Special Populations

Question 1

Infant massage

Answer 1

Useful for bonding, relieving discomfort and promoting digestion.

Question 2

Useful cues in infant massage

Answer 2

Infant behaviour

Question 3

Typical strokes in infant massage

Answer 3

Touch holds, Swedish milking, thumb over thumb and thumb spreading.

Question 4

Baby engagement cues

Answer 4

Smiling, cooing, bright eyes, eye contact, reaching towards the parent.

Question 5

Baby disengagement cues

Answer 5

Crying, gaze aversion, arching, splayed finger and toes, leg kicking.

Question 6

Lubricant in infant massage

Answer 6

Must be edible to prevent accidental ingestion.

Question 7

Considerations for massaging children

Answer 7

Leave the clothing on to avoid accidental exposure.

Question 8

Considerations for massaging teenagers

Answer 8

Use an oil-free lotion to prevent acne.

Question 9

Considerations for massaging amputees

Answer 9

Acquire special consent. Details of the surgical procedure can help explain trigger points.

Question 10

Central venous catheter

Answer 10

Central line; a flexible tube is inserted into the righ subclavian vein. Often used for dialysis, blood withdrawal, chemotherapy and medications.

Question 11

Massage consideration for central venous catheters

Answer 11

Use side-lying

Question 12

Implantable Cardiverter Defibrillator (ICD)

Answer 12

Device that detects and corrects abnormal heart rates.

Question 13

Pacemaker

Answer 13

Device inserted near the pectoralis major. Regulates the heart rate.

Question 14

Massage and pacemakers

Answer 14

Use extra pillows for the arm. Avoid leads.

Question 15

Stent

Answer 15

Tube which creates an increase in vessel diameter.

Question 16

Massage and stents

Answer 16

Avoid superficial stents and use light pressure over deep ones.

Question 17

Colostomy

Answer 17

Opening through the abdominal wall which accesses the bowel.

Question 18

Massage and colostomies and ileostomies

Answer 18

Have client empty the bag before hand and avoid eating for two hours prior.

Question 19

Ileostomy

Answer 19

Opening through the abdominal wall which accesses the ileum.

Question 20

Massage and terminal illness

Answer 20

Used to improve quality of life. Sessions should be shorter and more frequent.

Question 21

Neoplasm

Answer 21

Tumour

Question 22

-oma

Answer 22

Tumour

Question 23

Carcinoma

Answer 23

Epithelial tumour

Question 24

Melanoma

Answer 24

Tumour derived from melanocytes.

Question 25

Sarcoma

Answer 25

Tumour which develops from muscle or connective tissue.

Question 26

Leukemia

Answer 26

Rapid, abnormal growth of white blood cells.

Question 27

Lymphoma

Answer 27

Cancer arising from lymphatic tissue.

Question 28

Considerations for massage with radiation treatment

Answer 28

Avoid applying lubricant to treatment area and use cool towels for burning and itching sensations.

Question 29

HIV attacks which types of cells?

Answer 29

T cells

Question 30

Massage and clients with drug withdrawal

Answer 30

Avoid deep tissue work as it may exacerbate the drug withdrawal.

Question 31

Treatments which must be avoided for pregnant women

Answer 31

Limit heat techniques to 20 minutes. Avoid CBD products.

Question 32

Miscarriage

Answer 32

The loss of a fetus before 20 weeks gestation.

Question 33

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Answer 33

A clot within a deep vein, usually within the legs.

Question 34

Symptoms of DVT

Answer 34

Unilateral leg swelling, redness and heat.

Question 35

Supine hypotensive syndrome

Answer 35

Drop in blood pressure caused by compression of major abdominal vessels by the enlarged uterus.

Question 36

Left lateral tilt

Answer 36

A pillow is placed under the right hip to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome. Use from 22 weeks gestation on.

Question 37

Preeclampsia

Answer 37

Persistent high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy.

Question 38

Symptoms of preeclampsia

Answer 38

Edema, headaches and visual disturbances.

Question 39

Traction and pregnancy

Answer 39

Should be avoided until 4-6 months postpartum due to the effects of relaxin.

Question 40

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Answer 40

Heartburn and indigestion which often occurs in pregnancy.

Question 41

Massage and GERD

Answer 41

Instruct clients not to eat for 3 hours before the massage. Use a semi-reclining or seated position.

Question 42

Round ligament

Answer 42

Uterine ligament found in the anterolateral uterus. Passes through the groin and enters the labia majora and terminates in the mons pubis.

Question 43

Round ligament pain

Answer 43

Stretching can refer pain to the groin, abdomen and anterior thigh.

Question 44

Broad ligament

Answer 44

A wide, double layered section of peritoneum that extends laterally from the uterus. Surrounds the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Question 45

Edema in pregnancy

Answer 45

Cause by increased fluid volume, the compression of vessels and pregnancy hormones.

Question 46

Massage for edema

Answer 46

Massage proximally, then distally, then proximally

Question 47

Varicose veins

Answer 47

Enlarged veins caused by incompetent vascular valves.

Question 48

Stages of childbirth

Answer 48

Dilation of the cervix, expulsion of the baby and expulsion of the cervix.

Question 49

Benefits of postpartum massage

Answer 49

Decreased swelling, anxiety, depression and pain. Increased relaxation

Question 50

C-section massage

Answer 50

Use side-lying to avoid the scar. Avoid vigorous massage until 12 weeks postpartum.

Question 51

Massage lubricant for infants

Answer 51

Must be edible due to the risk of accidental ingestion.

Question 52

Massage for children

Answer 52

Should be clothed to prevent accidental exposure.

Question 53

Massage for adolescants

Answer 53

Use oil-free lotion to prevent acne.

Question 54

Fried's frailty system

Answer 54

A scoring system to determine whether a client is frail or robust.

Question 55

Criteria for Fried's frailty system

Answer 55

Slow walking speed, muscle weakness, exhaustion, physical inactivity, unintentional weightloss