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Questions # 21:

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

Options:

A long car ride

Walking up stairs

A long walk

Sprinting

Answer

Explanation

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.

Questions # 22:

Where would you locate the obturator foramen?

Options:

Pelvis

Jaw

Skull

Spine

Answer

Explanation

The obturator foramen is the gap created by the ischium and pubis bones of the pelvis which allows passage for the nerves and blood vessels that supply the leg. The shape of the obturator foramen differ between the sexes with the gap in men being round and in women being oval.

Questions # 23:

Which of the following anatomical directional references is not matched correctly?

Options:

Medial - toward the midline of the body

Distal - toward an attached base structure

Ventral - toward the front or belly side

Dorsal - on the posterior or back side

Answer

Explanation

All directional terms use the anatomical position as the standard point of reference. The term “distal” refers to a structure that is located away from a base structure - for example, the hand is distal to the elbow.

Questions # 24:

A shortened right leg is an example of an ____________ factor of a postural deviation.

Options:

Intrinsic

extrinsic

assessment

elemental

Answer

Explanation

During a postural assessment evaluation, it is important to note both intrinsic and extrinsic factors for postural deviations. An intrinsic factor would be an internal issue and therefore includes physical abnormalities as a shortened leg. ; An improperly fitted shoe would be an example of an extrinsic factor upon the body.

Questions # 25:

Using the AC joint during an assessment would give an indication of ____________ symmetry.

Options:

ankle

hip

shoulder

head

Answer

Explanation

The AC joint is the acromioclavicular joint located at the junction of the acromion process and the clavicle. The AC joint is assessed to indicate the symmetry of the shoulder.

Questions # 26:

Which of the following choices best describes the function of P, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?

Options:

Future visits

Evaluation

Summary of findings

Initial complaint

Answer

Explanation

The P is for plan, which details what the next step is for the client. The plan could suggest stretch and exercise options, whether there should be additional care with a doctor or determine future visits with the practitioner.

Questions # 27:

Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?

Options:

Mouth

Stomach

Small intestine

Large intestine

Answer

Explanation

Carbohydrate digestions occurs mainly in the small intestine where the pancreatic digestive enzyme amylase converts starches into maltose which is then converted to glucose by the enzyme maltase. Sucrase converts sucrose to glucose and lactase converts lactose to glucose in the small intestine as well.

Questions # 28:

A crush or loving interest from a client is a natural occurrence.

Options:

TRUE

FALSE

Answer

Explanation

A crush or love interest is a natural occurrence, especially when a massage therapist is viewed as safe, comforting and a truly caring individual. However, acting on these natural feelings oversteps the boundaries and threatens the very ethos of the healing culture of massage therapy.

Questions # 29:

What does a sulcus refer to?

Options:

A passage or canal

The meeting point where bones are joined together

A narrow groove

A knob like process

Answer

Explanation

A sulcus is a general term to describe a narrow groove. There are many places on the body where a sulcus can be found. A few examples are the gluteal sulcus, radial sulcus or the gingival sulcus between the gums and teeth.

Questions # 30:

What is the medical term for the shoulder joint?