WRITTEN EXAM

Choose the correct answer:

1. A molecule is the primary source for energy in metabolism?

a. Oxygen

b. ATP

c. Cofactor

d. Lysosomes

Rationale: ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) the cellular energy compound that is an

important intracellular energy source.

2. If you were talking about the integumentary system, you would be discussing:

a. The kidneys, lungs, pancreas, and spleen

b. The skin, nails, hair and sweat glands

c. The path that oxygen takes to bond with hemoglobin

d. The organs responsible for metabolism

Rationale: The skin, nails, hair, sweat and oil glands are all part of the integumentary
system.

3. What body system maintains posture, produces body heat, and movement?

a. Circulatory

b. Muscular

c. Gastrointestinal

d. Nervous

Rationale: The Muscular system produces heat and body movement and maintains
posture.
4. What is the area called where the brachial plexus passes through the scapula?

a. Scapular notch

b. Acromion process

c. Glenoid fossa

d. Subscapular fossa

Rationale: The scapular or suprascapular notch is the area where the brachial plexus
passes through the superior boarder of the scapula. It is anterior and medial at the base
of the coracoid process. The Acromion process is the highest point of the scapula and
shoulder girdle. A fossa is a hollow or depressed area on a bone. The Glenoid fossa or
cavity is the shallow depression on the scapula where the head of the humerus
articulates. The Subscapular fossa is the shollow depression on the anterior scapula
where the Subscapularis originates.

5. Most long nerve fibers are covered with a whitish, fatty material that is called:

a. Nissel

b. Dendrites

c. Myelin

d. Synapse

Rationale: Myelin has a waxy appearance that protects and insulates the fibers of the
axon to increase the transmission rate of nerve impulses. Dendrites are part of the
neuron that extend from the cell body to convey messages TOWARD the cell body.

6. Which ribs are termed the floating ribs?

a. 8-12

b. 11 & 12

c. 10-12

d. 9-12

Rationale: 11&12 are referred to as floating ribs or vertebral ribs with no anterior
attachments.

7. The primary muscles involved in torticollis are:

 a. Levator scapula, scalenes, and ESG's

b. SCM, scalenes, and ESG's

c. SCM, scalenes, and levator scapula

d. SCM, scalenes, and trapezius (upper fibers)

Rationale: SCM (sternocleidomastoid), scalenes, and upper traps all rotate the cervical
spine to the opposite side along with lateral flexion to the same side, hypertonic actions
are typical for the signs and symptoms of torticollis. The ESGs are the Erector Spinae
Group and consists of the Spinalis, Longissimus, and Iliocostalis that run from the
sacrum to the occiput on the posterior vertebral column.

8. A spasm is:

a. A voluntary, prolonged muscle contraction

b. A short muscle contraction

c. An involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle

d. A painful, voluntary, quick muscle contraction

Rationale: Spasm= an involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle. A cramp is a

common or lay term for painful, prolonged muscle spasm.

9. If a client comes to you with a headache that has referred pain, it is most likely a:

a. Cluster headache

b. Tension headache

c. Migraine

d. Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania

Rationale: Tension headaches have bilateral pain, migraine, cluster and chronic
paroxysmal hemicrania have unilateral pain. Tension headaches are caused by trigger
points with referral pain.

10. A client comes to you with pain and dizziness when they turn their neck, they think
the pain could be from a small MVA last week. When you perform your ROM testing you
notice extreme muscle weakness and they complain of difficulty swallowing. What
should you do?

a. Treat them for whiplash and refer them to a chiropractor

b. Thoroughly document the initial assessment and refer client to a physician for
assessment before massage treatment

c. Send them to a physical therapist

d. Refer them to another MT

Rationale: To avoid aggravation of possible fractures or dislocations it is best to first

obtain a physician's assessment. Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA).

11. Adhesive capsulitis is another name for which pathology?

a. Pes Planus

b. TMJD

c. Degenerative Disc Disease

d. Frozen shoulder

Rationale: Adhesive capsulitis is also known as: frozen shoulder, calcific tendonitis of
the rotator cuff, scapulocostal syndrome, subacromial fibrosis, pericapsulitis, or
acromioclavicular arthritis. These musculoskeletal conditions are defined as a disorder
of the shoulder joint that is caused by the tightening of the joint capsule.

12. When assessing the radiocarpal joint, what muscle group would you lengthen to
release or decrease mild extension at the wrist?

a. Extensors

b. Flexors

c. Radial deviators

d. Ulnar deviators

Rationale: Relax the prime movers= extensors of the radiocarpal joint; Extensor carpi
radialis longus/brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digitorum.

13. What type of ROM testing is used to pinpoint adhesions?

 a. Adson's

b. Babinski's

c. Active resisted

d. Bragard's sign

Rationale: In AR isometric exercise, the muscle contracts statically or isometricly,

without any visible joint motion or muscle shortening. The client contracts the muscle,
stress is placed on it, painfully pulling on the adhesion site where the frictions need to
be applied in cross-fiber friction. All other answers are not ROM tests. Adson's assesses
for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Babinski's tests for spasticity within the central
nervous system lesions. Bragard's assesses for meniscal tearing.

14. What technique is used to reduce edema, ease pain, lower the chance of scar
tissue formation, and remove metabolic waste secondary to edema and inflammation?

a. Muscle approximation

b. Lymphatic drainage

c. Diaphragmatic breathing

d. Pressure point

Rationale: Light, repetitive techniques are used to pump the lymphatic fluid through the
superficial lymphatic capillaries. Lymphatic drainage is used in acute and early sub-
acute stages to remove excess fibrin that leads to adhesions.

15. To breakdown adhesions that prevent normal motion, this technique can be used in
sub-acute and chronic stages of healing?

a. Effleurage

b. Rhythmic mobilization

c. Myofascial release

d. Cross-fiber friction

Rationale: Adhesions may be within muscle fibers and between structures such as
ligaments and tendons. Over multiple treatments breaking-down adhesions helps to
form smaller, more mobile scarring, helping the alignment of the collagen fibers.

16. Which is an example of practicing good business ethics?

 a. Showering everyday

b. Keeping nails and hands clean

c. Being honest and confidential

d. Wearing appropriate clothing

Rationale: Being honest and confidential is the only professional ethic listed. All of the
other choices are forms of personal hygiene.

17. All information given is confidential on a health history intake form unless?

a. The client gives specific written permission

b. Their HCP asks for it

c. You feel it is your duty to share client information for legal reasons

d. Treatments are complete and they are no longer a client

Rationale: State laws vary as to the amount of time you need to keep inactive client
information. At any rate you must at all times keep any and all information confidential
unless given written permission from client. HCP= Health Care Provider.

18. What is the purpose of a treatment description?

a. Create informed health care consumers

b. Create rapport

c. Create trust

d. All of the above

Rationale: Communicate to client the advantages of the treatment and what they can do
after the visit to make lasting differences in their condition.

19. Leaving a client's health history document lying on the counter during a massage is:
 a. Ok if you are not busy

b. Permitted if you are in a hurry

c. Breaching client confidentiality laws

d. Not something to be worried about

Rationale: Keep your client's personal information in a secure place.

20. Which of the following is not part of the upper respiratory system?

a. Larynx

b. Vocal cords

c. Mouth

d. Trachea

Rationale: Upper= Nostril, nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx (vocal cords).
Lower= Trachea, primary bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm.

21. Which of the following choices are part of the endocrine system?

a. Pancreas, thyroid, and bile

b. Thyroid, pharynx, and adrenal

c. Adrenal, gonads, and thyroid

d. Gonads, pharynx, and larynx

Rationale: The endocrine system glands; pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus,
adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes. Pharynx and larynx are part of the respiratory
system.

22. The connective tissue within the medullary cavity is called?

 a. Spongy bone

b. Bone marrow

c. Periosteum

d. Endosteum

Rationale: Bone marrow is the connective tissue in the medullary cavity of the bone.

23. Of the following choices, what would be a mechanical force causing a wound?

a. Extreme temperature

b. Chemical source

c. Trauma

d. Electrical source

Rationale: Causes of wounds: Thermal sources (extreme temperatures, chemical and

electrical resulting in a burn). Mechanical forces (trauma, pressure, friction, or sheer
forces from an impact between the body and object, or inside body). Types of wounds:
Abrasion, laceration, incision, puncture, animal bite, and burns.

24. What are considered the main supportive components of the nervous system?

a. Fotons

b. Neurons

c. Protons

d. Axons

Rationale: Neurons are the main structural component of the nervous system where
much of the activity happens.

25. Which system of the body would regulate the blood pH and exchange gases?
 a. Circulatory

b. Gastrointestinal

c. Integumentary

d. Respiratory

Rationale: The Respiratory System regulates blood pH levels and exchanges gases,
Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide.

26. In passive range of motion testing what two muscles are assessed when the foot is
placed in inversion?

a. Fibularis (peroneus) longus and tibialis anterior

b. Tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior

c. Fibularis (peroneus) longus and extensor digitorum longus

d. Extensor hallucis longus and Extensor digitorum longus

Rationale: Passive ROM tests the antagonist muscles, in this case the muscles that
Evert the foot. Active ROM and resistive ROM test the prime movers. Prime movers for
Inversion= tibialis anterior /posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and
extensor hallucis longus. Antagonists for Eversion= extensor digitorum longus, fibularis
(peroneus) longus, and brevis.

27. A trigger point is;

a. A hypotonic point that causes pain and referred pain

b. A hypertonic joint that causes satellite pain

c. A hyperirritable spot in the soft tissue that often exhibits a predictable referral
pain pattern

d. A hypoirritable soft tissue spot that causes pain in a referral pattern

Rationale: Do not over-treat or use vigorous techniques to avoid "kick back" pain.

28. As a reaction to the presence of foreign particles, the body's immune system may
create __________.
 a. Antagonists

b. Antigens

c. Antibodies

d. Antagonons

Rationale: As a reaction to antigens (toxins, bacteria, and foreign proteins), the body
may activate the immune system to create antibodies or immunoglobulins (Igs).

29. If a client is taking anti-inflammatories or blood thinners it is contraindicated to

perform:

a. Rhythmic techniques

b. Trigger point therapy

c. Friction techniques

d. Effleurage

Rationale: Using aggressive friction techniques can cause pooling of blood and easy
bruising.

30. What is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the trunk?

a. Diaphysis

b. Metaphysis

c. Proximal epiphysis

d. Endosteum

Rationale: The proximal (toward the origin of structure) epiphysis (rounded end of long
bone) is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the trunk.

31. A disease that has a specific beginning, signs, and symptoms that develop quickly,
lasts a short time and then disappears is which of the following?
 a. Acute disease

b. Chronic disease

c. Long-term illness

d. Short-term illness

32. Origins: ribs 1-9 (lateral to costal cartilage)Insertion: anterior medial border of the
scapulaActions: protracts, upwardly rotates, and depresses the scapulaNote: one of the
"boxer's muscles"

a. Trapezius

b. Serratus Anterior

c. Rhomboids

d. Supraspinatus

33. A ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream is which of
the following?

a. Exocrine Gland

b. Apocrine Gland

c. Endocrine Gland

d. Epocrine Gland

34. What is a synonym for a business license?

a. Industrial License

b. Work permit

c. Retail License

d. Occupational License

35. When a client's physical body "remembers" a past traumatic event, these repressed
memories may come to the conscious mind through the mechanism of

a. Recidivism
 b. State Dependent memory

c. Reversion

d. Dissociation

36. What is a general term for acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by
redness, eruptions, edema, scaling, and itching?

a. Dermabrasion

b. Dermatitis

c. Cellulitis

d. Cutaneous

37. If a person lifts his or her arm into the air and this motion occurs at the shoulder
joint, which of the following describes what happens to the hand?

a. It exhibits true movement.

b. It does not change its position or location (or both) in space at all

c. It "goes along for the ride"

d. None of these choices is correct.

38. Origin: inferior border of the rib (above)Insertion: superior border of rib
(below)Actions: elevates the rib cage during inhalation, maintains intercostal spaces

a. External intercostals

b. Diaphragm

c. Pectoralis major

d. Internal intercostals

39. What is the name for external application of heat for therapeutic purposes?

a. Cryotherapy
 b. Thermotherapy

c. Heliotherapy

d. Balneotherapy

40. Unintentional physical or emotional harm sustained by the client resulting from lack
of knowledge or insensitivity on the therapist's behalf is

a. Right of refusal

b. Client Neglect

c. Coutertransference

d. Client abuse

41. Which system is responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells of the body and
assisting in the removal of waste from the cells of the body?

a. Circulatory

b. Lymphatic

c. Respiratory

d. Digestive

Erythrocytes or red blood cells in the circulatory system carry oxygen (and nutrients) to
the cells of the body and transport waste from cells to be processed by other body
systems.

42. Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis refers to _______________.

a. cellular functions
 b. joint movements

c. nervous system functions

d. digestive function

e. Kinesiology

All three are classifications of joint movements. An example of a synarthrosis joint is the
skull sutures which permit little to no mobility. An example of amphiarthrosis joint is the
cartilage of the vertebra which permits slight mobility. Examples of the diarthrosis joint
are the shoulders, hips and knees which permit a wide range of movements.

43. What is the name of the movement that allows a person to stand on their toes?

a. Plantar flexion

b. Dorsiflexion

c. Inversion

d. Eversion

Plantar flexion is the movement that increases the angle between the shin and the
superior surface of the foot which allows a person to stand on their toes.

44. Protraction of the scapula brings the medial border of the scapula closer to the
spine.

a. True

b. False

c. Maybe

Protraction of the scapula expands the space between the spine and the medial border
of the scapula. The action for bringing the scapula closer to the spine is retraction.

45. A person who is complaining of feeling cranky and nervous, having frequent
headaches, sleeping trouble, shaking or trembling, tingly or numbness in skin and
unclear thinking could be suffering from which of the following conditions?
 a. Hyperglycemic

b. Hypoglycemic

c. Depression

d. ADHD

All of the symptoms above are issues relating to hypoglycemia or decreased levels of
blood sugar. Hypoglycemia occurs when your body's sugar (glucose) is used up too
quickly, when too little glucose is released into the blood system or when too much
insulin is released due to excessive sugar intake via food or drink.

46.What is a scientific benefit of aromatherapy in relation to allopathic medicine?

a. Relaxation

b. Energizing

c. Antimicrobial

d. Pain relief

e. Client Assessment

Aromatherapy uses plant based essential oils for the treatment of various conditions.
Many of the oils possess antimicrobial properties and have been incorporated into
western medical treatments to fight against infections and disease.

47. A client has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following
symptoms would you expect to notice about the client?

a. Nervousness
 b. Fatigue and dullness

c. Weight gain

d. Sensitivity to cold

Nervousness, a racing heart, trembling hands and anxiety are all common symptoms of
hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is an overproduction of thyroid hormones which
speed up chemical processes and metabolism within the body. The other answers are
symptoms of hypothyroidism.

48. A regular client has recently complained of pain in the arches of their feet. Which of
the following healthcare providers should you refer your client to?

a. Physical Therapist

b. Chiropractor

c. Orthopedist

d. Podiatrist

e. Physiological Effects of Massage

A Podiatrist is a doctor devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that
affect the foot, ankle and lower leg. Practitioners of podiatry may focus on varying
specialties within the field including primary care, orthopedics, biomechanics, pediatrics,
geriatrics, sports medicine and surgery. Having an understanding of the different
branches of medical providers will increase your effectiveness with your clients and
allow for a better network of practitioners.

49. How much time is generally needed of sustained touch to engage the
parasympathetic nervous system?

a. 2 minutes

b. 8-10 minutes
 c. 15 minutes

d. 30 minutes

Touch can initially trigger the sympathetic nervous system. However, after a sustained
period of 15 minutes, the parasympathetic nervous system engages. Once this
engagement occurs, the release of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins and a
decrease in cortisol will aid and assist in the healing process of massage.

50. Which of the following anatomy does craniosacral therapy directly affect?

a. Digestion

b. Cerebrospinal fluid

c. Lymph

d. Interstitial fluid

e. Ethics, Boundaries, Rules and Regulations

The craniosacral system consists of the skull, vertebrae, meninges and cerebrospinal
fluid. The purpose of craniosacral therapy is to rebalance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
to restore sensory, motor and intellectual function.

51. What do boundaries clarify?

a. Our needs and desires

b. Our need to protect ourselves

c. Our need to protect our clients

d. Our personal limits and expectations

e. Anatomy and Physiology

Having clear boundaries will assist the massage therapist in knowing when a personal
limit has been reached and what can be expected from the therapist and the client
within a professional relationship.

52. A potential client calls to make an appointment for a massage. You notice that they
are slurring their words and having difficulty speaking in complete sentences. They
claim they were in an auto accident yesterday but declined medical attention. They
awoke this morning feeling very sore and achy as well as having a pounding headache.
They insist they need a massage. What is the appropriate plan of action for the
massage therapist?
 a. Book the appointment immediately

b. Book them within next week

c. Refer to another therapist

d. Immediately refer them to a doctor

e. Physiological Effects of Massage

A person who has been in an auto accident could have any number of injuries including
shock. For the safety of the client and your protection as a therapist, the best
recommendation is to refer the client for a medical evaluation before any treatment is
considered.

53. Which of the following anatomy does craniosacral therapy directly affect?

a. Digestion

b. Cerebrospinal fluid

c. Lymph

d. Interstitial fluid

e. Ethics, Boundaries, Rules and Regulations

The craniosacral system consists of the skull, vertebrae, meninges and cerebrospinal
fluid. The purpose of craniosacral therapy is to rebalance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
to restore sensory, motor and intellectual function.

54. What do boundaries clarify?

a. Our needs and desires

b. Our need to protect ourselves

c. Our need to protect our clients

 d. Our personal limits and expectations

Having clear boundaries will assist the massage therapist in knowing when a personal
limit has been reached and what can be expected from the therapist and the client
within a professional relationship.

55. Within the therapeutic relationship with a client, what is the primary focus?

a. Developing a friendship with the client

b. Creating a sense of community with the client

c. The well being of the client

d. Being the best massage therapist ever

A person who has been in an auto accident could have any number of injuries including
shock. For the safety of the client and your protection as a therapist, the best
recommendation is to refer the client for a medical evaluation before any treatment is
considered.

56. A client states that you remind them of their mother. What is this is an example of?

a. Countertransference

b. Instability

c. Transference

d. Transience

e. Massage History and Culture

Transference is a psychological phenomenon in which a person unconsciously redirects

their feelings about one person onto another. This often occurs with people transferring
feelings about their parents onto figures they perceive to be in an authority role.

57. From which of the following civilizations is massage therapy said to originate?

a. Chinese

b. Japanese

c. Indians
 d. Greeks

Although there are differences in opinion to the true origin of massage therapy, the
popular belief and correct answer is the Chinese.

58. Polarity therapy is associated with which of the following categories?

a. Medical massage

b. General relaxation massage

c. Sports massage

d. Energy massage

59. Which of the following accounts for approximately 16‰ of the human body?

a. Integumentary System

b. Skeletal System

c. Circulatory System

d. Respiratory System

The Integumentary system, also known as the skin, accounts for approximately 16% of
the human body. In the average adult, the skin alone weights approximately 20 pounds.
While this system is also referred to as skin.

60. Which the following is comprised of smooth, voluntary, and cardiac tissues?

a. Integumentary System

b. Skeletal System

c. Circulatory System

d. Muscular System

61. Which of the following systems acts like the nervous system, but with slower
reaction time and longer-lasting effects?

a. Integumentary System

b. Skeletal System

c. Circulatory System
 d. Endocrine System

62. Which of the following systems transports a whitish, watery fluid called lymph?

a. Lymphatic System

b. Urinary System

c. Cardiovascular System

d. Endocrine System

63. Which of the following systems include both the teeth and the pharynx?

a. Lymphatic System

b. Urinary System

c. Respiratory System

d. Digestive System

64. Which of the following refer to the division of the cranial and sacral segments of the
spinal cord?

a. Craniosacral division

b. Sacralcranium division

c. Cranio and sacral aspects

d. proprioception

65. What is the purpose of the synergist in movement?

a. Add support to the contracting prime mover

b. Counteract the prime move

c. Relax as the antogonists contracts

 d. Act as the main muscle in the movement

66. What is the difference between the tunica externa in an artery compared to that in a
vein?

a. The tunica externa is thinner in arteries than in viens

b. The tunica externa is thicker in arteries than in veins

c. Arteries do not have a tunica externa

d. Veins do not have a tunica externa

67. What is the main function of the respiratory membrane?

a. To line the respiratory tract with a layer of mucus

b. To act separate air into the alveoli or the blood in the capillaries

c. To serve as a barrier to the outside air

d. To allow consistent oxygen flow into the blood stream

68. What is the term that refers to a body standing erect with hands at the sides and
palms facing forward?

a. Anatomical Position (western medicine)

b. Anatomical Position (oriental medicine)

c. Prone

d. Supine

69. Which of the following is not a major muscle of the head?

a. Orbicularis oculi

b. Zygomaticus

c. Semimembranosus
 d. Masseter

70. Which of the following muscles has an action of medical rotation and adduction of
the humerus?

a. Teres major

b. Latissimus dorsi

c. Trapezius

d. Teres minor

71. The science of ancient Filipino healing arts.

a. Swedish Massage

b. Stone massage

c. Thai Massage

d. Hilot

72. A massage strokes that one finger press.

a. Hagod

b. Haplos

c. Pindot

d. Pisil

e. Piga

73. Means to diagnose areas which are energetically imbalanced.

a. Leaf Scanning

b. Cellophane Scanning

c. Hand Scanning
 d. All of the above

74. Important factor to consider in planning the hilot wellness program of the client?

a. Sports Massage

b. Transformational or psychotherapeutic massage

c. Pampering

d. Vital Signs

75. What is the first thing you do when you meet a client?

a. Make eye contact without saying anything

b. Ignore the client

c. Greet and introduce yourself with a smile

d. Judge the client

76. How will you prepare yourself before handling a client?

a. Don’t take a bath

b. Use strong scent of perfume

c. Proper grooming

d. Do not put attention to the client

77. What do you call the long deep stroke?

a. Hagod

b. Haplos

c. Pindot
 d. Pisil

e. Piga

78. Promote blood circulation and eliminates excess fats (emboli) in bloodstream to
facilitate the flow of the blood thus enabling the heart to function well.

a. Personal hygiene

b. Self-discipline

c. Muscle rolling

d. Massage

79. What is the technique of using a large towel or sheet to keep you covered while
getting a massage?

a. Draping

b. Cupping

c. Hygiene

80. A massage strokes that two or more fingers press.

a. Hagod

b. Pindot

c. Pisil

d. Piga

81. These detail will indicate whether massage will be helpful to client and will influence
the type of massage to be given.

a. Past Personal Information

b. Past Medical History

c. Present Medical History

 d. Present Personal Information

82. The helps eliminate the toxins from the body.

a. Juice

b. Tea

c. Water

d. Wine

83. After treatment has been given to a client, he/she feels

a. Startle

b. Creepy

c. Canny

d. Relaxed

84. What do you call the type of drape used to protect the client hair?

a. Facial drape

b. Gluteal drape

c. Breast drape

d. Turban drape

85. Create a friendly working relationship with?

a. Colleagues

b. Manager

c. Clients

d. All of the above

86. A pleasant tone of voice in a telephone conversation

a. Shout

b. Speaking clearly

c. Speak in a very low

d. Speak very soft and distinctly in

87. All included in the four elements of balance except?

a. Water

b. Fire

c. Air

d. Metal

e. Earth

88. The following programs can be offered in a massage salon except.

a. Manicure

b. Pedicure

c. Rebounding

d. Face surgery

89. What law governs the existence of Massage Therapist?

a. RA 9231

b. RA 7796

c. RA 7641

d. PD 856
90. How are you going to get your client’s trust?

a. Talk to him/her about your boyfriend/girlfriend\

b. Explain what you are performing

c. Tell him/her about your future plans

d. Tell your personal problems

91. Which of the following includes the endangerment area?

a. Popliteal area

b. Axilla

c. A and B

d. None of the above

92. When do you stop the massage treatment?

a. When you notice some discomfort on the part of the patient

b. When you notice redness

c. A and B

d. None of the above

93. Which of the following is contraindicated?

a. Pressure on the eyeball

b. Friction on the sternum

c. Direct pressure over enlarge varicose veins

d. All of the above

94. Diabetic patients maybe benefited by massage using

a. Circulatory

b. Sense

c. Physician approval

d. Deep pressure strokes

95. When should patients with varicose veins be allowed to undergo massage
treatment?

a. The therapist works around the vein or out of the affected area

b. Veins are of the spider type

c. A and B

d. None of the above

96. When should patient with hypertension be given treatment?

a. Patient is medicated

b. Controlled by diet

c. Undergoing stress reduction method

d. All of the above

97. Massage can be done on patients with inflammatory conditions only if inflammation
is

a. Sub acute

b. Acute

c. Chronic

d. None of the above

98. Which of the following conditions need doctor’s approval before treatment?

a. Pregnancy

b. Local systemic infection

c. Infection skin disease

d. All of the above

99. What would you do before starting treatment of another patient?

a. Brush your hair

b. Wash your hands

c. Brush your teeth

d. Put on cologne

100. What would you do if you have cold and you are scheduled to administer a
massage?

a. Wear facemask

b. Wear face mask and do the treatment

c. Do massage while under medication

d. Abstain from doing the massage treatment