Hawaii Massage Study Guide – Complete Guide (100%)
Massage is defined as: Right Ans - A systematic and scientific manipulation
of soft tissue and superficial tissue
The basic unit of structure of all living things is the: Right Ans - Cell
Relative constancy refers to Right Ans - Homeostasis
The brain and spinal cord are in the Right Ans - Dorsal cavity
The Mediastinum is Right Ans - Between the right and left pleural cavity
In the thoracic cavity
Contains the heart and treachea
Which plane divides the body into anterior posterior position? Right Ans -
Coronal or Frontal
What burn classification do blisters form? Right Ans - 2nd degree
Which are not functions of the skeletal system Right Ans - Posture
The primary functions of the muscles are: Right Ans - Heat, movement,
posture
Abduction is: Right Ans - Away from the midline of the body
Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called_______ glands.
Right Ans - Exocrine
Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are: Right Ans -
Endocrine
The primary function of the red blood cells is: Right Ans - Transport gases
Blood is composed of: Right Ans - Plasma, RBC's, WBC's, Platelets
The universal blood donor is "O" wheras the universal recipient is: Right
Ans - AB
,The two systems responsible for gas exchange are Right Ans - Respiratory
and cardiovascular
The structure where the gas exchange takes place is the: Right Ans -
Alveolus
The sequential order for passage of air expiration is: Right Ans - Bronchi,
Trachea, Laryns, Pharynx
Carbohydrate digestion is accomplished by the following enzymes: Right
Ans - Amylase
Maltase
Sucrase
The functionl unit of the kidney is: Right Ans - Nephron
The term that describes the reclining (face up) position is: Right Ans -
Supine
The humerus articulates with the: Right Ans - Ulna
The four types of tissue are: Right Ans - CMEN: Connective, Muscle,
Epithelial, nervous
Anatomy is: Right Ans - The study of the structure of all living things
The anatomical position is: Right Ans - Body erect, arms at side, palms
forward
Sagittal plane Right Ans - Divides the body between left and right
The body's most important function is: Right Ans - Survival
What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities: Right Ans -
Diaphram
The axial skeleton contains these bones: Right Ans - Skull
Thoracic
, Spinal
What connects muscles to bones Right Ans - Tendon
To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated? Right Ans - Slow
movement
Rhythmic movement
Moderate pressure
R.I.C.E stands for: Right Ans - Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevation
The shoulder joint is an example of a: Right Ans - Ball and socket
What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain
where you are working? Right Ans - Discontinue and communicate to be
sure they are comfortable
Which endangerment site is located behind the knees? Right Ans - Popliteal
artery
Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow? Right Ans -
Cubital vein
The best movement to relieve muscle cramps: Right Ans - Effleurage and
Petrissage
Which is best for locating spasms or pain? Right Ans - Effleurage
What manipulation is used on scar tissue? Right Ans - Friction
Which plane divides the body into front and back? Right Ans - Coronal
The most abundant tissue in the body is: Right Ans - Connective
What quadrant is the liver located in Right Ans - Upper right
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