Where would stratified transitional epithelium be located?
C
Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?
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C
What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?
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A
What is the control center of a cell?
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C
Assisting a client with a movement during a palpation assessment is
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B
Explanation:
Assisting a client through an active movement is active-assisted ROM. This is used to test for muscle
adhesions, muscle strengths and muscle weakness.
Throughout the years, a massage therapist can learn a multitude of disciplines which can be used
during treatments. A massage therapist who works with pregnant mothers, athletes and repetitive
stress injuries is best described as using
.
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B
When are massage therapists allowed to disclose confidential information about the client to third
parties without the client's consent?
D
Explanation:
In almost all situations, the massage therapist needs to retain a strict confidentiality of the client’s
information. However, there are certain exceptions, such as when the massage therapist feels in
personal danger, when there are suspicions of a client abusing a child and whenever required by law.
The occipitals contribute to TMJD.
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A
Explanation:
The occipital muscles act to anchor the head during mastication but add stress and strain to the
temporalis and masseter when the occipitals are hypertonic.
Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?
A
Explanation:
Nerves that send messages to the central nervous system (CNS) are called afferent nerves. Sensory
receptors are examples of afferent nerves. The nerves that send messages from the CNS to the body
are called efferent nerves. Somatic nerves are an example of efferent nerves.
An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?
D
Explanation:
Long bones possess a cartilaginous zone between the diaphysis (midsection) and the epiphysis (end)
called the epiphyseal plate. During childhood this allows the bone to continue growing in length. At
some point the cartilage ossifies (becomes bone tissue), leaving a line of demarcation, the
epiphyseal line. This indicates the bone has reached its adult length and no further growth in length
will occur. However, the bone can continue to grow in diameter.
Which of the following choices best describes the function of O, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?
B
Explanation:
The O is for objective, which is based on a therapist’s visual and physical findings of the client.
_______________ is the knowledge base and practice parameters of the massage profession.
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B
Explanation:
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.
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
Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)
C
Explanation:
A
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.
A hematocrit is a medical test for ____________________.
C
Explanation:
The anatomical term “foramen” refers to a hole or opening for nerves or tissues to pass through as
in the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone on the skull which allows several nerves, arteries and
veins to pass through.
Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “foramen”.
C
Explanation:
The anatomical term “foramen” refers to a hole or opening for nerves or tissues to pass through as
in the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone on the skull which allows several nerves, arteries and
veins to pass through.