Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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_____
is/are the study of the standards and philosophy of human conduct and is/are defined as a system or
code of morals of an individual, a group, or a profession. a. | Rules | b. | Ethics | c. | Laws | d. | Etiquette | | |
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2.
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_____
is/are the foundation of an ethical practice. a. | Professional boundaries | b. | Strong client
base | c. | State
laws | d. | Federal
mandates | | |
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_____
provide(s) protection and a sense of self. a. | Professional boundaries | b. | Code of
morals | c. | Personal boundaries | d. | Scope of
practice | | |
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Massage therapists should conduct all business and professional activities within
their _____, the law of the land, and they must project a professional image at all
times. a. | own age
group | b. | personal ethnicity | c. | own community of
family and friends | d. | scope of practice | | |
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_____
delineate(s) personal comfort zones, the realm in which we operate with a sense of
safety. a. | Code of
ethics | b. | Boundaries | c. | Laws | d. | Regulations | | |
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_____
refers to the way a practitioner looks and dresses when providing or promoting
massage. a. | Location | b. | Appearance | c. | Language | d. | Touch | | |
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_____
refers to the therapeutic setting where the massage takes place that is professional, safe, and
comfortable. a. | Location | b. | Personal space | c. | Time | d. | Self-disclosure | | |
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8.
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When
establishing interpersonal space between the massage therapist and the client, it is important in the
initial discussion that the massage therapist be _____. a. | standing, while
client is sitting | b. | at eye level with the client | c. | sitting if the
client is standing | d. | sitting or standing, but the therapist must be above the
client’s eye level | | |
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Which
one of the following situations must the therapeutic massage practitioner report to
authorities? a. | A client tells
the massage therapist “I am so frustrated and stressed at work I would love to kill my boss and
get it over with.” | b. | When massaging a client you notice multiple bruises in various
stages of healing across a her buttocks, lower back, and upper posterior thighs. After questioning
the client, she admits that her husband beats her and that he would probably kill her if he knew she
was receiving massage therapy. | c. | The client tells the massage therapist “ I was sexually
abused as a child by a parent. I don’t like being touched, but my boyfriend insisted I make this
appointment. He thinks that massage therapy will help me work through my
issues.” | d. | The client calls the massage therapist, to cancel an
appointment. He explains, “I can’t schedule any more appointments, my wife will kill me if
I make one more appointment.” | | |
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The
legal requirement that a massage therapy practitioner report to authorities situations of imminent or
life-threatening danger by or to a client or situations of child abuse is called the
_____. a. | duty to warn and
protect | b. | right of client privilege | c. | confidentiality
clause | d. | power differential | | |
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A
relationship where more authority is held by the person on one side of the relationship while the
other person is in a more vulnerable or submissive role is called a(n) _____. a. | peer
relationship | b. | imbalance differential | c. | power
differential | d. | subordinate relationship | | |
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When
a practitioner notices signs of discomfort such as withdrawal or fidgeting during the interview or
grimacing during the session, the practitioner should _____. a. | stop for five
minutes to give the client an opportunity to gather his thoughts and rest | b. | encourage the
client to articulate his feelings | c. | nothing, the client will work through the issues during the
massage | d. | demand that the client discuss the problem immediately or
reschedule for another day | | |
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_____
is the most effective tool to both prevent and clarify boundary issues. a. | Clear
communication | b. | Litigation | c. | Ethical
standards | d. | Policy and procedure manual | | |
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An
unconscious tendency for the client to project onto the practitioner attributes of someone from a
former relationship is called _____. a. | power differential | b. | communication | c. | redirection | d. | transference | | |
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When
a client attempts to become more personally involved with the practitioner, he may be exhibiting
signs of _____. a. | misdirection | b. | power differential | c. | transference | d. | adjustment | | |
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Which
one of the following is NOT a sign of countertransference? a. | The client
brings or offers gifts or favors to the practitioner. | b. | The practitioner
dreads an upcoming appointment with a client. | c. | The practitioner
experiences fatigue, disappointment, depression, or even infatuation after a
session. | d. | The practitioner thinks excessively about a client between
sessions. | | |
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What
is the best defense against transference and countertransference? a. | Abiding by state
mandates | b. | Maintaining healthy professional
boundaries | c. | Keeping a lawyer on retainer | d. | Limiting your
practice to only family and close friends | | |
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Bartering for work or services may create what type of relationship? a. | Power
differential | b. | Dual relationship | c. | Parent-child
relationship | d. | Teacher-student relationship | | |
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Who
is responsible for maintaining professional boundaries? a. | Massage
therapist | b. | Client | c. | Massage
therapist and client equally | d. | No one needs to be responsible. It should just occur
naturally. | | |
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Which
one of the following is not a visual sign of sexual arousal by a client? a. | Slight flushing
of the face | b. | Fidgeting | c. | Penile
erection | d. | Spontaneous crying | | |
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Psychotherapists, psychologists, and mental health counselors all practice _____
within their professions, and they often are willing to provide this service to other health care
providers. a. | supervision | b. | cost analysis | c. | transference | d. | countertransference | | |
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In
the practice of massage therapy, _____ consists of a number of individuals who practice similar forms
of therapy who agree to meet regularly and consistently, using an agreed upon format in an atmosphere
of honesty, warmth, respect, openness, and confidentiality. a. | independent
supervision | b. | goal-oriented, problem-solving groups | c. | peer group
supervision | d. | group therapy models | | |
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Which
one of the following is NOT a reason for supervision? a. | You experience
feelings of burnout and exhaustion at the end of a session. | b. | Difficult or
confusing situations arise in your practice. | c. | You are working
with clients who have been sexually or physically abused. | d. | You want to
share client information with another individual without the patient’s
consent. | | |
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Which
one of the following is the most important ethical boundary to follow? a. | Maintain
accurate and truthful client records and make them available to review with the
client. | b. | Provide a safe environment, employ hygienic practices, and use
universal precautions. | c. | Be fair and honest in all advertising of
services. | d. | All the standards of ethical conduct are equally
important. | | |
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In
communicating effectively with clients, _____ is the ability to be tolerant under stressful or
undesirable conditions. a. | tact | b. | patience | c. | cheerfulness | d. | honesty | | |
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_____
is your ability to have insight into people’s feelings. a. | Tact | b. | Maturity | c. | Intuition | d. | Self-esteem | | |
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_____
is projected by your attitudes about yourself and your profession. If you respect yourself and your
profession, you will be respected by others. a. | Honesty | b. | Maturity | c. | Sense of humor | d. | Self-esteem | | |
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A
profession is usually regulated, is represented by a professional association, and adheres to a code
of _____. a. | laws | b. | standards | c. | ethics | d. | procedures | | |
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_____
are predetermined practices that protect the safety of the client and the therapist. a. | Professional
boundaries | b. | Personal boundaries | c. | Confidentiality | d. | Power differentials | | |
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30.
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Providing clients with pertinent information regarding training, experience as a
massage therapist, modalities practiced, and treatment plans are all examples of appropriate _____
practices. a. | confidentiality | b. | business | c. | massage | d. | self-disclosure | | |
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