MBLEX practice exam – Flashcards
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How is research validated?
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Further research to replicate findings
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What are the heart, liver, and lungs?
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Organs
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What consists of elongated cells that can use ATP to generate force?
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Muscle tissue
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Which system includes sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and breasts?
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Integumentary
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What is the fleshy part in the middle of the muscle?
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Belly
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**Which is the "rest and digest" nervous system?**
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Parasympathetic
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What are irregular small bony plates found at the end of long bones and in the center of other bones?
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Periosteum
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Which system includes glands such as the hypothalamus, hypophysis, thyroid, and thymus?
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Endocrine
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**What is the universal recipient blood type?**
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AB positive
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What type of immunity is genetically determined?
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Innate
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Which system controls sex hormones and includes the female mammary glands?
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Reproductive
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**What is the range of the length of the phase of healing in which the bleeding stops and inflammation occurs?**
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2-3 days to 2-3 weeks
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Which region of the trunk has twelve vertebrae?
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Thoracic
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**Which means the ends are bent inward, or bent toward the midline:><, knock-kneed?**
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Valgus deformity
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Where is the humerus relative to the radius?
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Proximal
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Which region of the trunk has five vertebrae?
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Lumbar
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What is the belly referred to in the Shiatsu method?
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Hara
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**Which dermatone is located by the toes, the most inferior?**
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L5
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Which of these muscles inserts on the clavicle?
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Subclavius
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Shin splints are pain in what bone?
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Tibia
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**Where is the medial epicondyle of the humerus?**
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Directly medial from olecranon process
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What progresses down the spine?
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Lamina groove
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**Where are the jugular notch, sternal angle, and xiphoid process?**
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T2, T4 and T10 of vertebral column
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What is the functional class of the joints where the bones of skull meet?
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Synarthrosis
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**Which is an action of infraspinatus?**
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Adduct the shoulder
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**Which muscle inserts on the head of the fibula?**
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Biceps femoris
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Which muscle pronates and supinates?
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Branchioradialis
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Which muscle decreases the space of the thoracic cavity?
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Internal intercostals
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**What is an eccentric contraction of the biceps femoris?**
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Sit ups Deep knee bends Squats
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**Which proprioceptors send impulses to the central nervous system that lead to muscle relaxation?**
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Golgi tendon organs
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**What are small movements essential for proper joint function?**
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Joint play
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Which is a hinge joint?
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Elbow
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What is pain from an amputated limb?
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Phantom pain
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What is a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence?
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Trauma
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What is the relative constant state maintained by the physiology of the body?
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Homeostasis
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Which is generally indicated for massage?
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Joint stiffness
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**What refers to the tendency for oscillating bodies to move in a synchronized, harmonic manner?**
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Entrainment
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What is a progressive inflammatory condition that may affect any part of the GI tract?
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Crohn's disease
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What are the implications for massage for a client taking anticoagulants?
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Avoid massage methods that can lead to bruising, including compression
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**What are the implications for massage for a client taking anti-inflammatory medications?**
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Avoid techniques that could cause inflammation Feedback mechanisms are not accurate The massage could reduce muscle spasms
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What natural supplement is used for coughs?
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Eucalyptus
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**What is mainly caused by a Vitamin D deficiency?**
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Rickets
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What are symptoms of a disease?
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The described problems of a disease
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What are internal perceptions or external stimuli that demand a change in the body?
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Stressors
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**What is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome?**
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Resistance reactions
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**What is medial epicondylitits?**
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Golfer's or pitcher's elbow
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Which nerve is associated with both supinator and the latural head of the triceps?
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Radial
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**Where is the inguinal triangle endangerment site?**
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Sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament
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**What is a reflexive effect of massage?**
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Pain reduction
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**What is an effect of massage on the skin?**
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Reduces superficial keloid formation
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**Which condition can benefit from massage?**
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Skin conditions such as mild dryness Stress and anxiety Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
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**Which is increased as one of the effects of massage?**
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Number of red and white blood cells
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**What are body polishes, cold mittens, dry brush massages, ice massages, salt glows, and shampoos examples of?**
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Frictions
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For which condition could cold be applied?
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Swelling
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Which is best for moving from one stroke to another?
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Effleurage
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**Which stroke would be best for bronchitis?**
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Cupping
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What is not a physical effect of massage?
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Reduced stress
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What is a psychological effect of massage?
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Reduces stress
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What is a stimulating massage technique?
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Strong percussion for a short period
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What massage movement brings about a dilation and flushing of the massaged area?
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Deep stroking
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Which is a petrissage movement?
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Kneading
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Which is a trembling or shaking movement?
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Vibration
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**Which stroke is appropriate for tendonitis?**
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Deep-transverse friction
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Which lifts muscles off bone?
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Petrissage
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Which stroke is best for insomnia?
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Effleurage
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Which is a contraindication for pregnancy massage?
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Pre-eclampsia
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What is a benefit of massage for the critically ill?
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Improve mobility Control pain Allow for a more positive attitude
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When should heat therapy be avoided?
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Acute stage of injury
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What is not an effect of R.I.C.E.S. treatment?
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Vasodilation
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If a client has kyphotic-lordotic posture, what is the most appropriate treatment?
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Lengthen adductor longus and oblique capitis superior
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**If a client has a tendency towards kyphosis and a depressed chest, what is the most appropriate treatment?**
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Lengthen anterior internal and external obliques
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**What is done if a client has the knee in a flexed position with medical rotation of the leg on the thigh?**
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Lengthen popliteus
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What would trigger points along the lateral neck flexors, horizontal arm abductors, internal arm, rotators contribute to?
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Brachial plexus impingement
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What would be a good position for performing on-site corporate massage?
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Seated
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What is the use of touch to examine?
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Palpation
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Where on the SOAP chart is verbal information that clients share documented?
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Subjective
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**Which are relatively slow to respond?**
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Postural muscles
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What could cause a hot area?
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Muscle spasm
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Which muscles are elongated and weak with kyphotic-lordotic posture?
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External obliques
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**As feet are influenced by shoes with heels, what tends to increase with heel height?**
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In-toeing Pigeon-toes Tendency toward parallel position from out-toeing
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Which are long and weak with the left hip adducted and medially rotated, right hip abducted and feet pronated?
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Left peroneus longus and brevis and right tibialis posterior
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What is the assessment when the shoulders are depressed and the scapulae abducted?
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Weak upper trapezius
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Where is the gravity line in the side view of standing posture?
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Coronal plane
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**How does a therapist test arm adductors?**
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Client holds position against therapist's lateral pressure on arms
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What is the next step of the client consultation after performing a preliminary assessment?
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Formulate treatment plan
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Where on the SOAP chart would the therapist's suggestions for stretches be documented?
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Plan
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What would not require treatment for whiplash?
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Quadriceps
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**What is golfer's elbow?**
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Medial epicondylitis
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**Which is a treatment for bursitis?**
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Cold in the acute stage Deep moist heat in the chronic stage Joint play for hypomobile joints
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**What involves a thickening of the IT band?**
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Iliotibial band contracture
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In polarity therapy, what does the right side represent?
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Positive expanding energy
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What was developed by Boris Chaitow and Stanley Leif to relieve tender muscle tissue and compressed nerves that refer pain?
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Neuromuscular therapy
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What would an aromatherapy bath or massage oil of chamomile, jasmine, geranium, and rose be used for?
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Soothing
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**Which massage system uses many of the Swedish movements?**
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German
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What is associated with neuromuscular therapy?
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Ischemic compression Skin rolling Stretching
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Which is an energy technique?
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Therapeutic touch
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**What would exist when a therapist sold products to a client?**
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Dual role
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What is appropriate touch?
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Terapeutic touch
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Which section of a standards of practice would contain guidance on personal limitations and relationships?
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Roles and boundaries
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What is a consideration regarding touch when giving chair massages at an international airport for foreign tourists?
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Cultural influences
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What is an example of a violation of a code of ethics?
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Working on a mirror without parental knowledge
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What is not a violation of a code of ethics?
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Scope of practice
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What is out of the therapeutic relationship?
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Personal needs
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**How are boundaries created, managed, and changed?**
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Power differences, dual relationships, self-disclosure Time, location, language Clothing, space, touch, money
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Who can provide consent to working on a minor?
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Parents
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Practicing from home without the required permits is what type of unethical behavior?
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Violation of law
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What is appropriate for a therapist to do when seeing a client in a restaurant?
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Do not bring up anything about the massage
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What is the therapist doing when observing tight muscles?
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Assessment
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**What is a condition that prompts dual relationships?**
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Employment
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What is done by associates rather than governments?
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Credentialing
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What is unethical?
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Discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation
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A recently licensed therapist working under the supervision of an experienced professional involves what type of issue?
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Power differential
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**What is a guideline for the massage table?**
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72 to 76 inches long
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**What uses phenols, bleach, or alcohol?**
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Disinfection
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What is a safety practice regarding housekeeping and sanitation?
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Store clean linens in a closed cabinet Store soiled linens in a closed container Maintain handwashing facilities with germicidal soap
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What is a first aid safety practice?
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Keep a first aid kit on the premises Learn first aid and CPR Keep emergency information in plain view
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What reduces strain on the practitioner's neck?
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Keep the head up and the shoulders down and relaxed
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Which horse stance is best for which stroke?
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Petrissage
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What ensures that the client stays warm and feels safe and comfortable?
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Draping
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What is the recommended number of servings per day of the milk, yogurt, and cheese group?
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2 to 3 servings
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Who prepares W-2 forms?
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Employer
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How are donated services used?
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Marketing
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What is the initial cost of beginning a business?
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Start up costs
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Which protects against malpractice?
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Professional liability insurance
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What should be most important for therapeutic massage and bodywork professionals?
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Caring
