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TEST BANK - Massage Therapy-Principles and
Practice, 7th Edition by Susan G. Salvo
All Chapters 1-30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 01: History of Massage-Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional
Societies, Organizations, and Associations
Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries
Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy,
Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment
Chapter 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care
Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy
Chapter 06: Massage Therapy Research
Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping
Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and
Contraindications
Chapter 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 10: Professional Standards-Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals
Chapter 11: Special Populations-Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants,
Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility
Impairment
Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures
Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles and Practice
Chapter 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments,
Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 15: Seated Massage-Principles and Practice
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Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and
Chakras
Chapter 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development,
Accounting, and Planning
Chapter 18: Introduction to the Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body
Compass
Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part A
Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part B
Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries
Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies
Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders
Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions
Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders
Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders
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TEST BANK Massage Therapy 7/E Susan Salvo
Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and
Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and
traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
a. Acupuncture
b. Ayurveda
c. Polarity therapy
d. Massage therapy
ANS: D
Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for
wellness and self-care purposes.
2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANS: B
The origin of the word massage is unclear, but can be traced to numerous sources: the
Hebrew mashesh, the Greek masso and massin, the Latin massa, the Arabic mass’h,
the Sanskrit makeh, and the French masser.
3. When was the earliest the term massage was used by most European-based cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANS: C
By the early 1800s, the term massage was used by most European-based cultures.
Historically, massage was referred to by its techniques such as friction or rubbing.
4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in China.
Acupuncture was not mentioned in Chinese writings until 90 BCE.
5. Which work is commonly referred to as the classic scripture of traditional Chinese
medicine?
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Practice, 7th Edition by Susan G. Salvo
All Chapters 1-30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 01: History of Massage-Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional
Societies, Organizations, and Associations
Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries
Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy,
Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment
Chapter 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care
Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy
Chapter 06: Massage Therapy Research
Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping
Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and
Contraindications
Chapter 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 10: Professional Standards-Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals
Chapter 11: Special Populations-Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants,
Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility
Impairment
Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures
Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles and Practice
Chapter 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments,
Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 15: Seated Massage-Principles and Practice
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Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and
Chakras
Chapter 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development,
Accounting, and Planning
Chapter 18: Introduction to the Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body
Compass
Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part A
Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part B
Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries
Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
Chapter 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies
Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders
Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions
Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders
Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders
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TEST BANK Massage Therapy 7/E Susan Salvo
Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and
Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and
traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
a. Acupuncture
b. Ayurveda
c. Polarity therapy
d. Massage therapy
ANS: D
Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for
wellness and self-care purposes.
2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANS: B
The origin of the word massage is unclear, but can be traced to numerous sources: the
Hebrew mashesh, the Greek masso and massin, the Latin massa, the Arabic mass’h,
the Sanskrit makeh, and the French masser.
3. When was the earliest the term massage was used by most European-based cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANS: C
By the early 1800s, the term massage was used by most European-based cultures.
Historically, massage was referred to by its techniques such as friction or rubbing.
4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in China.
Acupuncture was not mentioned in Chinese writings until 90 BCE.
5. Which work is commonly referred to as the classic scripture of traditional Chinese
medicine?
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