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100

True or False: SOAP stands for:
Subjective, observations, assessment/action, plan 

false:
objective NOT observations 

100

what are the four principles of massage

gen sp gen 

prox dis prox

sup deep dup

peri cen peri

100

name 5 bony landmarks that are distal to the ischial tuberosity 

linea aspera

condyles 

lat/med malleolus 

any foot bones 

tibial tuberosity 

patella 


100

what is the definition of contraindications 

a symptom or circumstance that makes a particular treatment inadvisable 

100

client is complaining of constipation, what drape is needed to treat this condition?

abdominal 

200

List the three A's of LORDFICARAHMA

aggravates 

associated symptoms 

alternative HCP

200

contraindication for stroking 

uncovered open or contagious skin lesions 

200

what are 10 directional terms?

anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, proximal, distal, superficial, deep, medial, lateral 

200

contraindications for effleurage 

not used distal to an area of inflammation 

area of infection 

injury in acute or early subacute stage 

not used over open or contagious skin lesions 

not repetitively over limbs of clients with HT, heart disease, varicose veins, thrombus 

200

True or False: always apply heat to the area after performing frictions?

false

300

using the ankle to bring the bottoms of your feet together

inversion 

300

name the 6 components of Swedish massage techniques 

direction 

pressure

rhythm 

rate

duration

part

300

the pectoralis major muscles is __________ to the ribs

anterior

300

tapotement is from the French word meaning 

to drum, rap, or pat

300

list contraindications to petrissage

acute conditions 

severely atrophied atonic muscles 

over mod/severe varicosities 

over uncovered open or contagious skin lesions 

400

tapotement is contraindicated over

the spine, bony prominences, kidneys

400

what does CMTO stand for

college of massage therapist of Ontario

400

what movements do the ribs and thorax do?

elevation/expansion- inhalation 

depression- exhalation 

400

who wrote the yellow emperors classics of internal medicine?

Huang Ti

400

demonstrate and verbalize the movements of the thumb

flexion 

extension 

adduction 

abduction 

opposition 

500

which scar is referred to the thick dermal granulation tissue that results from an abnormal healing process 

proud flesh 
500

what are the 6 elements of informed consent 

nature of treatment 

expected outcomes 

risks and side effects

alternative courses of action 

likely consequences of not having a massage

the right to ask questions and stop/mod at any time 

500

which stage of healing occurs with in 2 days and may go up to a few weeks

early subacute stage of healing 

500
name the 6 types of joint 

ball and socket

ellipsoid 

hinge 

saddle

gliding 

pivot

500

true or false:

secondary intention healing occurs when there is some tissue loss and wound edges are approximated.

false:

this is first intention healing

secondary intention healing is: extensive tissue loss or a large surface area is affected and wound edges cannot be brought together easily. healing takes longer