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Questions # 41:

Extensor pollicis longus attaches to which of the following digits?

Options:

Pinky

Ring

Index

Thumb

Answer

Explanation

A pollicis is another term for thumb. Any question that includes the term pollicis will relate to the thumb.

Questions # 42:

What does the term “stroma” relate to?

Options:

Supportive framework of a biological eel

Perceptions of the third eye

Functional movement of digestive system

Light sensitivity

Answer

Explanation

A stroma refers to the connective framework that supports the cellular structure of tissue and organs.

Questions # 43:

Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?

Options:

Asking a client about their home office

Speaking with a client's doctor about their prescription

Maintaining records in a safe location outside of the office

Approaching a client in a public setting

Answer

Explanation

Although it may seem cold and unfriendly, it is up to the client to approach the massage therapist if they wish in a public setting.

Questions # 44:

Applying force against an active movement by a client during an assessment is _______________.

Options:

active ROM

active-assisted ROM C.

passive ROM

resistive ROM

Answer

Explanation

When a therapist applies force against an active movement during an assessment, they are providing resistive ROM. This is used to test for muscle strength and weakness.

Questions # 45:

The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.

Options:

phospholipid bilayer

peripheral protein

cytoplasm

branching cells

Answer

Explanation

The plasma membrane is made of two layers of fat molecules that contain phosphorus and is also known as the phospholipid bilayer.

Questions # 46:

What do the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate have in common?

Options:

comprise the proximal row of carpal bones

comprise the distal row of carpal bones

tarsal bones of the foot

bones of the cranium

Answer

Explanation

The trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate comprise the distal row of carpal bones of the hand. The scaphoid lunate, triquetrum and pisiform comprise the proximal row of carpals.

Questions # 47:

Your last client of the day asks to treat you to a few drinks. What is the correct response?

Options:

Suggest another time

Say "yes" as long as it is not too expensive

End your professional relationship with them

Decline the invitation in order to keep the relationship professional

Answer

Explanation

The concern with fraternizing with clients outside of the therapeutic environment is to avoid the possibility of creating a dual relationship.

Questions # 48:

Which of the following is typical of an acute injury?

Options:

Scar tissue

Keloids

Inflammation

Depression

Answer

Explanation

All of the other options would indicate a chronic or later stage of an injury/disfunction. During an acute injury, inflammation would be most evident.

Questions # 49:

Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?

Options:

Muscle

Bone

Cartilage

Nervous

Answer

Explanation

The ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body and help transmit sound to the cochlea. The term ossicles literally means “tiny bones” and are named the incus, the malleus and the stapes. An absence of these bones causes a severe hearing loss.

Questions # 50:

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