Benefits of Massage Therapy
What effect does massage have on the skin?
dries it
creates wrinkles
makes it softer and more supple
makes it softer and more supple
Which of the following techniques is a stroking or smoothing movement that signals the beginning and end of a massage?
effleurage
petrissage
tapotement
effleurage
During a consultation a client tells you that they have a localised contra-indication (for example a bruise). You ...
should send them to see their doctor
could massage around the affected area
should send them away
you could massage around the affected area.
An edema can be detected by pressing an area and paying attention of what happens when the finger is removed. When removing the finger ...
the skin springs back
the area flushes red
an indentation remains
an indentation remains
What would a client find off putting about a massage therapist?
clean hands
their accent
dirty clothes
dirty clothes
How does massage make the skin softer and more supple?
by stopping sebum production
by increasing sebum production
by decreasing sebum production
it makes the skin softer and more supple by increasing sebum production.
In which direction should massage movements be directed?
towards the stomach
towards the heart
towards the feet
massage movements should be directed towards the heart.
Which of the following is a contra-indication to massage treatment?
smelly feet
an infectious skin condition
eczema
it’s an infectious skin condition.
Which of the following is not a contraindication for massage?
an infectious skin problem
low blood pressure
intoxication
low blood pressure
What should you do if you have broken skin or an infection on your hands?
not give any massage
wear vinyl gloves
wash hands with bleach
wear vinyl gloves
Increased blood circulation during a massage treatment will benefit muscles by increasing ...
transport of oxygen and nutrients
muscle growth
lactic acid production
transport of oxygen and nutrients
What should you do with clients suffering from chronic fatigue?
use deep massage techniques
use only tapotements
use extremely light pressure
extremely light pressure
At which stage of the recovery process of a muscle injury is massage contraindicated?
acute inflammatory stage
proliferation stage
rehabilitation stage
massage is contraindicated during the acute inflammatory stage.
What effect can a deep massage have on a small reddish grouping of broken blood vessels surrounding a protruding vein?
may create varicose veins
may loosen a blood clot
may cause severe bleeding
it will may loosen a blood clot.
In which type of business are the owners NOT directly responsible for the obligations and liabilities?
a corporation
a partnership
a sole proprietorship
a corporation
How does massage help the cardiovascular system?
increases heart beat
thins the blood
helps venous return
it helps venous return.
Which of the following can interfere with the flow of a massage?
massage table corners
jewelry
smelly feet
jewelry
When a contraindication is absolute this means that ...
localized areas cannot be massaged
you need to adjust your techniques
no massage should be performed
when a contraindication is absolute this means that no massage should be performed.
Places on the body where caution must be exercised because of delicate unprotected underlying anatomical structures are called ...
squishy sites
unprotected zones
endangerment sites
endangerment sites
What temperature is best for a massage room?
18° to 20°C (64° to 68°F)
30° to 34°C (86° to 93°F)
22° to 24°C (72° to 75°F)
22° to 24°C (72° to 75°F).
Which system benefits from a massage that helps treat fluid retention?
lymphatic system
cardiovascular system
digestive system
it will help the lymphatic system.
You should ask your clients to remove jewelry before a treatment to avoid ...
strangulation
scratches
accidentally breaking it
to avoid accidentally breaking it.
Massage is contraindicated if the client ...
has a tense muscle
has a fever
is wheelchair bound
fever
Which of the following is an endangerment site?
armpit
thigh
head
armpit
Whether practising from home, in a private office or in a spa or gym, the client must have access to ...
a parking space
food
a clean toilet
a clean toilet
Massage has many beneficial effects. Which of the following is NOT produced by giving a massage?
relieve stiffness
give diabetes
relax muscles
give diabetes
What type of massage technique might increase nervous irritability?
friction
effleurage
percussion
Percussion
What effect would massage have on a person who has a cold or flu? It would ...
intensify the illness
stop the immune system from working
cure the cold or flu
it would intensify the illness.
Redness, pain, heat and swelling are signs of ...
inflammation
bruising
diabetes
Inflammation
There are three main areas in a massage room: the massage area, the business area and the ...
bathroom area
consultation area
cafe
bathroom
The positive effects of a relaxing massage on the transmission of pain sensations to the central nervous system is the ...
peripheral pattern theory
gate control theory of pain
central system control theory
gate control theory of pain
To reduce tension in shortened and contracted muscles it’s best to use ...
cold therapy
deep tissue massage
effleurage
it’s best to use deep tissue massage.
Which suffix indicates a condition related to inflammation?
-algia
-osis
-itis
a condition related to inflammation is -itis.
: An hematoma is a ...
cold sore
blister
bruise
Bruise
A good height for a table is when the massage therapist stands next to the table and his/her hand is ...
just touching the table with fingertips
flat on table and arm bent at 90° angle
flat on the table with the arm straight
when his/her hand is flat on the table with the arm straight.
Massage increases the secretions of ...
a. oxytocin and dopamine
b. testosterone and progesterone
c. endorphins and enkephalins
it increases the secretion of endorphins and enkephalins. (naturally occurring peptide( a short chain of amino acids (typically 2 to 50) linked by chemical bonds ) that has potent painkilling effects and is released by neurons in the central nervous system and by cells in the adrenal medulla. )
Lymphatic drainage massage techniques are used to help lymphatic drainage and ...
release muscles
relieve edema
improve breathing
they also help to relieve edema.
: Arthritis is an inflammation of ...
the joints
the skin
the throat
joints
Veins that are protruding, bulbous, bluish and distended are called ...
varicose veins
deep vein thrombosis
venous ulcers
varicose veins
It is important that the massage table is comfortable yet firm so that during a massage session the pressure is ...
absorbed by the client’s body and not the table
pushed back by the table
is absorbed by the table
the pressure is absorbed by the client’s body and not the table.
Massage can improve productivity by reducing ...
joint mobility
mental strain
blood circulation
mental strain
Massage techniques and approaches may need to be modified for clients who are elderly, pregnant, disabled and/or ...
talkative
short
obese
obese
What will determine if massage can be done when there is an edema?
the location of the edema
the color of the edema
the cause of the edema
it’s the cause of the edema.
An increase in the amount of blood in the vessels of an organ or muscle is called ...
congestion
hyperemia
erythema
hyperemia
Why does the massage room need to be a minimum of 3m x 3.6m (10 feet by 12 feet)?
to allow the therapist to move around freely
to let the air flow
to not have any echo
to allow free movement
What effect can massage have on the urinary system?
increase the amount of urine through bladder
decrease the amount of urine through bladder
introduce blood in the urine
it will increase the amount of urine through bladder.
What techniques should be used when muscles are tight?
stretching and releasing
slapping and hacking
friction and cupping
the best techniques for tight muscles are stretching and releasing.
What type of contraindication means that you can massage part of the body but not on areas with wounds, or painful conditions?
absolute contraindication
conditional contraindication
regional contraindication
conditional
What will affect the sympathetic nervous system?
a long relaxing massage
a gentle head massage
a short invigorating massage
a short invigorating massage
When draping properly, you should uncover …
the feet at all times
more than you will massage
only the part being massaged
the part being massaged.
Massage affects the endocrine system by ...
increasing the release of stress hormones
reducing the release of stress hormones
increasing blood sugar levels
massage affects the endocrine system by reducing the release of stress hormones.
What technique is best avoided when treating a client who is wheelchair-bound?
tapotement
wringing
effleurage
it’s tapotement.
An inflammation presenting with pus or a pus pocket is an absolute contraindication, and is a sign of ...
varicose veins
bacterial infestation
bone deterioration
it’s a sign of bacterial infestation.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that controls ...
temperature control
fine movement
appetite
fine movement
You should use a new cover or couch roll with each client to ...
avoid bad smells
make the room look clean
avoid cross-infection
it’s to avoid cross-infection.
Increased blood circulation benefits muscles and ...
the client’s mood
lower back pain
joints
joints
Which techniques should you use with a client in a wheelchair?
hacking and slapping
effleurage and petrissage
tapotement and cupping
the best techniques are effleurage and petrissage.
Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in soft tissues due to the removal, inflammation or blockage of ...
lymph channels
veins
arteries
lymph channels
What structure may be at risk under the upper left part of the abdomen?
the ulnar nerve
the aorta
the liver
the aorta
The use of linen or towel placement on a client while giving a massage is called ...
draping
toweling
placing
draping
Which of the following is a psychological result of massage therapy?
euphoria
relief from anxiety
promotion of anxiety
one of massage therapy’s psychological result is relief from anxiety.
If a pregnant client is lying on her back during treatment, where should you put a pillow?
under her knees
under her thighs
under her lower back
under her knees
What happens to bones in the advance stages of osteoporosis?
lose blood supply
become brittle
become very dense
brittle
Dermatitis is an inflammation of ...
the nerves
the skin
the joints
skin
As part of your personal safety you should have a plan in place on how to deal with ...
slippery floors
violent clients
mice
violent clients.
Massage helps people feel ...
less invigorated
tired
more energetic
it helps people feel more energetic.
A pregnant woman lying in the supine position may ...
give birth
feel cravings
faint or feel nauseated
she may faint or feel nauseated.
An inflammation of a vein causing pain and swelling is called ...
embolus
hematoma
phlebitis
phlebitis
An excessive accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces, mostly common in the extremities, is called an ...
hematoma
aneurysm
edema
edema
What should you do with any unused lubricant taken out of a container?
put it back in the container
use it with the next client
discard it
discard it
Which of the following has a soothing effect on the nervous system?
friction
petrissage
tapotement
the technique which has a soothing effect is petrissage.
What do male clients often prefer?
heavy tapotement
deep tissue massage
very light effleurage
they prefer deep tissue massage.
DVT stands for ...
Dangerous Vascular Tension
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Damaged Vein Throbbing
Deep Vein Thrombosis
An embolus is a loosened piece of blood clot which may float in the blood. If it reaches the lungs it can ...
cause death
puncture a lung
cause serious bleeding
death
If you have a contagious illness that can be passed on by touch or by air you should ...
not perform any massage
wear a face mask
wear gloves
you should not perform any massage.