Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

The S is for subjective, which is a description of the client??s experience.

Question 2

What is meant by muscle flaccidity?

Accepted Answer

Muscle flaccidity pertains to the weakness of a muscle.

Question 3

With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a _______ experience for a client.

Accepted Answer

Hard end feel is the natural sensation at the end range of motion where bone meets bone such as elbow or knee extension. Since a hard end feel would indicate
that the client??s joints are functioning normally, there would typically be no pain experienced.

Question 4

Which activity is likely to cause the most lactic acid build up in a client?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid buildup occurs when the demand for energy exceeds the tissues ability to process the metabolic waste. Sprinting is the only activity mentioned that can
create this scenario.

Question 5

_____ is the knowledge base and practice parameters of the massage profession.
Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Accepted Answer

The knowledge base refers to education and special training/skills for providing care. The practice parameters refer to conduct and environment. These two
combined explain the basic concept of the scope of practice.
The massage code of ethics is a standard of conduct that defines ethical behavior for a massage therapist. The question lists principles of the massage code of
ethics.

Question 6

The brachial artery is a branch from which larger artery?

Accepted Answer

The brachial artery continues from the axillary artery and runs between the triceps and biceps brachii. The pulse of the brachial artery can be palpated between
these muscles on the anterior side of the arm.

Question 7

Where would you locate the annular ligament?

Accepted Answer

The annular ligament stabilizes the proximal radius against the ulna during pronation and supination of the wrist. The ligament is located deep to the supinator and
origin of the extensor muscles of the forearm near the head and proximal shaft of the radius at the elbow.

Question 8

The prefix nephro- refers to:

Accepted Answer

Nephro and nephr both refer to the kidneys. An example is nephritis, which is an inflammation of the kidneys.

Question 9

Which of the following muscle groupings are considered postural muscles?

Accepted Answer

Postural muscles work to sustain your posture within the gravity field. Both the pectoralis major and scalene muscles contribute to the postural integrity of the
human body. Postural muscles consist of slow twitch fibers and are best suited for sustained work. They are also prone to hypertonicities.

Question 10

At which point during a massage/bodywork session would a therapist ask about an occurrence relating to a physical complaint or injury?

Accepted Answer

The time to collect information about a physical complaint or injury is during the intake process.