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A compilation of questions and correct answers related to the hawaii massage exam. It covers a variety of topics, including the function of white blood cells, managing clients with high blood pressure, the location of insulin-producing beta cells, contraindications for massage during pregnancy, the proper direction for abdominal massage, techniques for locating spasms or pain, and the potential effects of prolonged vibration massage. The document seems to be designed to help massage therapy students or professionals prepare for the hawaii massage exam by providing a comprehensive set of verified answers to common exam questions.
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The mitral valve is found between ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Left atrium and left ventricle What artery supplies blood to the neck, chest and upper part of the body --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Subclavian What transports deoxygenated blood from the heart ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Arteries The smallest component of the vascular system are the ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Capillaries What is the function of red blood cells ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
The pituitary gland secretes what ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Growth Hormones Which body system is responsible for the elimination of waste products -----
A mass of blood trapped in some tissue or cavity of the body from the result of internal bleeding with familiar black and blue color is called: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Hematoma (bruise) Your client as a history of high blood pressure, what do you do? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Refer to a physician The distal end of the clavicle articulates with what bone? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Acromion Temperature of hot water that skin can withstand? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------98°F - 104°F (100°C) Hemi: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Half What is the main action of the gluteus medius: ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ------------Abduct thigh Max time given to appoint a new PMT (Primary Massage Therapist is) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------10 Days Within how many days must an establishment notify the board of change in PMT? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------5 Days
Ulcer: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Open sore erosion of the skin "Informed Consent" means: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Therapist must tells client what kind of massage will be done A cancer of the skin characterized by dark patches of brown or black is: ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------Malignant Melanoma What are the three muscles of the hamstrings group? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Semitendinosus Semimembranous Bicep Femoris Who issues massage licenses? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- DCCA Inter ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Between What is metastasis? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Migration of cancer cells Which of the following statements is true regarding the client's right to refusal? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Anytime
If you break contact and now want to re-establish contact. You should tell the client you wil be touching him/her because: ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------You may startle the client What is necrosis? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Tissue Death Massage Establishment inside another establishment: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Massage Establishment must be completely separated by four walls from other residential or businesses How many feet from the "Operation area" should the toilet be? ------ CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 200 What areas can a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii workk on? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Superficial soft parts of the body Can a licensed massage therapist use aids to massage? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Yes Oils, lotions, creams, mechanical apparatus that is passed by US FDA Sponsoring Massage Therapist ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Must write letter of agreement for apprenticeship and letter concluding internship with hours completed and techniques used. Provides direct supervision for apprenticeship. Must have at least 3 years experience.
What muscle is responsible for chewing? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----Masseter What is the radius to the ulna ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lateral What is the purpose of draping ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Privacy/warmth What does QL (Quadratus Lumborum ) do? ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------Keeps the spine erect Massage is defined as: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The systematic & scientific manipulation of soft & superficial tissue The agency responsible for the regulation of massage is the: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Waving your arm in front of you like saying goodbye is an example of: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Abduction The two types of draping are? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Complete and Brief
The most important hygiene protocol is to: ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Wash your hands before and after every massage How many days does an establishment have to notify the board of a chance of its principal massage therapist: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------5 Days Apprenticeship training consists of how many hours: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 570 If your client has injured his leg in a fall, you should: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Refer him in a physician A bolster is placed under the ankles of a client in the prone position to prevent: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Hyperextension In the lateral recumbent position, the body is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------Lying on the right or left side A sponsoring massage therapist: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Does not have to be licensed An acute pain: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Comes on quickly is of short duration
Tapotement should never be used: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- On bony areas Over the kidneys If your client is on medication that you are not familiar with, you should: -----
Hyoid bone A muscle that opposes the movement of a prime mover is as: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Antagonist What is not a characteristic of inflammation: ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------Tenderness Muscles are attached to bones by: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Tendons The adductor pollicis is located in the: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
The quadricep muscles: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Extend the knee The insertion of the sternocleidomastoid is the: ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------Mastoid Process The vertebral region that contains the axis is the: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Cervical A muscle that elevates the mandible is the: ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------Masseter The muscle that plantarflexes the foot is the: ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------Gastrocnernius Scoliosis is a condition characterized by: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----An lateral curvature of the spine The lowest region of the ventral cavity is the: ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------Pelvic cavity The deltoid muscle inserts into the: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Humerus
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) controls: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Involuntary bodily functions Which cranial nerve controls the shoulder: ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Accessory Excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid causing swelling is called: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Edema The distal end of the descending colon connects to the: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Sigmoid colon The function of the nervous system is to: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----Receive sensory information Control and coordinate the body Excite and calm the body Which is not a part of the small intestine: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----Cecum The trachea is part of what system: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Respiratory The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --Produces growth hormone
S.O.A.P means: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Subjective Objective Assessment Plan At what structure in the lung does gas exchange occur: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Alvelous In what direction should the abdomen be massaged: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Clockwise Peristalsis R.I.C.E stands for: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Rest Ice Compression Elevation Which endocrine gland is located on top of the kidneys: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Adrenals Where does cerebrospinal fluid originate: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----Choroid plexus Endangerment sites are: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Areas that warrant special attention Areas where underlying structures may be damaged
Plantar flexion is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Extending the foot What is the osteoporosis? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Brittle Bones Master Gland: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Pituitary gland What muscle called the neck erect? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Rectus capitis The term vascular means: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Blood vessels What muscle move the rotator cuff? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapular What are the major neurons of the body? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----Motor Neurons Sensory Neurons Interneuron
When you perform deep effleurage on the lower extremities, the movement is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Centripetal Which muscle produces grating of the teeth? ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------Pterygoid Adipose is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Fat Tissue Your client is on medication you are not familiar with. Where do you look for information on the medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) Example of a saddle joint_______. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Between the carpals and metacarpals (thumb) Where does cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) originate? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Choroid plexus The body cavity that contains the lungs is: ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Pleural cavity (which is contained in the thoracic cavity) PMT's license can be revoked if: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Abandoning premises