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Which of the following choices best describes the function of O, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?
A massage therapist that conducts a regular self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, respects the privacy of client information and upholds the standards of professionalism is adhering to
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A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following actions should you take as the practitioner of this client?
S.O.A.P. is the acronym for detailing our interaction with a client throughout the treatment. Which of the following choices best describes the function of S?
Assisting your client with a concentric contraction of an antagonist to trigger the CNS to send a message to relax the agonist is a neural phenomenon called _______________.
_________________ are the physical and emotional space between a client and a therapist that helps maintain professionalism.
The federal and state laws that govern the massage profession are the _______________.
A client has been diagnosed with pes cavus, which means they have _______________.
When are massage therapists allowed to disclose confidential information about the client to third parties without the client's consent?
Applying force against an active movement by a client during an assessment is _______________.
A crackling, grating or popping sound from joints is referred to as ____________.
Choose the correct muscle type that is fast twitch and prone to inhibition.
Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?
During the objective portion of a massage intake, what information will the therapist gather from a functional assessment?
While doing an assessment of hip flexion, requesting your client to flex their hip is an example of _______________ range of motion testing.
Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?
A client enters a treatment with a current diagnosis of torticollis. What area of the body will you expect to find this condition?
Quick, shallow breaths are an indication of forced inhalation. Which of the following muscles would be hypertonic from an improper breathing pattern?
A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What nerve bundle is the root of the cause?
Your last client of the day asks to treat you to a few drinks. What is the correct response?
Assisting a client with a movement during a palpation assessment is
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A client has been diagnosed with a grade 3 chronic pain disorder, what would you expect to see in the client?
Which of the following massage techniques would be best suited for a healed fracture?
At the beginning, the needs of a particular client were very simple. Initially, the client requested general relaxation massage with occasional focus on deeper layers of muscle. However, just over six months ago, the client was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then the client’s condition has progressed beyond the comfort and skill level of the massage therapist, though the therapist continues to offer treatment. What has occurred?
A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region. What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?
Which of the following actions would you initially direct to your client to take in order to test the structure and function of scapulohumeral rhythm?
What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?
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A client who is prone to attack posturing will have an overproduction of which neuroendocrine chemical?
There are moments when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure?
With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.
A regular client who has been going thru a divorce has begun to share emotional details about their experience. They are staying later after their treatment and now routinely show up late for their appointment. They state they are having a difficult time and really need a friend. What can be said about the relationship between the client and therapist?
The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?
Which of the following determines the necessary certifications and educational requirements for licensure?
_______________ is a proprioceptive sensory receptor located at the insertion of skeletal muscle which protects against damage from an excessive load or stretch.
Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?
Metabolic effects of massage therapy upon the body are a combination of reflexive and mechanical effects.
A massage therapist has created a beautiful and comfortable space for treatment. They have posted their rates in clear view on the wall and created a well thought out intake form. They are extra careful to be aware of informed consent and client disclosure, as well as following all state and federal laws for running a massage practice. Which of the following best describes the guidance a massage therapist follows for establishing their practice.