Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?
A. Afferent nerves
B. Efferent nerves
C. Somatic nerves
D. Neurologic nerves
Which of the following best describes a massage therapist who routinely drapes clients in an immodest and unprofessional manner?
A. The massage therapist needs additional training.
B. The massage therapist is participating in a dual relationship.
C. The massage therapists scope of practice needs to be redefined.
D. The massage therapist has broken a code of ethics.
What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?
A. Astrocyte
B. Oligodendroglia
C. Axons
D. Neurilemma
Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?
A. Asking a client about their home office
B. Speaking with a client's doctor about their prescription
C. Maintaining records in a safe location outside of the office
D. Approaching a client in a public setting
Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What condition is Phalen's test used to assess?
A. Thoracic outlet syndrome
B. Piriformis syndrome
C. Radial tunnel syndrome
D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
At the beginning, the needs of a particular client were very simple. Initially, the client requested general relaxation massage with occasional focus on deeper layers of muscle. However, just over six months ago, the client was diagnosed with
diabetes. Since then the client's condition has progressed beyond the comfort and skill level of the massage therapist, though the therapist continues to offer treatment. What has occurred?
A. The massage therapist is operating outside the scope of practice.
B. A needy client has become unreasonably demanding.
C. A power differential.
D. A dual relationship has been created.
Which bone does the tibialis anterior insert into?
A. Base of the first metacarpal
B. Medial cuneiform
C. Navicular
D. Calcanius
A therapist must recognize ____________ when assessing and treating soft tissue conditions.
A. changes in skin coloration
B. soft tissue barriers
C. breathing patterns
D. the lifestyle of a client
Which of the following muscle groupings are considered phasic muscles?
A. Triceps brachii, deltoid
B. Temporalis, masseter
C. Quadratus lumborum, cervical erector spinae
D. Gastrocnemius, soleus