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NEW QUESTION # 88
A 27 year old client presents with pins and needles type sensation around her elbow and down towards the back of her hand. Her profession is as a social worker and she is often faced with troubling scenarios. She has limited neck rotation range of motion and is taking quick, shallow breaths. Postural assessment does not show any obvious distortions. Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the client's elbow and down towards the back of the hand?
- A. Median
- B. Sciatic
- C. Radial
- D. Uinar
Answer: C
Explanation:
The radial nerve runs a path from the brachial plexus between the scapula and the rib cage and through the tricep muscle along the posterior arm and through the extensors of the forearm and into the back of the hand.
NEW QUESTION # 89
Choose the best example of transference out of the following:
- A. A massage therapist who receives extra gifts as a form of affection from a client
- B. A massage therapist who is extra friendly with a client who shares the same hobbies
- C. A client who is angry at the new charges proposed by a massage therapist
- D. A massage therapist asks a client to a therapeutic seminar
Answer: A
Explanation:
A client that expresses feelings above and beyond the typical role as a client is seen as demonstrating transference. Being overly special can be seen as a red flag, especially in early stages of the therapeutic relationship.
NEW QUESTION # 90
All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:
- A. Thinner epidermis layer
- B. Fewer melanocytes
- C. Decrease in number of hair follicles
- D. Increased sweat gland activity
Answer: D
Explanation:
All aspects of the integumentary system are affected by aging. These changes result in thinning of the skin layers, fewer active hair follicles, leading to thin, sparse hair and sebaceous activity, and reduced blood supply. There is also dryness due to reduced sweat.
NEW QUESTION # 91
A client is eating a snack while waiting for a massage in the waiting area and begins coughing and panicking, pointing to her throat. You ask if you can help, but the client is unable to speak. What has most likely happened, and what should you do?
- A. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should hit him sharply on the back to dislodge it.
- B. Food is lodged in his trachea and you should give him water to drink.
- C. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should immediately apply an abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) to dislodge it.
- D. Food is lodged in his esophagus and you should give him water to drink.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Foreign objects, including food, can become lodged in the larynx or trachea (windpipe). These can often be expelled by coughing. If the person can speak or make sounds, the airway is open and there is no emergency. If the person cannot breathe or speak, there is an immediate threat of death by asphyxiation and emergency measures are needed. The Heimlich maneuver is the correct first emergency remedial action to take.
NEW QUESTION # 92
Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "condyle".
- A. A rounded articular process
- B. The superior region of a long bone
- C. A projection or protuberance
- D. A shallow cavity or slight depression
Answer: A
Explanation:
The anatomical term "condyle" refers to a rounded articular process as in the medial or lateral condyles of the femur which articulate with the condyles of the tibia.
NEW QUESTION # 93
What is another name for the alimentary canal?
- A. Ear canal
- B. Hepatic portal vein
- C. Nasal cavity
- D. Digestive tract
Answer: D
Explanation:
The alimentary canal is the passageway from the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. This canal is also the digestive tract.
NEW QUESTION # 94
A therapist may legally engage in sexual relations with a client if they:
- A. Officially end the client/therapist relationship within a week before intercourse occurs
- B. Obtain written permission from a lawyer
- C. Maintained a sexual relationship prior to developing a client/therapist relationship
- D. A therapist should never engage a client in intercourse
Answer: C
Explanation:
There are laws, rules and regulations against developing a sexual relationship with a client. If a sexual relationship existed prior to the client/therapist relationship, then continued sexual interaction is allowable. A typically safe amount of time to wait is 6 months after the client/therapist relationship has been dissolved (documented and signed by both parties) before pursuing a romantic interaction. However, the best path to preserving your career and avoiding a possible investigation is to never engage a client or previous client in any relations outside of a therapeutic environment.
NEW QUESTION # 95
A client has requested to receive visceral manipulation from a massage practitioner who has no experience or training in visceral manipulation but has a general understanding of the technique. The client has received visceral manipulation from other massage therapists and insists that he can teach the practitioner to provide the treatment. The client is not affiliated with any aspect of healthcare. Choose the best option to proceed.
- A. Massage the client while learning from the client's experience of visceral manipulation.
- B. Massage the client but avoid any attempt to provide visceral manipulation.
- C. Massage the client while attempting to provide visceral manipulation.
- D. Refer the client to a practitioner who is trained in visceral manipulation.
Answer: D
Explanation:
A massage practitioner should never work outside of his or her scope of practice. There are many therapists with varying degrees of training and expertise. The best option is to refer the client to another therapist or medical practitioner with the proper training to better assist the client's needs.
NEW QUESTION # 96
What does the acronym HOPS relate to?
- A. disease assessment
- B. strength and endurance training
- C. full body assessment
- D. brain activity monitoring
Answer: C
Explanation:
HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation and Special tests. HOPS is used to assess the client's experience, provide a postural assessment, give a physical examination, and test the function and structure of the client's body.
NEW QUESTION # 97
With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.
- A. moderately painful
- B. very painful
- C. painless
- D. slightly painful
Answer: C
Explanation:
Hard end feel is the natural sensation at the end range of motion where bone meets bone such as elbow or knee extension. Since a hard end feel would indicate that the client's joints are functioning normally, there would typically be no pain experienced.
NEW QUESTION # 98
Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term "linea".
- A. A passage or canal
- B. A line or long ridge
- C. A meeting point of two or more bones
- D. A hole or opening
Answer: B
Explanation:
The anatomical term "linea" refers to a line or long ridge, such as the attachment site of the hamstrings along the linea aspera on the posterior aspect of the femur.
NEW QUESTION # 99
Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist abduction?
- A. Flexor diqitorum lonqus
- B. Extensor carpi ulnaris
- C. Extensor carpi radialis
- D. Brachioradialis
Answer: C
Explanation:
Wrist abduction is another term for radial deviation of the wrist. Of the muscles listed, the extensor carpi radialis is the muscle responsible for wrist abduction, which is to laterally extend the wrist away from the body while in correct anatomical position.
NEW QUESTION # 100
A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
- A. Disc golf
- B. His work in IT
- C. Cycling
- D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:
The posture for bicycling requires the rider to rest on the palms while steering. Guyon's canal syndrome is also known as handlebar palsy.
NEW QUESTION # 101
A client has asked a massage therapist to volunteer at a special event for the mentally disabled. The massage therapist would be the only massage therapist at the event. The therapist has over 10 years of experience and is well trained in massage. However, the massage therapist is uncomfortable working with people who have difficulties with communication. Which of the following is a valid explanation for declining the request in this situation?
- A. Lack of additional support during the event
- B. Only works for money
- C. Inability to work with people who cannot communicate
- D. Lack of necessary training and skills
Answer: C
Explanation:
Communication is a very important component of the client/therapist relationship. A therapist who prefers the feedback and open communication from a client is justified to decline work if the client cannot communicate with the massage therapist.
NEW QUESTION # 102
The tendinoperiosteal junction is located between the muscle and tendon.
- A. FALSE
- B. TRUE
Answer: A
Explanation:
The tendinoperiosteal junction is located between tendon and bone.
NEW QUESTION # 103
Placing your hands onto a client to assess their condition is known as a _______________ assessment.
- A. palpation
- B. subjective
- C. postural
- D. visual
Answer: A
Explanation:
Using your hands to assess the condition of a client is a palpation assessment.
NEW QUESTION # 104
What is meant by muscle flaccidity?
- A. Weakness
- B. Strength
- C. Flexibility
- D. Size
Answer: A
Explanation:
Muscle flaccidity pertains to the weakness of a muscle.
NEW QUESTION # 105
A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region. What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?
- A. Rotate head from side to side
- B. Pinch closed and open eyes
- C. Client clench and relax their jaw
- D. Client open mouth and relax their jaw
Answer: C
Explanation:
The temporalis muscle has one action and that is to clench the jaw during mastication. The best way to locate and palpate the temporalis muscle is to instruct the client to clench and release their jaw while the therapist feels for the origin and insertion of muscle fibers along the temporal bone.
NEW QUESTION # 106
The ulna rotates around the radius.
- A. FALSE
- B. TRUE
Answer: A
Explanation:
The ulna is stationary during wrist rotation.
NEW QUESTION # 107
A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What nerve bundle is the root of the cause?
- A. Peroneal nerve
- B. Radial
- C. Sciatic
- D. Brachial plexus
Answer: D
Explanation:
The brachial plexus is the nerve bundle that serves the arm and most of the shoulder.
NEW QUESTION # 108
During a range of motion assessment, the client contracts their muscles to prevent movement due to pain and discomfort. This is referred to as a/n ____________.
- A. gait assessment
- B. hard end feel
- C. empty end feel
- D. active resisted movement
Answer: C
Explanation:
An empty end feel is a case where the therapist cannot determine the true range of motion due to the client contracting their muscles (also known as muscle guarding) to prevent movement. This is typically due to an injury and is recommended to refer the client to seek medical attention.
NEW QUESTION # 109
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