Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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All
of the following should be taken into account when considering the comfort of the client EXCEPT
_____. It’s nice to have, but it is considered an option. a. | adequate
heat | b. | relaxing
music | c. | ventilation | d. | indirect
lighting | | |
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Which
one of the following is typically not considered one of the three areas of operation or activity in a
massage business? a. | Massage
area | b. | Business
area | c. | Storage
area | d. | Bathroom or
hydrotherapy area | | |
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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 enough for the
practitioner.
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As a
massage therapist, one of your most important possessions will be your _____. a. | relaxing music
collection | b. | oils, lotions, and creams | c. | stool | d. | massage table | | |
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5.
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The
correct width of a massage table is approximately _____ inches.
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6.
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A
good length for a massage table is _____ inches.
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About
_____ inches of high-density foam padding is the best material to use. a. | 1 to
2 | b. | 2 to
4 | c. | 4 to
6 | d. | 6 to
8 | | |
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The
optimum height of the massage table is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT
_____. a. | the personal
preference of the practitioner | b. | the size of the client | c. | the style of
linen being used | d. | the type of massage being performed | | |
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A
massage room needs to be a minimum of _____ feet wide and _____ feet long. a. | 4,
6 | b. | 10,
12 | c. | 20,
24 | d. | 32,
36 | | |
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10.
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Why
should a light flannel, cotton, or wool blanket be available in the massage area? a. | To use as a top
sheet for draping the patient | b. | To use to cover the massage table before linen is applied as a
means of keeping the table clean | c. | To keep the client from being chilled | d. | To use as a
means of anchoring the client on the table | | |
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In
the practice of massage, linens are used to cover all of the following EXCEPT _____. a. | the massage
table | b. | the client | c. | the
therapist | d. | the face cradle | | |
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12.
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If a
client begins to have a reaction to a lubricant, what should the massage practitioner
do? a. | Immediately call
911. | b. | Immediately
remove the lubricant with an alcohol wipe. | c. | Immediately remove the lubricant with soap and
water. | d. | Nothing. The lubricant will eventual dissipate and the reaction
will recede. | | |
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Antibacterial soap, 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? a. | Massage
area | b. | Business
area | c. | Bathroom/bathing
area | d. | Hydrotherapy
area | | |
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How
often should linen be changed? a. | Every third client | b. | Every other
client | c. | Between each client | d. | Only when
obviously soiled | | |
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_____
often provide special properties that may stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide special nutrients
to the area being massaged. a. | Massage oils | b. | Massage
lotions | c. | Massage creams | d. | Massage
tinctures | | |
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How
much linen would be required if linen is laundered weekly? a. | Enough to last
for the week | b. | Enough to last one and half to two
weeks | c. | Enough to last for one month | d. | None of the
above | | |
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_____
is not recommended for massage because it is a petroleum-based product, and it tends to dry the skin
and clog the pores. a. | Grapeseed oil | b. | Mineral
oil | c. | Sunflower
oil | d. | Olive
oil | | |
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Why
is it important to use fresh massage oil? a. | Fresh massage oil will not clog pores or dry the
skin. | b. | Fresh massage oil has a better consistency, therefore it glides
on smoother. | c. | Fresh massage oil will not be rancid and have an offensive
odor. | d. | Fresh massage oil does not run the risk of allergic
reactions. | | |
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Bolsters are placed under the client’s _____ when lying faceup and under the
client’s _____ when lying facedown to reduce back strain. a. | neck, lower
back | b. | knees,
ankles | c. | neck, knees | d. | lower back,
ankles | | |
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_____
provide a more limited glide that decreases as the area is worked. a. | Massage
oils | b. | Massage
lotions | c. | Massage creams | d. | Massage
tinctures | | |
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21.
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A
recent survey concluded that approximately _____ of massage practitioners operate a private practice
out of their home.
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_____
are often the choice of deep tissue practitioners since it allows penetration without
irritation. a. | Massage
oils | b. | Massage
lotions | c. | Massage creams | d. | Massage
tinctures | | |
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What
is the primary purpose of using lubricants? a. | To reduce friction between the practitioner’s hands and
the client’s skin. | b. | To provide a medium to diffuse
aromatherapy. | c. | To keep the practitioner’s hands
soft | d. | To hydrate the
client’s skin. | | |
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When
oil does not have a pleasant smell, but it is not rancid, a few drops of which of the following
essential oils is recommended? a. | Lemon | b. | Bergamot | c. | Juniper | d. | Peppermint | | |
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25.
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All
of the following are considered ancillary services to the typical massage practice EXCEPT
_____. a. | steam
baths | b. | hot baths | c. | hot
packs | d. | Swedish massage | | |
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