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massage therapy review
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Undergraduate 1
12/03/2012

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Characteristics of the inflammatory response include all of the following
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redness, swollen and warm to the touch
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type 1 diabetes is
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characterized by a pancreas that doesn't function to produce insulin
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a condition that has sudden onset and the symptoms last a short amount of time is called?
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acute
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glaucoma is
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increased pressure in the eye
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which of the following conditions is most likely to result from stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise?
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constipation
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when massaging a child?
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have a parent supervise the massage session
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avoid massaging a new scar, especially after surgery for?
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6-8 weeks
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when performing massage you strength an pressure should come from?
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your legs
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the valves located between both ventricles and their adjacent arteries are called the?
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semi lunar valves
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endangerment sites include all of the following except.
a-medial brachium
b-upper lumber region
c-anterior to the ear
d-ulnar notch
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anterior to the ear
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when massaging a client with Bell's Palsy, what area of the body should be massaged with caution?
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inferior to the ear
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mild dryness of the skin on a client
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benefits from massage due to increased sebum production
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true or false
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compression is designed to create ischemia in sports massage
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hydraulic massage table
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is not important in providing a safe, germ free, and barrier free environment for the practice of massage therapy.
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how long should you wash your soapy hands and forearms when washing them?
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30 seconds
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the one type of environmental condition that people cannot acclimate to is?
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cold
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surfaces that come in direct contact with the client during hydrotherapy tx as well as all reservoirs that collect perspiration or exfoliated skin cells must be cleaned
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after treatment
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if a client comes to you with a second-degree cervical sprain, you should?
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wait until the acute injury is in the chronic phase to work on it
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after giving abdominal thrusts to an unconscious adult for obstructed airway, your next step is to
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check for the object in mouth
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what is the combination of water, friction, soap or other disinfecting agents to eliminate the presence of microorganisms called?
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aseptic techniques
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when giving rescue breaths which should you do if if you do not suspect a neck injury?
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lift the chin
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what bony landmark is near an endangerment site?
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medial epicondyle
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fro recent (w/in 3 mos) post fracture and amputation stumps, massage is?
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indicated
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your client has come to you with shoulder bursitis. you should?
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refer to the doctor
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certain massage strokes create minute muscle contractions by?
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increasing muscle spindle activity
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receptors responding to air vibrations or sound waves are the?
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mechanorecptors
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the most common fracture with osteoporosis is
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compression fracture
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the word used to describe the probable progression of a disease is called?
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prognosis
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your client's lower back hurts when he or she lies flat. the muscles that might be tight would be.
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iliopsoas and rectus femoris
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client's breathing pattern changes
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as pressure is being applied it is often helpful to watch the client's face for distortions to know if the pressure is too much. Another way to tell is?
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if a client's pancreas is not functioning and is producing no insulin, he or she is said to be?
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type one diabetic
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after a bath or shower is the best time to?
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perform a skin check for moles?
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when the bronchial tubes become inflamed, constricted and have an unusual build up of mucous this is called?
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asthma
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cartilage that is formed on the tip of the nose and the lobes of he ears is called
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elastic cartilage
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slow light and rhythmic movements are soothing to the nerves because they produce a low lever of excitement to nervous system where as a vigorous movements?
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stimulate the sympathetic nervous system system
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golfer's elbow is irritation on the
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of the medial epicondyle
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what is the deadliest type of skin cancer
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melanoma
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how many bones are in the body
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206
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the skeletal system is made up of he skull, ribs, and vertebrae is called the
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axial
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the type of movement that occurs at the distal radio-ulnar joint is?
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rotation
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which muscle is the only muscle that moves the head but doesn't attach to any vertebrae?
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sternocleidomastiod
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which of the following represents poor body mechanics or positing?
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bending at the waist to increase leverage
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if your client has an exaggerated outward curve of the thoracic spine he/she is?
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kyphotic
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a band of connective tissue that wraps around tendons is called?
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retina-culum
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in which artery is blood pressure the most frequently taken?
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brachial
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warts are?
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a contagious infection of the epidermal layer of skin?
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the 3 parts of the sternum include all of the following except?
a)body
b)sternum
c)menubruim
d)coracoid process
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coracoid process
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body temperature is regulated in which area of the brain?
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hypothalmus
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The "power house" of the cell is called the?
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mitochondria
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a business owned entirely by one individual who is responsible for all obligations and debts of the business
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sole proprietorship
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self-employment tax
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Schedule SE
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IRS requires that you keep all employment taxes on file for?
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4 years
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this covers expenses of bodily injury to clients, guests on your business property or damage to property caused by business product or service.
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general liability insurance
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the purpose of the NCBTMB is to?
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foster higher standards of ethical and professional practice in the delivery of services through credible certification program
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Standard 1: Professionalism
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adhere to the NCBTMB code of ethics, Standards of practice, policies and procedures
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Standard 1: Professionalism
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treat each client with respect
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Standard 1: Professionalism
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use standard precautions
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Standard 1: Professionalism
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wear clothing that is clean, modest and professional
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Standard 2: legal and ethical requirements
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obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws
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Standard 2: legal and ethical requirements
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maintain accurate and truthful records
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Standard 2: legal and ethical requirements
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report to NCBTMB any criminal conviction or, plea of guilty
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Standard 2: legal and ethical requirements
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report to NCBTMB any pending litigation and resulting resolution
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Standard 2: legal and ethical requirements
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report to NCBTMB any pending litigation and resulting resolution
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Standard 3: Confidentiality
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protect clients confidentiality o the client's identity in conversations
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Standard 3: Confidentiality
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protect the interest of the client
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Standard 3: Confidentiality
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maintain files for a minimum period of 4 years
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Standard 3: Confidentiality
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share pertinent information about the client with third parties when required by law
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Standard 4: Business practices
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provide a physical setting that is sage and meets all applicable legal requirements for health and sagety
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Standard 4: Business practices
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maintain adequate and customary liability insurance
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Standard 4: Business practices
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maintain adequate progress notes for each client session
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Standard 4: Business practices
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advertise with honesty, dignity
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Standard 5: roles and boundaries
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don't engage in sexual activities with client
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how many continuring education hours does one need to receive and in what time frame in order to maintain the NCBTMB and






how many continuing education hours does one need to receive and in what time frame in order to maintain the NCBTMB and NCETM certification?
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50 CE hours in 4 years
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the ideal massage room temp is
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68-75 degrees
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which of the following is a contraindication during pregnancy unless massage is ordered by the physician
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preclampsia
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pricing of services is influenced by which of the following
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location, types of services, overhead
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which of the following is not an allowable deduction for income tax purposes?
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revenue
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the voluntary process of completing training in knowledge and skill by a nongovernmental institution such as a trade school is called?
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certification
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you share office space with another therapist but operate independently. This means that?
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you should incorporate separately and maintain separate accounts
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as an independent contractor, you must submit your taxes
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quarterly estimated taxes
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your client has congestive heart failure and has come to you for a massage. The client states that his doctor recommended the massage. you should?
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not perform the massage
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which of the following is an example of unethical behavior?
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discussing a client with another client
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a client trips over the rug in your waiting room and sprains her wrist. which type of insurance would cover the fall?
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general liability
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in general during the massage session you would
a-talk only when answering clients question
b-tell the client to shut up this her time
c-use this as catch up on gossip time
d-all the above
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a- talk only when answering the client's questions
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before beginning the massage, the therapist may choose to ground and center him/herself by using which of the following techniques?
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breathing and body movements
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as a sole proprietor, the schedule SE form is used for
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year-end tax return
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who must submit a schedule C tax statement to the IRS
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sole proprietor businesses
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according to the NCBTMB code of ethics, draping is for
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ensuring safety, comfort and privacy
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the easiest and least expensive way to incorporate is
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sole proprietorship
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which of the following would not count as a mileage tax deduction?
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mileage from you home to your clinic location
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important business
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according to the NCBTMB code of ethics, draping is for
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ensuring safety comfort and privacy
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the easiest and least expensive way to incorporate is
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sole proprietorship
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which of the following would not count as a mileage tax deduction
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mileage from your home to your clinic
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important business resources include a variety of business and civic organizations such as the
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public library
service core of retired executives
small business association
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the guidelines for writing a mission statement
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are short in length and in accord with your values and should focus on the needs of other people
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what is a mission statement
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a statement of purpose
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professional ethics can be defined as
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promotion of public welfare, client's welfare
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when massaging a client with a potentially fatal disease, the main concern
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advice of the attending physician
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even though massage therapists are not counselors, a therapist can
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support the client emotionally and refer out when needed
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