A & P
This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
What is the nervous system?
This type of muscle contraction produces movement by shortening the muscle
What is a concentric contraction?
This document must be signed before beginning a massage session
What is an informed consent form?
This contagious skin condition is a local contraindication for massage. (It's on the lowest part of the body).
What is athlete's foot?
This side-lying position is most appropriate for clients in this condition.
What is pregnancy?
These tiny blood vessels are where oxygen and nutrient exchange occurs
What are capillaries?
The biceps brachii is the primary muscle responsible for this movement at the elbow
What is flexion?
This ethical principle means "do no harm."
What is non-maleficence?
Massage is contraindicated for this condition characterized by Uncontrolled high blood sugar.
What is uncontrolled diabetes?
This type of massage adjustment is essential when working with elderly clients with osteoporosis.
What is using lighter pressure?
This muscle is responsible for breathing and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
What is the diaphragm?
This joint type allows for the greatest range of motion in the body.
What is a ball-and socket joint?
This is the appropriate response when a client becomes sexually suggestive.
What is to immediately end the session and document the incident?
You should avoid massaging this area if a client has deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is the lower leg?
This is a vital question to ask before massaging a client undergoing cancer treatment.
What is "do you have clearance from your doctor?"
This organ filters blood and produces urine
What is the kidney?
This term describes movement away from the midline of the body.
What is abduction?
This term refers to protecting a client's private health information.
What is confidentiality?
This type of contraindication applies to the whole body and not just a specific area.
What is a general contraindication?
Infants benefit most from this kind of massage, often taught to parents.
What is infant massage?
This hormone, produced by the adrenal medulla, is involved in the fight-or-flight response
What is epinephrine?
This muscle group extends the knee and is located on the front of the thigh.
What are the quadriceps?
Therapists must maintain these professional limits with clients.
What are boundaries?
This acute condition involving fever and infection is a red flag for massage
What is influenza (or any systemic infection)?
For this population, communication may need to include visual or tactile cues.
What are clients with hearing impairments?