Hawaii Massage Board Exam Practice
Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution, 2024/2025.
Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph?
Friction
What does contraindication mean?
the expected treatment is inadvisable
What is a hematoma?
bruise
Which means kneading?
deep touch
What are the benefits of percussion?
tones muscles and stimulates nervous and circulatory systems
What is the range of motion?
The movement of a joint from one extreme of the articulation to the other
How is cross-fiber friction applied?
short, deep strokes transverse to direction in fibers of muscles, tendons, ligaments
apprenticeship program shall be of not less than______ months or more
than______ months duration from the date issued.
six, twelve
What is an end feel?
how the joint feels at its end of range of motion
Which massage technique prevents the formation of adhesions in muscles?
cross fiber friction
What conditions are contraindicated for hydrotherapy?
diabetes
What type of therapy reduces swelling and pain?
cold
What hydrotherapy treatment most effectively increases circulation by alternating
vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels in an area?
vascular flush
What is a trigger point?
a hypersensitive band in muscles tissue
What is lymph?
fluid in lymphatic vessels
What do lymph nodes do?
a. clean the lymph, b. store WBCs, c. become enlarge when we're sick, d. destroy
harmful non-self cells, e. all of the above
Massage is contraindicated for clients with cancer because the effects it has on
lymph and blood circulation
Medical massage can be best defined as
performed to improve pathologies or conditions diagnosed by a physician
, What massage modality is still the most widely used today and incorporated into
other system?
Swedish massage
Grounds on which a practitioner's license may be revoked, canceled or
suspended are
practicing fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, practicing under false or assumed
mane, fraudulent or deceptive advertising, ethical or sexual misconduct with client
Transference is when the practitioner personalizes the relationship with the client
false
What are the 4 signs of inflammation?
pain, heat, red, swelling
Some people find music distracting and prefer silence during massage
true
Depending on the massage movement applied, the nervous system can be
a. stimulated, b. soothed, c. all of the above
Minimum suitable strengths for cresol and Lysol used to clean floors, sinks and
restrooms are
1 to 5 %
What stroke used short deep strokes, transverse to the direction of muscle,
tendon or ligament fibers?
friction
Which stroke is a success of strokes applied by gliding the hand over a
somewhat extended portion of the body and is used to distribute the oil, cream or
lotion?
Effleurage
How can a massage therapist increased the strength and power available in a
movement while at the same time reduce their risk of potential injury?
use good body mechanics
When should the practitioner wash their hands when working with a massage
client?
both before and after the massage
Is it better for a client to receive a massage before or after a meal?
before
Which 2 undesirable effects can a client experience after the massage that are
due to metabolic waste in the circulatory system?
hyperemia and ischemia
What does the acronym for RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
No person shall operate a massage establishment in connection with other
business or dwelling unless there is a ________ separating the establishment
from other business or dwelling.
partition
A massage establishment may be used as , or in connection with
a. living area, b. cooking area, c. sleeping area, d. none of the above
Washing and toilet facilities shall be provided within ______ feet of the
establishment
Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution, 2024/2025.
Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph?
Friction
What does contraindication mean?
the expected treatment is inadvisable
What is a hematoma?
bruise
Which means kneading?
deep touch
What are the benefits of percussion?
tones muscles and stimulates nervous and circulatory systems
What is the range of motion?
The movement of a joint from one extreme of the articulation to the other
How is cross-fiber friction applied?
short, deep strokes transverse to direction in fibers of muscles, tendons, ligaments
apprenticeship program shall be of not less than______ months or more
than______ months duration from the date issued.
six, twelve
What is an end feel?
how the joint feels at its end of range of motion
Which massage technique prevents the formation of adhesions in muscles?
cross fiber friction
What conditions are contraindicated for hydrotherapy?
diabetes
What type of therapy reduces swelling and pain?
cold
What hydrotherapy treatment most effectively increases circulation by alternating
vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels in an area?
vascular flush
What is a trigger point?
a hypersensitive band in muscles tissue
What is lymph?
fluid in lymphatic vessels
What do lymph nodes do?
a. clean the lymph, b. store WBCs, c. become enlarge when we're sick, d. destroy
harmful non-self cells, e. all of the above
Massage is contraindicated for clients with cancer because the effects it has on
lymph and blood circulation
Medical massage can be best defined as
performed to improve pathologies or conditions diagnosed by a physician
, What massage modality is still the most widely used today and incorporated into
other system?
Swedish massage
Grounds on which a practitioner's license may be revoked, canceled or
suspended are
practicing fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, practicing under false or assumed
mane, fraudulent or deceptive advertising, ethical or sexual misconduct with client
Transference is when the practitioner personalizes the relationship with the client
false
What are the 4 signs of inflammation?
pain, heat, red, swelling
Some people find music distracting and prefer silence during massage
true
Depending on the massage movement applied, the nervous system can be
a. stimulated, b. soothed, c. all of the above
Minimum suitable strengths for cresol and Lysol used to clean floors, sinks and
restrooms are
1 to 5 %
What stroke used short deep strokes, transverse to the direction of muscle,
tendon or ligament fibers?
friction
Which stroke is a success of strokes applied by gliding the hand over a
somewhat extended portion of the body and is used to distribute the oil, cream or
lotion?
Effleurage
How can a massage therapist increased the strength and power available in a
movement while at the same time reduce their risk of potential injury?
use good body mechanics
When should the practitioner wash their hands when working with a massage
client?
both before and after the massage
Is it better for a client to receive a massage before or after a meal?
before
Which 2 undesirable effects can a client experience after the massage that are
due to metabolic waste in the circulatory system?
hyperemia and ischemia
What does the acronym for RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
No person shall operate a massage establishment in connection with other
business or dwelling unless there is a ________ separating the establishment
from other business or dwelling.
partition
A massage establishment may be used as , or in connection with
a. living area, b. cooking area, c. sleeping area, d. none of the above
Washing and toilet facilities shall be provided within ______ feet of the
establishment
