client barter either work or services, ______ develops.
A. Transference C. A dual relationship
B. Countertransference D. A natural attraction
C. A dual relationship
______ lighting is preferred in the treatment room.
A. Fluorescent C. Indirect
B. Incandescent D. Glaring
C. Indirect
______ is localized tissue anemia caused by obstruction of the inflow of blood.
A. Homeostasis C. Ischemia
B. Infection D. Fatigue
C. Ishemia
Give an example of Effleurage and Petrissage.
Effleurage- Gliding
Petrissage- Kneading
A set of guiding moral principles that governs a person’s choice of action is called a ___.
A. Moral code C. Code of ethics
B. Decision-making strategy D. Personal guide
C. Code of ethics
Which is NOT a method of avoiding fatigue, pain, and musculoskeletal dysfunction in the hands and wrists, neck and shoulders, and lower back?
A. Warm-up exercises
B. Proper table height
C. Using a limited number of techniques
D. Paying attention to good structural alignment
C. Using a limited number of techniques
If injured by trauma or infection, ___ repair themselves very slowly if at all.
A. Bones and ligaments C. Muscles or tendons
B. Neurons D. Skin and surface tissue
B. Neurons
Tension forces deform the tissue by _____.
Shearing forces deform the tissue by _____.
Tension forces deform the tissue by pulling the layers of tissue structure apart from one another.
Shearing forces deform the tissue by shifting different structures against each other.
What are the two ways of asking questions to determine a client’s needs and exceptions?
Written and verbal
About ______ inches of high-density foam is the best padding for a massage table.
True or false. Shaking is a shearing motion in which the relaxed body part is gently yet forcefully shaken laterally or horizontally so that the relaxed flesh flops around the bone.
False