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Essential oil commonly used to aid in treatment of insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome. A.) Eucalyptus B.) Sweet orange C.) Lavender D.) Rosemary - C.) Lavender A massage table that is able to be folded and transported easily from one location to another A.) Hydraulic B.) Adjustable C.) Pressurized D.) Portable - D.) Portable Counter-transference A.) The client viewing a massage therapist as a significant person in their early life B.) The massage therapist bringing their own unresolved issues into the therapeutic relationship C.) Keeping a client's information private and protected D.) Relocating from one office to another - B.) The massage therapist bringing their own unresolved issues into the therapeutic relationship A client performing an action with the help of the massage therapist is an example of which joint movement A.) Active B.) Resistive C.) Passive D.) Assistive - D.) Assistive Stoppage of a range of motion due to muscle and other soft tissue A.) Soft end feel B.) Hard end feel C.) Empty end feel D.) Nervous end feel - A.) Soft end feel Gentle rhythmic massage designed to increase lymph circulation, developed by Emil Vodder

A.) Lymphatic drainage B.) Swedish massage C.) Sports massage D.) Orthobionomy - A.) Lymphatic drainage Lomi Lomi, Craniosacral Therapy, and Rolfing are all forms of: A.) Energy techniques B.) Movement techniques C.) Manipulative techniques D.) Kinesiology techniques - C.) Manipulative techniques A massage room should contain all of the following except: A.) A music source B.) A bathroom C.) Subdued lighting D.) Comfortable temperature - B.) A bathroom Stance in which the feet run perpendicular to the massage table: A.) Bow B.) Archer C.) Horse D.) Swimmer - C.) Horse Petrissage: A.) Light gliding strokes towards the heart, used to increase circulation and apply lubricant B.) Strokes that move across tissue, used to break up adhesions C.) Kneading strokes, used to release adhesions and increase circulation D.) Percussion strokes, used to stimulate muscle spindle cells - C.) Kneading strokes, used to release adhesions and increase circulation Universal precautions should be followed with: A.) Clients with allergies B.) Only clients with contagious conditions C.) Every client D.) Clients with no previous medical conditions - C.) Every client Questions asked in a pre-massage interview should be: A.) Forced

B.) Open-ended C.) Abrupt D.) Closed-ended - D.) Closed-ended The "A" of "SOAP" stands for: A.) Alleviate B.) Assessment C.) Arrangement D.) Alignment - B.) Assessment A sole proprietorship is a business that has how many owners: A.) More than 10 B.) 2 C.) 4 D.) 1 - D.) 1 The most common substance used in body scrubs: A.) Salt B.) Sugar C.) Ground coffee D.) Powered milk - A.) Salt A certification is obtained via: A.) Passing a jurisprudence exam B.) Paying a fee to a jurisdiction licensing agency C.) Obtaining liability insurance to protect against malpractice D.) Completing educational requirements in a school setting - D.) Completing educational requirements in a school setting Structural realignment therapy working on muscles and fascia over the course of ten sessions. A.) Rolfing B.) Trager methods C.) Feldenkrais D.)Myofascial release - A.) Rolfing Massage results in increase production of: A.) Cortisol B.) Blood cells C.) Pathogens

D.)Water retention - B.) Blood cells Information the client shares about themselves is documented under which section of SOAP notes? A.) Objective B.) Subjective C.) Assessment D.)Plan - B.) Subjective Percussion strokes, used to loosen phlegm in the respiratory tract and activate muscle spindle cells A.) Petrissage B.) Efleurage C.) Friction D.)Tapotement - D.) Tapotement Massage may have all of the following psychological effects except A.) Increased relaxation B.) Decreased stress C.) Increased stress D.) Increased energy - C.) Increased stress After a massage, the massage therapist notifies the client of stretches that the therapist thinks might help with a client's range-of-motion. This information would be documented under which section of SOAP notes A.) Subjective B.) Objective C.) Assessment D.) Plan - D.) Plan The primary goal of a massage performed after a sporting event is A.) Move metabolic waste out of tissues B.) Increase circulation C.) Stimulate muscle fibers D.) Break up adhesions between tissues - A.) Move metabolic waste out of tissies Technique used to treat adhesions found between fascia and muscles A.) Rolfing B.) Myofascial release C.) Deep tissue

D.)Osteosymmetry - B.) Myofascial release The primary goal of Swedish massage is to A.) Decrease the formation of adhesions between muscles B.) Increase the flow of blood and lymph, and promote relaxation C.) Loosen phlegm in the respiratory tract D.) Decrease sensation in a localized area - B.) Increase the flow of blood and lymph, and promote relaxation Business expenses include all of the following except A.) Massages B.) Advertising C.) Electricity D.)Credit card fees - A.) Massages Slightly bent knees, straight back, and limp wrists are all examples of A.) Proper massage modalities B.) Improper body mechanics C.) Proper body mechanics D.) Improper massage modalities - C.) Proper body mechanics If a client is unable to withstand any amount of pressure during a massage, a treatment the therapist might recommend would be A.) Reiki B.) Rolfing C.) Myofascial release D.)Lymphatic drainage - A.) Reiki A massage license form one jurisdiction being recognized as valid in another jurisdiction A.) Reciprocity B.) Certification C.) Liability D.) Malpractice - A.) Reciprocity A bolster is placed between the legs and arms and under the head in which position A.) Slightly elevated B.) Supine C.) Prone D.) Side-lying - D.) Side-lying

Swedish massage is based on the Western principles of: A.) Anatomy and physiology B.) Energy C.) Life force D.) Chi - A.) Anatomy and Physiology Stretch technique in which a muscle is stretched to resistance, followed by an isometric contraction by the client, then the muscle stretched further after the contraction A.) Active static stretch B.) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation C.) Strain counter-strain D.) Myofascial release - B.) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation A set of guiding moral principles is known as A.) Regulations B.) Scope of practice C.) Ethics D.) Reputation - C.) Ethics If a massage therapist begins to feel sexual attraction towards a client, what should the massage therapist do? A.) Act upon these urges B.) Do nothing C.) Tell the client D.) Recommend the client see another therapist - D.) Recommend the client see another therapist Goals are A.) Measurable or attainable accomplishments B.) A generalized statement about the purpose of a business C.) The theme of a business D.) Business plans detailing projected income - A.) Measurable or attainable accomplishments Technique primarily used to work on trigger points A.) Wringing B.) Ischemic compression C.) Cross-fiber friction D.) Myofascial release - B.) Ischemic compression

Areas of the body in which caution is advised during massage of a pregnant client include all of the following except A.) Face B.) Abdomen C.) Ankles D.) Lumbar - A.) Face Massage stroke directed toward the heart used to increase circulation, transition between strokes, and apply massage lubricant A.) Friction B.) Petrissage C.) Effleurage D.) Vibration - C.) Effleurage A pre-event sports massage requires the following kinds of strokes to be performed A.) Relaxing B.) Invigorating C.) Slow D.) Sedative - B.) Invigorating An aura stroke is a massage stroke in which A.) The hands are pressed firmly into the body B.) The hands are touching the body very lightly C.) The hands are held just above the body D.) The hands are placed - C.) The hands are held just above the body A resistive joint movement A.) Client moves the joint without the assistance of a massage therapist B.) A client moves the joint with the assistance of a massage therapist C.) A client resists a movement being performed by a massage therapist D.) A massage therapist moves a client's joint without the help of the client - C.) A client resist a movement being performed by a massage therapist Essential oil commonly used to aid in relaxation of smooth muscles in the respiratory tract A.) Eucalyptus B.) Lavender C.) Lemongrass D.) Peppermint - A.) Eucalyptus

Protection from malpractice lawsuits is gained by obtaining A.) Limited liability corporation B.) Massage cirtification C.) Licensure D.) Professional liability insurance - D.) Professional liability insurance With a client lying supine, a bolster should be placed A.) Between the legs and arms, and under the head B.) under the ankles and neck C.) Under the knees D.) Under the head only - C.) Under the knees Ability to perform services legally according to occupational standards and licensing A.) Certification B.) Scope of practice C.) Reciprocity D.) Regulation - B.) Scope of Practice Gait analysis is observation and interpretation of a person's A.) Walking pattern B.) Somatic holding pattern C.) Sitting pattern D.) Range of motion - A.) Walking pattern Which of the following massage strokes is best in aiding lung decongestion A.) Tapotement B.) Effleurage C.) Friction D.) Petrissage - A.) Tapotement A client demonstrating range of motion is an example of which joint movement A.) Active B.) Assistive C.) Passive D.) Resistive - A.) Active A 1099 should be filed quarterly by A.) S Corporations B.) Employees

C.) Partnership Members D.) Independent Contractions - D.) Independent Contractions A massage therapist solicits a product to a client not related to a massage session or treatment. This could be a violation of A.) Ethics B.) Scope of Practice C.) Licensure D.) Reciprocity - A.) Ethics