LATEST Hawaii Board State Exam- Massage Questions With Complete Solutions

What is the basic unit of structure? - ANSWER- cell What supervises cell activity? - ANSWER- nucleus What is the chemical action that converts food to energy? - ANSWER- metabolism What membrane encases the lungs? - ANSWER- pleura cavity The common iliac artery supplies blood to where? - ANSWER- Abdominal walls Adipose tissue is also called? - ANSWER- said areola tissue but this is WRONG. Adipose tissue is fat cells in a mesh work of areolar tissues. Areola is a connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. So, answer: Fat cells What artery supplies blood to the forearm, wrist and thumb? - ANSWER- radial What is the common physiological effect of massage? - ANSWER- increased blood flow What is the term for "body in balance"? - ANSWER- homeostasis Name the condition of tight muscles constricting blood. - ANSWER- ischemic Which artery terminates by forming the radial and ulna arteries? - ANSWER- brachial Where are the kidneys located? - ANSWER- above the waistline What is the procedure to cleanse regenerated tissue? - ANSWER- lymph drainage Name the fluid that surrounds the brain? - ANSWER- cerebrospinal fluid What is a motor unit? - ANSWER- neuron & all the muscle fibers it controls Main action of the gluteus medius - ANSWER- abduct thigh Name the movement of the jaw parallel to the ground - ANSWER- protraction What is the MAIN artery? - ANSWER- aorta Name the bone that supports the tongue - ANSWER- hyoid Name the agonist/antagonist for flexion and extension in the elbox - ANSWER- bicep. tricep. What is the junction between nerves called - ANSWER- synapse What is a small elevated pimple above the skin called - ANSWER- pustule The muscle that is involved in the bi-lateral flexion of the trunk - ANSWER- external oblique Muscle has tone if it does what - ANSWER- firm and responds to stimuli The simplest form of nerve activity - ANSWER- reflex Connects bone to bone - ANSWER- ligament Connects bone to muscle - ANSWER- tendon Inactivity - ANSWER- atrophy The skull is an example of what type of joint - ANSWER- synarthrotic joint Deepest layer of true skin - ANSWER- dermis what does the flexor digit minima do What does the flexor digit minimum do - ANSWER- bends pinky Which muscle assists in rotating the head and neck? - ANSWER- splenius capitals What is the location of the peroneus lunges and braves? - ANSWER- distal leg Muscle found in the outer ear - ANSWER- elastic cartilage What bone serves as an attachment to the ribs? - ANSWER- sternum Function of the skeletal system - ANSWER- protect, support, and serve as attachment sites Which nerve controls the heart, lungs, and digestion? - ANSWER- pheumogastric Origin of hamstrings - ANSWER- ischia tuberosity Small discolored spot on skin - ANSWER- macule The bones of the skull, thorax, and vertebrae make up the skeleton. - ANSWER- axial What is the movement of dorsiflexion of the foot? - ANSWER- up and back Example of pivot joint - ANSWER- neck Approx. space for massage - ANSWER- 10x12 Massage license expires - ANSWER- June 30 of every uneven year Disciplinary actions - ANSWER- fined no less than 100-1000$$ Sponsoring therapist - ANSWER- therapist is licensed for at least 3 years Direct supervision - ANSWER- therapist must be present during training. Maximum ratio of apprentices to therapists - ANSWER- 10 to 1 Massage therapist must notify board of changes - ANSWER- within 48 hours Apprentices must complete how many hours of hands on - ANSWER- no less than 420 hours Board of massage has members - ANSWER- 5 Members of the board are approved by the - ANSWER- governor Toilet facilities must be established - ANSWER- 200ft away BOARD - ANSWER- holds the power to revoke or suspend a license Petrissage - ANSWER- consists of manipulations that press and roll the muscle under the hand. Most movement - ANSWER- prime mover Skeletal muscles normally work in - ANSWER- groups Thyroid gland produces the hormone - ANSWER- thyroxin Deltoid - ANSWER- in the shoulder The cervical vertebrae support the - ANSWER- head and neck Basic unit structures of bones - ANSWER- osteons The line that divides the body into left and right halves - ANSWER- mid-sagittal The line that divides the body into front and back - ANSWER- frontal or coronal