Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The
sequence and directions of Swedish massage strokes are most adapted to which anatomical or
physiological situation? a. | muscle attachments | c. | autonomic nervous system | b. | subcutaneous
nervous system | d. | lymph drainage
and venous return | | | | |
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Good
bookkeeping for healing arts professionals can a. | eliminate tracking sheets | c. | increase petty cash | b. | decrease bank
statements | d. | increase
legitimate tax deductions | | | | |
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When
massaging the thigh in the supine position, which muscle is involved? a. | hamstrings | c. | gluteal | b. | quadriceps | d. | gastrocnemius | | | | |
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Massage is contraindicated for which of the following conditions? a. | high blood
pressure | c. | keloid
scar | b. | constipation | d. | adhesions | | | | |
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The
iliopsoas flexes the hip because of its insertion on the a. | femur | c. | lesser
trochanter | b. | greater trochanter | d. | Iliac crest | | | | |
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The
tricuspid valve is found between the a. | right atrium and right
ventricle | c. | left ventricle
and right ventricle | b. | left ventricle and aorta | d. | right atrium and left atrium | | | | |
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Which
is a true statement concerning golgi tendon apparatus? a. | found in joint
capsules | c. | originates in
prkinje fibers | b. | detects overall tension in
tendon | d. | activated by
vagal reflex | | | | |
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Which
muscles are adductors? a. | pectoralis and deltoid | c. | deltoid and latissimus dorsi | b. | pectoralis and
latissimus dorsi | d. | biceps and
deltoids | | | | |
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Which
muscle would be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve were severed? a. | trapiezus | c. | gluteus
maximus | b. | biceps femoris | d. | erector spinae | | | | |
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Which
statement most accurately describes the meridian system? a. | Energy pathway
moving randomly through the body | c. | Energy pathway that doesn’t affect
organs | b. | energy pathway moving
superficially | d. | 12 meridians and
2 vessels are pathways in which energy moves toward the surface of the body, affecting
organs | | | | |
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11.
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What
type of insurance do MT’s buy to cover their work in case a client sues? a. | malpractice | c. | life
| b. | homeowners | d. | liability | | | | |
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Which
condition is present when there is an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow? a. | Inability to
flex fingers fully | c. | flaccidity | b. | spasticity | d. | spasms | | | | |
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The
only joint where the axial skeleton articulates with the appendicular skeleton is a. | sternoclavicular | c. | sternoscapular | b. | glenohumeral | d. | scapularclavicular | | | | |
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What
muscle is not part of the rotator cuff? a. | supraspinatis | c. | teres major | b. | infraspinatis | d. | teres
minor | | | | |
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When
opening a massage business, helpful resources include a. | chamber of
commerce | c. | small business
administration | b. | accountant | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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Acupuncture, shiatsu, polarity and reflexology are examples of a. | energetic
manipulation | c. | reactive
circuits | b. | behavioral barometer | d. | systematic massage | | | | |
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When
massaging the lateral head of the fibula, of which structure should you be careful? a. | popliteal
endangerment site | c. | tibial
nerve | b. | peroneal nerve | d. | femoral nerve | | | | |
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Cross-fiber massage must be applied in which direction to the fibers? a. | horizontally | c. | triangularly | b. | at right angles | d. | trapezoidally | | | | |
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With
your client in the supine position, how do you expose the serratus anterior? a. | lateral rotation
and adduction of the arm | c. | horizontal
abduction of the arm | b. | medial rotation and adduction of the
arm | d. | horizontal
adduction of the arm | | | | |
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Hypercontraction of the pectoralis minor causes rounded shoulders. which muscle would
be weak and overstretched? a. | pectoralis minor | c. | subclavius | b. | rhomboids | d. | levator
scapula | | | | |
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Which
muscles share a common attachment? a. | Biceps brachii, brachioradialis,
coracobrachialis | c. | Pectorlis minor,
coracobrachialis, brachioradialis | b. | coracobrachialis, brachioradialis, pectororalis
minor | d. | biceps brachii,
coracobrachialis, pectoralis minor | | | | |
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22.
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Friction, percussion, and vibration are techniques that a. | stimulate | c. | strengthen | b. | relax | d. | weaken | | | | |
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All
of the following dorsiflex the ankle except: a. | tibialis anterior | c. | Peroneus longus | b. | extensor
hallucis longus | d. | peroneus
tertius | | | | |
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24.
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The
hamstring muscles, from medial to lateral, are a. | biceps femoris, semitendinosus,
semimembranosus | c. | semimembranosus,
semitenidinosus, rectus femoris | b. | semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps
femoris | d. | semimembranosus,
semitenidinosus, biceps femoris | | | | |
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We do
not massage the SCM bilaterally because of the a. | femoral artery | c. | peroneal artery | b. | common carotid
artery | d. | tibial
artery | | | | |
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What
is the insertion of the branchioradialis? a. | styloid process of radius | c. | media epicondyle of humerus | b. | laterial
epicondyle of humerus | d. | styloid process
of ulna | | | | |
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What
is the origin of the teres minor a. | vertebral border of scapula | c. | lesser tubercle | b. | axillary border
of scapula | d. | greater
tubercle | | | | |
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28.
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The
attempt to bring the structure of the body into alignment around the central axis is
called a. | structural
integration | c. | alignment | b. | trauma | d. | adjustment | | | | |
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What
muscle share an attachment with the deltoids? a. | levator scapula | c. | trapezius | b. | biceps
brachialis | d. | supraspinatis | | | | |
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30.
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A
hyperirritable spot that is painful when compress is called a(an) a. | trigger
point | c. | ampule | b. | pain point | d. | rolfing | | | | |
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Which
rotator cuff muscle is positioned anterior on the scapula? a. | supraspinatis | c. | subscapularis | b. | infraspinatis | d. | teres minor | | | | |
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In
which directions do yin meridians flow? a. | Superior to inferior | c. | laterial to medial | b. | inferior to
superior | d. | medial to
laterial | | | | |
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Injuries that have a gradual onset or reoccur often are called a. | sprains | c. | acute | b. | occupational | d. | chronic | | | | |
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What
is the insertion for pectoralis major? a. | medial clavicle | c. | sternum | b. | medial bicepital
groove | d. | lateral
bicepital groove | | | | |
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What
name may be given to a muscle that acts on the thumb? a. | hallucis | c. | pollicis | b. | longus | d. | brevis | | | | |
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If a
client’s condition is outside the massage technician’s scope of practice, the technician
should a. | schedule extra
sessions | c. | take more
training | b. | refer the client to the proper
professional | d. | read
textbooks | | | | |
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Which
erector spinae muscle is the most medial of the group? a. | spinalis | c. | longisimius | b. | multifidious | d. | iliocostalis | | | | |
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What
is the insertion site for the levator scapula? a. | ribs 1-8 | c. | superior angle of the scapula | b. | medial border of
the scapula | d. | c1-c4 | | | | |
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Which
meridians are innervated by massaging the medial thigh? a. | KI, LIV,
SP | c. | LIV, ST,
KI | b. | GB, ST,
SP | d. | GB, LIV ,
KI | | | | |
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Endangerment sites should be avoided during a massage because they
are a. | bilaterally
symmetrcial | c. | areas that are
dysfunctional | b. | area that can be easily injured | d. | hard to remember | | | | |
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41.
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If
you are a self-employed massage therapist, you must file a. | no
returns | c. | form 1040 and
social security self-employment tax form | b. | only Schedule C - profit and loss
form | d. | b and
C | | | | |
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42.
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The
draping method that covers the table and wraps the client is called a. | top
cover | c. | diaper | b. | full sheet | d. | wrapping | | | | |
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Which
of the following muscles does not abduct the thigh? a. | gluteus
maximus | c. | gluteus
minimus | b. | gluteus medius | d. | sartorius | | | | |
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44.
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Cancer is a disease that can be spread through the a. | genes | c. | endocrine
system | b. | lymphatic and blood system | d. | digestive system | | | | |
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45.
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Which
is a type of dry heat? a. | ice cube | c. | sauna | b. | microwave | d. | fog | | | | |
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46.
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An
informed consent contains information from which the client a. | can make
decisions for his or her own protection | c. | Is advised of benefits/undesirable
effects | b. | can state the right to cancel
treatment | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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47.
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Aligning major body segments through manipulation of connective tissue is the
a. | rolfing
method | c. | palmer
method | b. | trager method | d. | reflexology method | | | | |
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48.
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Abnormalities in gait are found throughout the postural chain by assessing which body
landmarks? a. | top of the iliac
crests | c. | rami of mandible
and ears | b. | top of the fibular heads | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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49.
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Application of cold should be of sort duration to prevent tissue injury from
a. | pain | c. | freezing | b. | thawing | d. | heat | | | | |
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50.
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To
reduce adhesions and fibrosis , which movement is used? a. | Cross-fiber
friction | c. | pressing | b. | wringing | d. | squeezing | | | | |
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51.
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Massage is not performed on an area that is a. | bleeding | c. | burned | b. | swollen | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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52.
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As an
alternative to a commercial ice pack, put ice cubes into a a. | washcloth | c. | plastic
bag | b. | dishtowel | d. | bathtub | | | | |
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53.
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When
administering first aid, your goal is to obtain all the necessary information related to the injury.
You should conduct a primary survey of the situation, which includes a. | checking the
ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) and hemorrhaging | c. | assessing the victim’s immediate condition and any
unforeseen problems | b. | using universal precautions when administering any first
aid | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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54.
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Avoid
using which type of oil in massage? a. | sunflower | c. | olive | b. | mineral
| d. | apricot | | | | |
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Severe varicose veins is a (an) ____ for massage. a. | indication | c. | embolus | b. | circulation | d. | contraindication | | | | |
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A
survivor of abuse can benefit from massage by a. | feeling a sense of safeness | c. | retrieving memory | b. | releasing or
letting go some of the abuse | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Which
meridian is lateral to the midsagittal line of the posterior cervical vertebrae? a. | governing
vessel | c. | stomach | b. | triple warmer | d. | bladder | | | | |
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58.
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What
forms the outer layer of the lateral abdominal wall? a. | rectus
abdominus | c. | serratus
anterior | b. | transversalis | d. | external obliques | | | | |
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59.
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If a
person is suffering from heat cramps, a. | do not give liquid with caffeine or
alcohol | c. | |
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