Questions with Complete Solutions.
Which muscle would be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve were severed? - Answer Biceps Femoris
Senile lentigo or liver spots on the skin - Answer Are not CI'd for massage
If massage is used in early stages of fracture healing, it should be given particularly on the area -
Answer Proximal to the acutal site
Contraindicated fungal skin infections include - Answer Athletes foot
Which condition is present when there is an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow? - Answer
Flaccidity
If a client has skin damaged by the burns of fire, chemicals, or radiation and requires grafting -
Answer Massage can be done after the graft heals, This is a 3 degree burn, Gentle range of
motion can increase mobility
Which technique is recommended to break down adhesions for rheumatoid arthritis? - Answer
Gentle friction
Massage can be beneficial for a headache with symptom(s) of - Answer Sinus pressure,
Vascular Disruption, Release of toxins
Thorough assessment of a client's medical intake reveals - Answer Contraindications for
massage
Herpes simplex is a(n) ____________ infection of the skin. - Answer Viral
Adhesion development and excessive scarring following trauma can be reduced with - Answer
Friction massage
Most muscle strains occur on the ____________. - Answer Tendon, Antagonist Muscle,
Tight, spasmed muscle
, Techniques to avoid using on a pregnant client are heavy percussion and - Answer Deep
tissue massage
Which of the following is a virus-induced mass produced by uncontrolled epithelial skin cell
growth? - Answer Warts
If a client has a hernia, the best approach is - Answer Local contraindication around affected
area
In order to evaluate projected pain it is necessary to know the - Answer Proximal nerve that
is compressed
When a client has fibromyalgia, it is best to - Answer Assess the tender points and tailor that
treatment
A sprain with extensive swelling is caused by an injury to the - Answer Ligament
Massage can be beneficial if a client is recovering from pneumonia because - Answer
Tapoment and vibration on the back can help drain the secretions
Injuries that have a gradual onset or reoccur often are called - Answer Chronic
A disease of the nervous system that is contraindicated for massage is - Answer Meningitis
A muscle strain that involves a partial tear of 10-50% of the muscle fibers is classified as -
Answer Grade II
The popliteal fossa is an endangerment site because of the - Answer Tibial and peroneal
nerves
What client information is critical in the history intake process? - Answer All medical
conditions, surgeries and illnesses
Massage interfaces with the effects of many medications; therefore, it is important to reference
drugs in the: - Answer Physcians desk reference
Why is it important to have the illnesses and/or medical conditions available before a massage?
- Answer For the purpose of assessing any potential contraindications