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Questions # 11:

Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?

Options:

Pyloric

Mitral

Ileocecal

Eustachian

Answer

Explanation

The valve between the stomach and the small intestine is the pyloric valve also known as the pylorus or pyloric sphincter.

Questions # 12:

The prefix nephro- refers to:

Options:

Nerve

Infant

Kidney

Brain

Answer

Explanation

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

Questions # 13:

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)

Options:

legal boundaries

informed consent

the massage code of ethics

personal boundaries

Answer

Explanation

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.

Questions # 14:

Which test would you use to assess a nerve compression between the clavicle and first rib?

Options:

Adson's test

Costoclavicular test

Phalen's test

Tinel's siqn

Answer

Explanation

Costoclavicular test is often used to determine a brachial plexus compression syndrome. The costoclavicular test is also known as the military position test since the client rotates shoulders back and thrusts chest forward much like standing at attention. The practitioner feels for changes in the radial pulse to indicate a compression syndrome.

Questions # 15:

During the objective portion of a massage intake, what information will the therapist gather from a functional assessment?

Options:

Muscular deviations

Restricted and painful movement patterns

Tissue texture and temperature

Cause of soft tissue injuries

Answer

Explanation

The purpose of a functional assessment is to evaluate movement patterns and whether they are restricted, painful, exaggerated or normal in function.

Questions # 16:

A client walks into your office with a slight limp. He states he is experiencing pain in his right hip. He also claims to not know the origin of his discomfort. What is the best option to assess the relative discomfort that a client is experiencing?

Options:

subjective pain scale

objective pain scale

passive range of motion testing

active range of motion testing

Answer

Explanation

A subjective pain scale is a useful assessment protocol to determine the relative discomfort that a client is currently experiencing. Often a scale between 1-5 or 1-10 is used with 1 being the lowest amount of discomfort and either 5 or 10 being an unbearable and extreme pain. Most often, a therapist wants to remain under 4 or 8 respectively for an effective yet comfortable treatment.

Questions # 17:

Which of the following best describes a massage therapist who routinely drapes clients in an immodest and unprofessional manner?

Options:

The massage therapist needs additional training.

The massage therapist is participating in a dual relationship.

The massage therapists scope of practice needs to be redefined.

The massage therapist has broken a code of ethics.

Answer

Explanation

There are times when undraping sensitive areas for treatment is within the scope of practice of massage. However, a massage therapist who routinely drapes in an unprofessional manner is breaking a standard of conduct indicated in the massage code of ethics.

Questions # 18:

The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?

Options:

Brain stem

Cerebellum

Diencephaion

Cerebrum

Answer

Explanation

The brain stem which provides the sensory and motor innervations of the face and neck consists of three parts: the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain.

Questions # 19:

The musculotendinous junction is located between muscular tendon and bone.