Final exam T/F

Question 1

Chronic conditions have predictable timeframes

Answer 1

F

Question 2

Rocking can be a good treatment approach for patients with psychiatric conditions

Answer 2

T

Question 3

Technology has contributed to the increasing numbers of persons with chronic conditions

Answer 3

T

Question 4

Upon complete of university courses, graduation would be considered a life event

Answer 4

T

Question 5

The massage therapist should actively encourage a patient to verbalize when they’re experiencing an emotional release

Answer 5

F

Question 6

Bipolar disorder may be triggered by drinking or taking drugs

Answer 6

T

Question 7

A delusion is the perception of the presence of an object even when it does not exist

Answer 7

F

Question 8

If someone mentions suicide, you should change the subject so they won’t act on it

Answer 8

F

Question 9

Schizophrenics are more likely to be born in late winter or early spring

Answer 9

T

Question 10

All care of person’s with mental health problems require admission to an institution

Answer 10

F

Question 11

When working with patients with eating disorders, it is important the massage therapist discusses appropriate body size and nutrition with them

Answer 11

F

Question 12

Amnesia is actually a relatively uncommon disorder

Answer 12

T

Question 13

Increasing circulation through massage causes cancer to metastasize

Answer 13

F

Question 14

Cerebral palsy is an inherited condition

Answer 14

F

Question 15

In the article Life Management, the author discusses how massage therapists should refer out patients who are emotionally draining

Answer 15

T

Question 16

Vertical transmission of HIV occur through sharing used needles

Answer 16

F

Question 17

Diabetic coma occurs when too much insulin causes the blood sugars to go too low

Answer 17

F

Question 18

People who self harm are actually trying to commit suicide

Answer 18

F

Question 19

Seed radiation treatment may cause a cancer patient to become radioactive

Answer 19

T

Question 20

When working with CP patients, one must be cautious not to catch CP from them

Answer 20

F

Question 21

Type II diabetic complication may be labelled as due to other conditions

Answer 21

?

Question 22

HIV cannot be transmitted by insects

Answer 22

T

Question 23

Individuals with OCD can suffer severely disturbing delusions

Answer 23

T

Question 24

When working with any patient with CP it is best to just do things for them as they don’t know what they need

Answer 24

F

Question 25

A diabetic is termed "brittle" when they are suffering from peripheral neuropathy and ulcerations

Answer 25

F

Question 26

Having depression puts one at a greater risk of developing Type II diabetes

Answer 26

T

Question 27

When transferring a patient between a table and a wheelchair, if they begin to fall, bend at the knees and lower them gently

Answer 27

T

Question 28

One way to prevent stress is to think "I am responisble for what others choose to believe about me"

Answer 28

F

Question 29

What is the purpose of compression bandages following an MLD treatment? a. Decrease protein in tissues b. Reduce size of limb c. Prevent fluid from flowing back into the limb d. Restrict circulation to the limb

Answer 29

c

Question 30

Which of the following techniques should be avoided when massaging anyone with a cardio-ciculatory degeneration a. Using heat on the trunk area b. Using long effleurage strokes c. Using trigger point work as needed d. All of the above

Answer 30

d

Question 31

A short term massage goal for anyone with a respiratory challenge would be a. Decrease the tone of respiratory muscles b. Decrease the frequency of the attacks c. Increase the productions of the secretions d. Decrease the severity of the attacks

Answer 31

a

Question 32

Which of the following people is most likely to have hypertension? a. A slightly overweight 45 year old Caucasian woman b. A slightly underweight diabetic 60 year old African-American woman c. A slightly underweight 35 year old African-American man d. A slightly overweight old Caucasian man

Answer 32

b

Question 33

Which of the following acronyms stand for Lou Gehrig's disease a. ALS b. LGD c. BLT d. GSD

Answer 33

a

Question 34

What is the cause of primary Parkinson's? a. Drugs such as Haloperidol b. It's unknown at present c. Cardiovascular accidents d. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer 34

b

Question 35

What is the best position to massage a patient with CHF? a. In left side-lying b. Lying in supine c. Lying with head and knees elevated d. All of the above

Answer 35

c

Question 36

People with Down syndrome have a greatly reduced chance of developing: a. A congenital heart malformation b. GERD c. Obstructive sleep apnea d. Malignancies (other than leukemia and testicular cancer)

Answer 36

d

Question 37

Why is manual lymphatic drainage a CI in cellulitis or lymphangitis? a. Pain prevents accurate feedback b. These are inflammatory/infectious conditions c. These are chronic conditions d. Swelling is not yet present

Answer 37

b

Question 38

Which of the following would be the best example of serious high blood pressure? a. 140/90 b. 110/135 c. 145/100 d. 120/80

Answer 38

c

Question 39

Which of the following is the most common form of MS? a. Benign b. Secondary-progressive c. Relapsing-remitting d. Malignant

Answer 39

c

Question 40

Which of the following may be a concern when massaging someone with Down syndrome? a. Very restricted movement at C1 and C2 b. Heavy menses in adult females c. Patient may be shy when dealing with the therapist d. All of the above

Answer 40

b

Question 41

When performing a massage on a patient with Parkinson's, we should: a. Use deep, penetrating or vigorous massage techniques b. Place patients with a flexed posture in a prone position c. Use smooth, repetitive, rhythmical movements including rotations d. Never use hydroculator hot packs

Answer 41

c

Question 42

Symptoms of lupus can include: a. Fatigue, fever and aching joints b. Headache c. Chest pain and shortness of breath d. All of the above

Answer 42

d

Question 43

When massaging a person with COPD, all of the following are massage concerns except: a. An oxygen delivery device b. Cardiac and kidney complications c. The client's frequent need to use the washroom d. Tissue fragility

Answer 43

c

Question 44

When massaging a client with CHF and edema in his limbs, we need to: a. Elevate his head, keep all his limbs low b. Elevate his feet and arms, keep his head low c. Elevate his feet and head, keep his arms low d. Elevate his head and limbs but keep his feet below his heart

Answer 44

d

Question 45

Which of the following characteristics would indicate pitting edema? a. Limb is firm and hard b. Limb appears discoloured c. Limb indents when pressed d. Limb feels hot and appears red

Answer 45

c

Question 46

For lupus patients, pregnancy can be a concern because: a. There is an increased risk of lupus flare-up b. The baby may become very large c. The chance of miscarriage is 15% higher than normal pregnancies d. Both A and C

Answer 46

d

Question 47

Besides limb size, what will be most problematic for patients dealing with lymphedema? a.Odour b. Weight c. Pain d. All of the above

Answer 47

b

Question 48

Individuals with Down syndrome used to be called: a Mongoloid b. Down's syndrome c. Simian crease d. Happy-go-lucky

Answer 48

a

Question 49

Which of the following is an initial sign of hypertension? a. Dizziness and fatigue b. Slight fluctuations in body temperature c. Headaches at the back of the head d. All of them e. None of them

Answer 49

e

Question 50

Older fathers can have an increased risk of having Down syndrome children

Answer 50

T

Question 51

Traditionally, in medical research, women and men are used equally as test subjects

Answer 51

F

Question 52

The incidences of MS in Canada is much higher than in the southern US

Answer 52

T

Question 53

As we age our lymph nodes tend to decrease in size

Answer 53

T

Question 54

Lupus patients are particularily susceptible to heart disease

Answer 54

T

Question 55

All Parkinson's patients are typically given dopamine

Answer 55

F

Question 56

White coat hyperension has no known identifiable cause

Answer 56

F

Question 57

Pregnancy and childbirth can cause congestive heart failure

Answer 57

T

Question 58

In early Parkinson's, the pill-rolling tremor appears only when the patient is making purposful movements.

Answer 58

F

Question 59

MS is not fatal for the majority of people who have this condition.

Answer 59

T

Question 60

The lymphatic system has its own pump.

Answer 60

F

Question 61

Asthma is the leading cause of emergency room visits for children in Alberta.

Answer 61

T

Question 62

2/3 of Parkinson's patients are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30.

Answer 62

F

Question 63

Unstable angina can lead to myocardial infarction.

Answer 63

T

Question 64

Most Down syndrome cases are due to an extra 12th chromosome.

Answer 64

F

Question 65

As we age our lymph nodes tend to decrease in number.

Answer 65

T

Question 66

Parkinson's has only been described since the late 1800's.

Answer 66

F

Question 67

Heart disease kills more women than the next 5 causes of death combined.

Answer 67

T