Massage Therapy Exam 2 Health & Hygiene
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When considering the comfort of the client, what are factors to consider? - Correct
answers✔✔Adequate temperature, ventilation, indirect lighting, relaxing music (optional)
What are the three areas of activity? - Correct answers✔✔The massage area, the business area,
and the bathroom or hydrotherapy area.
How does a massage practitioner project a professional image? - Correct answers✔✔Speech,
place of business, good manners, and good appearance/equipment.
What is the minimum size for a massage room? - Correct answers✔✔12 feet long and 10 feet
wide.
What is the optimal temperature of a massage room for comfort? - Correct answers✔✔72 to 75
degree fahrenheit (22.2 to 23.9 degree Celsius)
What are the two standards that must be maintained for a massage facility? - Correct
answers✔✔Safety and cleanliness
What is the most important piece of equipment for the massage practitioner? - Correct
answers✔✔Massage table
What are the three attributes that make a good massage table? - Correct answers✔✔Stable, firm,
and comfortable
, What is a good width for a massage table? - Correct answers✔✔28 inches
What is a good length for a massage table? - Correct answers✔✔76 inches
If there is reason to believe that the client is sensitive or allergic to a product or oil, the
practitioner can? - Correct answers✔✔perform a patch test
Name 5 equipment or supplies in the checklist? - Correct answers✔✔Massage table, stool, fit
ball, facial tissues, alcohol, swabs, hand sanitizer, analgesic oil, bolsters, linens, business
telephone with answering machine, reference books, liquid soap, clean bath towels for each
client, disposable paper towels, hydrotherapy equipment, cleaning and disinfectant supplies,
towels, robes, writing utensils, table warmer, shampoo, wastebasket, music device, desk, clock,
SOAP forms, indirect lighting, dressing area, blankets, wraps, robes, lubricants etc.
The lighting in the massage treatment room should be... - Correct answers✔✔indirect, relative,
and soft.
The optimal height of the massage table depends on four factors including... - Correct
answers✔✔the style of massage given, height of the practitioner, size of the client, and the
personal preference of the practitioner.
What is the best/size material to use for massage padding? - Correct answers✔✔High density
foam; 1 to 2 inches
What is the best covering for the massage table and why? - Correct answers✔✔Good-quality
Vinyl because it is durable and easy to clean.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
When considering the comfort of the client, what are factors to consider? - Correct
answers✔✔Adequate temperature, ventilation, indirect lighting, relaxing music (optional)
What are the three areas of activity? - Correct answers✔✔The massage area, the business area,
and the bathroom or hydrotherapy area.
How does a massage practitioner project a professional image? - Correct answers✔✔Speech,
place of business, good manners, and good appearance/equipment.
What is the minimum size for a massage room? - Correct answers✔✔12 feet long and 10 feet
wide.
What is the optimal temperature of a massage room for comfort? - Correct answers✔✔72 to 75
degree fahrenheit (22.2 to 23.9 degree Celsius)
What are the two standards that must be maintained for a massage facility? - Correct
answers✔✔Safety and cleanliness
What is the most important piece of equipment for the massage practitioner? - Correct
answers✔✔Massage table
What are the three attributes that make a good massage table? - Correct answers✔✔Stable, firm,
and comfortable
, What is a good width for a massage table? - Correct answers✔✔28 inches
What is a good length for a massage table? - Correct answers✔✔76 inches
If there is reason to believe that the client is sensitive or allergic to a product or oil, the
practitioner can? - Correct answers✔✔perform a patch test
Name 5 equipment or supplies in the checklist? - Correct answers✔✔Massage table, stool, fit
ball, facial tissues, alcohol, swabs, hand sanitizer, analgesic oil, bolsters, linens, business
telephone with answering machine, reference books, liquid soap, clean bath towels for each
client, disposable paper towels, hydrotherapy equipment, cleaning and disinfectant supplies,
towels, robes, writing utensils, table warmer, shampoo, wastebasket, music device, desk, clock,
SOAP forms, indirect lighting, dressing area, blankets, wraps, robes, lubricants etc.
The lighting in the massage treatment room should be... - Correct answers✔✔indirect, relative,
and soft.
The optimal height of the massage table depends on four factors including... - Correct
answers✔✔the style of massage given, height of the practitioner, size of the client, and the
personal preference of the practitioner.
What is the best/size material to use for massage padding? - Correct answers✔✔High density
foam; 1 to 2 inches
What is the best covering for the massage table and why? - Correct answers✔✔Good-quality
Vinyl because it is durable and easy to clean.
