Massage Therapy Preperatory Exam

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MASSAGE THERAPY PREPARATORY EXAM

1. The largest organ in the body is the:a. heart b. lungs

c. small intestinesd. skin

2. The cerebellum’s function is:a. memory retention b. muscle tonec. temperature controld. balance & posture

3. The direction of nerve strokes should be:a. centripetal b. centrifugalc. deepd. superficial

4. The fee for renewing your registration is:a. $12.00 b. $24.00c. $36.00d. $48.00e. $40.00

5. Pre-massage consultations are important to:

a. obtain data regarding the clients’ current health b. determining the most effective treatment planc. both a & bd. neither a nor b

6. What is the benefit of facial massage?a. increased circulation b. increased tonec. maintaining normal gland functiond. all of the above

7. A body in the supine position is:a. palm up b. face upc. palm downd. face down

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8. Which of the following movements is used to spread oil?a. petrissage b. effleuragec. tapotementd. friction

9. Which of the following bones connect with the maxilla?a. mandible b. zygomaticc. temporald. occipital

10. What type of joint is the radioulnar joint?a. hinge b. glidingc. pivotd. saddle

11. Which of these elements compose 96% of our bodies?a. oxygen, nitrogen, iron, calcium b. oxygen, carbon, sodium, nitrogenc. oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, hydrogend. oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorus, calcium

12. If you have an elderly client who needs help dressing, you can remain in theroom and help.

a. true b. false

13. If your temporary registration expires, you may apply to Austin for another one.

a. true b. false

14. The primary function of the lymph node is:a. diffusion b. filtrationc. respirationd. absorption

15. The only bone in the body that does not articulate with any other is:a. the pisiform b. the cuboidc. the hyoidd. the trapezium

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16. Hydrotherapy is the science of using water as a restorative agent.a. true

b. false

17. The coronal pane divides the body lengthwise into two equal halves.a. true b. false

18. Which of these types of tissues are considered connective tissues?a. areola b. adiposec. bloodd. all of the above

19. R.I.C.E. stands for recovery, immersion, compression and elevation?a. true b. false

20. Deep stroking develops muscle and stimulates the venous and lymphatic flow.a. true b. false

21. Why is it particularly important to practice rules of sanitation?a. safeguard client’s health b. safeguard your health

c. all of the aboved. none of the above

22. If you are massaging the lateral side of the proximal end of the femur you areworking the …

a. greater trochanter b. lateral malleousc. trochlead. patella

23. What condition makes the skin too tender to move?

a. hypoesthesia b. hypodermicc. hyperesthesiad. hyperdermic

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24. You may give a massage if your client is having an arthritic flare up.a. true b. false

25. the biceps brachii inserts into the …a. phalanges b. radiusc. humerusd. femur

26. The distal end of the tibia forms a joint at which of the following bones?a. talus & cuboid b. talus & fibulac. calcaneusd. talus & carpal

27. You must renew your registration on the anniversary of taking this exam.a. true b. false

28. To advertise massage services you need not be a registered massage therapistor registered massage establishment.

a. true b. false

29. Using a work area, equipment, or clothing that is unclean or unsanitary isconsidered unprofessional conduct.

a. true b. false

30. What is the most widely used system of massage in the U.S.?a. Swedish b. Shiatsuc. Ammad. Polarity

31. Parallel fiber is classified as …a. Tapotement

b. effleuragec. petrissaged. friction

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32. Who is credited with the development of the terms, effleurage, petrissage, andtapotement used in modern massage?

a. Ambroise Pare b. Johan Mezgar c. Per Henrik Ling

d. Marcus Aurelius

33. How often should a massage therapist wash their hands?a. before each treatment b. after each treatmentc. both a & bd. once a day

34. Which of the following is a function of the vagus nerve?a. facial expression b. visceral movement

c. eye movementd. smell

35. What action is the forearm performing while turning a doorknob?a. circumduction b. flexion/extensionc. pronation/supinationd. rotation

36. The body is made up of 20 – 25% water.a. true b. false

37. It is important to have a code of ethics for your business in order to protect the public & your reputation.

a. true b. false

38. The soleus is deep to the gastrocnemius.a. true b. false

39. Which of the following nerves control vision?

a. olfactory b. opticc. oculomotor d. vagus

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40. If your client has a headache, you would apply a …a. hot foot bath b. cold foot bathc. dry compress to foreheadd. hot compress to forehead

41. What type of stroke is the kneading massage movement?a. friction b. petrissagec. Tapotementd. vibration

42. Massage is defined as the systemic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.

a. true b. false

43. Cephalic is to lateral as superior is to inferior.a. true b. false

44. The palm of the hand is equivalent to the plantar surface of the foot.a. true b. false

45. You would massage the intestine proximally to distally.a. true b. false

46. Sterilization is the procedure of making an object germ free.a. true b. false

47. Which region of the vertebral column contains the most vertebra?a. thoracic b. cervicalc. sacrald. lumbar

48. The skin is the primary organ of elimination.a. true b. false

49. The state of Texas allows “Breast Massage” with written consent.a. true b. false

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50. Which of the following are reasons for draping your client?a. modesty b. warmthc. comfort

d. all of the above

51. Inflammation of a vein accompanied by pain and swelling is called …a. phlebitis b. embolismc. thrombusd. none of the above

52. Passive joint movements are when the client does all the work and thetherapist does not help at all.

a. true b. false

53. Which of the following is dense fibrous connective tissue?a. tendons b. fingernailsc. bonesd. all of the above

54. You control the effects of treatment with water by …a. regulating temperature b. regulating durationc. all of the aboved. none of the above

55. Practicing in an unregistered massage establishment is cause for your registration to be revoked.

a. true b. false

56. The purpose of pouring oil in your hand first is to warm it.a. true b. false

57. Wringing is an example of which of the following strokes?a. tapotement b. effleuragec. frictiond. vibration

58. Rotation is a circular motion and circumduction is movement on the axis.a. true

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b. false59. Which of the following is the only moveable bone in the skull?

a. maxilla b. mandiblec. parietal

d. occipital

60. Pathogenic bacteria are harmless.a. true b. false

61. It is legal for an establishment to charge for the service of an apprentice after their temporary registration has expired.

a. true b. false

62. The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the patella.a. true b. false

63. Your professional dues are tax deductible.a. true b. false

64. Joint movements used during a massage are called Swedish gymnastics.a. true b. false

65. It is not necessary for a massage therapist to know how the blood flowsthrough the body.

a. true b. false

66. The body can comfortably withstand _____ of steam vapor.a. 120 degrees b. 140 degreesc. 212 degreesd. 240 degrees

67. Muscle contraction with no movement in the joint is known as …a. tenatic b. isotonicc. isometricd. isotropic

68. Veins have valves that prevent blood from flowing backwards.a. true

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b. false

69. Which is considered part of the ear?a. auditory bones b. semicircular canals

c. tympanic membraned. all of the above

70. What is the term used to define the end of the long bone?a. diaphysis b. epiphysisc. epicondyled. periosteum

71. Light effleurage may be used over the eyes.a. true b. false

72. If your client has impetigo, he/she is contraindicated for receiving massage.a. true b. false

73. Of all the blood vessels in the body, the ones that have ducts or valves arecalled …

a. arteries b. veinsc. arteriolesd. capillaries

74. Very hot water of very short duration quickens and strengthens the heart rate.a. true b. false

75. The abdomen is massaged …a. medial to lateral b. counterclockwisec. clockwised. lateral to medial

76. Heavy cupping could be used on the lungs and spine.a. true b. false

77. The power house component of the cell is the …a. cytoplasm b. mitochondriac. nucleus

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d. lysosome78. In performing effleurage, you need to use the palms of your hands.

a. true b. false

79. A registered massage therapist who practices as a sole practitioner, but worksfor someone else, is not required to register as a massage establishment.a. true b. false

80. Which of the following conditions is not contraindicated?a. lacerations b. tumorsc. anemiad. varicose veins

81. In massage, you can do deep compression on the kidneys.a. true b. false

82. You would never massage a person who has the beginning stages of the flu.a. true b. false

83. Which of the following conditions contraindicate administering a hot bath?a. diabetes b. headachec. a weight problem

d. a lot of stress

84. What cell function requires energy to move a substance up a concentrationgradient?

a. diffusion b. active transportc. passive transportd. osmosis

85. The blood that enters the lung is …a. oxygen poor

b. carbon dioxide poor c. nutrient richd. oxygen rich

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86. Who is credited with the development of the scientific method of Swedishmassage in the 1800’s?a. Ambrose Pare b. Albert Hoffac. Per Henrik Lingd. Marcus Aurelius

87. Which of the following movements produces a stimulating effect?a. light effleurage b. slow rockingc. fast Tapotementd. none of the above

88. Massage movements should be directed away from the heart to facilitate theflow of blood.

a. true b. false

89. Which of the following terms refer to moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

a. abduction b. adductionc. flexiond. extension

90. The muscle mainly responsible for producing a particular movement is calleda …

a. synergist

b. primary mover c. antagonistd. fixator

91. What is the best method of keeping hands and nails clean?a. scrub them with iodine b. scrub them with soapc. scrub them with peroxided. all of the above

92. The best prevention against the spread of harmful bacterial is …a. wash sheets with bleach after every use

b. disinfect all equipment after every usec. wash hands before and after each massaged. all of the above

93. The primary function of the muscular system include…a. generation of action potentials b. posturec. heat generationd. all of the above

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94. Which of these statements refers to the cardiac muscle?a. is also a striated muscle tissue b. is composed of cells that branch frequently

c. both a and b are correctd. none of the above

95. If you fail any portion of your state board exam, you may re-test until you pass it.

a. true b. false

96. The superior vena cava receives blood from the head, neck, thorax and upper limbs.

a. true b. false

97. To sanitize your sheets after each massage, you would use…a. ammonia b. Lysol sprayc. soap and water d. chlorine bleach

98. Soreness in the neck and shoulder could be caused by ...a. hypertension b. high blood pressurec. misalignment of the cervical vertebraed. all of the above

99. Abnormally high temperature may indicate the onset of illness or other health problems.

a. true b. false

100.Over which of the following areas are heavy movements applied?a. thick tissue b. kidneysc. abdomend. face

101.The primary muscle used in respiration is the?a. internal intercostals b. external intercostalsc. diaphragmd. latissimus dorsi

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102. A sitz bath is one in which you would …a. submerge your client in a deep tub up to their neck b. submerge their hips and pelvis

c. submerge their lower extremities

d. sit in the tub while giving your client a bath

103. Keeping a daily log of appointments allows you to …a. plan personal time for your self b. evaluate your business progressc. use your time more efficientlyd. all of the above

104. A massage therapist has …a. good manners b. a pleasant voicec. cheerfulness

d. all of the above

105. Percussion movements tone the muscles, strengthen sagging muscles, and reducefatty deposits.

a. true b. false

106. Prolonged applications of cold will produce a depressing effect on the body.

a. true b. false

107. Joint types are …a. freely moveable b. not moveablec. somewhat moveabled. all of the above

108. You should keep accurate records of any and all of your clients for reference,including the name of the doctor.

a. true b. false

109. Grasping muscular tissue with one or more hands, then squeezing, rolling or

pinching with firm pressure is called …a. friction b. effleuragec. petrissaged. Tapotement

110. Fulling and kneading are examples of which of the following strokes?a. petrissage b. deep friction

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c. superficial frictiond. effleurage

111. If you have a client whom you believe has a condition that is contraindicated tomassage, you would …

a. give them massage anyway, if they wanted you to

b. give them a massage only after they sign a waiver of responsibilityc. insist that they see a doctor, getting a permission slip or prescription

indicating that massage would be ok.

112. Articulation of the forearm is …a. flexion / extension b. inversion / eversionc. pronation / supinationd. all of the above

113. Blood flows from the left ventricle to …a. the heart

b. the lungsc. the rest of the bodyd. the aorta

114. The body can withstand bath water in temperatures ranging upward to:a. 100 degrees b. 110 degreesc. 130 degreesd. 140 degrees

115. Tapotement should never be applied to …a. muscles that are abnormally contracted

b. muscles that are atrophiedc. muscles that are hypertrophied

d. all of the above

116. How can therapists prevent the chilling of their clients?a. proper room temperature b. proper drapingc. warming their hands and oil before the massaged. all of the above

117. The most abundant tissue in the body is …a. muscle tissue

b. nervous tissuec. connective tissued. epithelial tissue

118. The number of bones in the body is …a. 236 b. 196c. 206d. none of the above

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119. Which of the following muscle tissues is considered voluntary?a. cardiac b. smoothc. skeletal

d. visceral

120. Quick sudden movements should be avoided because they could convey fear of injury to the client.

a. true b. false

121. Your client should drink plenty of water to keep the system flushed out after amassage.

a. true b. false

122.This structure is not a part of the respiratory system.

a. bronchi b. lungsc. larynxd. none of the above

123. You should not leave the client in a hot bath any longer than …a. 3 – 5 minutes b. 10 – 15 minutesc. 30 35 minutesd. 45 minutes

124. The least likely oil you would use for massage would be …a. peanut oil b. almond oilc. aromatic oild. mineral oil

125. A muscle twitch could be described as a contraction that …a. does not shorten the muscle b. is a sudden jerky contractionc. is produced by a series of stimulating bombarding the muscle in rapid

successiond. all of the above

126. The origin of the muscle is the part of the muscle that moves to effect joint muscle.

a. true b. false

127. From a locally contraindicated area, you would massage …a. distal to the area b. lateral to the area

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c. superior to the aread. the affected area

128. Scratching the client can be avoided by keeping the nails short and smooth.

a. true

b. false

129. Which of the following types of massage is designed to improve the flow of lymphthus helping to rid the body of toxins?

a. shiatsu b. acupressurec. lymphatic massaged. none of the above

130. After leaving the right ventricle, the blood flows to …a. the right atrium b. the vena cava

c. the lungsd. the carotid arteries

131. The body is a unit constructed of the following smaller units.a. muscles, bones, organs, connective tissue b. cells, blood tissue, organsc. cells, tissues, organs, systemsd. muscle, bones, blood, organs

132. Petrissage is always in a circular motion.

a. true b. false

133. When using alternating hot and cold applications, the length of the cold applicationshould be …

a. shorter than the hot b. longer than the hotc. equal to the hotd. none of the above

134. Bacteria can be seen with the naked eye.

a. true b. false

135. Disease producing bacteria are called:a. pathological b. pathogenicc. non-pathogenicd. non-pathological

136. What part of the body would you never use Tapotement on?a. gluts

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b. handsc. abdomend. face

137. Circular movement around a joint is …a. vibration

b. frictionc. petrissaged. effleurage

138. Well-kept records help the practitioner to determine and render more effectivetreatment plans.

a. true b. false

139. Sodium bicarbonate is used in bath water for which of the following conditions?

a. true b. false

140. Mustard baths will increase circulation and are especially good for tired aching feet.a. true b. false

141. The most effective stroke to use on a bony prominence would be …a. deep effleurage b. petrissagec. frictiond. vibration

142. Deep effleurage should be applied __________ the heart.a. away from b. medial toc. distal of d. toward

143. If you had a client with a condition of acute inflammation, it would be beneficial toadminister massage to the affected area.

a. true b. false

144.When a cell is active, the function it is performing is called …

a. active transport b. passive transportc. metabolismd. mitosis

145. A congested foot and ankle is contraindicated to massage.

a. true b. false

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146. Light percussion causes irritability.

a. true b. false

147. What chemical substance provides the energy for cells to work?a. ATP

b. STPc. ATFd. PCP

148. Internal bleeding is a condition that is indicated for massage.

a. true b. false

149. In Swedish massage, effleurage may be omitted.

a. true b. false

150. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs only in males.

a. true b. false

151. There are more bones in the axial skeleton than the appendicular skeleton.

a. true b. false

152. Synovial membranes are found in diarthritic joints.

a. true b. false

153.Adult bones do not contain living cells.a. true b. false

154. Synarthritic joints are freely movable joints.

a. true b. false

155. Proper nutrition, exercise, and hygiene are important to a practicing massagetherapist.

a. true b. false

156. Deep rhythmical breathing is beneficial to both the therapist and the client during amassage.

a. true b. false

157. If a client lodges a complaint against you, the state will investigate if …

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a. the complaint is made anonymously b. the client has a legitimate complaintc. the complaint has no basis in factd. all of the above

158. Blood is supplied to the brain through the …

a. jugular vein b. temporal arteriesc. coronal arteriesd. carotid arteries

159. The benefits of proper breathing during a massage are …a. increased oxygen input b. increased waste outputc. increased relaxationd. all of the above

160.An abnormally high temperature and pulse rate are not contraindications to

massage.a. true b. false

161. Prolonged vibration may cause numbness and tingling.

a. true b. false

162. A massage therapist should wear clothes that are …a. loose fitting b. stylishc. seductived. synthetic

163. Where would you place pillows on a client in the prone position who is having low back pain?

a. under the feet and ankles b. under the abdomenc. under the chestd. under the neck

164. When giving a massage, it is acceptable to break contact with the client if …a. if the phone rings b. if you need to put on some more musicc. in an emergencyd. all of the above

165. The lymphatic system …a. is a filtering system b. is a defense against invading bacteria and toxinsc. carries nourishment from the blood to the bodyd. all of the above

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166. The length of the average massage is …a. 30 minutes b. 60 minutesc. 90 minutesd. 40 minutes

167. Muscle movement and breathing enables flow of the blood and lymph to various parts of the body.

a. true b. false

168.What is the filtering part of the lymphatic system?

a. lymph fluid b. glandc. noded. vessel

169. Where would you place a pillow on a client in the supine position who is having low back pain?

a. under the ankles b. under the abdomenc. under the chestd. under the knees

170. Epsom salts raise the body temperature and relieve stiff muscles and joints.

a. true b. false

171. The capillaries are the most important, functionally, of the three kinds of vessels inour bodies.

a. true b. false

172. If you work out of more than one office, you should display a photocopy of your state certificate of registration in each of the offices where you are employed.

a. true b. false

173.It is necessary to have a photograph attached to the front of your State certificate of

registration at least 2” x 2”.

a. true b. false

174. A massage technique done by shaking the hands or fingers over tissues in varying pressure and speed is …

a. friction b. tapotementc. vibrationd. petrissage

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175. Striking movements used in massage are called …a. tapotement b. vibrationc. effleuraged. friction

176. Stroking movements used in massage are called …a. petrissage b. Tapotementc. effleuraged. friction

177. A massage stroke designed to manipulate soft tissues in such a way that one layer of tissue is moved over or against another is called …

a. petrissage b. frictionc. vibration

d. tapotement

178. Compression movements used in massage are called …a. Tapotement b. vibrationc. effleuraged. petrissage

179. If you have a client with a headache you would give them a massage …a. while they have a headache

b. only after they take aspirin

c. only after they see a doctor

d. none of the above

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Match the following muscles to figure 1.

(consider this a posterior view of the body)

180. ___________ Deltoid

181. ___________ Gastrocnemius

182. ___________ Soleus

183. ___________ Gluteus medius

184. ___________ Tensor fascia latae

185. ___________ Tricepts brachii

186. ___________ Trapezius

187. ___________ Bicepts femoris

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188. ___________ Latissimus dorsi

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Match the following muscles to figure 2.

(consider this an anterior view of the body)

189. ___________ Supinator

190. ___________ Sartorius

191. ___________ Sternocleidomastoid

192. ___________ Tibialis anterior

193. ___________ Deltoid

194. ___________ Rectus femoris

195. ___________ Biceps brachii

196. ___________ Tensor fasciae latae

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ANSWER KEY

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1. D

2. D

3. B

4. E

5. A

6. D7. B

8. B

9. B

10. C

11. C

12. A

13. B

14. B

15. C

16. A

17. B18. D

19. B

20. A

21. C

22. A

23. C

24. B

25. B

26. B

27. B

28. B29. A

30. A

31. D

32. B

33. C

34. B

35. C

36. B

37. A

38. A

39. B40. A

41. B

42. A

43. B

44. A

45. B

46. A

47. A

48 A

49. A

50. D

51. A

52. B

53. A

54. C55. A

56. A

57. C

58. B

59. B

60. B

61. B

62. A

63. A

64. A

65. B66. B

67. C

68. A

69. D

70. B

71. A

72. A

73. B

74. A

75. C

76. B77. B

78. B

79. A

80. C

81. B

82. A

83. A

84. B

85. A

86. C

87. C88. B

89. A

90. B

91. B

92. D

93. D

94. C

95. B

96 A

97. D

98. D

99. A

100. A

101. C

102. B103. D

104. D

105. A

106. A

107. D

108. A

109. C

110. A

111. C

112. C

113. D

114. B115. A

116. D

117. C

118. C

119. C

120. A

121. A

122. D

123. B

124. D

125. B

126. B127. C

128. A

129. C

130. C

131. C

132. B

133. A

134. B

135. B

136. C

137. B

138. A139. B

140. A

141. C

142. D

143. B

144. C

145. A

146. B

147. A

148. B

149. B

150. B

151. B

152. A

153. B

154. B

155. A

156. A

157. B

158. D

159. D

160. B

161. A

162. A

163. B

164. C

165. A

166. B

167. A

168. C

169. D

170. A

171. A

172. B

173. B

174. C

175. A176. C

177. B

178. D

179. A

180. B

181. G

182. H

183. E

184. I

185. C

186. A

187. F188. D

189. D

190. F

191. A

192. H

193. B

194. G

195. C

196. E

197. G

198. F

199. C

200. A

201. E

202. H

203. B

204. D

205. F

206. B

207. H

208. C

209. D

210. A

211. G212. E

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