1.  When a massage practitioner shifts unresolved feelings and past events towards a client, this is known as:

                a.  transference

                b.  counter-transference

                c.  anxiety

                d.  denial

2.  Consent for massage and bodywork must be given by a legal guardian or parent when the client is:

                a.  under 18 years of age

                b.  under 21 years of age

                c.  between the ages of 16 and 21

                d.  under 15 but not needed when client is over 15 years of age

3.  According to standards of practice in the massage profession, what is the minimum amount of time elapsed that a massage therapist can have a romantic relationship with a client after the client-therapist relationship has ended?

                a.  After treating a client, the therapist can never have a relationship with the client even years after the client-therapist  relationship has ended.

                b.  1 month

                c.  6 months

                d.  2 years

4.  Which of the following is false regarding confidentiality?

                a.  The massage therapist can refer to a client's identity and medical history with a significant other.

                b.  The massage therapist should keep client files private and away from public analysis and scrutiny.

                c.  The massage therapist avoids protecting the client's identity in cases required by law that require the client file.

                d.  Client files should be shredded or destroyed with disposed.

5.  Which of the following is not a client right based on the code of ethics in the massage profession?

                a.  right of client to stop treatment at any time

                b.  right of client to modify treatment

                c.  right of client to refuse treatment in spite of prior consent given

                d.  right of client to pay whatever he or she wants after services are rendered

6.  Based on the code of ethics for the massage profession, which is not a reason for draping?

                a.  comfort

                b.  safety

                c.  privacy

                d.  sincere commitment

7.  Maintaining liability insurance falls under which section of the standards of practice in the massage profession?

                a.  confidentiality

                b.  sexual misconduct

                c.  business practices

                d.  roles and boundaries

8.  Respecting existing copyright laws falls under which section of the standards of practice in the massage profession?

                a.  boundaries and rules

                b.  ethical and legal requirements

                c.  confidentiality

                d.  business practices

9.  Which of the following would be an example of a mission statement for a massage business?

                a.  Our business wants to make more profits than losses.

                b.  Our business gross income is over $300,000 per year

                c.  (Business name) is dedicated to the general care and treatment of clients to promote healing

               d.  Overhead expense must be minimized by charging as much as possible for a particular treatment

10. Referring clients to other professionals falls under the ____section of the standards of practice in the massage profession?

                a.  professionalism

                b.  confidentiality

                  c.  ethical and legal requirements

                 d.  business practices

11. Which of the following health care providers removes nerve interference by adjusting a vertebral subluxation?

                a.  physical therapist

                b.  doctor of chiropractic

                c.  nurse

                d.  medical doctor

12. Which is not a standard in the standards of practice relating to the massage profession?

                a.  roles and boundaries

                b.  ethical and legal requirements

                c.  business practices

                d.  holistic principles

13. Why are the boundaries between client and massage therapist important?

                a.  to protect the integrity of both parties

                b.  to use transference in beneficial ways

                c.  to use counter-transference for client benefit

                d.  to promote a multi-dimensional relationship

14.Certificate numbers can be placed on business cards and advertisements according to the _______portion of the standards of practice in the  massage profession.

                a.  boundaries and roles

                b.  confidentiality

                c.  ethical and legal requirements

                d.  professionalism

15.If a massage therapist's license is suspended, what should the massage and bodywork practitioner do next according to the massage profession's widely acknowledged standards of practice?

                a.  dispose of it in the garbage

                b.  return it back to the massage national board

                c.  give it to a friend

                d.  leave it on a display in main place of practice

16. According to the acknowledged code of ethics of the massage profession, if a client opposes a certain bodywork technique and doesn't want it performed, what should the practitioner decide to do?

                a.  Use confrontation tactics to change the client's belief system.

                b.  Perform the bodywork technique anyway since only you know what is best for the client

                c.  Respect the client and do not perform a certain bodywork technique without consent

                d.  Challenge the client and state the facts backed with studies to prove him or her wrong.

17. Where is the most appropriate place to put your credentials?

                a.  in the office bathroom

                b.  in the main place of practice

                c.  in the bedroom

                d.  outside your car as a form of advertisement

18.  Performing massage services and creating ads for local newspapers to advertise your practice are considered examples of:

                a.  unethical behavior

                b.  dual roles

                c.  conflict management

                d. delivering information

19.  Honesty, truthfulness, and devotion to a code of values are all synonymous with:

                a. right of refusal

                b. peer support

                c. informed consent

                d. integrity

20.  Protection of the integrity of the bodywork profession is consistent with:

                a. code of ethics

                b. dual roles

                c.  informed consent

                d.  right of refusal

21.  A long-term client is suddenly displaying feelings of inappropriate anger towards his massage therapist.  Although the massage therapist has not provoked or initiated such feelings, the feelings originated from past issues that the client experienced with her father.  What may be displayed in this situation?

                a.  depression

                b.  counter-transference

                c.  transference

                d.  dual relationship

22.  Which of the following is not included in the progress notes according to the standards of practice of the massage profession?       

                a.  date of session

                b.  complaint on parts of client as said in the client's words

                c.  observation and actions performed by massage therapist

                d.  diagnosis

23.  Which of the following best defines ethics?

                a.  normal routine behavior

                b.  moral principles

                c.  obligations

                d.  laws

24.  As regard to fees charged to clients, which of the following is true?

                a.  Bodywork fees can be hidden since this is a way of increasing bodywork

                b.  Bodywork fees should be upfront and clear from the beginning of the session.

                c.  Bodywork fees can fluctuate from day to day just like gasoline or stock prices.

                d.  Bodywork fees should be increased for affluent clients.

25.  The bodywork practitioner should not falsely accuse or attack a colleague.  This is directly found in the_________ section of the standards of practice for the massage profession.

                a.  confidentiality

                b.  boundaries and roles

                c.  professionalism

                d.  business practices

26.  Massage practitioners can have no sexual relations with all of the following except:

                a.  supervisor

                b.  employees

                c.  trainees

                d.  former adult client where the client-therapist relationship has ended for over one year

27.  Which of the following is in the scope of practice for a massage therapist?

                a.  giving chiropractic adjustments

                b.  giving prescriptions

                c.  diagnosis of a disease

                d.  palpation

28.  If a client needs a skeletal manipulation, which of the following can legally perform this?

                a.  osteopath

                b.  dietician

                c.  nutritionist

                d.  nurse

29.  Limiting transference and counter-transference in a client-therapist relationship is specifically found in which portion of the standards of practice in the massage profession?

                a.  confidentiality portion

                b.  roles and boundaries portion

                c.  business practices portion

                d.  preamble

30.  When interviewing a potential employee for your massage business which of the following should be avoided?

                a.  Look for cleanliness and neatness in a potential employee

                b.  Use only questions that have yes or no answers.

                c.  Establish a decent rapport with the potential employee.

                d.  Thank the potential employee for their time.

31.  As regard to client fees, which of the following is most appropriate?

                a.  An agreement form for payment should be signed by the client on the first visit and put in his or her permanent record folder.

                b.  The first visit should be free.

                c.  Always accept what the client is willing to pay.

                d.  Be defensive when the client disagrees with fees.  This will create proper boundaries about payment.

32.  If a massage therapist is convicted of a crime, which of the following should be done next?

                a.  The massage therapist must report it to his or her massage national board.

                b.  Keep it to oneself.

                c.  Tell the whole neighborhood

                d.  Publicize it in the local newspaper.

33.  Discrimination against any clients is prohibited and clearly stated in which of the following?

                a.  code of ethics of the massage profession

                b.  standards of practice under confidentiality of the massage profession

                c.  standards of practice under boundaries and roles of the massage profession

                d.  individual morality of the massage profession.

34.  Which of the following usually has unlimited personal liability for business debts?

                a.  S corporation

                b.  corporation

                c.  sole proprietorship

                d.  limited-liability company

35.  Which of the following is not part of the code of ethics for the massage profession?

                a.  do not discriminate against health care providers

                b.  refer clients to other health care providers when appropriate

                c.  avoid sexual activity with clients

                d.  all certified massage therapists should be sole proprietors

36.  Right of refusal, discrimination policy and professional integrity are directly addressed in which of the following?

                a.  code of ethics for the massage profession

                b.  confidentiality section of standards of practice for the massage profession

                c.  sexual misconduct prevention section of standards of practice for the massage profession

                d.  business practices section of standards of practice for the massage profession

37.  Wearing clothes that are neat and clean is directly addressed in which standard of practice pertaining to the massage profession?

                a.  confidentiality

                b.  professionalism

                c.  business ethics

                d.  ethical and legal requirements

38.  Avoiding sexual activity with the client are both directly stated in the prevention of sexual conduct section and __________ of the standards of practice that are widely acknowledged in the massage profession.

                a.  boundaries and roles section

                b.  confidentiality section

                c.  business practices

                d.  dignity

39.  What is a limit that detaches one person from another?

                a.  discrimination

                b.  integrity

                c.  boundary

                d.  counter-transference

40.  A massage practitioner displays inappropriate hostility towards a new client.  The client did not provoke such behavior.  The massage practitioner found the client to be intolerable.  This is because the massage practitioner unconsciously found the client to remind him of a person who formerly betrayed him.  What type of feelings is the massage practitioner displaying?

                a.  transference

                b.  counter-transference

                c.  integrity

                d.  dissociative

41.  A client is very seductive and direct towards his massage therapist.  The female massage therapist is very uncomfortable with his behavior.  What has resulted from this situation is considered a:

                a.  dual role

                b.  standard of practice violation

                c.  professional boundary issue

                d.  breech of confidentiality

42.  A client's husband comes into a massage practice and asks for his wife's client file. The receptionist immediately hands off the file to the husband. This might be considered a:

                a.  breach of confidentiality

                b.  dual role

                c.  professional boundary issue

                d.  counter-transference

43.  A client kindly asks her massage therapist to go out together for dinner.  The massage therapist agrees to go out with her and two weeks later they are exclusive with one another.  What has resulted is a:    a.  sexual harassment   

                b.  standard of practice violation

                c.  breach of confidentiality

                d. lack of respect for client

44.  Marketing your business and providing massage is considered:         

                a.  standard of practice violation

                b.  breach of confidentiality

                c.  dual roles

                d.  unethical

45.  If a massage business does not follow legal accounting procedures.

                a.  standard of practice violation

                b.  one's right

                c.  professional boundary issue                  d.  breach of confidentiality