1.
All of the following are disadvantages to using oil during massage except:
a.
Oil costs generally more than lotions
b.
Oil leaves spots on sheets
c.
Needs to be applied often during massage
d.
Can become rancid
2.
Which best describes passive massage movements?
a.
Joints are massaged without muscular resistance or assistance by the client
b.
Joints are massaged with muscular resistance only.
c.
Joints are massaged with muscular contraction of the client.
d.
Muscles are massaged with the client actively doing range of motion for a particular joint.
3.
Hacking cupping, slapping and beating are classified under which massage movement?
a.
Tapotement
b.
Stroking
c.
Petrissage
d.
Friction
4.
Which of the following would be most appropriate during a massage?
a.
Soft music without words in the background
b.
Massage room temperature of 68 degrees
c.
Room should resemble a hospital setting
d.
Always talking to the client to enhance relaxation.
5.
All of the following are true statements except:
a.
Linens should be thrown away if they become rancid
b.
Hand washing is important before and after each client in order to prevent the spread of disease causing
organisms.
c.
Linens can be reused without being washed if doing massages on successive family members.
d.
Avoid using perfumes and colognes when giving a massage.
6.
The height of the massage table should be determined by which of the following?
a.
The height of the client
b.
The height of the massage therapist
c.
The length of massage therapist’s arm
d.
The amount of linens used
7.
Which of the following is the most appropriate lighting and will enhance client comfort?
a.
Red light
b.
Blue light
c.
Darkness
d.
Soft natural ligfht
8.
___________degrees Farenheit is the most appropriate temperature for patient comfort in a massage room.
a.
90 degrees
b.
85 degrees
c.
75 degrees
d.
65 degrees
9.
The width of a massage table should be around ____________inches wide.
a.
22
b.
25
c.
30
d.
19
10.
Which is the best length of a massage table that can also accommodate tall clients?
a.
68 inches
b.
70
c.
72
d.
76
11.
All of the following are reasons for client draping except:
a.
Comfort
b.
Client modesty
c.
Warmth
d.
To establish rapport
12.
Which of the following is described as a wringing type movement?
a.
Effleurage
b.
Petrissage
c.
Superficial touch
d.
Vibration
13.
Which describes gliding the hand over some part of the client’s body with varying amounts of pressure?
a.
Touching
b.
Friction
c.
Stroking
d.
Hacking
14.
Which is the most common stroke used by massage therapists and coincidentally is usually used first in
every treatment?
a.
Friction
b.
Compression
c.
Effleurage
d.
Petrissage
15.
Rolling and chucking are classified under which massage technique?
a.
Gliding
b.
Effleurage
c.
Percussion
d.
Petrissage
16.
Which of the following positions is a side lying position for the client?
a.
Prone
b.
Supine
c.
Lateral recumbent
d.
Sitting
17.
Which of the following is used to promote patient modesty, warmth and comfort?
a.
Draping
b.
Massage chair
c.
Percussion
d.
Rhythm
18.
When doing a massage and the temperature is above 82 degrees Farenheit, which of the following draping
techniques is most appropriate?
a.
Diaper draping
b.
Full sheet cover method
c.
Top cover method
d.
Charting method
19.
How many bath sized towels are needed for diaper draping of a female client?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
20.
Which method of draping requires use of a full sized double flat sheet with a minimum width of at least
80 inches?
a.
Diaper draping
b.
Top cover method
c.
Gait assessment
d.
Full sheet draping
21.
Which of the following is not used in the draping process?
a.
Small flat sheet for the table covering
b.
Full double flat sheets
c.
Beach sized towels
d.
Clothes
22.
Which of the following should be avoided during a massage?
a.
Maintaining constant client contact
b.
Client supine position
c.
Applying oil directly from the container onto the client
d.
Soft lighting
23.
Which is the best time to start to focus or tune in to the client?
a.
Right before giving a massage
b.
After the application of effleurage
c.
During friction massage
d.
When doing centripetal movement during a massage
24.
The pattern of a massage through out a client’s body is referred to as the massage
a.
Rhythm
b.
Sequence
c.
Duration
d.
Draping
25.
Which person should a massage therapist apply more strength to the massage?
a.
Petite woman
b.
Infant
c.
Obese man
d.
Thin man
26.
Which of the following is massage indicated?
a.
Abrasion of skin
b.
Inflammation of veins
c.
Fever
d.
Stiff lower back
27.
The muscles of the back are most relaxed in the prone and _________position, which is beneficial for
massage treatment.
a.
Supine
b.
Standing
c.
Seated
d.
Hunched over
28.
Palpation skills are necessary for comparing the muscles on each side of the spine for tightness or restriction. Which is another valuable aspect to palpation?
a.
It helps the massage therapist determine which massage technique is most appropriate.
b.
It is a form of spinal manipulation.
c.
It can successfully move bones that are out of place.
d.
It is used mainly to relax a patient.
29.
The zone theory and reflex charts are associated with _______________
a.
Reflexology
b.
Chiropractic
c.
Rolfing
d.
Hellerwork
30.
Conventional western medicine focuses on remedial and __________ solutions.
a.
Exacerbating
b.
Reflexive
c.
Wellness
d.
Palliative
31.
A baseball pitcher is given a massage a half hour before performing. What is the goal of this tpe of
pre-event sports massage?
a.
To bring more blood to the pitching arm
b.
To fix any last minute injuries
c.
To advise palliative measures
d.
To use remedial approaches
32.
Petrissage can be described as which of the following?
a.
Gliding
b.
Percussion
c.
Medium-depth stroke
d.
Tapotement
33.
Clients who have low back conditions should have _________
a.
Massages in the seated position only
b.
Massages in the standing position only
c.
Support under the knees like a pillow or towel during the massage
d.
A cervical pillow during the massage
34.
Most trigger points during treatment should resolve between
a.
1-2 seconds
b.
30-60 minutes
c.
1-2 hours
d.
10-30 seconds
35.
All of the following are percussion type movements except:
a.
Plucking
b.
Plummeling
c.
Hacking
d.
Wringing
36.
Massage typically begins and ends with
a.
Tapotement
b.
Friction
c.
Effleurage
d.
Petrissage
37.
All of the following are indications for vibration exept:
a.
Swelling
b.
Loosen adhesions
c.
Stiff joints
d.
Diarrhea
38.
Which of the following is the most vigorous form of tapotement?
a.
Slapping
b.
Beating
c.
Tapping
d.
Hacking
39.
Which part of the hand strikes the client’s body during hacking technique?
a.
Pinky
b.
Thumb
c.
Palm
d.
Finger tips
40.
Why is it best to massage a patient in the recumbent position?
a.
Because the massage therapist can take advantage of gravity
b.
Because the patient can sleep
c.
Because the massage therapist can be in control
d.
Because the patient can feel pampered
41.
All of the following are types of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques except:
a.
Hold-relax
b.
Contract-relac
c.
Ballistic
d.
Slow-reversal-hold-relax
42.
Oil is usually applied during which technique in the massage process?
a.
Percussion
b.
Friction
c.
Effleurage
d.
Petrissage
43.
Which of the following is a form of percussion?
a.
Rocking
b.
Jostling
c.
Kneading
d.
Clapping
44.
Which type of stretching can most easily lead to injury?
a.
Static
b.
Ballistic
c.
Passive
d.
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
45.
All of the following are purposes of effleurage except:
a.
Break down adhesions in and around the joints
b.
Increase blood circulation
c.
Increase lymph circulation
d.
To promote client relaxation
46.
The feathering and ________strokes are two types that can be used during effleurage.
a.
Rolling
b.
Chucking
c.
Nerve
d.
Friction
47.
All of the following are types of friction technique except
a.
Pumping
b.
Transverse
c.
Parallel stroke
d.
Hacking
48.
Transverse friction technique is applied to the muscle fibers at a ____degree angle?
a.
180
b.
90
c.
45
d.
60
49.
All of the following movements are associated with kneading except:
a.
Wringing
b.
Lifting
c.
Grasping
d.
Hacking
50.
Which of the following is the most appropriate lubricant to reduce friction on a client who is excessively
hair?
a.
Talcum powder
b.
Baby oil
c.
Vaseline
d.
Olive oil
51.
Trembling type of massage technique is classified under which of the following?
a.
Petrissage
b.
Friction
c.
Vibration
d.
Effleurage
52.
Which of the following is not a form of vibration?
a.
Shaking
b.
Jostling
c.
Rocking
d.
Wringing
53.
Deep connective tissue manipulation is needed when the body is out of alignment with the forces of gravity.
Which approach does this represent?
a.
Shiatsu
b.
Chiropractic
c.
Rolfing
d.
Polarity
54.
All of the following are considered one of the five strokes of Swedish massage except:
a.
Vibration
b.
Petrissage
c.
Tapotement
d.
Myofascial release
55.
Which of the following is the most common stroke in Swedish massage?
a.
Petrissage
b.
Effleurage
c.
Friction
d.
Tapotement
56.
Who was credited with inventing Swedish massage?
a.
George Taylor
b.
Per Henrik Ling
c.
Emil Vodder
d.
Elizabeth Dicke
57.
Who introduced Swedish massage to America?
a.
Emil Vodder
b.
Randolph Stone
c.
George Taylor
d.
Paul St. John
58.
All of the following are indications to Swedish massage except:
a.
Blood clots
b.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
c.
Tension headache
d.
Chronic arthritis
59.
Which massage technique involve light stroking using the palms and thumbs?
a.
Effleurage
b.
Tapotement
c.
Cupping
d.
Petrissage
60.
_________is a tapotement technique that requires the massage therapist to use loose fists. This stroke
is usually performed over the buttocks and thigh areas.
a.
Cupping
b.
Pummeling
c.
Petrissage
d.
Friction
61.
When is oil first applied during Swedish massage?
a.
Petrissage
b.
Effleurage
c.
Tapotement
d.
Friction
62.
Which of the following is not a form of percussion?
a.
Cupping
b.
Hacking
c.
Jostling
d.
Pummeling
63.
Squeezing and rolling the muscles is a form of which type of massage?
a.
Effleurage
b.
Tapotement
c.
Petrissage
d.
Cupping
64.
All of the following are effects of kneading except:
a.
Breaks up adhesions
b.
Aids in the absorption of exudates
c.
Develops a muscle
d.
Increases removal of waste products from muscles
65.
All of the following are effects of friction massage except:
a.
Loosens scar tissue
b.
It helps to circulate blood and lymph
c.
Helps in bowel movements if done on the colon
d.
Causes vasoconstriction
66.
What is a main use of kneading techniques?
a.
Treatment of muscles
b.
Treatment of joints
c.
Relaxation of client
d.
Vasoconstriction
67.
Massage movement that goes away from the direction of the heart is described as:
a.
Centripetal
b.
Centrifugal
c.
Abduction
d.
Adduction
68.
Which is recommended after an acute injury?
a.
Warm whirlpool
b.
Cryotherapy
c.
Hot packs
d.
Sauna
69.
All of the following are effects of ice packs except:
a.
Vasoconstriction
b.
Decrease in inflammation
c.
Increase in local metabolism
d.
Pain relief
70.
Which of the following is most appropriate to treat frostbite of the foot?
a.
Apply cryotherapy
b.
Cover affected part with warm blankets
c.
Apply transverse friction massage to promote blood circulation in affected part
d.
Reflexology
71.
CPR is performed for which of the following reasons?
a.
Victim’s heart has stopped
b.
Victim has a fracture
c.
Victim is choking
d.
Victim is bleeding
72. A 24 year
old male client is extremely warm to the touch. The client says he feels very weak and fatigued and thinks he might have a
fever. The client also commented that his wife just got over bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following is the best course
of action?
a. Use reflexology to prevent infection
b. Advise patient on proper nutrition
c. Refer for proper diagnosis
d. Perform tapotement to stimulate lymphatic flow.
73. The gliding stroke is best described as:
a. petrissage
b. effleurage
c. percussion
d. friction
74. All of the following massage strokes can be performed
during massage of a pregnant client except:
a. effleurage
b. percussion
c. nerve stroke
d. feathering
75. All of the following are appropriate positions for the
advanced pregnant client during massage except:
a. prone
b. supine
c. right lateral recumbent
d. left lateral recumbent
76. Trembling type of manipulation in massage can best be described
as:
a. kneading
b. friction
c. vibration
d. gliding
77.
All of the following are associated with petrissage except:
a. chucking
b. rolling
c. kneading
d. gliding
78.
According to Swedish massage technique, all of the following are the benefits except:
a. improved range of motion
b. decreased muscle tension
c. increase in blood circulation
d. can replace exercise when a client doesn’t have time to workout
79.
Which of the following is not a condition that is relieved by massage?
a. muscle tension
b. mental strain
c. headache
d. CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident)
80.
Which of the following techniques generally acts as a sedative effect during massage?
a. vibration
b. percussion
c. gentle stroking
d. friction
81.
All of the following are benefits to the skin during massage except:
a. increased circulation of blood which promotes nourishment to the skin
b. normalizes the functioning of the oil glands
c. improves skin tone
d. increase in paleness
82. According to centering technique for the massage therapist,
where is the geographical center of the body located?
a. head
b. heart
c. pelvic area
d. neck
83. The archer stance and the __________stance are two stances
that are utilized by the massage therapist in order to attain proper posture during massage.
a. horse
b. cat
c. bull
d. foot
84. Which is correct during proper standing position for a massage
therapist during massage?
a. knees slightly flexed
b. neck flexion
c. neck rotation
d. wrist hperextension
85. According to the “horse stance” for the massage
therapist, the feet should be
a. perpendicular to the table
b. parallel to the table
c. in an archer position
d. plantarflexed and inverted
86.
Which is the most common stance used by the massage therapist when performing petrissage?
a. archer stance
b. cat stance
c. bull stance
d. horse stance
87.
What is the purpose of centering before performing a massage?
a. To give the massage therapist a sense of self-assurance and confidence
b. to prevent scoliosis in the massage therapist
c. to focus one’s energy on the future
d. to increase metabolism in the massage therapist
88.
According to centering, the geographical center is referred to as:
a. tsubos
b. kata
c. yin
d. tan tein
89.
Unresolved feelings and issues that a client shifts to the massage therapist is referred to as:
a. denial
b. anger
c. hostility
d. transference
90.
All of the following are types of percussion movements except:
a. cupping
b. beating
c. chucking
d. slapping
91.
Jostling in Swedish massage is a form of:
a. kneading
b. effleurage
c. vibration
d. tapotement
92.
Pincemeat and cupping are forms of ______in Swedish massage.
a. tapotement
b. effleurage
c. kneading
d. gliding
93.
Squeezing of the muscles in Swedish massage would be best described as:
a. cupping
b. effleurage
c. tapotement
d. petrissage
94. Squeezing, grasping and kneading are used to normalize muscle
tone under which Swedish massage stroke:
a. effleurage
b. petrissage
c. vibration
d. percussion
95. Which of the following is considered the deepest Swedish
massage stroke needed to break down deep tissue adhesions?
a. effleurage
b. jostling
c. tapping
d. friction
96. Which type of touch is considered inappropriate by a massage
therapist?
a. erotic
b. respectful
c. compassionate
d. responsible
97. Petrissage can best be described as:
a. long superficial strokes
b. deep circular strokes
c. kneading
d. tapotement
98. Which is most appropriate for the treatment of cellulite?
a. friction rubs
b. effleurage
c. chiropractic
d. ice pack
99. If you witness physical abuse in a client who is under 18
years of age, which of the following is the next step?
a. don’t do anything since it’s out of your hands
b. report it to a local child protective service
c. tell other people around the community about it
d. tell other clients about what you witnessed so something can done about it.
