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1. Which of the following is a fibrous protein that helps to protect and waterproof the
skin? - C. Keratin- is a tough waterproof protein and the major component in skin, hair and nails.
Which receptor is responsible for detecting light touch? - B. Meissner corpuscles
3. Which receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure? - A. Pacinian corpuscles
6. Which muscle lies next to carotid artery and merits caution during massage? - Sternocleidomastoid
7. Which muscle is located directly inferior to the scapular spine? - B. Infraspinatus
8. In an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, which end of the clavicle is involved? - C. Lateral - the side
of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of
the body.
9. If a client is experiencing pain in the inguinal region, which joint is MOST LIKELY
affected? - Hip
10. Which muscle group resists knee flexion? - Quadriceps
The kidneys lie in a retroperitoneal position. What does that mean? - B. Posterior to the peritoneum
The kidneys lie in a retroperitoneal position. What does that mean? - B. Posterior to the peritoneum
During inhalation, the diaphragm does what? - A. Descends
,What is an involuntary, predictable response to a stimulus? - D. Reflex- A reflex is a rapid, involuntary
response to a stimulus. A reflex arc is the
pathway traveled by the nerve impulses during a reflex. Most reflexes are spinal reflexes
with pathways that traverse only the spinal cord
14. Which leg muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion? - Tibialis anterior
For a skeletal muscle to contract, what must happen first? - A nerve must stimulate a muscle
Of the following conditions, which one is NOT a contagious skin condition? - Of the following conditions,
which one is NOT a contagious skin condition?
One of the most lethal types of skin cancer is - A. Malignant melanoma- The most serious type of skin
cancer. Melanoma occurs when
the pigment-producing cells that give color to the skin become cancerous.
A hinge joint is capable of making which of the following movements? - Flexion and extension
Which joint moves in one plane only? - Pivot
What action shortens muscles of the anterior neck? - Flexion- Flexion is the bending of a joint so as to
bring together the parts it connects
Muscles that can entrap the brachial plexus are: - Scalenes and pectoralis minor
Which receptor is activated by lengthening tension at musculotendinous junctions and
inhibits muscle contraction? - A. Golgi tendon organs- is a proprioceptor, sense organ that receives
information from
the tendon, that senses TENSION. When you lift weights, the golgi tendon organ is the
sense organ that tells you how much tension the muscle is exerting. If there is too much
,muscle tension the golgi tendon organ will inhibit the muscle from creating any force (via
a reflex arc), thus protecting the you from injuring itself.
Which is NOT a member of the hamstring muscles? - Rectus femoris
Which muscle extends the elbow? - B. Triceps brachii
Which hamstring muscle attaches to the fibula? - Biceps femoris
Pyloric sphincter allows transport of what substance? - Chyme
A client rotating his shoulder is an example of which of the following? - Active motion
Which muscles are most likely involved in temporomandibular joint dysfunction? - Masseter, pterygoids,
and temporalis
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? - Pain, swelling, redness, and heat
What heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs? - Right ventricle
The tendency of trigger points to produce sensations to a target area associated with a
particular trigger point is called: - Referred pain phenomena- Sensory, motor and autonomic
phenomena, such as pain,
tenderness, increased motor unit activity (spasm), vasoconstriction, vasodilation, and
hypersecretion caused by a trigger point. This usually occurs at a distance from the
trigger point.
What massage considerations are best used for a terminally ill client? - C. Shorter sessions using lighter-
than- normal pressure
, During an ankle sprain, what position was the foot mostly likely in when injured? - Inversion
Which is the most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle and foot. - Anterior talofibular ligament
What is the universal sign of an obstructed airway? - hand over throat
Which muscle inserts on the olecranon process? - Triceps brachii
What is an appropriate response if a client has an emotional release during treatment? - C. Stop
massaging, remain in the room unless instructed to leave, and obtain permission
before
resuming massage
Circular effleurage/gliding strokes applied on the abdomen in clockwise direction is
helpful for what condition? - Constipation
Which of the following is a saddle joint? - Carpometacarpal of the thumb
A client approaches you at a social function and asks about another one of your
clients' progress with treatment. This conflicts directly with which code of ethics
principle? - Confidentiality
A therapist's next client is also his paternal grandmother. During the session, she
begins to say derogatory remarks about her daughter-in- law (the therapist's mother).
What is the best course of action? - Refer his grandmother to a different therapist for future sessions
42. While using deep pressure massage, the client complains of pain. What is the best
approach? - B. Reduce the pressure, ask client to qualify the pain level, work below the pain threshold
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