Question 1

Which best describes auscultation?

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: Auscultation is the Latin term for listening. Many health professionals use a stethoscope to apply the highly developed skill of auscultation to assess the heart, lungs and digestive system of their patients.

Question 2

What are acetylcholine and catecholamines? Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Accepted Answer

A

Explanation: :

Question 3

There are two main roles between a therapist and a client. The first role is as a massage therapist and the second role is as ___________________.

Accepted Answer

C

Explanation: The second role, as a professional, is as important as the first role. One can be the greatest massage therapist in the world, but if the massage therapist does not abide by the guidelines, ethics and laws set forth for the profession, then the therapist can do more harm than good to those who seek their help.

Question 4

Which of the following muscles is a synergist for the biceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

D

Explanation: The synergist or assisting muscle to the biceps brachii is the brachialis muscle.

Question 5

Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A

Explanation: Having concise and clear boundaries is the best way to eliminate confusion and gain trust from a client, and in doing so the massage therapist establishes integrity.

Question 6

Which muscle does the radial nerve innervate?

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: The radial nerve innervates all muscles of the posterior arm and this includes the triceps muscle.

Question 7

Which massage technique is best to work on keloids?

Accepted Answer

C

Explanation: Keloids are a type of scar tissue with an overgrowth of type 3 collagen fibers, creating firm, often shiny fibrous nodules. Cross fiber friction is best suited to break up and smooth over keloid tissue.

Question 8

Which heart valve is the mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid, which controls blood flow between the opening of the left atrium into the left ventricle.

Question 9

Which of the following functions does the pineal gland help regulate?

Accepted Answer

D

Explanation: The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland that produces seratonin, the hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Question 10

Which type of nerves are stimulated by massage to send messages to the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A

Explanation: Nerves that send messages to the central nervous system (CNS) are called afferent nerves. Sensory receptors are examples of afferent nerves. The nerves that send messages from the CNS to the body are called efferent nerves. Somatic nerves are an example of efferent nerves.

Question 11

The dynamics between a client and a massage professional are complex, which creates an immediate _______________.

Accepted Answer

C

Explanation: Power imbalances occur naturally when one person is perceived as being an authority over another in a certain situation. This is why the dynamics between a client and a professional of all backgrounds has the capability of becoming emotionally unbalanced if left unchecked.

Question 12

The federal and state laws that govern the massage profession are the _______________.

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: Federal and state law form the legal boundaries of the massage profession.

Question 13

As a self-employed sole proprietor or independent contractor, how often are you required to file form 1040ES with the IRS?

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: Form 1040ES is required for estimated tax liability especially if you expect to owe at least $1,000.00 in tax for the year. You are required to make estimated tax payments to avoid federal penalties. The practice of paying your quarterly estimated tax reduces the burden of paying a large sum all at once.

Question 14

Which is an example of a triangular muscle?

Accepted Answer

B

Explanation: It is important to know what the names of muscles refer to when remembering their locations. In this case, deltoid means triangular and, thus, the deltoid muscle is a triangular muscle.

Question 15

Where would you locate stratum lucidum?

Accepted Answer

C

Explanation: Stratum lucidum is a translucent buildup of two to three layers of dead skin cells typically found on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Stratum lucidum is located between the deeper stratum granulosum and the more superficial stratum corneum layers of skin. The thickness of stratum layers of cells is governed by the rate of mitosis (cellular division.)

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