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This study guide provides a comprehensive overview of massage therapy concepts and practices, focusing on the hawaii state licensing exam. It includes a series of questions and answers covering various aspects of massage therapy, including anatomy, physiology, massage techniques, ethics, and safety protocols. The guide is designed to help aspiring massage therapists prepare for the licensing exam and gain a deeper understanding of the field.
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Massage is defined as: The systematic & scientific manipulation of soft & superficial tissue The agency responsible for the regulation of massage is the: Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Waving your arm in front of you like saying goodbye is an example of: Abduction The two types of draping are? Complete and Brief A principal massage therapist (PMT) must be: Licensed The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior position is the: Coronal Plane Homeostasis refers to:
Relative Constancy The minimum/maximum fine the Massage Board can impose on a license for a violation of rules is: $100/ $ The massage technique that involves squeezing and rolling is: Petrissage The brain is located in the: Dorsal Cavity The maximum ration of apprentices to licensed therapists is: 10 to 1 Massage therapists and massage establishment licenses expire on: 6/30 of every even numbered year The most important hygiene protocol is to: 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:
Over the kidneys If your client is on medication that you are not familiar with, you should: Refer to the physicians' desk reference or similar guide If the PMT has to leave the premises, she can appoint as a replacement: A Licensed Therapist Sports massage is beneficial because it can: Help to prevent injury Shorten recovery time Improve blood circulation A client terminate a massage: At any time Which is not a function of the skeletal system? Posture The origin of the sartorius muscle is this: Anterior Superior Iliac
Spine The ulna is what to the radius: Medial The pleural cavity contains the Lungs Which muscle extends from the thorax to the pubis: Rectus Abdominis The layer of the integurmentary that contains the sweat glands is the: Dermis Which muscle extends the little finger: Extensor digiti minimi Blistering of the skin is a characteristic of a: 2nd Degree burn Which is the function of the muscular system: Posture
The rotator cuff includes the: Subscapularius Infraspinatus Freely movable joints are called: Diarthrotic The quadricep muscles: Extend the knee The insertion of the sternocleidomastoid is the: Mastoid Process The vertebral region that contains the axis is the: Cervical A muscle that elevates the mandible is the: Masseter The muscle that plantarflexes the foot is the: Gastrocnernius
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by: An lateral curvature of the spine The lowest region of the ventral cavity is the: Pelvic cavity The deltoid muscle inserts into the: Humerus The primary function of the red blood cells is: Transportation of gases The functional unit of the kidney is the: Nephron Which cranial nerve controls the heart and lungs: Vagus A motor unit consists of: A motor neuron and the muscle cells it innervates Which is the major artery of the body:
The function of the nervous system is to: Receive sensory information Control and coordinate the body Excite and calm the body Which is not a part of the small intestine: Cecum The trachea is part of what system: Respiratory The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: Produces growth hormone S.O.A.P means: Subjective Objective Assessment Plan At what structure in the lung does gas exchange occur: Alvelous
In what direction should the abdomen be massaged: Clockwise Peristalsis R.I.C.E stands for: Rest Ice Compression Elevation Which endocrine gland is located on top of the kidneys: Adrenals Where does cerebrospinal fluid originate: Choroid plexus Endangerment sites are: Areas that warrant special attention Areas where underlying structures may be damaged Areas where nerves, arteries or organs are near the surface A Synapse is a:
Plantar flexion is: Extending the foot What is the osteoporosis? Brittle Bones Master Gland: Pituitary gland What muscle called the neck erect? Rectus capitis The term vascular means: Blood vessels What muscle move the rotator cuff? Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapular
What are the major neurons of the body? Motor Neurons Sensory Neurons Interneuron When you perform deep effleurage on the lower extremities, the movement is called: Centripetal Which muscle produces grating of the teeth? Pterygoid Adipose is: Fat Tissue Your client is on medication you are not familiar with. Where do you look for information on the medication? PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) Example of a saddle joint_______. Between the carpals and metacarpals (thumb) Where does cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) originate?
The fixed end of a muscle is the: Origin What is the assistive joint movement used for? Increase mobility A bladder infection spreads upward to the kidneys through which structure? ureters The deep peroneal nerve is associated with what condition? Foot Drop What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities? Diaphragm What is exudate? Fluid that accumulates in inflamed tissue Tapotement./percussion can be used slapping/hacking on all areas except? Bony areas Neck
Sternum Endangerment site What fluid sometimes accompanies an infection? An inflammatory exudates The mediastinum is located in the? Thorax Another name for the abdomen region is: Epigastric Where is food primarily digested? Small intestine An involuntary response to a stimulus in the nervous system is: Reflex What contains insulin producing beta cell? Pancreas What is the upper bone of the lower extremity called?
Foramen three strokes which stimulate lymphatic circulation are? Friction Stroking Petrissage Which muscle tissue is involuntary non-straited and controlled by the autonomic nervous system and found in hollow organs? Synergy The talus bone articulates with the: Calcaneus Nevicular Tibia The lower back is also referred as the: Lumbar What does the flexor digiti minimi do? Bend pinky finger What is reciprocal inhibition?
Relaxation of the antagonist muscle and contracting of the prime muscle Synovial fluid is located in the: Joints The nerve that supplies the heart and lungs is: Pneumogastric nerve Vagus What is the glenohumeral? Shoulder joint Who holds the power to suspend or revoke your license? Board of Massage Therapy What can abandoning the establishment without prior notice result in for a primary therapist? Revocation the license What is the triangle shaped bone on the knee called? Patella What must the principal massage therapist ensure?