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Indications

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
A(n) _____ is any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the client’s well-being.
a.
indication
b.
contraindication
c.
recommendation
d.
benefit
 

 2. 
Physically, massage increases all of the following EXCEPT _____.
a.
muscle spasms
b.
metabolism
c.
healing
d.
functions of the lymphatic system
 

 3. 
_____ effects of massage are indirect responses to touch that affect body function and tissues through the nervous or energy systems of the body.
a.
Mechanical
b.
Nutritional
c.
Reflex
d.
Electrical
 

 4. 
Massage has all of the following effects on the muscular system EXCEPT _____.
a.
improved range of motion
b.
encourages nutrition and development of the muscles
c.
relieves stiffness and soreness of muscles
d.
reduction of blood flow to the muscles
 

 5. 
Which one of the following is a stimulating massage technique?
a.
Compression
b.
Friction
c.
Petrissage
d.
Effleurage
 

 6. 
_____ stimulates peripheral nerves and all nerve centers with which a nerve trunk is connected. (shaking and trembling movements)
a.
Friction
b.
Percussion
c.
Vibration
d.
Compression
 

 7. 
Light friction and _____ produce marked sedative effects.
a.
effleurage
b.
compression
c.
friction
d.
petrissage
 

 8. 
The effects of massage on the autonomic nervous system are mostly _____.
a.
electrical
b.
reflexive
c.
mechanical
d.
none of the above
 

 9. 
_____ is produced in the adrenal medulla and is excreted into the bloodstream in response to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system in preparation for the “fight-or-flight” response.
a.
Epinephrine
b.
Testosterone
c.
Serotonin
d.
Dopamine
 

 10. 
_____ is a neurotransmitter that affects brain functions that control fine movement, emotional response, and the ability to experience pleasure and pain.
a.
Epinephrine
b.
Progesterone
c.
Serotonin
d.
Dopamine
 

 11. 
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the body’s inability to produce _____.
a.
serotonin
b.
dopamine
c.
norepinephrine
d.
adrenaline
 

 12. 
_____ is a neurotransmitter that is synthesized in the brain and found in the brain, bloodstream, and intestinal walls. It influences mood, behavior, appetite, blood pressure, temperature regulation, memory, and learning ability.
a.
Serotonin
b.
Dopamine
c.
Epinephrine
d.
Adrenaline
 

 13. 
A low level of _____ is implicated in depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, sleep disturbances, and schizophrenia.
a.
dopamine
b.
norepinephrine
c.
adrenaline
d.
serotonin
 

 14. 
All of the following are conditions where massage therapy would absolutely be contraindicated EXCEPT _____.
a.
severe uncontrolled hypertension
b.
shock
c.
obesity
d.
toxemia during pregnancy
 

 15. 
When is the best time to obtain information about the patient’s state of health and to determine if massage treatments may be inadvisable?
a.
During the first interview
b.
During the massage as concerns come up
c.
Directly following the massage
d.
None of the above
 

 16. 
Therapeutic massage is indicated in all of the following EXCEPT _____.
a.
muscle soreness from overexertion
b.
pain in the shoulders, neck, and back
c.
abnormal body temperature
d.
digestion and elimination
 

 17. 
If a client has inflammation from a bacterial infection and a pus pocket is present, massage is _____.
a.
indicated to relieve swelling, promote circulation, and diffuse the pus pocket
b.
contraindicated as massage could release the pus pocket, causing further infection
c.
indicated as a reflex response
d.
none of the above
 

 18. 
_____ is a circulatory abnormality that generally appears as puffiness or swelling in the extremities. It is a condition in which massage is contraindicated.
a.
Phlebitis
b.
Osteoporosis
c.
Varicose veins
d.
Edema
 

 19. 
_____ is a complication of pregnancy that is an absolute contraindication for massage.
a.
Diabetes
b.
Osteoporosis
c.
Pre-eclampsia
d.
Aneurosa
 

 20. 
In clients with _____, the most appropriate form of massage done of the effected area is a massage taught by the Vodder School or other similar methods.
a.
cancer
b.
lymphedema
c.
hernias
d.
chronic fatigue syndrome
 

 21. 
Massage for _____ patients has a conditional contraindication. Since massage enhances circulation, the application of massage must be modified on these patients. However, massage has proven to have many benefits for these patients including relaxation, pain relief, and relief from the side effects of treatments.
a.
diabetic
b.
chronic fatigue syndrome
c.
frail and elderly
d.
cancer
 

 22. 
Which one of the following massage practices should be performed on a pregnant client?
a.
Heavy percussion
b.
Deep tissue massage
c.
Abdominal kneading
d.
Light friction
 

 23. 
When massaging a pregnant client, place the client on her side and place pillows _____.
a.
under her head and upper knees or between her legs
b.
under the small of her back and between her ankles
c.
under her neck, under her arm, and between her legs
d.
under her knees only
 

 24. 
Which one of the following is NOT a benefit for massaging the critically ill?
a.
Improves mobility
b.
Reduces isolation and fear
c.
Helps to ease the emotional and physical discomforts
d.
All of the above
 

 25. 
A massage practitioner must wear latex gloves in all of the following situations EXCEPT _____.
a.
when handling blood, feces, any other body fluids or secretions or linens soiled with them.
b.
when the practitioner has an open sore, cut, or broken cuticles on her hands.
c.
when the practitioner feels uncomfortable without them.
d.
when massaging a healthy adult patient
 



 
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