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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to a hawaii massage exam. It covers various aspects of massage therapy, including anatomy, physiology, and massage techniques. Useful for individuals preparing for a massage therapy licensing exam in hawaii.
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1 Massage is defined as "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue". (Chapter 452-1) 2 The basic unit of structure of all living things is the Cell 3 Relative constancy refers to Homeostasis 4 The brain and spinal cord are in the Dorsal cavity 6 Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions Coronal or Frontal. 7 What burn classification do blisters form 2nd degree
8 Which are not functions of the skeletal system Posture 9 The primary functions of the muscles are Heat, movement, posture 10 Abduction is Away from the midline of the body 11 Glands that secrete their products into the ducts are called _____________glands. Exocrine 12 Glands that secrete their products into the bloodstream are Endocrine 13 The primary function of the red blood cells is Transport of gases 14 Blood is composed of Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
Ulna 23 The four types of tissue are CMEN- connective, muscle, epithelial, nervous 24 Anatomy is The study of the structure of all living things 25 The anatomical position is Body erect, arms at side, palms forward 26 A sagittal plane Divides the body between right and left (Coronal/frontal = anterior and posterior, Transverse = upper and lower) 27 The body's most important function is Survival 28 What separates the Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavities Diaphram 30 What connects muscles to bones
Tendons 31 To sedate a client, which of the following is indicated a) slow movement, b) rhythmic movement, c) moderate pressure, 32 R.I.C.E. stands for rest, ice, compression. elevation (swelling/joint injury) 33 The shoulder joint is an example of a ball and socket (shoulder & hip) 34 What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are working Back off and continue communication to be sure they are comfortable 35 What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman Lateral recumbent (lying on side) 36 Which endangerment site is located behind the knee Popliteal artery 37 Which endangerment site is located in the anterior elbow Cubital vein
46 Which are the major neurons (nerves) of the body Motor neurons, Sensory neurons, Interneuron 47 If you point your foot forward, it is called Plantar flexion 49 What nerve supplies the heart and lungs Pneumogastric or Vagus 50 Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint Diarthrotic (freely moving) 51 The rotator cuff consists of S.I.T.S- Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Subscapular 52 What medical term is used to describe "flow" Rrhea 53 What is the lower abdomen called a) Inguinal (1st choice) or b) Pubis (hypogastric)
54 The elbow is what to the shoulder Distal (away) 55 How much is the maximum fine that any person can be fined under Chapter 452 $1,000.00 (min = 100.00) 56 Who is responsible if the principle is not on premises The LMT 57 What manipulation is used to tone muscles Tapotement/percussion 58 What cavity are the lungs located in Pleural cavity 59 What is the purpose of draping Privacy/warmth 60 What quadrant is the stomach located in Upper left
Keeps the spine erect 69 Sweat is secreted by Eccrine glands 70 What activates the sweat glands The autonomic nervous system 71 The motion of waving your arms as is saying goodbye is called Abduction 72 What does the external obliques do Compress the abdomen 73 What is the function of the hyoid bone Supports the tongue 74 Where are the kidneys located Above the waistline 75 What is a foramen Hole
76 Where is hemoglobin found In red blood cells 77 What fluid other than blood is used to drain the body Lymph 78 What does the latissimus dorsi do Draws arms backwards 79 Which is a bone of the foot Metatarsals 80 What is the action called when one or more muscles assist the prime mover Synergy 82 The thyroid gland produces Thyroxin 83 The radius is what to the humerus Distal
91 When a sensation of a pain is felt at another location of the body, this is called Referred pain 92 The most simple nerve action which involves a sensory nerve and a motor nerve is called Reflex 93 The appendicular skeleton contains The upper and lower extremities 95 When the strength of muscle contraction decreases due to lack of use, this is called Muscle atrophy 96 An example of the saddle joint is the Thumb 97 In the anatomical position, if you turn your palms backward, this hand position is called Pronation 98.The basic unit of structure for bones is the Osteons 99.Your client is lying in the supine position and complains of lower back pain. What do you do first
Place a pillow under his knee 100.Which nerve controls the heart and lung Pneumograstric/vagus 101.If your client has HIV, under which circumstance can you refuse treatment Never 102.What term means condition of the blood emia (suffix) 103.Which of the following may lead to the revocation of your license Abandoning the premises 105.Which bone connects the tibia, fibula, and the navicular Talus 106.If a therapist contracts his/her palm muscles as in squeezing, the manipulation is called Petrissage 107 The origin of the sartorius muscle is A.S.I.S. anterior superior iliac spine
116 What is the function of red corpuscles Transport gases 117 What is the function of Meisner's corpuscles Detect light touch 118 What is the function of white corpuscles Defend the body 119 The ulna is what to the radius Medial 120 How many segments are in the spinal cord 31 (26 bones) 121 What is metastasis Migration of cancer cells 122 Which is a highly contagious staphylococcal infection in young children Impetigo
123 2nd degree burns are characterized by Blisters 124 The lowest area of the abdomen is the Hypogastric 125 Which muscle reaches from the thorax to the pubis Rectus abdominis 127 What movement of the mandible is parallel to the ground Protraction 128 The frontal bone is located in what part of the body Head 129 The origin of the semimembranosus and the semitendinosis is the Ischial tuberosity 130 If only one side of the sternocleidomastoid is flexed. This will produce a movement called Contra-lateral rotation 131 The muscle which draws the arms backwards is the
140 The fixed end of a muscle is the Origin 141 Synovial fluids is located in the Joints 142 What is the imaginary line that divided the body into equal right and left halves Mid-sagittal 143 What is the function of the Q-L Lateral flexion of the trunk 144 How many bones are in the vertebral column 26 145 A small, discolored patch on the skin like a freckle is Macule 146 A small, elevated pimple in the skin containing fluid which may develop pus is Papule
147 An abrasion of the skin caused by scratching or scraping is called: Fissure 148 A cancer of the skin characterized by dark patches of brown or black is Malignant melanoma 149 Inflammation of a vein is called Phlebitis 150 The autonomic nervous system controls Involuntary functions (automatic) 151 Which nerve supplies the deep muscles of the foot and toes Peroneal 152 What nerve supplies the shoulder joint Circumflex 154 How many members are on the board 5