Unit 2 Exam

Question 1

The first step in good time management is establishing your:

Answer 1

Priorities

Question 2

The three Rs of a stress-control strategy are:

Answer 2

Rest, relaxation, recreation

Question 3

Self-care plans that include physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as avoiding undue stress and burnout, can be thought of as:

Answer 3

Holistic

Question 4

Palpatory sensitivity is learned and sharpened through:

Answer 4

Hands on experience & verbal description of what is felt

Question 5

The sense of presence of the massage therapist’s hands on the client’s body during massage should feel:

Answer 5

Confident and warm

Question 6

The capacity move against resistance for a number of repetitions over time is called:

Answer 6

Muscular endurance

Question 7

Palpatory literacy involves the ability to:

Answer 7

Locate specific anatomical structures, detect normal tissue conditions, distinguish abnormal tissue conditions

Question 8

The essence of modern meditation techniques is choosing something like a word or object on which to place attention, and when the mind wanders, to:

Answer 8

Bring it back to the object of attention

Question 9

Grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, milk, and wheat and beans are the basic:

Answer 9

Food groups

Question 10

Inorganic nutrients that the body needs in small amounts are called:

Answer 10

Minerals

Question 11

Body-mind exercises require a conscious effort to link what your body is doing to:

Answer 11

What you are feeling

Question 12

To find time for your priorities in life, it is useful to:

Answer 12

Eliminate time-wasters

Question 13

Organic nutrients that the body needs in small amounts are called:

Answer 13

Vitamins

Question 14

To maintain your ideal weight, the number of calories you consume:

Answer 14

Should match the number you use for energy

Question 15

Giving nutritional advice to clients:

Answer 15

Is not within the scope of massage therapy

Question 16

A healhy adult’s body weight is:

Answer 16

50-60% water

Question 17

How many hours of study time should you schedule for each hour of class time?

Answer 17

2-3

Question 18

The ability to sense where your body is in space and to coordinate movement with mind is referred to as:

Answer 18

Body awareness

Question 19

A focal point or point of organization from which being and movement occur is called the:

Answer 19

Center

Question 20

Establishing a connection or being rooted to the earth through the legs and feet is called:

Answer 20

Grounding

Question 21

The ability of a muscle to move a maximum amount of resistance one time is called:

Answer 21

Muscular strength

Question 22

The sit and reach test is a simple way to evaluate the body’s overral:

Answer 22

Flexibility

Question 23

Body composition refers to a person’s

Answer 23

Body-fat percentage

Question 24

Yoga, tai chi, qi qong, and Pilates fit best into which of the following categories?

Answer 24

Body-mind practices

Question 25

The most effective method for preventing the spread of Pathogens is:

Answer 25

Proper Hand washing

Question 26

A massage chair with a wide base has more:

Answer 26

Stability

Question 27

Massage sheets must be changed:

Answer 27

After every client

Question 28

When using massage cream from a jar, scoop with:

Answer 28

A clean spoon or spatula

Question 29

After washing your hands, turn the water of with:

Answer 29

The paper towel used to dry you hands

Question 30

Which of the following topical substances is the best choice if you desire lubrication during the massage phase but want more friction later?

Answer 30

Lotion

Question 31

Which if the following topical substances is the best choice for a circulatory massage emphasizing effleurage and petrissage techniques?

Answer 31

Oil

Question 32

A topical substance that reduces friction during massage and that is readily absorbed into the skin:

Answer 32

Lotion

Question 33

Camphor, menthol, rosemary, and cayenne pepper are ingredients commonly, found in:

Answer 33

Liniments

Question 34

Comfortable temperature and humidity for a massage room is about:

Answer 34

75 dgrs & 45% humidity

Question 35

The ideal lighting for a massage room is:

Answer 35

Soft and Indirect

Question 36

How often should a massage practitioner wash hands?

Answer 36

Before and after each massage, plus other times during the session as needed

Question 37

Which type of sound should be avoided in a massage environment?

Answer 37

Vocal music

Question 38

When a blanket touches your client's skin:

Answer 38

Wash it before using it on another client

Question 39

Exposure to which of the following body fluids requires use of universal sanitary precautions?

Answer 39

Blood

Question 40

The disinfecting solution used as a universal precaution is:

Answer 40

1 part bleach 10 parts water

Question 41

MRSA is a:

Answer 41

Drug-resistant staph infection

Question 42

When rinsing off soap in hygienic hand washing, the arm is held at an angle so that water flows from:

Answer 42

Fingers to elbow

Question 43

The water used for sanitary handwashing should be:

Answer 43

A comfortable temperature

Question 44

For the hygienic hand washing, after adjusting the water temperature, wet the forearms

Answer 44

From elbow to fingertips

Question 45

Once soap has been applied, how long should a person rub her hands in the sanitary hand washing procedure?

Answer 45

At least 15 seconds

Question 46

Which of the following statements about sanitary hand washing is true?

Answer 46

Liquid soap is preferred over bar soap

Question 47

A massage practitioner who has a small cut on her index finger should:

Answer 47

Wear a finger cot to cover the cut

Question 48

Adjust your massage table height so that:

Answer 48

Bending at the waist and neck is minimized

Question 49

A typical size massage table for Western Swedish Massage is:

Answer 49

30 inches wide and 73 inches long

Question 50

Which of the following is avoided when applying direct pressure with the thumbs?

Answer 50

Abduction

Question 51

Pressure applied too deeply, too fast during a massage may cause:

Answer 51

Tensing

Question 52

What does it mean to keep the wrists in a neutral position when applying massage techniques?

Answer 52

Neither flexed nor extended

Question 53

According to the principle called stacking the joints, a massage therapist applying thumb pressure to a joint should:

Answer 53

Line up the bones of the thumb and wrist

Question 54

When assisting a frail person to sit up lying supine, place your hands at his or her:

Answer 54

Shoulder and knees

Question 55

Which of the following describes good hand mechanics during compression techniques?

Answer 55

Reducing hand placing over the metacarpals of the bottom hand

Question 56

Which of the following describes good hand mechanics during thumb pressure techniques?

Answer 56

Thumb and wrist joints in a straight line

Question 57

An example of poor body mechanics while applying massage techniques is:

Answer 57

Bending your back to get closer to the receiver

Question 58

Which of the following practice will most likely lead to physical and mental strain?

Answer 58

Performing 30 massage sessions per week

Question 59

Which of the following statements about the sequences of techniques during massage is NOT correct?

Answer 59

Deep Specific techniques should be applied first

Question 60

Practitioners who focus the use of their techniques on a small area or a particular structure are said to be working with:

Answer 60

Specificity

Question 61

In the bow-and-arrow stance, the body, is lowered by:

Answer 61

Widening the stance with bent knees

Question 62

Tissue damage can result from using too much ________ when applying techniques

Answer 62

Pressure

Question 63

The rhythm for a relaxing massage is generally described as:

Answer 63

Smooth, flowing, and regular

Question 64

The skillful blending of performance elements the ___ of massage.

Answer 64

Art

Question 65

The best option for positioning a client seated in a regular chair for a neck and shoulder massage is to have him or her:

Answer 65

Lean against a table with a pillow

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT good practice for preventing strain on the hands during or after massage sessions?

Answer 66

Apply deep techniques right away, saving less stressful techniques for the end of the session.

Question 67

The essential consideration positioning of a client is:

Answer 67

The client's safety and comfort

Question 68

Which if the following statements about draping is not correct?

Answer 68

Mutual consent is an acceptable reason to ignore draping guidelines

Question 69

Which of the following is the best option for lowering the body for massage applications to the forearms and hands of a person positioned in a massage chair?

Answer 69

Kneeling on one or both knees

Question 70

Broad pressure to the upper trapezius muscle of a person positioned in a massage chair is best applied with your:

Answer 70

Forearm

Question 71

Where are bolsters typically placed to support a client in the supine position on a massage table?

Answer 71

Knees

Question 72

When sitting on a stool to give massage, position yourself:

Answer 72

Near the edge with feet flat on the floor

Question 73

When lying supine, if a client's arms for not lie flat on the table due to his or her structure or muscular tightness support can be provided with a small booster placed under the:

Answer 73

Wrist

Question 74

In the side lying position, the upper leg is best supported so that it is:

Answer 74

Parallel to the table

Question 75

A good guideline for the use of lubricant for massage application is:

Answer 75

Use the least amount needed to apply techniques effectively

Question 76

If a massage therapist works in both a spa setting for her one part-time job during the week and then works in a hospital setting on the weekends, seeing clients in both environments, what are the standard precautions for each of these environments?

Answer 76

Standards remain the same and standard precautions must be used in both setting.

Question 77

Sarah the massage therapist is concerned because her next client is diagnosed with Hep C. Sarah is worried she may become infected while giving this client a massage, Is this a realistic concern? Why or Why not?

Answer 77

No, Sarah can give the client a massage while following standard precautions

Question 78

4 basic principles of proper body mechanics for massage therapists

Answer 78

Joint Stacking Straight Back Proper weight transfer with feet Good Alignment

Question 79

4 types of lubricants for massage:

Answer 79

Oil Lotion Cream Liniments

Question 80

Which of the following is complying with standard precautions when working with a patient who has an infectious disease?

Answer 80

Gloves should be changed between tasks and procedures on the same client after contact with material that may be contaminated

Question 81

Which of the following is accurate regarding draping?

Answer 81

Avoid smooth, flat draping for men, top & bottom drapes can be moved various way to cover and uncover the area to be massaged, contoured draping is most effective for shielding the genital and buttock areas

Question 82

MT troy complains of neck and shoulder pain regularly after a hard week of work at the spa. This is most likely the result of him:

Answer 82

Using upper body strength to push and exert pressure, causing pain and fatigue

Question 83

The most important factor to keep in mind when positioning and draping a client is that ___ __ ____ _____ ________ __ ________.

Answer 83

Only the area being massaged is undraped

Question 84

One of the most important keys to being good massage therapist is that when you are with your client, you pay attention to your attention. You can do this easily by ___ before and after each massage

Answer 84

Grounding or centering

Question 85

Before beginning to perform massage, what is a good checklist that you can go through to make sure that you are maintaining proper body mechanics?

Answer 85

1. Check table height 2. Ground and center beforehand 3. Use 4 principles 4. Maintain center gravity 5. Move feet around table and get as close to the table as possible to maintain stance 6. use core and larger muscle groups

Question 86

Massage therapists are at higher risk for developing _______ because most who go into this profession because they have a nurturing or caretaker type of disposition and when working independently all the time, you can sometimes feel a little isolated.

Answer 86

Burnout