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| What is an example of condition management? |
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Definition
| Managing the existing physical compensation patterns. |
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| Where do nerve impingement syndromes occur? |
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Definition
| Primarily in plexus areas |
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| A person experiencing an inpingement in the cervical plexus would feel what? |
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Definition
| Headaches, neck pain, and breathing difficulties |
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| What is not a general benefit of massage? |
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Definition
| Inhibition of homeostasis |
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| What are the best massage techniques for inpingement syndromes? |
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Definition
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| What can the orgin of pain be? |
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Definition
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| Pain arising from stimulation of receptors in the skin, skeletal muscles, joints, tendons and fascia |
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| What is the simplest, most effective deterent to the spread of disease? |
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Definition
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| What is the inflammatory response? |
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Definition
| It can occur to any tissue injury. The response has four signs: redness, swelling, heat, and pain |
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| What is most imporant, even if you are running behind and clients are waiting? |
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Definition
| Sheets and linens are changed and equipment disinfected between massages |
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| If a client complains of discomfort at the end of the stroke, what is the probable reason? |
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Definition
| The compressive force is distributed over a narrow base at the end of the stroke |
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| What stance should be maintained when stretching the legs of a client by applying a pull against the ankle? |
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Definition
| Assymetrical stance, lean back, keeping back straight. |
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| To prevent allerfic reactions, the lubricant should have what scent? |
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Definition
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| When applying compressive force down and forward, where is weight most efficient? |
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Definition
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| If a massage practioner has been experience increasingly severe low back pain, and has a full practice of 20 clients/week, what should they do to help themselves? |
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Definition
| Raise the table height to prevent torso bending to reduce back strain |
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| What is a general rule about draping material color? |
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Definition
| It should be opaque, regardless of the material used. |
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| If a client complains of a mild general low back pain, how should you work with them? |
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Definition
| Positioned prone, using support under abdomen and ankles |
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| What benefit does massage provide for scar tissue? |
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Definition
| Slow formation of scar tissue, keep scar tissue pliable, assists healing process by promoting regeneration and keeping replacement to a minimum |
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| If an elderly female with high blood pressure comes in, what would be appropriate? |
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Definition
| To stay in the room and assist her getting on and off the massage table |
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| What is a major contraindication to massage of the legs? |
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Definition
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| If a client reports sensitivity to lubricant and would like a massage in which no lubricant is used, what strokes should you do and not do? |
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Definition
| Effleurage would be inappropriate. Shaking, compression, and kneading would be appropriate. |
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| What are the expenses used to begin new businesses called? |
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Definition
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Definition
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| Massage methods that modulate the breathing rhythm interact with what nervous system? |
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Definition
| The autonomic nervous system |
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Term
| What does the duodenum portion of the small intestine contain? |
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Definition
| Ducts from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas |
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| What is a combined relationship between stability and mobility? |
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Definition
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| A sticky substance that is part of the immune system function |
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| What does the prefix "contra" mean? |
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Definition
| It means against or opposite |
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Term
| If a client complains of pain int he low back and buttocks, what may indicate where the nerve impingement is location? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a chronic disease? |
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Definition
| A disease with a vague onset that develops slowly and remains active for a long period of time. |
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| What are pathogenic disease-causing organisms? |
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Definition
| Viruses. bacteria, and fungi |
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Term
| In shiatsu, what are the points called? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you increase levels of pressure with proper body mechanics? |
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Definition
| Shifting the weight bearing foot to the front |
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Term
| In which direction does the force of most massage applications go? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are trigger points located? |
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Definition
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| When does a massage therapist and establishment license expire? |
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Definition
| June 30 of each even-numbered year |
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Term
| Under disciplinary action, any person who violates any of the provisions of the rules shall be fined what? |
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Definition
| Not less than, nor more than $100 - $1000 |
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Term
| "Sponsoring Massage Therapist" has what qualifications? |
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Definition
| Has been licensed for at least 3 years in Hawaii |
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Term
| What is the maximum ratio of apprentices to sponsoring therapist? |
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Definition
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| What is the minimum fine for a fraudulent application? |
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Definition
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| How many hours does an apprentice have to complete? |
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Definition
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Term
| If operating a massage establishment with any other business or dwelling, what must there be? |
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Definition
| A solid partition from the floor to ceiling that separate the two rooms |
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Term
| Who issues massage licenses? |
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Definition
| The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
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Term
| All but whom are approved for academic training by the board? |
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Definition
| The principal massage therapist |
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Term
| What is the longest and largest nerve in the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do varicose veins occur? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the muscles of respiration? |
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Definition
| Diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and pelvic floor |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What are kinesthetic receptors? |
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Definition
| Tendons, organs, and joints |
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Term
| What is the duration of pregnancy in women? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| The study of the gross structure of the body or the study of an organism and the interrelation of its parts. |
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Definition
| The study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease. |
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Term
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Definition
| Abnormal and unhealthy state of all parts of the body wherein it is not capable of carrying on its normal function. |
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Term
| What is the most abundant tissue in the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cecum NOT a part of? |
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Definition
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Term
| General massage consisting of basic movements or manipulation is valuable in the treatment of what? |
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Definition
| Injuries to blood and lymph, soft tissues and joints, neck and back. |
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Term
| What is the Coronal Plane? |
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Definition
| The line that divides the body into the anterior, front or ventral half, and posterior, back or dorsoal half |
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Term
| Where do the palms face in the anatomical position? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the region inferior to the umbilical region? |
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Definition
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| What is cranial NOT considered? |
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Definition
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| What is the largest organ of the body? |
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Definition
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| What is the main muscle associated with breathing? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the sweat gland under the control of the autonomic nervous system located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is NOT a function of lymph? |
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Definition
| Regulating the body temperature |
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Term
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Definition
| A skin condition that causes inflammation |
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Term
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Definition
| Sex glands that produce reproductive cells |
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Term
| What does the prefix "HYPO" mean? |
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Definition
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| What does the prefix "SUPRA" mean? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many cells compose the human body? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| The process of building a larger molecule from a smaller one is called |
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Term
| The blood vascular system is a closed circuit that consists of what? |
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Definition
| Blood, heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins |
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Term
| The interior of the heart contains how many chambers? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the layers of the heart from outer to inner? |
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Definition
| Epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium |
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Term
| On a normal adult heart rate, what is the normal range? |
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Definition
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| What does the circulatory system control? |
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Definition
| The circulation of blood and lymph |
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Term
| What is the trachea part of? |
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Definition
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Term
| Blood and lymph are similar except for what? |
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Definition
| The lymph does not have red blood cells and platelets |
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Term
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Definition
| A muscular wall that separates the four chambers of the heart |
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Term
| What is the main artery of the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the growth hormone do? |
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Definition
| Promotes cell division, in adults it helps tissue repair and regeneration, is necessary for healing, and is most active during sleep. |
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Term
| Where is hemoglobin is found? |
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Definition
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| What is the surface of the skin called? |
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Definition
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Term
| What composes the axial skeleton? |
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Definition
| Skull, thorax, vertebral column, and hyoid bone. |
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Term
| What does the brachial plexus control? |
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Definition
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Term
| What area of the body do the 4 lumbar nerves affect? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are bursae located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is one function of the lungs? |
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Definition
| To eliminate carbon dioxide |
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Term
| Which systems does the VAGUS nerve serve? |
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Definition
| Respiratory system and the heart |
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Term
| Where are the kidneys located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the hyoid bone support? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the gluteus medius and gemellus superior located? |
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Definition
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| Where is the 12th pair of cranial nerves located? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| What is the most moveable joint? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the mitral valve located? |
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Definition
| The left atrium connecting to the left ventricle |
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Term
| Where are the concentration of lymph nodes located and NOT located? |
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Definition
| Inguinal, axillary, and cervial, but NOT cranial |
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Term
| What originates from the ischial tuberosity? |
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Definition
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Term
| What delivers blood to behind the ears? |
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Definition
| The posterior auricular artery |
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Term
| What type of joint is the shoulder? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is an injury to a ligament? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| A muscle that contributes the most to a particular movement. |
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Term
| What hormone does the thyroid gland produce? |
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Definition
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Term
| What nerve controls the heart and lungs? |
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Definition
| The vagus or Pheumogastric nerve |
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Term
| What does the suffix EMIA mean? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the suffix ASE mean? |
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Definition
| A condition of the enzyme |
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Term
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Definition
| A mass of blood trapped in some tissue or cavity of the body and is the result of internal bleeding |
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Term
| What is the primary structure of the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the only pair of saddle joints located? |
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Definition
| Between the thumb metacarpal and the wrist carpals |
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Term
| What are the male gonads? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| A blister containing water, similar to a vesicle but larger |
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Term
| What is NOT an excretory gland? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| The functional unit of the kidney |
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Term
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Definition
| From the beginning of the 3rd month of pregnancy until the birth |
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Term
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Definition
| A structural change in tissue caused by injury or disease |
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Term
| Why must hands and wrists stay relaxed while massaging? |
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Definition
| Tension in these areas transfer to the shoulder and neck |
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Term
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Definition
| The massage stroke that consists of manipulations that press and roll the muscles under the hands. |
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Term
| What are the massage procedures for lymphatic drainage similar to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does NOT assist lymph movement in the thorax? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is lymphatic drainage performed over the entire body instead of just focused over major veins> |
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Definition
| Because lymph vessels open into tissue space |
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Term
| What seems to assist the movement of lymph through areas of lymph node filtratiom? |
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Definition
| Pumping jointed areas with passive movement |
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Term
| In which direction should abdominal massage be performed? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you massage tissue around the body prominences of a joint? |
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Definition
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Term
| In which direction are Swedish massage strokes performed? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| Quick striking movements of both hands at the same time or alternating |
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Term
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Definition
| Light pressures of fingertips or hands in long strokes |
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Term
| How is deep touch performed? |
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Definition
| With one finger, several fingers, or the entire hands |
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Term
| What is the feather stroke or nerve stroke? |
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Definition
| One that is performed with very light pressure |
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Term
| What composes the stroke of kneading? |
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Definition
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Term
| When performing prenatal massage, what should you avoid? |
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Definition
| The medial portion of the lower extremities because there is a reflex point in that are that stimulates uterine contractions. |
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Term
| What must a massage practitioner do to work successfully with those dealing with a terminal illness. |
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Definition
| The practitioner must be aware of his or her personal feelings about death |
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Term
| Which organ eliminates undigested food from the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the excretory organs? |
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Definition
| Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Skin, Large Intestine |
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Term
| What is the saggital plane? |
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Definition
| It divides the body into left and right parts |
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Term
| What are the body cavities? |
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Definition
| Cranial, Spinal, Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic |
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Term
| What are hair and nails made of? |
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Definition
| Keratin. They are appendages of skin. |
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Term
| What is approximately the optimal size of space for a massage? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| A condition caused by paralysis of the peronial nerve |
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Term
|
Definition
| Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder |
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Term
| What is the generative apparatus necessary for organisms to produce organisms of the same kind? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| An open lesion on skin or mucous membrane of the body |
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Term
| What are characteristics of inflammation? |
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Definition
| Swelling, redness, and heat |
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Term
| What level of fever can damage tissue? |
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Definition
| 106 to 108 degrees farenheit |
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Term
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Definition
| The normal state of the cell during which most cellular work and growth are done is called |
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Term
|
Definition
| The State Board of Massage |
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Term
| What must the principal massage therapist ensure? |
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Definition
| Each apprentice wears a conspicuously placed nametag stating their name and the word Apprentice |
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Term
| When must an establishment or outcall massage service notify the board when it's Principal Massage Therapist leaves? |
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Definition
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Term
| When must an application for a new license be made upon transfer of the establishment or death of the owner? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| The expected treatment or process is not advisable |
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Term
| What is the body temperature that some doctors and therapists say is not recommended for massage? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should a massage therapist with a contagious disease do? |
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Definition
| Not massage customers and work only upon written permission from a physician |
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Term
| What should be done in the case of local inflammation? |
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Definition
| Massage must be avoided on the inflamed area and spread to the area of the body proximal to the inflammation in order to promote circulation toward and away from the area. |
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Term
| Where should the massage stroke tapotement never be used? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is pre-eclampsia important for a massage therapist to know about? |
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Definition
| It's a contraindication for massage |
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Term
| What is the insertion for the biceps brachii? |
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Definition
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Term
| What can abandoning the establishment without prior notice result in for a primary therapist? |
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Definition
| Revocation of the license |
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Term
| What muscle flexes the shoulder? |
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Definition
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Term
| In which cavity are the lungs located? |
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Definition
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Term
| When food passes from the small intestine into the large intestine, what does it pass through? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is cross friction massage used for? |
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Definition
| Increase elastic fiber production and align myofibrils |
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Term
| Where does the sartorius attach? |
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Definition
| Anterior superior iliac crest |
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Term
| What are the types of draping technique? |
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Definition
| Full Sheet Draping, Diaper Draping, and Top Sheet Draping |
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Term
| Where does the abdominal aponeurosis attach? |
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Definition
| pelvis borax and linea alba |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best way to prevent the spread of disease? |
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Definition
| Washing hands before and after touching clients |
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Term
| What is the gastrocnemius responsible for? |
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Definition
| Plantar flexing and assists in flexion of the knee. |
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Term
|
Definition
| A nodule that ranges from the size of a pen mark up to the size of a hickory nut |
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Term
| What type of muscle is skeletal muscle? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the atlas and axis located on the cervical spine? |
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Definition
| The axis is located at C2. The atlas is located at C1. |
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Term
| What is the triangle shaped bone on the knee called? |
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Definition
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Term
| In which direction can the belly of the biceps be palpated? |
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Definition
| In the anterior medial direction |
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Term
| What part of the pituitary gland secretes hormones? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the deltoid muscle? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do the cervical vertebrae support? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best type of massage technique to assess the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the basic unit of structure of bones? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the pneumogastric nerve control? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| The delicate balance that the body strives to maintain within its internal environment |
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Term
| What is the transverse plane? |
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Definition
| The imaginary line that divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions |
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Term
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Definition
| The turning of the foot medially |
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Term
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Definition
| The type of tissue that acts as protection against heat loss and stores energy in the form of fat molecules |
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Term
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Definition
| Bonds of tough fibrous connective tissue that connect bone to bone and help support the bones at the joints |
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Term
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Definition
| White, glistening cords or bands of connective tissues that attach muscles to bones |
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Term
| What are the bones between the ankle and toes? |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| Groups of tissue that form complex structures and perform specific functions |
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Term
| What is the immediate effect of cold water on the body? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the immediate effect of hot water on the body? |
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Definition
| Blood is drawn to the surface temporarily |
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Term
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Definition
| A small, elevated pimple on the skin containing fluid but which may or may not develop pus |
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Term
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Definition
| An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours. Example is hives. |
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Term
| What does the reticular layer of the skin contain? |
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Definition
| Fat cells, blood, lymph vessels, sweat, oil glands, hair follicles and nerve endings. |
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Term
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Definition
| A small discolored spot on patch on the surface of the skin, neither raised nor sunken, such as a freckle. |
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Term
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Definition
| A skin sore produced by scratching or scraping |
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Term
| What is basal cell carcinoma? |
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Definition
| A type of skin cancer characterized by light or pearly nodules and visible blood vessels |
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Term
| What is malignant melanoma? |
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Definition
| A type of skin cancer characterized by dark brown, black, or discolored patches on the skin |
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Term
| What connects with the talus? |
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Definition
| The tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and navicular |
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Term
| What is the skeletal system? |
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Definition
| The system which creates a framework which supports body structures |
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Term
| What composes the appendicular skeleton? |
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Definition
| Shoulder, upper extremities, hips, and lower extremities |
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Term
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Definition
| It's found in the joints and lubricates the joint surfaces |
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Term
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Definition
| An abnormally exaggerated convex curve of the thoracic spine |
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Term
| How many bones are in the vertebral column? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the function of white corpuscles? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is joint articulation? |
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Definition
| Various bones connect at different parts on their surfaces. The connections are called joint articulations. |
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Term
|
Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
| The end of a muscle which is anchored to a relatively immovoable section of the skeleton |
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Term
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Definition
| The end of a muscle which is anchored to the more mobile section of the skeleton |
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Term
| If a client reports red, flaky, itchy patches of skin on their elbow, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Contraindicate the affected area and refer them to the MD |
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Term
| If a client comes to you complaining of low back pain, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Get more information from them |
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Term
| What is the method for disinfecting tools by using moist heat? |
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Definition
| Boil the objects in water at 212 degrees for 20 minutes |
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Term
| When using Cresol or Lysol for disinfecting floors, sinks, restrooms, etc. How much should be used? |
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Definition
| A 5 - 10 % solution MUST be used |
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Term
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Definition
| A non-pathogenic form of bacteria |
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Term
|
Definition
| Stroking performed with the palm of the hands over large surfaces, such as limbs, back, abdomen. |
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Term
| How is standard shiatsu pressure applied? |
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Definition
| Gently, gradually increasing pressure |
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Term
| How many members compose the state board of massage therapy? |
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Definition
|
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Term
| What is the main physiological benefit of massage? |
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Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
| The migration of cancer cells |
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Term
| How far does the rectus abdominus muscle reach? |
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Definition
| From the thorax to the pubis |
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Term
| How is the ulna related to the radius? |
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Definition
| The ulna is medial to the radius |
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Term
| Where is the stomach located? |
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Definition
| In the Upper Left Quadrant |
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Term
| What is the primary purpose of post-event sports massage? |
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Definition
| The remove toxins from the tissues |
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Term
| If you are using a technique that requires firm pressue and it's causing pain, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Have the client quantify pain and modify the pressure |
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Term
| When you do a soothing, relaxing massage, what are you doing? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a client is HIV positive, but showing no symptoms, what should you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the basic technique of Trager? |
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Definition
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Term
| How would you classify an acute injury? |
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Definition
| A recent injury that is swollen and hot |
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Term
| What can spasm in the piriformis lead to? |
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Definition
| Irritation of the sciatic nerve |
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| What does massaging distal to proximal in the extremities do? |
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| Decrease edema by affecting fluid movement in lymphatic nerves |
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| Filters dead red blood cells and platelets |
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| What does massage do for hypertension? |
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| Increases peripheral circulation to improve hypertension |
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| Why is ligament injury slow to heal? |
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| What can placing pillows under the arms of a supine client accomplish? |
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| It can relax pectoralis major |
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| What is a contraindication for joint mobilization? |
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| What is the universal sign for choking? |
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| What are some contraindictions for massage for a bodyworker? |
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| Abnormal body temperature, acute infections disease, inflammation, osteoporosis and varicose veins |
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| The cardiac muscle responsible for the muscular pumping of the heart |
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| A discoloration of the skin commonly known as a birthmark |
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| What does nerve tissue do? |
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| Initiates, coordinates, and controls the body's adaptation to the environment |
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| The process of cell division |
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| Who approves members of the "board?" |
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| The combined action when one or several muscles help the prime mover in a particular action |
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| Where is the origin of the vastus lateralis? |
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| A muscle which moves the arm in extension of the shoulder |
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| What is the lowest area in the abdomen? |
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| Where are "chucking" and "rolling" primarily used? |
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| Massage of the arms and legs |
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| What is the sigmoid colon? |
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Definition
| The area of the alimentary canal with the descending colon and the rectum |
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| When vibration is applied for a prolonged period of time, what result will their be? |
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| Where is the frontal bone? |
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| What are forms of percussion? |
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| Cupping, beating, hacking, and tapping |
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| What are the suboccipitals? |
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| Postural muscles that hold the head erect |
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| What is considered the "Master Gland?" |
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| Where does blood flow through the vena cava to? |
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| It's lubricating fluid located in or at the joints |
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| What academic training must apprentice applications show? |
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| 50 hours of instruction in anatomy and physiology and at least 100 hours of theory and demonstration of massage. |
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| If a massage therapist shows carelessness or negligence during a massage, what may the board do? |
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| A condition under which the muscle loses bulk and withers |
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| What is an action of the quadratus lumborum |
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Definition
| lateral flexion of the trunk |
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| What is the saphenous nerve? |
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Definition
| The cutaneous nerve that extends from the knee down to supply the middle of the leg and the heel |
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| Who is responsible for keeping paperwork on the employees, furnishing this info to the boar, and keeping records in the clients? |
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| The Principal Massage Therapist |
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| What is the spinal accesssory nerve? |
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Definition
| The motor nerve supplying the neck muscles including the SCM |
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| What is the flexor digiti minimi? |
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Definition
| The muscle that flexes the little finger |
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| If a client comes in with lower arm pain and says he fell from a ladder yesterday, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Make sure there's no contraindication |
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| Where are the adrenal glands located? |
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| If a client complains of discomfort caused by the massage application, the massage therapist should do what? |
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| The pectoralis major is anterior when the body is in what position? |
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| What are the types of pressure used for shiatsu? |
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Definition
| Interrupt pressure, concentrated pressure, and fluid pressure |
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| If a client complains of weakness, hunger, fatigue, and constant hunger and asks for you opinion, what should you do? |
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| You are a massage therapist and shouldn't prescribe anything |
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| A form of the Latin word brachias and refers to the humerus |
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| What is the word "sitz" associated with? |
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| Where do you NOT use heavy hacking? |
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| Over the sternum or any bony area of the body |
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| What is the plantar nerve? |
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Definition
| It supplies the deep muscle of the foot and toes |
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| Classical western (Swedish) applied to the arm of a client with poor circulation should be primarily in which direction? |
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| The direction of venous flow |
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| Also called the axillary nerve, it supplies the shoulder joint |
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| What is the immediate effect of hot water application? |
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Definition
| it brings blood flow to the surface |
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| The type of massage movement that is performed by hyperextending the joint while the client breathes deeply |
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| Which nerve supplies the sense of smell? |
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| The stroke used to soften adhesions of knots |
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| Where is the greater sciatic notch found? |
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| What does all vibration begin with? |
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| What is heart trouble in terms of massage? |
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| It means further from the midline of the body |
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| What is circular friction massage movements? |
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Definition
| It uses circular movements with the tips of the fingers or the heel of the hand or thumb |
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| What is the most appropriate massage to use on someone with paper thin skin? |
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Definition
| Light effleurage and light strokes |
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| What are massage benefits to a woman during normal, healthy pregnancy? |
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Definition
| Promoting relaxation, soothing nerves, relieving strained back muscles |
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| What is osteoporosis contraindicted for? |
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Definition
| Traction and joint manipulation |
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Term
| Who holds the power to suspend or revoke your license? |
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Definition
| The board of massage therapy |
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| When may massage apprenticeship training officially begin? |
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Definition
| After approval by the Board of Massage |
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| Excessive quantities of fluid in the tissues |
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| What does the sebaceous gland produce? |
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Definition
| An oily substance on the skin tha protects the skin from dehydration |
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| The hole through bone the allows passage of blood vessels or nerves |
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| Where is the peroneus brevis found? |
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| What will cause capillary contraction? |
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Definition
| Moderate mechanical pressure applied to the skin |
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| If a client's draping accidentally falls off, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Excuse yourself, redrape, and continue |
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| What does isotonic muscle movement do? |
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Definition
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| Where is spongy bone tissue found? |
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| Where should toilet facilities be? |
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Definition
| Within 200 feet of any massage establishment |
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Term
| Why is it important to check the cable tension on massage tables? |
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Definition
| Lack of tension can cause the table to buckle, damage the table or injure the client |
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| If you have a personal issue working on a client with a particular health issue, what should you do? |
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Definition
| Explain that you are uncomfortable working with that condition, and that you are concerned that your feelings will interfere with doing what's best for her. Be honest. |
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| What features must the massage practitioner's uniform have? |
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Definition
| Cotton blend to wick away moisture and sweat from skin, have short sleeves, and be loose fitting to prevent overheating. |
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| Why should massage over varicose veins not be done? |
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Definition
| Blood clots in this type of vein condition may be dislodged, travel to the heart, lung, kidneys, or brain and cause severe problems. |
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| What can massage do for repair of physical deformities? |
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Definition
| Repair of physical deformities is not a benefit of massage |
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| Cubital fossa of the elbow, femoral triangle, inner upper arm are all considered what? |
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Definition
| An endangerment site for massage |
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Term
| Your client is supine and complains of lower back pain. What do you do first? |
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Definition
| Place a pillow under the knee |
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Term
| What is a contraindication for the achilles tendon? |
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Definition
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| What will giving an intoxicated person a massage do? |
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Definition
| Spread toxins and overstress the liver |
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| A client who has broken her ankle comes to you. X-Rays show the bone has healed, but there is still swelling present. What should you do? |
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Definition
| Gently apply circulatory flushing strokes towards the heart to help reduce swelling and increase range of motion. |
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| When massaging a stroke victim, what should be avoided? |
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Definition
| Deep pressure to the back of the neck muscles. |
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