CH 2

Question 1

When scopes of practices overlap; or the personal and professional relationship overlap.

Answer 1

Dual role

Question 2

The science or study or morals, values, and principles, including the ideals of autonomy, beneficence, and justice.

Answer 2

Ethics

Question 3

Right and correct conduct based on moral and cultural standards as defined by the society in which we live.

Answer 3

Ethical behavior

Question 4

The application of ethical principles and professional skills to determine appropriate behavior and resolve ethical dilemmas.

Answer 4

Ethical decision making

Question 5

Relates to the theory and practice of the law.

Answer 5

Jurispudence

Question 6

A consumer protection process; it requires the clients to be informed of the steps of the treatment, that their participation be voluntary, and that they be competent to give consent.

Answer 6

Informed consent

Question 7

A professional relationship in which an individual with experience and skill beyond those of the person being mentored provides support, encouragement, and career expertise.

Answer 7

Mentoring

Question 8

The interaction among those of similar skill and experience to encourage and maintain appropriate professional practice.

Answer 8

Peer support

Question 9

Basic truths or rules of conduct; they are generalizations that are accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for ethical conduct.

Answer 9

Principles

Question 10

The knowledge base and practice parameters of a profession.

Answer 10

Scope of practice

Question 11

Principles that serve as a specific guideline for directing professional ethical practice and quality care, including a structure for evaluating the quality of care.

Answer 11

Standards of practice

Question 12

An assessment and treatment process that a clinician (massage therapist) should follow for a certain type of clinical circumstance performed at the level which similarly qualified practitioners manage the client’s care under the same or similar circumstances.

Answer 12

Standard of care

Question 13

Involves a person who oversees others and their professional behavior.

Answer 13

Supervision

Question 14

An interpersonal provider-client model that addresses the continuum of compliance, adherence, and collaboration in therapeutic relationship.

Answer 14

Therapeutic alliance

Question 15

Created by the interpersonal structure and professional boundaries between professionals and their clients.

Answer 15

Therapeutic relationship

Question 16

The personalization of the professional relationship by the client.

Answer 16

Transference

Question 17

Defined as skills, techniques, and strategies that can be used by a practitioner.

Answer 17

Practice

Question 18

Defined as “The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in decision making about the care of individual patients.”

Answer 18

Evidence-based practice

Question 19

The best available research, plausible suppositions, expert opinion consensus, and practice knowledge based on clinical experience, to guide professional practice.

Answer 19

Evidence-informed practice

Question 20

Treatment guidelines developed by the profession which identify the appropriate treatment based on scientific evidence and clinical experience.

Answer 20

Standards of care

Question 21

Ethical behavior that is motivated only by compliance with the law.

Answer 21

Mandatory ethics

Question 22

Ethical behavior motivated by a professional’s desire to provide the highest possible benefit and welfare for the client.

Answer 22

Aspirational ethics

Question 23

History taking using a client information form, and physical assessment using an assessment form. The information is evaluated to develop a care plan.

Answer 23

Needs assessment

Question 24

A plan that states therapeutic goals, the duration of the sessions, the number of appointments necessary to meet the agreed goals costs, the general classification of intervention to be used, and the objective progress measurement to be used to identify attainment of goals.

Answer 24

Initial treatment plan

Question 25

Respect for the privacy of information

Answer 25

Confidentiality

Question 26

The right of either the client or the professional to stop the massage session.

Answer 26

Right of refusal

Question 27

A term that describes the difference in knowledge and skills between the client and the professional; it exists because one is placed in the position of controlling the situation.

Answer 27

Power differential

Question 28

Difficulty in making a decision when there may be multiple ways to address a situation.

Answer 28

Dilemma

Question 29

Thought-out responses based on principles, information, and the complexities of the situation.

Answer 29

Decisions

Question 30

Form of critical reasoning that targets a specific therapeutic practice.

Answer 30

Clinical reasoning

Question 31

The ability to restate information in a way that indicates the listener has received and understood the message,

Answer 31

Reflective reasoning

Question 32

Clarifying a feeling attached to a message but not adding to or changing the message.

Answer 32

Active listening

Question 33

A question that cannot be answered with a simple, one-word response.

Answer 33

Open-ended questions

Question 34

An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and/or interference from the other party in achieving their goals.

Answer 34

Conflict

Question 35

An atmosphere characteristic of competition that inhibits the mutual trust required for effective conflict management.

Answer 35

Defensive climate

Question 36

A collaborative environment that leads to mutual trust and to an atmosphere conductive to managing differences.

Answer 36

Supportive climate

Question 37

A designation earned by completing a process that verifies a certain level of expertise in a given skill.

Answer 37

Credentials

Question 38

A document that can be adopted by states and used as the state massage law, or the document can be used by states as an example for developing legislation.

Answer 38

Model practice act

Question 39

The exchange of privileges between governing bodies.

Answer 39

Reciprocity