A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region. What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?

Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?

Apley’s scratch test is used to determine the range of motion of the _______________.

Quick, shallow breaths are an indication of forced inhalation. Which of the following muscles would be hypertonic from an improper breathing pattern?

A regular client who has been going thru a divorce has begun to share emotional details about their experience. They are staying later after their treatment and now routinely show up late for their appointment. They state they are having a difficult time and really need a friend. What can be said about the relationship between the client and therapist?

Malpractice insurance is a requirement by Federal law.

Which system is also known as the excretory system?

Which of the following functions does the pineal gland help regulate?

Which of the following procedures is an exfoliating treatment?

The main function of the epiglottis is to:

Where would you locate the annular ligament?

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

How many types of Schwann cells exist in the human body?

Which of the following valves is between the stomach and the small intestine?

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

What are acetylcholine and catecholamines?

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Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?

The cerebral cortex is responsible for ____________.

A client has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to notice about the client?

What is the primary reason for keeping all records safe and protected?

Which of the following best describes antigens?

What is the function of a bulboid corpuscle?

Which part of a cell is responsible for breaking down glucose molecules to release energy?

Which best describes auscultation?

Where would stratified transitional epithelium be located?

The tibial nerve is a distal branch of which nerve?

What is the name of the joint where the clavicle and scapula meet?

What do the levator scapulae, trapezius (upper fibers), biceps brachii, subscapularis and soleus all have in common?

A client with a valgus deformity is also described as being ____________.

Which massage technique is best to work on keloids?

Pulmonary circulation distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.

Which heart valve is the mitral valve?

Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?

A 27 year old client presents with pins and needles type sensation around her elbow and down towards the back of her hand. Her profession is as a social worker and she is often faced with troubling scenarios. She has limited neck rotation range of motion and is taking quick, shallow breaths. Postural assessment does not show any obvious distortions. Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the client’s elbow and down towards the back of the hand?

Which muscle would be shortened in a client with an increased lordotic curvature?

Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Bones, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves are known as ____________.

The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.

Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of __________________.

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

A trigger point that only produces pain while palpated is _______________.

The prefix nephro- refers to:

Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of a cell?

What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?

When are massage therapists allowed to disclose confidential information about the client to third parties without the client's consent?

A client was involved in a recent auto accident and received a grade 4 whiplash injury. Which of the following best describes the client’s status?

With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.

Which of the following ethical principles is being followed when a massage therapist is conscientious about keeping clients updated with informed consent?

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “condyle”.

Neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages are all under the classification of ________________.

Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

What condition is Phalen’s test used to assess?

What does a sulcus refer to?

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “foramen”.

How many arches are in a normal human foot?

At the beginning, the needs of a particular client were very simple. Initially, the client requested general relaxation massage with occasional focus on deeper layers of muscle. However, just over six months ago, the client was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then the client’s condition has progressed beyond the comfort and skill level of the massage therapist, though the therapist continues to offer treatment. What has occurred?

Which of the following massage techniques should not be offered in a medical massage office?

During an assessment, a massage therapist instructs their client to move a part of their body without assistance. This is known as _______________.

If you are self-employed as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, which of the following forms must you file for business income and expenses with the IRS?

Upon administering the passive range of motion test on the neck of your client, you find a mild decrease in rotation to the right. Which muscle would be shortened?

Which body system do the tonsils belong to?

Which of the following best describes a massage therapist who routinely drapes clients in an immodest and unprofessional manner?

The ulna rotates around the radius.

What does the Arndt-Schultz Law pertain to?

The protein that stores oxygen in skeletal muscle cells is:

A client has requested to receive visceral manipulation from a massage practitioner who has no experience or training in visceral manipulation but has a general understanding of the technique. The client has received visceral manipulation from other massage therapists and insists that he can teach the practitioner to provide the treatment. The client is not affiliated with any aspect of healthcare. Choose the best option to proceed.

During the objective portion of a massage intake, what information will the therapist gather from a functional assessment?

Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called:

Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?

Which of the following would be a possible concern for a new client?

A range of motion assessment of a joint is calculated by testing ____________.

A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following actions should you take as the practitioner of this client?

Which of the following is a violation of client confidentiality?

Which muscle is a prime mover for neck extension?