History of Massage
What ancient civilization is credited with the earliest documented use of massage therapy?
Ancient Egypt
What is an indication for massage therapy?
A. High blood pressure
B. Muscle tension and pain
C. Active infections
D. Recent surgery
Muscle tension and pain
What is the study of the structure and organization of the human body called?
Anatomy
What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in massage therapy?
A. To increase income for massage therapists
B. To protect the privacy of clients
C. To provide guidelines for ethical conduct
D. To regulate massage therapy pricing
C. To provide guidelines for ethical conduct
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean in medical terminology?
A. Above
B. Below
C. Around
D. Excessive
B. Below
Who is often referred to as the "Father of Western Medicine" and wrote about the benefits of massage in his medical texts?
Hippocrates
Which condition is a contraindication for massage therapy due to the risk of blood clots dislodging?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C. Arthritis
D. Migraine headaches
B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
______ describes a position above or higher than another part of the body and _______ describes a position below or lower than another part of the body
Superior and Inferior
Which of the following is an ethical principle in massage therapy that emphasizes honesty and truthfulness with clients?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Non-maleficence
C. Veracity
Which suffix is commonly used to indicate "inflammation" in medical terminology?
A. -ectomy
B. -itis
C. -algia
D. -osis
B. -itis
In which century did Swedish massage pioneer Per Henrik Ling develop the system of medical gymnastics that laid the foundation for modern massage therapy?
19th century
Which skin condition is generally a contraindication for massage due to the risk of skin irritation and infection?
Eczema
Face down orientation is described as ________ and face up orientation is described as _________.
Prone and Supine
Informed consent is an essential ethical concept in massage therapy. What does it involve?
Providing clients with all necessary information for decision-making
What does the prefix "poly-" mean in medical terminology?
Many
Which ancient culture developed Ayurvedic massage, a holistic healing system that incorporates herbal oils and marma points to balance the body's energy?
Ancient India
Why is the common cold a contraindication in massage?
The risk of spreading the infection and discomfort for the client
The front of the body is known as the _______ view while the back of the body is known as the _______ view.
Anterior and Posterior
What ethical principle emphasizes the massage therapist's obligation to act in the best interests of the client and promote their well-being?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Veracity
D. Non-maleficence
B. Beneficence
What does the prefix "hyper-" typically indicate in medical terminology?
Above normal
Which American physician and surgeon, in the early 20th century, contributed significantly to the acceptance of massage as a legitimate medical practice in the United States?
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
When might massage therapy be indicated for individuals with anxiety or depression?
A. During a severe panic attack
B. As a sole treatment without other interventions
C. As part of a comprehensive mental health plan
D. Only after medication has been ineffective
C. As part of a comprehensive mental health plan
_______ describes the side or direction toward the side of the body and ______ describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
Lateral and Medial
What ethical principle refers to respecting a client's right to make their own choices and decisions regarding their massage treatment?
A. Beneficence
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Veracity
C. Autonomy
Which of the following prefixes means "between" or "among"?
Intra or Inter
Inter