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Procedures may be physiologically stimulating when massage is applied

lightly
strongly
fast
all of the above
Lightly
Tissue being compressed, lifted, rolled, and stretched describes:

petrissage
rolling
wringing
petrissage
The current scope of practice in Ohio prohibits:

colonic irrigation
diathremy
electrical device...look up the exact
all the above
What is sterilization?

Removal of most microorganisms
Destruction of all forms of microbial life
Destruction of all forms of microbial life
Digital stroking is chiefly employed where?
on the forehead and the spine
Which of the following is not done during massage of the chest:

rolling
palmar stroking
digital stroking
rolling
a microwave is an example of
diathermy
Procedure that is indicated with locomotor ataxia
kneading
Tetanic contraction of a muscle may be created by
strong vibration
Palmar kneading is chiefly used on the:
back, chest, and abs
_________ and ___________ may be made to act directly upon a nerve trunks; this causes powerful stimulation of the peripheral nerves and all the nerve centers with which a nerve trunk is connected
Vibration and nerves compression
_______ _________ simply increases nervous irritability.
Light percussion (direct stimulating)
______ __________may cause such a great degree of nervous irritability that it exhausts the nerves thus producing a benumbing effect.
strong percussion (direct stimulating)
all of the procedures of massage produce a reflex effect

true or false
true
Light stroking, percussion, and vibration produce the most striking results for reflex effects, direct stimulating effects, or sedative effects?
for reflex effects
Pinching produces an anesthetic effect in the same way as ...
strong percussion
iv) Derivative friction and kneading produce a ________ effect
sedative effect
___________ ____________ diminishes the blood supply of the brain hence lessens cerebral activity
Centrifugal friction
fulling has little to do with the muscles it excites the nervous system and the surface circulation

true or false
true
In an ordinary muscle contraction the number of impulses received per second is ______; the rate of vibration required for producing tetnus must be as great or greater
10 – 20
________ acts chiefly on the superficial veins while petrissage and other forms of deep kneading act upon the deeper vessels as well
friction
Massage of the abdomen slows the pulse by raising the general blood pressure and diminishes visceral congestion

true or false
true
______ __________ produces dilation of the blood vessels which may even amount to paralysis
Strong percussion
_____ _________ causes contraction of the blood vessels of that portion of skin; if long enough it can produce dilation
Light percussion
_________ _________of the extremities may relieve portal and pulmonary congestion (what type and direction of procedure)
Centrifugal friction
Massage of the______ ______ act derivatively on the brain and spine
arms and legs
Massage brings an increased amount of blood to the surface this causes the blood to cool and thus heat is eliminated; massage also increases the activity of the sweat glands which also causes the body to be cooled through perspiration
.
The higher the temperature of the skin the more rapid heat dissipation will occur

true or false
true
abdominal massage raises body temperature

true or false
true
abdominal massage raises blood pressure

true or false
true - slows pulse by raising blood pressure and diminishes visceral congestion
which is an effet of heat hydrotherapy

increased or decreased circulation
increased circulation
which percussion would bemost appropriate to use to stimulate the interscapular area
hacking and spatting
massage is indicated in subacute

common cold
pheumonia
both
using thermal treatment below freezing or above ____ degrees F. may damage tissues
115
the most important risk factor for breast cancer are
genetic predisposition and age
unknown - look up the other one
which is a contagious skin condition

dermatitis
exzema
athletes foot
athletes foot
how many types of stroking are there
4
what are the most effective means of applying point percussion
tapping and hacking
light friction and ________ produce market sedative effects
percussion
a progressive loss of muscle fibers without any nervous system involvement is caused by
muscular dystrophy
what does kellogg recommend for muscular atrophy
friction and petrissage
a patient has pelvic pain, where should you do derivative friction
lower back
when would it be inadvisable to use nerve compression

atony
inflammation
inflammation
when the lymph spaces and channels are affected
the immune system is affected
when treating swelling due to a dislocated knee, which technique is valuable

effleurage
petrissage
stroking
friction
effleurage
what is a neutral bath and the desired temperature?
soaking of the body in water that is between 92 F and 95 F, which is the average skin temperature. Used in hydrotherapy to enhance water absorption and kidney function, or to calm an overactive nervous system (usually recommended to patients experiencing anxiety, chronic pain, exhaustion, insomnia, and ner-vous irritability).
one of the best ways to increase circulation to an area to promote healing is to ...
alternate applications of heat and cold
what are the effects of cold water
1. improves circulation
2. stimulates nerves
3. awakens the functional activity of cells
what does a prolonged use of cold do to the body
depressing effect on the body
surface blood vessels contract and blood is driven to the interior part of the body is an effect from what type of application
cold water
contraindications for hydrotherapy
cardiac impairment, diabetes, lung disease, kidney infection, extremely high or low blood pressure, and infectious skin diseases.
temperatures above 98.6 are considered what?
hot
medium to warm termperatures for hydrotherapy are...
92-96 degrees (slightly below body temperature)
cool hydrotherapy is what temperature
70-80 degrees
55 degrees and below is considered what for hydrotherapy
cold
In resistive joint movements, who initiates the movement:
either the patient or therapist
Epigastric reflex stroking is indicated for:
motor insufficiency of the stomach
In massage, vasodilation and vasoconstriction of blood vessels is due to

reflex
mechanical
metabolic effects
Reflex effects
Which is a massage therapist in Ohio not legally bound to follow:
AMTA Scope of Practice
An example of disinfection is
using alcohol to clean
Swelling of one entire leg is usually caused by a pathology in
a blood vessel
A patient reports having whiplash and the brachial plexus is impinged. Which muscle is likely to be involved

pecs minor
pecs major
pects minor
Which of the following muscles can entrap the brachial plexus

scalenes
pects major
deltoid
scalenes
_____ regulations should be observed in maintaining a clean massage facility at all times:
board of health
A progressive loss of muscle fibers without any nervous system involvement is cause by:
muscular dystrophy
A patient reports feeling strange sensations on the skin of his back, among which are numbness, tingling, and "crawling" sensations. Which combination of modalities would be indicated:
Digital stroking, palmar stroking, passive touch
When injured by trauma or infection, neurons of the CNS
dont repair
Having to follow fire safety codes and regulations are regulated by all of the following except
Ohio scope of practice
A patient reports having epilepsy. During the massage, she has a seizure. What should you do:
remove all objects around her so she doesnt get hurt
Hacking movements applied from the vertebral prominens to the occiput stimulates
C1-C4
In a patient with subdeltoid bursitis, the pain is worse if the arm is:
abducted
Rolling is especially useful for what parts of the body
arms, legs, back, and hips
A patient presents with edema in the ankles. The order of derivative massage should be

hip leg ankle foot 1
toes foot ankle leg 2
foot ankle leg hip 3
ankle foot toes leg 4
hip, leg, ankle, foot 1
Somatic pain arises from stimulation of receptors in the skin or from stimulation of receptors in the
muscles, joint, tendons, and fascia
massage of the abdomen

increases heartrate
decreases blood pressure
slows the pulse
increases pulse
slows the pulse/also slows heart rate
In this class of joint movements, both the patient and the therapist take equal part in the movement. Either may initiate the movement, although the patient usually does. This procedure acts vigorously on both muscles and joints:

assistive
resistive
active
resistive
When the lymph spaces and channels (lymphatic system) are affected:

1. the core body temperature is lowered
2. the immune system is affected
2. the immune system is affected
A client complains of constipation, which area should reflex stroking be done:
abdominal
It would be acceptable practice to massage a client when you have a contagious disease if you wear appropriate protective gear

true or false
true
To treat Bell's palsy, kneading should be done:

1. from the hairline to the maxilla
2. from the mandible to the hairline
2. from the mandible to the hairline
Friction has the least effect on which circulation

visceral
peripheral
lymphatic
interstitial
visceral
Abdominal massage is NOT contraindicated with

suppuration
prolapsed bowel
prolapsed vowel
A neurotransmitter that affects brain functions that control fine movement, emotional response, and the ability to experience pleasure and pain is:

dopamine
epinephrine
seratonin
progesterone
dopamine
What should you do during a massage when you realize you have come in contact with a fungal infection
stop the massage and thoroughly wash your hands
Which massage procedure best directs oxygen and nutrients to the muscles

kneading
friction
stroking
touch
kneading
the most effective massage procedure to produce a reflex effect is...
vibration (cns and pns, nerve endings)
the most effective massage procedure to produce metabolic effect is...
kneading (exchange of nutrients, oxygen and waste
all forms of skin disease are contraindicated in general massage except...
chronic eczema
name the 7 types of reflex stroking
Interscapular C6-T1 (spinal anemia)
Axillary T2-T4 (lung congestion)
Epigastric T5-T7 (stomach inefficiencies) hypopepsia
Abdominal T8-T12 (constipation)
Cremasteric L1-L3 (loss of rectal bladder tone)
Gluteal L4-L5 (loss of rectal bladder tone)
Platar S5-S6 (loss of rectal bladder tone) improve nerve innervation in lower extremeties
cremasteric reflex stroking is from what spinal nerve segment
L1-3 loss of rectal bladder tone
abdominal reflex stroking is of what spinal
T8-T12 constipation
epigastric reflex stroking is from what spinal segment
T5-T7
what is another name for friction?
effleurage (light friction)
what is the rate of friction
30-180
friction warms the skin and brings blood to the surface true or false
true
for derivative effects for pelvic pain apply friction where
to the lower part of the back
the AMTA code of ethics is enforcable by the state of ohio. true or false
true
ohio massage therapists are not legally bound to the...
AMTA Scope of Practice
petrissage is a form of deep kneading... what is the rate of application
30 to 90 per minute
what is locomotor ataxia
the inability to control ones own body movements - kneading helps
is circular friction done centripitally or centrigugally
centripital
hyperaesthesia is contraindicated with percussion true or false
true - over stimulated senses
histamine cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction
vasodialation
what technique would you use for insomnia
passive-digital stroking-palmar stroking
what is the function of the kidneys
electrocytes, maintenance of acid base balance, regulate blood pressure, natural filer of blood and removal of waste
Which of these is a physiological effect of passive touch:

1. Diminish swelling and congestion
2. Reflex influences upon the centers of the brain and cord
2. Reflex influences upon the centers of the brain and cord
The direct application of percussion to the spine is a most powerful means of:

1. Sedating vasomotor centers through reflex areas
2. Stimulating vasomotor centers and nutritive functions of viscera via splanchnics
2. Stimulating vasomotor centers and nutritive functions of viscera via splanchnics
What technique relieves pain by emptying the blood vessels and benumbing the nerves:
1. Petrissage
1. Pressure
pressure
pain, neuralgia, swelling and congestion are all therapeutic applications of
pressure touch
pain, neuralgia, sleeplessness, nervous irrability, hyperaesthesia, paraesthesia are all therapeutic applications of
passive touch
hypnotic effects upon the nervous system are physiological effects of
passive touch
stroking speeds arterial blood flow true or false
false - slows arterial blood flow by way of the vasoconstriction of athe blood vessels
digital and palmar stroking are therapeutic applications for a headache, true or false
true
what are the five forms of friction
circular
spiral
rotary
centripital
centrifugal
what is hyperemia
bringing more blood to the surface - friction
what is multiple sclerosis
In MS, the body's own immune system attacks and damages the myelin. When myelin is lost, the axons can no longer effectively conduct signals.[4] The name multiple sclerosis refers to scars (scleroses—better known as plaques or lesions) particularly in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord, which is mainly composed of myelin

is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms
for a sprain do derivative massage as soon as possible. true or false
true
muscles contain about how much of the body's glycogen storage

25 30 40 or 50%
50%
what is the best massage procedure for tingling, crawling, and numbness

digital stroking, palmar stroking, and passive touch
digital stroking palmar stroking, and passive touch
gersters is applied from the front and hoffingers is applied from the back of the neck. true or false
true
A group of simple parasitic organisms that are similar to plants but have no chlorophyll and live on ski or mucous membranes are:

fungi
protozoa
bacteria
fungi
Pressurized steam bath would be an example of what common asceptic technique:

sterilization
disinfection
sanitation
sterilization
A patient presents with chronic low back pain. Which muscle would be weak:

QL
Rectus Abdominis
Rectus abdominis
In the first trimester of pregnancy what is contraindicated
deep abdominal work is contraindicated
_____ are minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics:

bacteria
fungi
protozoa
bacteria
All of the following are types of viral infections EXCEPT __
syphillis
One of the four physiological effects upon the nervous system, according to Kellogg:

Direct stimulating
increased circulation
Direct stimulating
A low level of _____ is implicated in depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, sleep disturbances, and schizophrenia:
seritonin
which would be best for treating neuralgia (procedures)
nerve compression and vibration
_____ are parasitic organisms that thrive in a warm, moist environment. Molds and yeasts are examples
fungi
If a patient has emphysema, the muscle to address include:

1. SCM, scalenes, and pec minor
2. Diaphragm and pec major
2
1. SCM, scalenes, and pec minor
Percussion, especially ______ and _______ is much used in conjunction with hydrotherapy:
Question 52 answers
spatting and clapping
The skin of a person who is suffering from heat stroke will feel
hot and dry
To relieve edema, the treatment of choice is:
centripital friction
_______ reports a large number of cases of diabetes mellitus in which great improvement was secured by massage:
finkler
massage especially abdominal massage increases the production of digestive fluids through its reflect effects on the glands and circulation of the stomach and intestines
the increased removal of waste causes the tissue to demand more nutrients which will in turn increase the appetite
massage of the abdomen for ____ minutes applied immediatley after eating wil diminish the length food remains in the stomach by 15 to 75 minutes
10
general massage will increase heat production but the body temperature will not increase...true or false
true - this is due to the increase in heat elimination
massage increases arterial tension...true or false
false - does not increase arterial tension and does not accelerate the heart to the same degree as exercise
general massage increases the rate and force of the hart beat as exercise does...true or false
true
define arterial tension
the pressure of blood within an artery
what are the parts of the autonomic nervous system
parasympathetic - rest and digest
sympathetic - fight or flight

the two divisions work together to maintain homeostasis
what are the three stimulating techniques
vibration, percussion, friction
what are the four sedative techniques
gentle stroking, light friction, petrissage, and pressure
longer sessions activate parasympathetic system and have a sedative and relaxing effect. true or false
true
shorter sessions activate the para sympathetic system and create an alert and energized state true or false
false - they active the sympathetic system
short massage increases epinephrine and norephinephrine levels...true or false
true
name some absolute contraindications
uncontrolled hypertension, acute pneumonia, shock, tosemia during pregnancy
The _______ system is the body's defense system. It is a series of vessels that transport waste products and foreign invaders through the interstitial fluid.
lymphatic
Interstitial fluid is crucial to the maintenance of cell and tissues. When interstitial fluid travels through the lymphatic system, it is then called lymph.
Lymph is a colorless fluid that is full of lymphocytes (white blood cells) which are essential to fighting foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. It also contains salts, protein molecules, glucose and urea.
what is the body's defense system called?
the lymphatic system
The lymphatic system runs parallel to arteries and veins throughout the body true or false
true
what does the spleen do?
filters blood and gets rid of cellular debris
what is a carcinoma
originates in epithelial tissue
T.S.Eliot, Pound, Yeats
- The Moderns:
* saw God as dead
* Man as hollow + unwanted + unsafe in an alien world.
authors, Recognizing
what is a sarcoma
originates in supporting connective tissue such as muscle, cartilage, and bone
what is lymphoma
originates in lymphatic tissue
what do lymph nodes do
filter and fight infection
the inferior vena cava collects all the blood from the legs as it returns to the heart. if a woman lies supine, the babys weight can compress this vein and restrict the mother's venous blood return.

this is why we position pregnant women in a modified supine or side-lying position.
the digestive system gets crowded by the enlarged uterus. the intestine becomes displaced and both the stomach and diaphragm are pushed upward. foot reflexology can be used along the colon area
what is parasthesia
numbness and tingling
______ is any info the therapist gathers from observation, interview, or assessment procedures and tests

objective
subjective
personal
therapeutic
objective
________ info includes anythig the client tells the therapist such as present symptoms, aggravating conditions, or what makes it better or worse

objective
subjective
personal
theraputic
subjective
bone against bone describes what range of motion
hard end feel
an abrupt restriction to a joint movement due to pain is called...
empty end feel
what is pallor
paleness of the skin may occur in conditions of shock or anemia
tissue weakness and hyperaesthesia - what technique
deep kneading
muscular weakness - what technique
deep kneading
sprains, fracture, convulsive tick, what technique
deep kneading
pneumonia, chronic pleurisy and pleural effusion are therapeutic apps for what
percussion
multiple sclerosis
autoimmune disorder - progressive destruction of myelin sheaths in the CNS
what is neuralgia
attacks of pain along the entire course or a branch of sensory nerves
tapping and hacking are the most effective means of applying point percussion. true or false
true
what is the therapeutic application for weak muscles
point percussion
abdominal massage slows the pulse rate by __________.
raising the general blood pressure
when food passes too quicky the procedure should be
a massage 1/2 hour before eating
in cases of diarrhea (food stays in too long)...
massage should be applied soon after eating or within an hour after the meal for 10-15 minutes
zabladowski said...
massge breaks up impactions and stimulates peristalsis
kellog said about massage for constipation...
massage moves fecal matter through the colon
anemia is a decrease in...
red blood cells (oxygen carrying cells)
massage leads to a brief rise in arterial pressure (force of blood flow) but not in
arterial tension (force applied to vessel walls by the flow)
raynauds is...
a cycle of periodic vasospasm in blood vessels in the most distal parts of the body
sciatic nerve damage diminishes the ability to...

flex the hip
flex the knee
extend the hip
extend the knee
flex the knee
a patient is supine. you take his arm and lay it over his stomach. the movement of his arm is...
medial rotation
which percussion would be most appropriate to use to stimulate the interscapular area
spatting and hacking
inflammation and redness is a sign that ____________ are working to destroy harmful microorganisms that have invaded the body
white blood cells
Contraindicated fungal skin infections include:

herpes simplex
warts
athlete's foot
all of the above
athletes foot

herpes is a virus
warts is a virus
All of the following are therapeutic applications of percussion except:

Lumbago
Glandular enlargements
Coldness of the extremities
Constipation
glandular enlargements
Which is NOT true regarding the Code of Ethics for Massage Therapists as adopted by the State Medical Board of Ohio:

1. The officially accepted Code of Ethics is that of the American Massage Therapy Association
2. Ethical behavior reflects highly on the profession as well as the massage therapist personally
3. The AMTA Code of Ethics is not enforceable by law in the state of Ohio
4. Discrimination or prejudicial behavior towards patients or colleagues is unethical
The AMTA Code of Ethics is not enforceable by law in the state of Ohio
In performing centripetal friction of the thigh above an injured knee as a treatment, a therapist would be drawing mainly from:
the derivative effects of friction

appliying procedure above the injury is derivative
A patient reports feeling strange sensations on the skin of his back, among which are numbness, tingling, and "crawling" sensations. Which combination of modalities would be indicated:
digital stroking, palmar stroking, passive touch
which is most sedative

passive touch
petrissage
passive touch
light percussion causess

hyperemia
pallor
pallor
the secondary effects of local cold application are
increased localized circulation
Which type of joint movement affects almost solely the joints, having only a very small effect on the muscles

passive
resistive
assistive
passive
_____ are minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics:
bacteria
what is psoriasis
chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. not contagious
define code of ethics
.
The artificial cleansing and excretion of waste products from the blood is properly termed
hemodialysis
what is lumbago?
severe lower back pain
what are glandular enlargements?
.
What is the most beneficial for writer's cramp:

1 Frictioning the forearm
2 Digital kneading of the muscles of the back of the hand
2 Digital kneading of the muscles of the back of the hand
Thalidomide is bottled under pressure and used as a vasocoolant spray: true or false
false
The secondary effect of local cold application is:

1 Increased localized circulation
2 Decreased systemic circulation
Increased localized circulation
what procedure is most like skin rolling
superficial kneading
In patients with _____, the most appropriate form of massage done of the effected area is a massage taught by the Vodder School or other similar methods:
lymphedema