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Chapter 9

Communications Test Review

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Clients give pertinent information about who they are and why they are seeking the services of the therapist at ___________. a preliminary consultation
The extent of the consultation depends on the type of massage services offered and the__________. reason the client has come for the session
A relatively healthy client appearing for a wellness massage will require a ___________. brief consultation
The purpose of screening prospective massage clients is to ___________. save time for the practitioner, save time for the potential client, eliminate inappropriate situations
What is NOT a question the massage practitioner should ask when screening potential clients? How much are you able to pay for massage services?
At a consultation, the practitioner should do all of the following: ________,_________, and ________. state policies, explain procedures, obtain informed consent
The process that helps determine the course of treatment and sets the tone of the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is the _________. consultation
What would NOT contribute to making a positive first impression? greet no clients formally
In an effective consultation, the practitioner ________, _________, and ________. explains procedures, explains policies, listens to the client's needs
A good _______ provides the basis for trust, mutual respect, openness, and harmony, which enhance the therapeutic relationship. rapport
What does not personalize the client/practitioner connection? mirroring the practitioner's language
Nonverbal communication, sometimes known as ________, provides clues to a person's emotional or subconscious condition. body language
Posturing, gestures, and facial expressions are examples of ________. nonverbal communication
What may indicate the client is experiencing discomfort during a massage session? fidgeting, flinches, muscle contractions
Facial expressions like serene smiles and subtle sounds like moans provide _______ to the practitioner during the massage session. feedback
What is a positive body-language behavior for a practitioner who wants to appear open and interested? maintaining eye contact
Which is the preferred question type for the practitioner during a client consultation? explanatory response
The preliminary consultation is the first opportunity for the client and therapist to ________, _______, and ________. agree on some goals , meet one another, clarify their intentions
Before providing informed consent, the client must receive information about the massage, except ____________. names of other local massage practitioners
Massage practice policies should be presented in the following formats: ________, ________, _________. posted on office walls, verbalized, printed on intake forms
The practitioner's professional affiliations would be listed under which type of policy? therapist qualifications
What is not a part of the policies for session procedures? therapy limitations
What is a business policy for the massage practice? forms of payment accepted
What question should the massage practitioner ask to determine the client's expectation of and preference for massage? Have you received massages before?
Practitioners may ask clients how they fond out about the massage practice to gain information about ____________. effective advertising
After a client indicates painful areas on a body diagram, the next step is to have the ____________________. client locate the areas on the body
A preliminary assessment includes _______, ________, and _____________. client history, observation, examination
Noticing how the client moves is part of which section of the preliminary assessment? observation
Which part of the preliminary assessment includes descriptions offered by clients? history
A _________ is an outline the practitioner can follow for several sessions when giving massage treatments. treatment plan
What provides past information about the client? intake form and medical history form
What ensures the client has received and understands the nature and extent of the massage services? informed consent
The client's right to modify or withdraw consent to continue treatment at any time during any session is ________. full right of refusal
What is an accurate statement about informed consent? informed consent is an ongoing process
Information in a client file does not include ______________. employment applications
What is not a reason for creating and maintaining client files? delivering legal evidence to reduce client liability
In the SOAP acronym of recording client and session information, the letter S stands for? subjective
In which phase of the SOAP notes process are the therapist's treatment goals noted? objective
Information provided by the client about an aggravating condition is recorded in which phase of the SOAP notes process? subjective
Recommendations suggested to the client are recorded in which phase of SOAP notes procedure? planning
Reviewing updated record before a client arrives for a return visit can refresh the practitioner's memory about the _______. client's condition, client's preferences, treatments given
Because the practitioner often works closely with a client's physician when dealing with certain physical conditions ______________________________________. the confidence of both client and physician must be respected
Massage practitioners who feel client's physicians should be consulted before beginning massage treatments should ___________________________. obtain written permission from the clients
A release of information form does not contain ___________________. reason for release of information
Confidential client information may be shared without a signed release of information form when __________________. ordered by a court of law
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