Final examination b.

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Massage wellness -12
Multiple choice: Read and understand
each item carefully. Answer the question
using the answer sheet provided by your
proctor.
Anatomy and Physiology
1. Which system is responsible for
carrying oxygen to the cells of the body
and assisting in the removal of waste
from the cells of the body?
a. Circulatory
b. Lymphatic
c. Respiratory
d. Digestive
2. Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and
diarthrosis refers to _______________.
c.both a and b
d. none of the above
Pathology and Contraindications
5. A person who is complaining of feeling
cranky and nervous, having frequent
headaches, sleeping trouble, shaking or
trembling, tingly or numbness in skin
and unclear thinking could be suffering
from which of the following
conditions?
a. Hyperglycemic
b. Hypoglycemic
c. Depression
d. ADHD
6. What is a scientific benefit of
aromatherapy in relation to allopathic
medicine?
a. Relaxation

a. cellular functions
b. Energizing

b. joint movements
c. Antimicrobial

c. nervous system functions

d. Pain relief

d. digestive function Client Assessment

Kinesiology 7. A client has recently been diagnosed

with hyperthyroidism. Which of the
3. What is the name of the movement that following symptoms would you expect
allows a person to stand on their toes? to notice about the client?
a. Plantar flexion a. Nervousness

b. Dorsiflexion b. Fatigue and dullness

c. Inversion c. Weight gain

d. Eversion d. Sensitivity to cold

4. Protraction of the scapula brings the

medial border of the scapula closer to
the spine.
a.True
8. A regular client has recently
complained of pain in the arches of
their feet. Which of the following
healthcare providers should you refer
your client to?
a. Physical Therapist
b. Chiropractor
c. Orthopedist
d. Podiatrist
Physiological Effects of Massage
9. How much time is generally needed of
sustained touch to engage the
parasympathetic nervous system?
a. 2 minutes
b. 8-10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 30 minutes
10. Which of the following anatomy does
craniosacral therapy directly affect?
a. Digestion
b. Cerebrospinal fluid
c. Lymph
d. Interstitial fluid
Ethics, Boundaries, Rules and Regulations
11. What do boundaries clarify?
a. Our needs and desires
b. Our need to protect ourselves
c. Our need to protect our clients
d. Our personal limits and expectation
Anatomy and Physiology
12. A potential client calls to make an
appointment for a massage. You
notice that they are slurring their
words and having difficulty speaking
in complete sentences. They claim
they were in an auto accident
yesterday but declined medical
attention. They awoke this morning
feeling very sore and achy as well as
having a pounding headache. They
insist they need a massage. What is
the appropriate plan of action for the
massage therapist?
a. Book the appointment immediately
b. Book them within next week
c. Refer to another therapist
d. Immediately refer them to a doctor
Physiological Effects of Massage
13. Which of the following anatomy does
craniosacral therapy directly affect?
a. Digestion
b. Cerebrospinal fluid
c. Lymph
d. Interstitial fluid
Ethics, Boundaries, Rules and Regulations
14. What do boundaries clarify?
a. Our needs and desires
b. Our need to protect ourselves
c. Our need to protect our clients
d. Our personal limits and expectation
15. A potential client calls to make an
appointment for a massage. You
notice that they are slurring their
words and having difficulty speaking
in complete sentences. They claim
they were in an auto accident
yesterday but declined medical
 attention. They awoke this morning
d. Greeks
feeling very sore and achy as well as
having a pounding headache. They
19. Polarity therapy is associated with
insist they need a massage. What is
which of the following categories?
the appropriate plan of action for the
massage therapist? a. Medical massage
a. Book the appointment immediately
b. General relaxation massage
b. Book them within next week
c. Sports massage
c. Refer to another therapist
d. Energy massage
d. Immediately refer them to a doctor 20. The _______helps eliminate the toxin
Guidelines for Professional Practice from the body.
16. Within the therapeutic relationship
a. juice b. tea c. water d. wine
with a client, what is the primary
focus?
21. if possible avoid ________before
a. Developing a friendship with the
client performing aftercare services.
b. Creating a sense of community with a. alcohol b. exercise c. too much eating
the client d. drinking plenty of water for about 24hrs.
c. The well being of the client
22. after treatment has been given to a client,
d. Being the best massage therapist he/she feels.
ever
17. A client states that you remind them a. startle b. creepy c. canny d.
of their mother. What is this is an relaxed
example of?
23. the most body reactions in the aftercare
a. Countertransference
services.
b. Instability a. aching/soreness of muscle b. tiredness
c. heightened emotional state d. dizzy
c. Transference
24. it helps increase the intake of oxygen and
d. Transience the elimination of carbon dioxide.
Massage History and Culture a. deep breathing exercises b. weights
18. From which of the following c. dancing d. none of the above
civilizations is massage therapy said
to originate? 25. What is the best aftercare products to be
a. Chinese advised to clients.

a. pre-blended aromatic plant oils

b. Japanese
b.exfoliates c. herbal teas and beverages
d.mud/clays
c. Indians
26. Means being free from tension and 34. Refers to the standards and conduct of
anxiety, which are normally caused by the behaviour of an individual.
stress of life.
a. consultation b. ethics c.
a. preparation b. minerals c. water communication d. standards
d.relaxation
35. a very important part of the treatment
27. It is important that clients are made aware sufficient time must be allowed so that it is
of the factors that are thought to contribute not rushed.
the build-up of cellulite.
a. standards b. ethics c. consultation
a. advice to client b. services c. avoided d. behaviour

d. detoxification 36. Making the clients feel welcome and at

home with a friendly ―Hello is a nice gesture
28. You may feel a little light headed drink or strategy used in rebooking clients.
plenty of _______.
a. true b. false c. both a and b d.
a. sunlight b. minerals c. products d. none of the above
water
37. Drink plenty of water to hydrate & flush
29. Take time out for relaxation reschedule toxins.
for_______.
a. false b. true c. both a and b d.
a. 4-6 weeks time b. 4-8 weeks time c. 6 true/false
weeks time d. none of the above
38. The backbone of any successful business is
30. If aroma therapy oils were used, try to customer service and meeting clients‘ needs
avoid a bath/shower for at least______. and expectations in terms of.
a. 3hours b. 2hours c. 4 hours d. 1 hour a. both product use and beauty therapy
31. Set of basic principles and associated services b. products services c. beauty
guidelines, formulated and enforced by the therapy services d. supplies
governing body. 39. In preparation of a room to be used in
a. policies b. risky c. safety d. injury services, which is more appropriate?

32. The State of being safe; freedom from the a. warm, well-ventilated area b. a quiet
occurrence or risk of injury, danger. area, away from distracting noise c. low
and diffused lighting d. a
a. risk b. safety c. policies d all of the spotlessly clean environment
above
40. Aftercare products may include but is not
33. The application of touch by one person to limited herbal products and body oils.
another using manual techniques.
a. True b. False c. both a and b d.
a. massage b. application c. rubbing d. none of the above
stroking
41. This special series is based on nourishing
plant oils.
a. aromatic massage oils b. scrubs oil c. a. procedures b. fixation c. oil d.
massage cream d. all of the above powders

42. As the communication process continues, 50. A massage practitioner who has received
it becomes a communication __________. training in the theory and practice of massage.

A. cycle B. stroke C. a. risk b. massage therapist c.

routine D. requirement procedures d. therapist

43.It must be adequate to enable people to

work and move around safely.

a. adequate lighting b. workplace c. air

d. hygiene

44. Premesis must be cleaned regularly to the

highest standard.

a. cleanliness and hygiene b. workplace c.

comfortable d. lighting

45. it must be stored in suitable, covered bins

and disposed of in accordance with
regulations.

a. waste b. hygiene c. cleanliness d.

maintenance

46. It is the very common precautionary

measure we oftentimes read in labels of any
supplies used in cleaning or disinfecting.

a. Risk b. Danger c. Hazard d.

Warning

47. What is the safest substance that can be

found in spa?

a. Oil b. Disinfectant c. Powders d.

Water

48. What do you call the massage stroke

wherein the hands skim over the surface of
the skin?

a. Effleurage b. Percussion c.
Petrissage d. Vibration

49. A fixed, step-by-step sequence of activities

or course of action.