massage therapy blex practice test 177 questions question 1 refraining from any use of any mind altering substance before or during a massage is considered to be conduct under what code of ethic a pet research b brachioradialis c extensors d professionalism question one answer d professionalism question two unlike a tibial band contracture is defined as a atlanta occipital b a contracture or thickening of the i t band c structural and functional d pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands question to answer b a contracture or thickening of the i t band question three what system in the body regulates and maintains tissue fluids and combats disease a amma b right c lymphatic d malpractice question three answer c lymphatic question four in case a client sues what type of insurance do mounts by to cover their work a malpractice b lymphatic c subjective d abduction question for answer a malpractice question five when you palpate a client and you notice there is swelling or edema tropic changes adhesions and crap itis present which of the four ts are you assessing a texture b pivot c flexed d deltoid question five answer a texture question six the pectoralis minor inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula if this muscle is hypertonic i will a anterior b tilt the scapula anteriorly c levator scapula d tensor fasciae latae six answer b tilt the scapula anteriorly question seven chronic fatigue syndrome cfs is defined as a n a condition distinguished by persistent fatigue b constriction of blood vessels c abduction of the glenohumeral joint d conditions of the pns question 7 answer a condition distinguished by persistent fatigue question eight before performing assessment test on a client you must a get consent to test b open-minded c extensors d muscle to bone question 8 answer a get consent to test question 9 which of the following pathologies is not a condition of the peripheral nervous system a skin rolling b visceral pleura c piriformis d spinal cord injury question 9 answer d spinal cord injury question 10 fibromyalgia fm is defined as a flexion adduction and lateral rotation be painful non articular rheumatic condition of at least three months duration with tender points at 11 of 18 prescribed locations see a contracture or thickening of the i t band d avoid area until swelling and discoloration dissolves question 10 answer b painful non articular rheumatic condition of at least three months duration with tender points at 11 of 18 prescribed locations question 11 the endocrine system contains a pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands be postural assessment pah c conditions of the pns d rear impact with head turned question 11 answer a pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands question 12 irritable bowel syndrome ibs is a gastrointestinal concern that is defined as a n a determined only by what the clients want b paralysis acute stages of healing and severe pain on exercising c motility disorder strongly associated with anxiety stress or depression d keep your radio carpal joint in a neutral position question 12 answer c motility disorder strongly associated with anxiety stress or depression question 13 because of the liver which structure in the urinary system is slightly lower a right kidney b ischemic c rhomboids d in the hand question 13 answer a right kidney question 14 stills disease and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis jra are inflammatory arthritis defined as a a constriction of blood vessels b a contracture or thickening of the t band c condition of chronic synovial inflammation in child d post isometric relaxation question 14 answer c condition of chronic synovial inflammation in childhood question 15 being conscious of your intent to the services that you provide and utilizing good judgment in regards to any appreciation provided by massage is critical under what code of ethics a conditions of the cns b scope of practice and appropriate techniques c contract relax and agonist contraction d use your free hand to palpate and guide it question 15 answer b scope of practice and appropriate techniques question 16 which muscle of the leg is involved in the flexion of the thigh a a disorder of the muscles of mastication and associated structures be abduction of the glenohumeral joint c flexion of the coaxial joint rectus femoris and gluteus med gluteus minimus tensor fasciaellity tfl sartorias so is major iliacus a dr magnus lungus brevis and pectinis assist inflection d internally rotating extending and adducting the humerus question 16 answer c flexion of the coaxial joint rectus femoris and gluteus med gluteus minimus tensor faciality tfl sartorius so is major iliacus a doctor magnus longus brevis and pectin is assist inflection question 17 jupiter's contracture is defined as a n a does the pain move or refer to other areas b active isolated stretching c palmer fascia flexion deformity of the fingers d it is repeated too many times question 17 answer c palmer fascia flexion deformity of the fingers question 18 when assessing the radio carpal joint what muscle group would you lengthen to release or decrease mild extension at the wrist a extensors b inferior c anterior d deltoid question 18 answer a extensors question 19 which of the following massage profession methods is an approach of applied kinesiology a frontal b touch of health c overuse injury d in the hand question 19 answer b touch of health question 20 the combination of clinical nutrition herbology homeopathy manipulation hydrotherapy acupuncture massage exercise and psychological methods are the scope of practice for which occupation a urinary b naturopathy c boundary d nephrons question 20 answer b naturopathy question 21 piriformis syndrome is a condition involving compressions of the sciatic nerve and is termed an a touch of health b risk of treatment c endocrine system d conditions of the pns question 21 answer d conditions of the pns question 22 out of the four active inhibition techniques which to utilize concentric contractions a structural and functional b medial rotation c contract relax and agonist contraction d gastrointestinal concern question 22 answer c contract relax and agonist contraction question 23 name the three muscles that perform lateral rotation of the glenn humeral joint a deltoid posterior infraspinatus and tears minor b pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands see lucas so is major and rectus femoris d tears major and minor question 23 answer a deltoid posterior infraspinatus and tears minor question 24 any repeated activity occupational or recreational can lead to a n a visceral pleura b rectus femoris c overuse injury d trapezius question 24 answer c overuse injury question 25 when trying to determine if your client is in the acute or chronic stage of inflammation when would pain manifest to the affected area a the person looks in pain and their breathing is noisy be acute pain is activated by activity and when at rest and chronic is only with specific activity c cephalic vein clavicular artery and pectoral nerve d biceps femoris gracilis and sartorius question 25 answer b acute pain is activated by activity and when at rest and chronic is only with specific activity question 26 when giving an assessment there are three types of questions you ask to obtain relevant information for the treatment plan general specific and pain questions which of the following is a specific question a legal and ethical requirements b tilt the scapula anteriorly c determined only by what the clients want d when did trauma begin or the symptom begin question 26 answer d when did trauma begin or the symptom begin question 27 the membrane closest to the lungs is called the a hemiplegia b finger pressure c visceral pleura d skeletal question 27 answer c visceral pleura question 28 what does abc mean stand for in first aid cpr when checking an unconscious person a client's relationships be in guinal region c airway breathing and circulation d post isometric relaxation question 28 answer c airway breathing and circulation question 29 what forearm muscle would be assessed when both pronation and supination are performed a boundary b brachioradialis c frontal d diathrotic question 29 answer b brachioradialis question 30 the spinal brachal plexus serving the forearm flexor thumb and first finger muscles is what nerve a petrissage b median nerve c medial rotation d patella question 30 answer b median nerve question 31 what type of rom testing is used to pinpoint adhesions a synergist b active resisted c anterior d endocrine system question 31 answer b active resisted question 32 where are the amphi arthrotic joints found in the body a pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands be glands cardiac and smooth muscle c intervertebral bodies and public synthesis d abductor pollicis longus question 32 answer c intervertebral bodies and public synthesis question 33 what muscle would be affected if the area of the superior angle on the scapula was tender to the touch a levator scapula be shiatsu c petrissage d splenius question 33 answer a levator scapula question 34 what action is used to assess scapula humeral rhythm at the scapula or scapula thoracic joint a abduct slash a duct b right c abduction d testing question 34 answer c abduction question 35 generally this technique rhythmically compresses and releases the tissue and creates kneading and stretches of tissue layers a pet research b testing c urinary d hemiplegia question 35 answer a petrissage question 36 when you treat dignity respect and worth you are adhering to which standard of practice a urinary b professionalism c shiatsu d splenus question 36 answer b professionalism question 37 which of the following body systems is in charge of muscular development a pain relief b median nerve c endocrine system d petrissage question 37 answer c endocrine system question 38 which areas of the client are never appropriate for massage treatment a professionalism b touch of health c patella ligament d nipples and genitalia question 38 answer d nipples and genitalia question 39 to be able to have proper access to the supraspinatus tendon which positioning would work best a ask for their day and time preference b internally rotating extending and adducting the humerus c contract relax and agonist contraction d legal and ethical requirements question 39 answer b internally rotating extending and adducting the humerus question 40 what body system detects sensations and controls movement a rhomboids b active resisted c nervous system d petrissage question 40 answer c nervous system question 41 multiple sclerosis ms is a condition that causes demyelination of nerves it is termed a a conditions of the cns b risk of treatment c rectus femoris d get consent to test question 41 answer a conditions of the cns question 42 what bone is the largest sesamoid in the body a skeletal b trapezius c pivot d patella question 42 answer d patella question 43 in early healing stages of wounds or burns direction of pressure in techniques must be modified due to the fragility of granulation tissue it is contraindicated to a use aggressive stretches or joint mobilization techniques b scope of practice and appropriate techniques c you are faced with immediate danger or you need to get to the d drag and torque the tissue you must work the techniques tissue to the injury site question 43 answer d drag and torque the tissue you must work the techniques tissue to the injury site question 44 which cervical joint is in charge of allowing flexion extension and lateral flexion a atlanto occipital b antibodies c levator scapula d extension question 44 answer a atlanto occipital question 45 conducting any communication with other professionals with a friendly and professional manner is listed what code of ethic a urinary b neurons c extension d professionalism question 45 answer d professionalism question 46 in passive stretching a client the contractual and non-contractile tissue is lengthened what must be done before this passive stretch is performed a an application of heat is applied to the primary area of concern and or warming of the tissue with active free movement or active inhibition techniques b palmer fascia flexion deformity of the fingers c a degenerative of the annular fibers of the intervertebral disc d paralysis acute stages of healing and severe pain on exercising question 46 answer a an application of heat is applied to the primary area of concern and or warming of the tissue with active free movement or active inhibition techniques question 47 as a person exhales the diaphragm will a relaxes and creates a positive pressure drawing air out the lungs b refer to chiropractor physiotherapist or osteopath c legal and ethical requirements d does the pain move or refer to other areas question 47 answer a relaxes and creates a positive pressure drawing air out the lungs question 48 degenerative disc disease is a joint dysfunction and defined as a tilt the scapula anteriorly be achieve your own understanding of the client's condition c a degenerative of the annular fibers of the intervertebral disc d contract relax and agonist contraction question 48 answer c a degenerative of the annular fibers of the intervertebral disc question 49 the literal translation of shiatsu is a anterior b neurons c in the hand d finger pressure question 49 answer d finger pressure question 50 inactive techniques the client reflexively inhibits or relaxes the muscles so it can be lengthened which of the following techniques utilizes breathing and specific eye movements to increase the stretch a post isometric relaxation b cross fiber friction c decreased circulation d risk of treatment question 50 answer a post isometric relaxation [Music] you