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Bone is the hardest structure in the body
True
Typically long bones have enlarged areas on the ends called the diaphysis
False
The bones of the skull, thorax, vertebral column, and the hyoid bone comprise the axial skeleton
True
The upper extremities are comprised of 64 and the lower extremities are comprised of 66 bones
True
Joints are classified according to the amount of motion they permit.
True
Massage is indicated for the subacute stage of fractures once they have been set and immobilized.
True
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease and it is the most crippling of arthritis.
True
Strain is an injury to a joint that result in the stretching or learing of the ligaments
False
All classsifications of sprains cause swelling and require rest and support while the tissues heal.
True
Massage is condraindicated during an acute episode of a herniated disk
True
The skeletal system is composed of all of the following EXCEPT
Cartilage
_____bones include those of the legs, arms, fingers, and toes
Long
_____ bones include the carpals and tarsals
Short
______ bones include those in the skull, pelvis, and ribs
Flat
Vertebrae are examples of ____bones.
Irregular
The shaft area of a long bone is called the_____
diaphysis
The ____ is a fibrous membrane whose function is to protect the bone and serve as an attachment for tendons and ligaments.
Periosteum
_____ bone consists of irregularly shaped spaces defined by thin bony plates. it is found in flat bones and in the ends of long bones, and it is filled with red bone marrow
Spongy
Yellow bone marrow is located in the ______ shaft of long bones
Medullary Cavity
_____ bone marrow functions in the production of red and white blood cells and platelets
Red
For proper growth and hardening of bony structures, the diet should contain an adequate amount of calcium, phosporous, and vitamin_____
D
The human adult skeleton consists of _____ bones
206
The small bones of the inner ears include all of the following EXCEPT the _____
Hyoid
Which of the following statements is the correct on distribution of bones?
Frontal (1), Parietal (2), Occipatal (1), Temporal (2), Sphenoid (1), Ethmoid (1)
_____ joints are freely movable
Diarthrotic
_____ joints are immovable
Synarthrotic
The synovial Membrane secretes______ fluid that lubricates the joints surfaces
synovial fluid
All of the following are classifications of joints according to their structure EXCEPT
Tenovial
A____ joint is a freely movable, synovial, where rounded bone rotates in a ring made of bone and ligament.
Ball and Socket
A______ joint is a slightly movable, cartilaginous joint connected by flat discs of fibrocartilage.
Gliding
All clients will enjoy relaxing music playing in the background of the massage area.
False
If, after a few massage sessions, you feel discomfort in your lower back, the massage table is probably to low.
True
It is important that the vinyl of the massage table and the bolster dont come in contact with the client's skin
True
Lotions are the most commonly used lubricants
True
Sanitization is similar to sterilization, but it does not kill bacterial spores.
False
The primary precaution in infection control is thorough hand washing
True
With universal precautions, not all blood or body fluids are considered potentially infectious
False
It would be acceptable practice to massage a client when you have a contagious disease if you wear appropriate protective gear.
False
A general treatment strategy may cover several sessions, but every session should have a treatment plan.
True
The assessment process ends with the consultations
false
All of the following should be taken into account when considering the comfort of the Client EXCEPT _____. Its nice toi have, But it is considered an optional
relaxing music
Which one of the following is typically not considered one of the three areas of operation or activity in a massage business
Storage area
A regulated temperature in the massage room is necessary to help the client to relax. the massage room should be kept at _____ F. which is warm enough for most clients and cool eneough for the practioner.
72
the correct width of the massage table is approximately ______ inches.
28
A good length for a massage table is _____inches
76
the optimal height of the massage table is dependent on all of the following EXCEPT
the style of the linen used
A massage room needs to be a minimum of ____ feet wide and _____ feet long.
10, 12
Why should a light flannel, cotton, or wool blanket be available in the massage area,
To use as top sheet for draping the patient
In the massage, linens are used to cover all of the following EXCEPT_______
The therapists
Antibacterial soaps, paper hand towels, clean bath towels for each client, robes shampoos, bath soap and disposable water cups are all items you would find in which area of a massage practice?
bathroom/ bathing area
why is it important to use fresh massage oil?
fresh massage will not be rancid and have an offensive odor.
Bolster are placed under the client's ______ when lying faceup and under the client's______ when lying facedown to reduce back strain
Knees, ankles
A recent survey concluded that approximately____ of massage ppractioners operate a private practice out of their homes.
3/4
_______are often the choice of deep tissue practioners since it allows penetration without irritation
massage cream
what is the primary purpose of using lubricants
To reduce friction between the practioner's hands and the clients skin
All of the following are considered ancillary services to the typical massage practice EXCEPT
steam baths
_____are minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics
Viruses
All of the following are types of bacteria EXCEPT
Bachii
_____ bacteria, are beneficial and harmless. they are the most numerous form of bacteria, and they perform useful functions such as aiding in the digestive process and other bodily processes
Nonpathogenic
all of the following are types of fungi EXCEPT_______
ringworm
_____are a class of proteins prodced in the body response to contact with antigens (toxins); they serve to immune the body against specific antigens
Antibodies
A_____is defined as any of a class of a class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that are capable of transmitting disease
Viruse
All of the following are types of viral infections EXCEPT
Common cold
______is the most complete process of eliminating pathogens from an object or surface
Disinfections
lysol,chlorine bleach, and alcohol are all agents used to______
disinfect
which method of eliminating pathogens is the most common practice in a massage studio
sanitization
_____is typically achieved by using running water, soaps, or detergents.
disinfection
All of the following are types of antiseptics EXCEPT
chlorine bleach
A(n) ______is any receptacle large enough to hold a disinfectant solution in which objects to be sanitized can be completely immersed
Wet disinfectant
What phone number(s) should be kept posted in plain view near all telephones
Ambulance
____ are also called germs or microbes andare most numerous in dirt, refuse, unclean water, and diseased tissues
Bacteria
All of the following are common paths of infections EXCEPT
Direct contact
____ are often the result of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens by simply being in close proximity to a contagious individual who is coughing, sneezing or simply talking
respiratory infections
Pathogens commonly encountered in the massage practice all of the following EXCEPT
Fungi
A chain of cocci is called
Sprilla
All of the following are questions that will help screen prospective clients EXCEPT______
"how did you find out about my services?"
_____is a way of postering, gesturing and using facial expressions to relay a message
Nonverbal commincation
The massage pracitioner will have the opportunity during the consultation to do all of the followingEXCEPT
Practice massage technique
which of the following items is NOT pertient to an initial consultation?
All of the above
All of the following are indications that the client may be feeling discomfort and massage may need to be altered in some way EXCEPT
Flinches
Which one of the following statements is a correct example of how to question a client?
Discribe your area of discomfort and show me where you feel it
The____ is an outline the pracitioner can follow when giving massage treatment
Treatment plan
describing hour of operations, cancellation policies, and length of sessions are examples of_______
Business policies
Body diagrams are helpful when_____
All of the idea
the most popular method of recording client and session information in many health care professions is
SOAP
_____ information in cludes anything the client tells the therapists such as present syptoms, aggravating conditions, or what makes it better or worse
subjective
_____ is any information that the therapist gathers from observation, interview, or assessment precedures and tests
Objective
Suggestions for future therapeutic massage sessions would be recorded under which one of the following heading
Plan
A_____form contains the clients name, the therapists name, name of the person(s) the information is be released to, and the timeframe in which the information may be released.
Release of information
During a consultation, it is important that the practitioner
all of the above