Later
Question 1 of 40
measurable
logical
the client’s symptoms
found on the initial client history intake form
Question 2 of 40
the reason for their appointment
therapy contraindications
a treatment plan
all of the above
Question 3 of 40
is in every state massage therapy law
is included in massage therapy textbooks as standard of practice
required by professional liability insurance companies
b & c
Question 4 of 40
common courtesy
massage therapy board regulations
“right to access laws”
Question 5 of 40
Informed consent form should be signed*
by the client (or client’s parent or guardian) prior to the session
in blue ink
while the client is still clothed
Question 6 of 40
Informed consent includes*
the draping policy
client’s complaints
“right to refuse” statement
A & C
Question 7 of 40
The client history interview*
is important for asking detailed questions about client health maladies and complaints
aids in identifying therapy contraindications
should be noted and signed by the therapist on an intake form
Question 8 of 40
Limited range of motion may be caused by*
soft tissue restrictions (hypertonicity, fascial glueing, scar tissue)
subluxations and joint pathology
weak musculature
Question 9 of 40
The steps to evaluate AROM are*
tell the client what to do, have them stretch maximally, measure
demonstrate the movement, client does the movement 5-10 times to activate the muscle, measure without stretching, ask about pain
use heat first on the muscles, measure the range as they stretch
measure after the client does the movement 5-10 times, assess only painful movements
Question 10 of 40
In limited range of motion the _____________ are often restricting the movement and require more assessment through palpation.*
agonists
antagonists
flexors
extensors
Question 11 of 40
The “guarding” noted during passive range of motion may be caused by*
arthritis, lax ligaments and subluxation
body memory of being “in charge” of one’s own movements
unable to relax because of sympathetic dominance from injury, stress and or pain
all the above
Question 12 of 40
If neck flexion is limited, the muscles that may be restricting flexion are*
scalenes
sternocleidomastoids
posterior paraspinals
A & B
Question 13 of 40
If neck extension is limited, the muscles that may be restricting extension are*
Question 14 of 40
To measure shoulder flexion and extension observe the client in the*
sagittal plane
coronal plane
frontal plane
transverse plane
Question 15 of 40
Which muscle does NOT extend the shoulder*
triceps
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
posterior deltoid
Question 16 of 40
The arm position to measure shoulder rotation is*
anatomical position with the shoulder flexed
shoulder and elbow both flexed
shoulder abducted and elbow flexed
shoulder adducted, forearm pronated
Question 17 of 40
Which two shoulder rotators have it’s origin on the posterior body ()a. and insertion on the anterior body?*
infraspinatus, subscapularis
mid deltoid, triceps
latissimus dorsi, teres major
teres minor, trapezius
Question 18 of 40
stretch into the movements as far as possible
move only the glenohumeral joint without engaging the scapula
tell you if holding the testing position and doing the movement causes their pain
B & C
Question 19 of 40
While measuring wrist flexion, it is important for the therapist to*New Question
position the forearm in supination
line up the goniometer on the ulnar side
straighten the fingers so they are not flexed
Question 20 of 40
Limited wrist extension usually indicates*
the extensors are weak and atrophied
the extensors are injured
the flexors are hypertoned and shortened
the carpals are sprained
Question 21 of 40
Hip flexion is in normal range @*
90 degrees (knee flexed), 120 degrees (knee not flexed)
90 degrees (knee not flexed), 120 degrees (knee flexed)
90 degrees (knee flexed)
120 degrees (knee not flexed)
Question 22 of 40
While measuring hip rotation*
instruct the client to lift the thigh off of the table to get the full range
assist the client with the movement if it is difficult for them to do
instruct the client not to lift the thigh off of the table
line up the goniometer with the femur
Question 23 of 40
Pain is*
the sensation of hurting through the body/mind
interpreted individually according to life experiences
is an alarm system that something is wrong
Question 24 of 40
The neurotransmitter associated with the sensation of pain is*
oxytocin
endorphins
substance P
dopamine
Question 25 of 40
Subjective pain symptoms can become measurable and objective when*
asking the client to numerically rate the pain intensity
noting the presence of pain during special tests, AROM, PROM, ambulation and massage therapy
rating pain during activities of daily living
Question 26 of 40
Activities of daily living assessments
are evaluated by the therapist
tell the therapist what the client does during the day
assists in setting lifestyle goals for progress as well as pain relief
Question 27 of 40
TP and tp location
client history
performing special tests
performing friction
Question 28 of 40
Poor posture inhibits the normal efficient mechanical balance required*
to do activities of daily living
to remain upright against the force of gravity
to exercise
to be strong
Question 29 of 40
If posture is asymmetric ___________ can lead to overuse, weakness and pain.*
sleeping
walking
massage
Question 30 of 40
____________________ is the sense of where the body is and what it is doing.*
Intuition
Kinesthetic process
Proprioception
Compensation
Question 31 of 40
The following can result from chronic hypertoned muscle except _______.*
ischemia and lymphatic sluggishness
nutritional deficiency to the muscle tissue
hypermobility of joints
pain and functional weakness
Question 32 of 40
Muscle hypertonicity feels dense and sometimes even hard. This tone pathology can be caused by*
trigger points and hypertension
stress and overuse
poor posture, injury and pain
Question 33 of 40
Soft tissue texture or STT is*
a measurement of muscle strength
a measurement of atrophy
a measurement of muscle tone
a trigger point assessment
Question 34 of 40
Hypertoned muscle is best labeled on an STT chart by*
general location or region
by individual muscle
by joint proximity
Question 35 of 40
Trigger points form*
at the origin and insertions of a muscle
between the superficial fascia and a muscle
at a neuromuscular junction
at acupuncture points
Question 36 of 40
A good example of chronically hypertoned muscles from poor posture is*
the ankle flexors
paraspinal muscles
rotator cuff
abdominal muscles
Question 37 of 40
Choose the best objective note for SOAP documentation.*
FBSM given with heat to back and neck. PROM to neck and shoulders. See modalities below.
C/O neck pain, insomnia and chronic stress headaches. Wants pain relief today.
Heat to neck followed by one set (X 10) of neck AROM out of pain range, twice daily until next apt.
Moderate guarding of all neck PROM, HT noted with latent TPs on BL sub-occipitals during palpation.
Question 38 of 40
Choose the best subjective note for SOAP documentation
FBSM given with heat to back and neck. PROM to neck and shoulders.
C/O neck pain, insomnia and chronic stress headaches. Wants pain relief
Question 39 of 40
Under the “A” or Action SOAP notes, documentation is about*
suggestions for future therapy
a referral to a physician
what modalities were given and the results of the therapy
client complaints and requests for therapy
Question 40 of 40
Using body charts to mark and modality lists to check, helps your SOAP notes*
be complete
be concise
be more narrative