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- Which of the following is a cord-like protein that helps to waterproof the skin?
- Keratin
- Which receptor is responsible for detecting light touch?
- Meissner's Corpuscles
- Which receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure?
- Pacinian corpuscles
- What is an endangerment site on the posterior knee?
- Common peroneal nerve
- On which neck muscle do you use extra caution in massaging due to its close proximity to the carotid artery?
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Which muscle is located directly inferior to the scapular spine?
- Infraspinatus
- In an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, which end of the clavicle is involved?
- Lateral
- If a client is experiencing pain in the inguinal region, which joint is most likely affected?
- Hip
- Which muscle group resists knee flexion?
- Quadriceps
- The kidneys lie in a retroperitoneal position. What does that mean?
- Behind the abdominal peritoneum
- During exhalation, the diaphragm does what?
- Ascends
- What is an instaneous, involuntary response to a stimulus, either inside or outside the body?
- Reflex
- Which lower leg muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion?
- Tibialis Anterior
- For a skeletal muscle to contract, what must happen first?
- Nerve must stimulate a muscle
- Of the following which is not contagious? Ringworm, Impetigo, Warts, Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- One of the most lethal types of skin cancer is?
- Malignant Melanoma
- A hinge joint is capable if making which of the following movements?
- Flexion & Extension
- Which joint moves on only one plane?
- Pivot
- What position shortens the muscles of the anterior neck?
- Flexion
- Muscles that can entrap the brachial nerve plexus are the
- Scalene & Pectoralis Minor
- Which receptor measures the amount of tension produced at the musculotendinous junction and inhibits contraction?
- Golgi tendon organs
- Which of the following is NOT a member of the hamstrings? Rectus Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Biceps Femoris
- Rectus Femoris
- Wich muscle extends the elbow?
- Triceps Brachii
- Which hamstring muslce attaches to the fibula?
- Biceps Femoris
- Which systems's primary function is to support the nervous system in its regulation of bodily functions?
- Endocrine
- Pyloric sphincter allows transport of what substance?
- Chyme
- A client rotating his head is an example of?
- Active Range of motion
- Which muscles are most likely involved in TMJ Disorder?
- Masseter, pterygoid, temporalis
- Which are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
- Pain, swelling, redness, heat
- What heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
- right Ventricle
- When massaging the sartorius and adductor longus, the therapist needs to be careful of what structure?
- Femoral Artery
- What massage considerations are best utilized for a terminally ill client?
- shorter treatments more frequently
- When you have a leteral sprain of the foot, what position was the foot in when injured?
- Eversion
- What is the universal sign of an obstructed airway?
- Hands over the throat
- Which muscle inserts on the olecranon process?
- Triceps Brachii
- What is an appropriate response if a client has an emotional release during treatment?
- Stop massaging, remain in the room, be supportive, obtain permission to continue
- Circular effleurage applied on the abdomen in clockwise movements is helpful in what condition?
- Constipation
- What is an example of a sadle joint?
- Carpometacarpal of the thumb
- A client approachs you at a social function and asks about another one of your clients' progress with treatment. This conflicts directly with which code of ethics principle?
- Confidentiality
- During a technique requiring sustained pressure, the client complains of pain. What is the best approach?
- Lighten pressure, ask client to qualify the pain leve, work within his or her tolerance
- Why should you avoid scented massage lubricants?
- Client may have allergies or scent sensitivities
- Which should a therapist avoid when choosing a massage lubricant?
- Mineral oil based lubricants
- If a client has pain in the acromial region, which joint is most likely involved?
- Shoulder
- Movement toward the midline is known as which of the following?
- Adduction
- What affect does heat have on the body's fascia?
- Softens and distends
- If you come across an unconscious adult, what should you do first?
- Try to rouse person to consciousness
- What percentage of income from bartered services is reportable to the IRS?
- 100%
- APIE and SOAP are examples of what?
- Client record keeping
- Which muscles are part of the rotator cuff?
- Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus
- A therapist circumducting a client's shoulder is an example of which of the following?
- Passive range of motion
- A muscle is inhibited by contraction of its antagonist; this is an axample of which of the following?
- Reciprocal Inhibition
- what is the antagonist to pectoralis major?
- Latissimus Dorsi
- What is the antagonist to the rhomboids?
- Serratur Anterior
- What is synergist to the biceps femoris?
- Peroneus Longus