1. Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy?
A. It increases metabolism.
B. It provides analgesia.
C. It reduces fever.
D. It reduces bleeding and swelling.
2. The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimuli by activating large
nerve fibers is called which of the following.?
A. Gate-control theory
B. Noxious control theory
C. Relaxation theory
D. Massage theory
3. The vibration or shaking the body to achieve relaxation is called which of the following?
A. Percussion
B. Friction
C. Petrissage
D. Oscillation
4. As a massage therapist about to administer cold therapy to a patient, which health condition
should you make you withhold therapy?
A. Shoulder pain
B. Cardiac disorder
C. A sprained wrist
D. A mild forearm burn
5. When massaging an athlete, which of the following does a massage therapist need to know to
improve the athlete’s performance?
A. Marital status
B. Religion
C. Biomechanics of the sport
D. Athlete’s drinking habits
6. In general, the geriatric population includes people of which of the following age group?
A. Greater than 50
B. Less than 70
C. 65 years and older
D. 45 years and older
7. Which of the following changes does not occur in the aging or geriatric population?
A. Connective tissue becomes more pliable.
B. Skin becomes thinner.
C. Bones are prone to fractures.
D. Muscle tissue diminishes.
8. Which of the following tissues are resistant to strong compressive loads?
A. Tendons
B. Muscles
C. Neurons
D. Blood vessels
9. You are about to massage a 68-year-old man. Which of the following precautions should take to
prevent injuries?
A. Massage only with balsam oil
B. Massage only while the patient is seated.
C. Administer a sauna session before commencing the massage.
D. Use lighter pressure.
10. Which of the following age groups is defined as toddlers?
A. From birth to first year of life
B. From age 1 to 5.
C. The first month of life
D. From age 1 to 3.
11. Which of the following is necessary for massage in people 18 years and younger?
A. Spinal adjustment
B. Specific informed parental consent
C. Use of an anesthetic gel
D. The patient being fully clothed
12. Joint movement where the massage therapist moves the joint without assistance from the
patient is called which of the following?
A. Passive movement
B. Stretching
C. Tapotement
D. Passive pull
13. A male patient with an amputated right arm is on your massage table. Which of the will help you
provide support services for this patient?
A. Do not bring up the impairment unless the patient mentions it.
B. Get consent from a relative first.
C. Do not massage the remaining portion of the right arm.
D. Ask the patient if he needs any assistance.
14. Which of the following is the primary stress hormone?
A. Adrenaline
B. Cortisol
C. Testosterone
D. Hydrocortisone
15. When massaging patients with burns or disfigurements, which of the following is applicable?
A. Ignore the disfigurements.
B. Reduce background noise to help the patient get more comfortable.
C. Honest communication is effective in redirecting attention to the individual.
D. Always address the patient from a sitting position.
16. Which of the following muscles is not involved in the adduction of the hip joint?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Adductor longus
C. Adductor brevis
D. Gracilis
E.