| Question | Answer |
| 513. Which of the following is true about resisted joint movements | they increase lymphatic flow to the area S14. What muscles are used for quiet inspiration |
| 4. \Nhich of the following muscles does not help extend the shoulder joint | Trapezius |
| 541. Which muscle is the strongest abductor of the shoulder | Deltoid |
| 16. Where are nephrons located | kidney |
| 11. f or what type of burn is immersion in cold water contraindicated | third-degree burn |
| 58. What controls liver | Metal |
| 957. Which stroke moves tissue under the skin but not the skin directly | friction 958. Which of these muscles does not attach to ribs |
| 548. Which tendon is palpable at the lateral crease of the knee | biceps femoris |
| 84. The shu point for the large intestine is found where | BL-25 |
| gastrointestinal tract, helping to promote peristalsis and bowel regula rity | dietary fiber |
| i'i4S. The axillary nerves control which movement | abduction of shoulder |
| 8. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done | effleurage proximal to the knee |
| 10. The long head of the triceps originates between which two muscles | teres major and minor |
| 10. The haking technique is performed with which movement | free wrist movement |
| 87. You would work on which meridian to help heal a torn anterior cruciate ligament | GALL BLADDER |
| 195. Which muscle does not cross two joints | Brachlalis |
| '.,54\Ln what form do muscles store energy for later use | Glycogen |
| 11. What is a type of medication widely used to decrease pain and reduce inflammation | NSAIDS are non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. |
| 12, Which muscle passes in a groove behind the lateral malleolus and then moves distally to insert on the medical side of the foot | peroneus longus |
| 7. Which muscle best assists in both pronation and supination of the forearm | Brachioradialis |
| 885.W hich part of the intestines is the longest | Ileum |
| 599.lNhich claim can most appropriately be made for the benefits of massage | INCREASE CIRCULATION |
| 9. Which is not a compression technique | Tapotement |
| 457. Anaerobic respiration results in a build-up of which of the following | lactic add |
| 1. Which type of joint is found between the articulating surfaces of vertebrae | GLIDING, The facet joints that connect vertebrae are flat and are, therefore gliding joints. |
| 14. Which muscle inverts the ankle | tibialis anterior |
| 931.ln the anatomical position, which of the following structures faces anteriorly | subscapular Iossa |
| 322. What bone is·part of the axial skeleton | Sacrum |
| 10. Your client has pain with resisted abduction of the shoulder. Which muscle may be injured | , supraspinatus 11, Which gland shrinks in size as we age |
| 6. Which of the following terms seen in muscle names means "shortest | brevis |
| Athlete | s foot is called tinea pedis. |
| Which is in the proximal row of carpals | scaphoid l!Hflli. be proximal row of carpals contains the sca phoid (navicull') |
| 907. Which of the following heart valves controls the flow of blood from the ventricle to the aorta | semiulnar Blood moves from the left ventricle to the aorta by passing through the aortic smilunar valve. |
| 556. Which bone is in the proximal row of carpal bones | lunate |
| 519. What is the correct treatment for myositis of tibialis anterior | ice and elevation |
| 10. What do you do if a client has 3 large moles on their back | massage above and below and mention them to the client |
| 9. What type of cell carries oxygen in the blood | Erythrocytes |
| 307. Which is the most elastic tissue | Yellow ligaments |
| 8. A client has pain from the medial epkondyle to the proximal radius. What muscle is involved | PRONATOR TERES |
| 13. What stroke would be best to find sub-epidermal adhesions | ROLLING |
| 30. Which word best describes yin energy | Contraction |
| 767. Which is not an action of the latissimus dorsi | FLEXION |
| 888. Which of the following is an inappropriate treatment for migraines | heat packs to the head 889. Which is the principle type of movement used in tapotement |
| 222.Which technique is beneficial .when treating chronic swelling due to a dislocated knee | effleurage |
| 8. Which of the following statements Is not true about synovlal joints | they are also cal led synarthroses |
| 9. Which of these muscles does not cross two joints | Brachioradialis . |
| 361. Which stroke would you use for neuralgia on a person that cannot tolerate effleurage | vibration and nerve tapping |
| 12 When bleeding occurs, which component hastens the repair of the vessel wall | Platelets |
| 18. Which nerve roots make up the sciatic nerve | l4 through S3 |
| 51. What channel is for protein digestion | SP |
| 2, What is the action of the minor and major rhomboid muscles | retraction and downward rotation of scapula |
| 3. What would be a negative complication of massaging a person with thrombophlebitis | creating an embolism |
| 10. Which meridian would be used for a client with low back pain, lordosis and dark eye rings | BL |
| 269. Which muscle would be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve were severed | Biceps femoris |
| 1. Which of the following acts as an antagonist ta the platysma | Masseter,Platysma opens the jaw and masseter closes it. |
| '15. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions | Coronal |
| 1 | 4. The primary effect of increasing venous drainage is to |
| 6, If a client has a calf cramp during the massage, what should a therapist do | provide active resistance to client's dorsiflexion, Having a client dorsiflex the ankle will create reciprocal Inhibition, which may relax the gastrocnemius. |
| 8. What area contains the least amount of lymph nodes | CRANIAL |
| 15. What bones are involved with a Dupuytren's fracture | tibia, fibula, talus, A Dupuytren's fracture is a distal ankle fracture |
| 289. Which condition is contraindicated for massage | Jaundice |
| 4. Which is the best stroke to increase circulation for flaccid paralysis | Effleurage |
| 887. Weal | serratus anterior A weak serratus anterior will cause winging of the scapula. |
| 29. Which meridian runs between the brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis | Lung |
| 412. What is involved with paraplegia | paralysis of 2 lower extremities |
| liquid-like form | Thixotropy |
| 102. To treat a client with low back pain and swelling in the lower leg, which channel would you treat | Bladder and kidney |
| is initiated by the sympatheric nervous system. | incr!fased heart lae |
| &. Which of the following is a predisposing factor of disease | nutrition/diet |
| 305. Deep friction to adhesions is best followed by | light sedative effleurage 306 Which bone is not part of the cranium |
| 14. Which muscle can perform plantarflexion and eversion of the ankle joint | PERONEOU LONGUS, The |
| 12. If a person has a stroke, which of the following will likely occur | Hemiplegia |
| ' 185. Which muscle adducts, medially rotates and extends the shoulder joint | Teres major |
| 5. Damage to which cranial nerve would result in drooping of the outer lip | Facial |
| 15, What kind of bone makes up the main shaft of long bones and.the outer layer of other bones | compact bone !!m!iil' |
| 118. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest | Kidney |
| 6. Muscle Energy Techniques utilize what method | isometric contraction with resistance |
| 581. When can a massage therapist release records without a client's consent | when subpoenaed by the court |
| 9. What muscle should be rehabilitated with patellar maltracking syndrome | vastusmedialis 10. Impulses from the muscles are carried to the brain't>y |
| What is the muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach | Esophagus |
| 83. The stomach meridian flows in what direction | DOWN |
| 72. Which organ opens to the root of the tongue | HT |
| the best treatment for a client's varicose veins | do general massage and avoid the area ich muscle is most responsible for impingement of the brachial plexus |
| 3. Wliich muscle can evert the ankle joint | peroneusbrevis, All the peroneal muscle are evertors. |
| 458. What is the upper attachment of the sartorius muscle | anterior superior iliac spine |
| 901. Which striated muscle in not attached proximally to bone | the heart Cardiac muscle, like skeletal muscle is striated. |
| 19. Which of following points is located on the nail of the first toe | LV-1, SP-1 |
| 47. Which of the following is true about oriental massage | 14 meridians flow on the superficial aspect of the body |
| 4. Which of the following muscles can extend and laterally rotate the humerus | DELTOI D |
| 10. If the sciatic nerve was injured, which movement would you not be able to do | knee flexion |
| 259. On wnat bone is the lateral malleolus found | Fibula |
| 6. Which of the following techniques Is the Western version of acupressure and shiatsu | trigger point therapy |
| 69. Which point is found on the distal portion of peroneus longus | gall bladder 40 |
| 96. What points would you be palpating if you were on the occipital ridge | GB 12, GB 20, BLlO |
| What occurs with Still's disease | spleen and lymph enlargement |
| 12. Which of the following statements is true regarding massage therapy for a client suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome | massage should be very light to promote rest and relaxation |
| 3. The long head of the triceps originates between these two muscles | TERES MAJOR AND MINOR |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment for an elderly individual with fragile bones and very sensitive skin | a gentle, short massage may be beneficial |
| 4. Which of the following could result in tingling sensations in the hand | thoracic outlet syndrome |
| 1.5. Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system | production n\" i |
| 121. Whichword best describes yin energy | Contraction |
| 7. If quadratus lumborum (QL) is tight bilaterally, which muscle would not be a ppropriate to stretch | rectus |
| 2. This condition is also called rider's strain, as you might develop this after riding a horse | It involves a strain of the groin muscles. adductor tendonltis |
| 42. A 46 year-old man presents with a high fever and thi st. His eyes and face are red. He has scanty urine and constipation and is agitated. The tongue is red with a yellow coating. The pulse is full and rapid. The patient is most likely suffering from | full heat or excess yang |
| the main flexors of the phalanges are flexor digitorum superficial is and flexor digitorum profundus. 177. With sub-deltoid bursitis, which movement of the shoulder would be the most painful | Abduction 178. Achilles tendonitis involves which of the following muscles |
| 6. What is a function of a synergist muscle | assist the agonist |
| B7. Which is not in the mediastinum(iliilJiliZl'iiJ ll\l) r.i | lungs |
| 13. Which are the best strokes for locating trigger points | SHORT GLIDING |
| 7. What are the tiny gaps in the myelin sheath at which the action potential is relayed olong the neuron | node' of Ranvier |
| 11. Which best describes the direction of effleurage | centripetal (EJ1t.'0'1 |
| 41. Which meridian is involved with a system, but does not have a corresponding organ | TRIPLE HEATER |
| 5. What points would you use for someone with problems of insomnia and palpitations | HT-7 and CV-17 |
| 460. In what direction is effleurage given | Centripetal |
| 32. To treat a client with low back pain and swelling in the lower leg, which channels would you work on | Bladder and kidney |
| 491. What nerve is responsible for the sensation of pain in the medial arm and hand | ULNAR |
| 442. Which stroke is appropriate for massaging the SCM | Effleurage |
| 97. If a client had a Colles' fracture, what yang meridian would you expect to be imbalanced | BL |
| 18. Which of the following signifies a temporary deficiency of blood to a cell ortissue | ,ischemia !illlfn,'ta |
| 12. What substance initiates the sliding filament mechanism | CALCIUM |
| from the joint. Which of the following stotements is most likely to be true | muscle Y will produce a stronger movement due to greater leverage |
| 551. Which is the most abundant tissue in the body | Connective 552.Where is oxygenated blood found |
| What is the movement of gases from a higher to lower concentration called | DIFFUSION J!; |
| 20. Which muscle can perform plantarflexion and eversion of the ankle joint | peroneuslongus, The peroneals perform eversion, while the tibialis muscles perform inversion. |
| 21. Accidentally hitting your "funny bone," would affect which nerve | Ulnar |
| 428. In addition to massage, which is most helpful in increasing lymph flow | Exercise |
| 2. The cribriform plate is a specialized portion of which bone | ethmoid bone, Olfactory nerves pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone. |
| 41. What direction in oriental anatomical position do yang channels flow | DOWNWARD |
| 518. What body syses derive the greatest benefit from massage | cardiovascular and lymphatic 619.Wh¥' rhuscle can pronate and supinate the forearm |
| 2. )Nhat is the most common physiological effect of Swedish massage | increased blood flow |
| 345. How many ribs does the sternum articulate with | 14(7pairs of ribs) |
| 3. Which muscle is attached to the greater trochanter | gluteus medius |
| 10. Where should massage be applied to first when treating a patient with edema of the elbow joint | THE ARM |
| 14. What passes through the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic vertebrae | spinal nerves |
| 604. What digestive organ is most responsible for detoxification | LIVER |
| 690. A woman is on a treadmill with an 8% incline and has pain in her buttocks. What muscle could be implicated | gluteus maximus |
| 280. Which of the following is a gliding joint | facet joints |
| 9. Which is not a major ligament of the hip joint | lnguinofemoral |
| 22. What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L2 | BL23 |
| 323. The saglttal plane divides the body in which parts | Side to side |
| a "core | acne vulgaris['aeknllMllllllgerisJ {}'ii'l11Hl!i |
| 24. Which of the following muscles does not cause internal shoulder rotation | lnfrasplnatus |
| 15. Which is the most easily palpated tissue | scar tissue |
| 2. Peripheral neuropathy and decreased arterial circulation in the extremities is associated with which degenerative disease | Diabetes |
| contracted | latissimus dorsi |
| 17. What does median nerve damage result in | inability to flex fingers |
| action is difficult for him | lateral hip rotation . |
| 998. Which is true of massage for Pott's disease | it is contraindicated in the acute phase |
| 317. Which of the following is a saddle joint | Thumb 317a. Where would you find a saddle joint |
| 12. During the session, your whiplash client experiences sharp shooting pain bilaterally in their arms. What should you do | refer the client back to the physician |
| 4. The nerve impulse is sent to the cell body from which of the following | dendrite tJHil |
| 247. Which are bones or landmarks of the skull | ethmold, sphenoid and mastoid process 248,What Is the average amount of blood in an adult |
| 3SOA. Which of the following is a sesamoid bone | PATELLA |
| 5. A client develops bruises while you are massaging them. What should you do | stop massage and refer to an |
| 611. What t.reatment is most affective for client with osteoporosis | active exercise |
| 3. Which of the following would be treated with the most c;;ution | acute rheumatoid arthritis |
| 19. Which of the following would not be considered a recent development in alternative medicine | Acupuncture |
| 1. Which of the following types of burns is characterized by open wounds with black cha rring and white patches of necrotic tissue | fourth·degree burn |
| 8. Your client is experiencing pain, numbness and occasional tingling in their thigh and calf. Whith of the following would most likely be the cause of their symptoms | a chronically tightened piriformis, A tight piriformis may compress the sciatic nerve. |
| 3. What of the following is a non-inflammatory disease | osteoarthdtis With osteoarthritis, there is rarely |
| 9. What is the initial procedure for an acute knee injury | rest, ice, compression and elevation |
| 4. Which is true regarding the golgi complex | it sorts, packages and delivers proteins, The Golgi complex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products, particularly those from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The Golgi complex modifies many pr |
| 16. Which bony landmark can be used to find the upper burner Shu Point | spine of scapula level with BL 13 17. Which yang meridians begin on head and end on the legs |
| 3. What meridian runs over the erector spinae | BLADDER |
| 19. Your client claims that he had a stroke last year. What is the proper course of action for massage | the client's doctor, and proceed with a gentle massage |
| 508. Where is the linea aspera located | posterior femur S09. Where is the scaphold bone located |
| 4. What is an abnormal shortening of a muscle called | CONTRACTURE |
| 586. Which of the following carries oxygen | Erythrocytes |
| 326. Which structure supports the body in the sitting position | ischial tuberosity |
| 8. Poliomyelitis is associated with which structure | lower motor neurons |
| l. What cells differentiate into plasma cells producing.antibodies | B-cell lymphqcytes |
| 445.Which of the following is a primary muscle used during restful breathing | internal intercostals 446.For a general relaxation massage, how should the hips and knees be positioned |
| 4. Which of the following muscles can extend and laterally rotate the humerus | DELTOID |
| 8. A business owner is required by the internal revenue service to pay income taxes based on estimated income. In what time frame are these income taxes to be paid | on a quarterly basis |
| 52. What is the order of the cycle of creation | Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal,Water |
| 1. Which structure Is located in an endangerment site at.the anterior elbow | cubital vein R fiDM |
| 86. What element feeds Earth | FIRE |
| 15. Peripheral neuropathy and decreased arterial circulation in the extremities is associated with which degenerative disease | Diabetes |
| 278. Which technique is used for the purpose of distributing lubricant evenly | Effleurage |
| 225.Which muscle is not affected in a back spasm | latissimus dorsi |
| 8. If a patient perspires and has mind disturbance, what channel is in disharmony | HT |
| S64'1>what is the proper positioning for a client who is 8 months pregnant | side-lying on the left side 56S'.What is the best stroke for dislodging phlegm from the lungs |
| 387. How should you address a mild hematoma | work around it with caution |
| 869. Which muscle turns the palm towards the ceiling when the elbow is flexed | biceps brachii |
| 6. A client is lying on the table complaining of pain in her right leg. You undrape it and discover that the leg is red, swollen a nd not. What would be the best thing for you to do next | stop massage and refer to a specialist |
| 9. What structure Is not found in the popliteal Iossa | deep peroneal nerve |
| 15. Which of the following strokes is indicated to reduce swelling | Effleurage is the treatment of choice for swelling or edema. |
| 601. One of the effects of massage is vasodilatation. Which of the following might a client most likely feel on the surface of the skin during or following massage | COLO |
| 3. Which of the following muscles is not found in the "anatomical snuff box" region | extensor digiti minimi, The a natomical snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand at the level of the carpal bones. specifically, the scaphoid and trapeiium bones forming the floor. The name originates from the use of th |
| muscle could be involved | levator scapula |
| 485. Where is levator scapula contacted | Cl-C4 |
| 6. With the client prone and the posterior aspect of the leg up, how should the foot be positioned | SUPPORTED |
| 7. What is the most widely recognized physiologic effect of massage | Increased blood a nd lymph circulation |
| uptake by the cells | INSULIN |
| 5. In which of the following conditions is it important to receive a doctor's approval before giving a massage | Carcinoma,A carcinoma is a malignant epithelial tissue tumor. |
| 99. A client comes for massage with a doctor's referral. He has whiplash from a car accident 8 months ago. Which points could help relieve stiffness in the neck | BL 1CI and GB 20 |
| 3. What is the group of widely used medications for pain rel!uction, anti-inflammatibn and fever control | A common medication in this group is as(ilirin. salicyla! l!lllll; |
| 7. Which travels through the ventral root of the spinal cord | MOTOR NEURON |
| 7. In treating kyphosis. which muscle or muscles should be relaxed and stretched | pectoralis major, With |
| 6. What category of burns and in what percentage has an extremely high mortality rate | third-degree burns on 50% or more of the body surface |
| 10. Your client has asthma with congestion and upper back pain, what techniques would be most appropriate | friction and tapotement |
| 467. What nerve is affected with carpal tunnel syndrome | MEDIAN |
| 82. What wouid you avoid for a pregnant client | Ll-4 and SP-6 |
| 43. A man in his early 40's works long hours, worries a lot, craves sweets and has mouth sores. What element should be strengthened | EARTH |
| 13. What nerve innervates tibialisposterior | TIBIA The muscles of the calf region are innervated by the'tibial nerve, 14. What are pain receptors called |
| 578. What is the best stroke for assisting the return of normal range of motion after being in a cast | friction and passive |
| 78. If fire is weak, what element should be strengthened | WOOD,You would add more wood to the fire. |
| 178, What is the largest part of the intestines | COLON |
| 39. What points would benefit a client with knee pain | stomach 36, spleen 9 |
| 667. Which muscles would you address to access the patella tendon | vastus lateralis and vastus medialis 668. |
| 2. What is the process by which white blood cells are manufactured | Leukopoeisis |
| 2. Which of the following techniques uses exercises to promote awareness or conscious control of the physiologic responses to stress, pain or disease | Sa.Which of the following tests could be used to assess for the strength of the hamstrir.gs |
| movement of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint | adduction · 1· |
| 10. Which would be the least effective muscle to address for plantar fasciitis | biceps femoris |
| 368.With general massage which strokes a re least used | tapotement and vibration |
| 10. What are the meninges | !Mi'ili'Jllt membranous layers or coverings that surround and protect the central nervous system |
| 9. Which of these muscles does not cross two joints | Brachioradialis |
| 11. Goniometry is a system for measuring | JOINT ROM |
| 56. At which joint does the axial skeleton articulates with the upper appendicular skeleton | Sternoclavicular |
| 498. Which of the following terms describes inflammation of a nerve root | radiculitis[rtlllldikjullllaitis] |
| area. What would be the best treatment | trigger point therapy |
| 8. Which muscle inserts into the iliotibial band | glueusmaximus, Gluteus maximus and tensor fascia late insert into the iliotibial tract. |
| 10. Which of the following would act as an antagonist to the tibialis a nterior | peroneus longus |
| 7. What nerve causes numbness to the face | Trigeminal, The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the face while the facial nerve controls movement of the facial muscles. |
| 7. What are the four muscles of mastication | masseter, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid and temporalis |
| 4. In an athlete with an Injured gracilis muscle, which would be the best exercise to strengthen it | squeeze a pillow between the knees, Any resisted abduction will strengthen the adductor muscles. Squeezing a pillow between the knees does abduct the hips/groin. |
| 587. Where does supination and pronation take place | at the radioulnar joints "58R Which of the following nerves arises from the bachial plexus |
| 10. which of the following is released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction | acetylcholine Z |
| 3. What structure prevents liquid and food from entering the larynx when swallowing | epiglottis ER |
| massage to address his fatigue. What is the best treatment | MODERATE SWEDISH |
| 9. Pain in the lateral clavicle would refer to what joint | Acromioclavicular |
| 949.Which hypertonic muscle might result in rotation of the ilium causing a functional short leg | The iliopsoas |
| 119. First and last points of which meridian are on the hand and face | gall bladder |
| 896. With which condition will a patient have the bronchioles constricted with wheezing | asthma |
| ·\ 186. Which nerve fibers are affected in trigeminal nerve neuralgia | motor fibers to the TMJ muscles and sensory fibers to |
| 765. WheA frictioning the medial epicondyle of the humerus, which muscle group will be most effected | WRIST FLEXOR 766. When performing CPR on a 5 year old child you would use |
| W1iich is tr1e regarding the local effect of cold therapy | Vasoconstriction |
| 950. Torticolis effects what muscle | Sternocleidomastoid |
| 94. Where does the kidney meridian originate | plantar surface of the foot |
| 1. What is the name of the internal mucous membrane through which the body absorbs digested substances into the blood | Mucosa, Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of the body, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and the urinary and digestive tracts. Glands in the mucosa release a thick fluid called mucus. |
| 13. Which of the following is located on the bottom of the foot | lymph plexus |
| 16. What muscles should be released in thoracic outlet syndrome | SCAELEN ANO PEC MINOR 17. Which tissue is avascular and lacks nerve endings |
| 881.Which of the following is part of the peripheral nervous system | C•anial nerve 882.The heel bone is also called the |
| 699. Which stroke is best used for warming tissue and preparing them for deeper work> Effleurage 700. The vagus nerve does what to the heart rate | Decrease |
| 16. Which of the following conditions is characterized by pain in the chest that radiates down the left arm | angina pectoris |
| 11. What is the first tissue attacked In osteoarthritis | Cartilage 12. Which of the following tumors is cancerous |
| i9o.What is the upper attachment of rectus femoris | anterior inferior iliac spine |
| 11. Which of the following describes passive joint movement | the therapist performs the movement with no help from the client |
| 10. Which of the following is not an effect of massage | breaks up and reduces cellulite |
| 647. If a client periences numbness on the sole of the foot and the movement of the toes is limited, what nerve is likely to be most iiivolved | TIBIAL |
| 2. What muscle keeps you in a squatted position when skiing | gluteus maximus |
| 214. What nerve Is affected with Bell's palsy | Facial |
| 13. What channel goes from heaven to earth | GB |
| 164. Which condition is present in a right hemiplegic with an inverted foot | Spasticity |
| 9. A client has limited shoulder =>bductlon. 1.Vhich muscle can restrict the action | PECTORAUS MAJOR |
| Where is the pes anserine located | PROXIMAL TIBIA, The pes anserine is located just medial to the tibial tuberosity. 727. What stroke would be good for finding trigger points |
| 738. What nerve causes numbness to the face | Trigeminal ;·· '" |
| 572. Which of the following makes up the anterior wall of the abdomen | rectus abdominus |
| 93. How many points are found on the kidney meridian | 27 |
| Which of the following is not part of the "pes anserine | rectus femoris |
| 13. What stroke would be best to find sub-epidermal adhesions | ROLLING |
| 917. Which statement is true regarding the treatment of chronic rheumatoid arthritis | friction around a joint shauld not be painful |
| 90. What are the five elements in Eastern medicine | wood, fire, earth, metal, water |
| 10. During the repolarization phase of an action potential. which of the following is the primary activity | potassium ions are flowing out of the cell, Potassium ions have the greatest effect on the charge of the neuron. |
| 9. Which glands produce hormones that effect calcium storage in the body | thyroid and parathyroid 10. What is the bumpy bone that you can feel at the back of the elbow |
| 3. For which condition would having your client in a seated position be best | severe back pain. If a client is in too much pain to lie down, chair massage may be an option. |
| 461. Which of the following muscles crosses two joints | rectus femoris |
| 68. The tibialis anterior performs what action(s) | inversion and dorsiflexion The tibialis anterior muscle is best stretched by |
| 370. What 2 bones articulate with the clavicle | scapula and sternum |
| 9. Where does the short head of the biceps attach | coracoid process |
| 6. Which is the best stroke for chronic congestion | percussion with vibration |
| 7. Where are erythrocytes formed | red bone marrow, Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are formed inside bone |
| 673. What is an undesirable and unavoidable reaction produced by a drug | SIDE EFFECT 674. Tendons attach |
| 658. A client is recovering from a Celle's fracture. When the cast is removed, which is best to do | knead the hand and fingers |
| The diaphragm muscle is used when bearing down, which helps with defecation. 971. What circulates blood back to the heart from the extremities | skeletal muscle |
| 422. Where is pronator quadratus found | at the anterior wris |
| 49. Client has low back pain and hearing loss, what element is involved | WATER |
| 26. The gall bladder channel follows which plane | Frontal |
| 262. Which muscle faterally and medially rotates, abducts and flexes | gluteus medius |
| 38. What element is craving for sweet | EARTH |
| 163. Which muscle adducts, medially rotates and extends the shoulder joint | Teres major |
| sf.. Where does the iliacus muscle insert | Less trochanter |
| 44. Whece is amylase produced | mouth |
| 664. What kind of immunity is developed when a baby inherits antibodies across the placenta and through the mother's breast milk | passive, naturally acquired immunity |
| 640. Where is the greatest cone. entration of sweat glands | soles of feet and palms of hands |
| 653. Which condition i n a client requires the therapist to use extreme caution when treating | Phlebitis |
| 453. What is the best treatment to restore range of motion for Colles' fracture | FRICTION |
| 18, Which of the following is considered the pacemaker of the heart | sinoatrial node \ 19. What is the longest part of the digestive tract |
| 51. What channel is the Controller of the Lung | FIRE |
| 8. If there is pain with active movement but not with passive movement, what does this probably indicate | muscle/tendon issue |
| 6. Which of these muscles would be involved with compression of the brachia! plexus | SCALENE |
| 728. What actions are performed by the piriformis muscle | abduction and lateral rotation |
| 900. Which is not a coxal joint | Tibiofemoral |
| 6. What carpal bone would be felt on the medial side of the wrist crease | pisiform liii!' |
| 391. Which muscle extends the head | Trapezius |
| 16. What stroke is most appropriate to use with abdominal massage | Effleurage |
| 773. What is the condition where there Is.an elaggerated posterior to anterior curve i n the thoracic vertebrae | Hyperkyphosis |
| 1. What are the four pockets or chambers in the brain where cerebral spinal fluid is produced | ventricle .'iY |
| 10. Which proprioceptor, when stimulated by tension, causes a lengthening of it's associated muscle | golgi tendon organ |
| 488.Wh3t is the best stroke to resolve muscle cramping | COMPRESSION |
| 218. What Is the effect of massage for chronic tenosynovitis | frees tissue adhesions |
| 968. Which is not a sign of dehydration | increased blood pressure |
| 46. All Yang organs | move and excrete |
| 19. A therapist's body mechanics are extremely important in preventing injury, fatigue and strain. Which of the following positions demonstrates good body mechanics | keeping the knees bent and the back straight |
| 4. What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage | palmaris longus |
| 6. Which of the following is an anxiety disorder that can deVeiop following a terrifying event in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened | post-traumatic stress disorder |
| 77. What is the sea of Qi | CV17 |
| 10. Which of the following techniques would be most beneficial for a client with edema | slow, repetitive effleurage |
| s. A march fracture is a hairline stress fracture of what bone | 5th metatarsal ,A march fracture, also known as |
| 951. Which of the following muscles would be found in the hypothenar region | abductor digiti minimi |
| 44. Ina female client with headaches, which 2 points would help best | Ll-4, LIV-3 |
| 58. A client has dark circles under the eyes and night swe;a · What oriental element is involved | WOOD |
| 12. Which disease is characteri2ed by the loss of the elastic recoil of the lung tissue due to cigarette smoking | Emphysema 13.. Movement, maintaining posture, creating heat and maintaining organ volume are all functions of the |
| 14. Too much thinking and concern for details might be a block in which meridian | SPLEEN 15. Which channel begins just below the eye and ends at the second toe |
| 9. How do you access the flow of chi in the bladder channel in the sitting position | palpating Shu points |
| 360. Where are nephrons located | Kidneys |
| '63i. What happens to the diaphragm on expiration | It relaxes |
| 286. Which aims most specifically to passively stretch muscle | Effleurage 287.At the wrist, the radius articulates with the |
| 2. What plexus is involved with thoracic outlet syndrome | BRACHIAL |
| 705. Which of these does the greatest amount of absorptions during the digestive process | Small intestine 706. When working the lower anterior leg, the knee shouid be in which posit;on |
| 23. According to the control cycle, which controls heat | Kl |
| 14. Which is not a common consequence with peripheral nerve lesions | SWOLLEN JOINTS |
| 3. How many pairs of spinal nerves are in the body | 3lpairs |
| 463. Which type of receptor measures the amount a muscle is stretched | muscle spindle |
| What type of muscle contraction Is being demoMtrated when a person returns to the floor during sit-ups | Eccentric An eccentric contraction occurs anytime movement is in the direction of gravity. |
| S. An agonist is working agains; tha antagoni;t. Which is the best description for a synergist | works with the agonist to do the same action |
| 397. Where are the lumbricals found | foot and ha nd |
| 48. What bony feature is a landmark for the LU Shu point | medial end of spine of scapula |
| 17. Massage on which part of the body would most likely affect the kidney meridian | posterior to medial malleolus 18. Qi is the Chinese word for the energy flow of the meridian. The meridian that ends at the nose is the |
| >59. Monosynaptic, ocular, righting and vasomotor are all examples of: reflexes 560.The occipital condyles articulate with which bone | Atlas |
| 393. Which muscles are affected in a back spasm | erector spinae |
| 69. Which muscle is used when whistling | Buccinators |
| If one hip is held higher than the other, what muscle is probably tight on the high side | !uITlborum |
| 51. Which statement does not characterize the Oriental •.tiew of the body and disease | organs are considered more in terms of structure than function |
| 66. What time does the cycle of tides begin | 3AM-5AM |
| 39. A client reports that he hardly ever sweats. You notice that his face is quite red. He says that he dreams frequently and that in fact his dreams disturb his sleep and he doesn't feel rested upon awaking. Which element might you think is most out of b | FIRE |
| 93. In the 5-element theory, which meridian is associated with 3 - Sam | LU |
| 348. Which joint has 2 semilunar cartilages | Knee |
| 71. A mechanic is working on a car which falls off the blocks and strikes him in the center of his sternum. The alarm point for which channel has been hit | HEART PROTECTOR |
| Polyphagia (frequent eating), polydipsia (frequent thirst) and polyuria (frequent urination) are signs of diabetes. 898. Which of the following contains oxygenated blood | left atrium |
| 17. Which nerve is affected with carpal tunnel syndrome | median |
| 73la. A patient comes to you with talipes equinovarus. Which would you not do | talipes equinovarus |
| 2. Ari inability to walk a straight line may indicate damage to which cranial nerve | vestibulocochlear lilJ /ii]! |
| 192. What is name given to the muscle contraction that maintains the body's normal posture | tonus |
| 464. Piriformis can perform which action at the hip | EXTENTION |
| 492. How should massage be given to a client with facial paralysis | from the chin upwards 493.During a movement, the synergist |
| 45. Metal channel corresponds to what season | AUNTUMN |
| 173. What stroke would be most effective when working on the brachioradialis muscle's insertion at the styloid process | Friction |
| 17. How would an injury to a lower motor neurons affect the peripheral nerves | flaccldity !fXiiiiit,J ; 'fG |
| 62. What channel starts at the axillary area | HEART |
| 20. What organ detoxifies | Jiver |
| 73. Which element is associated with grief | METAL |
| SlS. Where in the vertebral column is the most motion possible | cervical spin |
| 441. What nerves make up the brachia! plexus | CS·Tl |
| 8. What is a common result of inflammation | Adhesions |
| 720. When treating a decubitis ulcer on the skin, what treatment would be best | f riction from the periphery to the edges of the ulcer |
| 4. Which of the following is the lowest portion of the stomach that contains a sphincter of the same name | pylorus l!l!lfl |
| 13. Which is considered a form of massage therapy by NY state | rolfing |
| 81. Which meridian is strongest at 7 pm | PC |
| 7. Which muscle is not part of the abdominal muscle group | Multifidi, The acronym "REIT" lists the muscles of the abdomen |
| 4. What is the network of capillaries in the kidneys where filtration of the blood takes place | glomeruli 'lil'J'J;J |
| 14. Which of the following is not a contraindication of thermotherapy | muscle spasm, Thermotherapy is the application of heat for therapeutic purposes. |
| 21. The rectus eye muscle that moves the eyeball laterally in the horizontal plane is innervated by which cranial nerve | abducens !il |
| 637. What stroke is most appropriate to use in abdominal massage | Effleurage 638. Which is a deep abdominal muscle |
| 295. What's the most effective stroke to use on a healed proximal phalangeal fracture | Friction |
| 11. In a client with a fractured scaphoid bone, where is the injury located | proximal row of carpals 12. Where should one massage when treating Dupytren's contracture |
| .511. What is the actions of piriformis | and abduction |
| 10. Which disease is characterized by resting tremors and a mask-like face | Parkinson's |
| 90. A client has conjunctivitis and excess wmry. What meridian do you work on | Gall bladder |
| S. What accounts for a client feeling cool during a massage | massage increases vasodilatation - 'l |
| 7. Which structures carry impulses toward the brain | afferent nerves, Impulses are incoming and sensory. Efferent impulses are outgoing and motor. |
| SOL Patellar tendor>itis directly effects which of the following muscles | rectus femoris |
| 1.What is produced as a result of anaerobic cellular respiration | lactic acid, When glucose is used to make energy (ATP), this is called anaerobic metabolism and lactic acid is produced. |
| 11. If the client has sciatic nerve damage, what action would he have trouble with | PlANTAFLEXION OF THE FOOT |
| 11. When standing. what has the greatest effect in causing the venous system to flow properly, considering the effects of gravity | valves |
| 12. If the adrenal cortex is producing too much cortisol because of hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone {ACTH), which of the following conditions will develop | Cushing's disease |
| 11. Which best describes the direction of effleurage | centripetal roJ1t_,BlJ |
| 14. Which of the following muscles in an anterior rotator | Subscapularis, In this case, we can assume tbat anterior rotator means medial rotator. |
| 110. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which of the following considered a Yin (Zang) organ | Heart |
| 701. What treatment is most effective for acute bursitis | Rest and ice |
| 20. What two meridians have points on the pinky finger | heart and small intestine |
| 725. What muscle would you find medial and deep to the erector spinalis | Multifidis |
| 670.Which muscle attaches most superiorly on the scapula's axillary border | TERES MINOR |
| 356. A client presents with a "winged" scapula. What muscle is over stretched | serratus anterior |
| 175. Which is an example of a fungal infection | athlete's foot |
| 886. Your client recently suffered an extremely painful whiplash from an accident the day before. His neck is very stiff and sore. What should you do | refer to a physician and reschedule the massage |
| 711. Shin splints would involve which muscle | tlbialis a nterior |
| Which bone of the foot is likely to develop bone spurs | Calcaneus 633. Which of the following muscles is an adductor |
| 204. Which is not a type of connective tissue | squamous epithelium llZ.1 |
| 19. A female client has nausea, anemia, scanty menses and dull headache. Which meridians are involved | SP and LIV |
| 7. Which of the following is not indicated as a form of treatment for an acute sprain or strain | fomentation '!A |
| 5. When frictloning the medial eplcondyle of the humerus, which muscle group would you be affecting the most | FLEXOR |
| 31. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest | Kidney |
| 622. When bones of a joint are disarranged, what protective measure does the body do first | protective spasm of surrounding muscles |
| 8. What would be the goal in treating a patient with a skin graft with finger kneading | loosen the graft |
| 315. Which part of the tibia is not covered by muscle | Anteromedial |
| S.Your client's shoulders are hunched forward. What muscle would be tight | serratus anterior |
| 1. Which muscle most closely resembles gastrocnemius in terms of muscle actions | Plantaris,like gastrocnemius, plantaris crosses two joints and can flex the knee as well as plantarflex the ankle joint |
| 471.What vertebrae are most affected from kyphosis | Thoracic |
| 4. In Eastern theory, what organ houses the mind | HEART |
| Carbohydrate digestion starts in the mouth with salfvary amylase. Fat and protein digestion begins in the stomach. Where does protein digestion begin | stomachs |
| 85. What channel is disturb if your patient has bloated pelvis and swollen breast before period | SP |
| 18. Which carpal is palpated at the medial end of the wrist orease | Pisiform |
| 274. Which of the following has the most slow-twitch muscle fibers | Soleus |
| 8. If a person comes in saying that she sprained her ankle yesterday, what would you recommend for home care | elevate and ice every 30 minutes |
| 15. A client has loose stools, nausea and cannot concentrate at work because he is worried about digestive problems. Using the generation cycle, which element would you tonify | FIRE |
| S. Where does the cerebrospinal ti!i'i!fllli\l fluid originate | choroid plexus M |
| 5. Which muscle attaches to the tuberosity of the tibia | RECTUS FEMORIS, All four quadriceps muscles Insert into the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament. |
| 167. Parkinson's disease characteristically has what symptoms | fine tremors and muscular rigidity |
| 6. Which of the following is not part of the distal row of the carpals | triquetrum . |
| 6. Which is the most common type of vascular headache | Migraine |
| 574. Extreme caution should be used with which of the following | Edema |
| 92. Hearing loss in both ears would indicate a problem with which yin meridian | Kl |
| 89. According to the creation and control cycle, what two elements are affecting ki to tonify deficient fire | deficient wood, excessive fire |
| 83. What points are on occipital ridge | UB-10 |
| 2. Which hypertonic muscle might result in rotation of the ilium, causing a functional short leg | lliopsoas |
| 22. Which meridians begin in the hand and end in the face | arm yang meridians |
| 1. Which muscle adducts the femur at the hip | Gracilis |
| -'positioned | Supported |
| 2. What are the bones that make up the ox coxae | ilium, pubis, ischium, The os coxae, made up of the ilium, ischium and pubis, is also called the innominate bone. |
| 158.Which of the following is contagious and is a contraindication for massage | scabies 11f flt ; 11f !M |
| 4, What muscles are associated with the patellar tendon | semitendonosus and semimembranosus |
| 958a.Which scapula muscle inserts at the medial border of the scapula | Rhomboids |
| 16. What joint is a hinge joint | Knee |
| 5. Which of the following muscles is deepest | transverse abdominis |
| 96. What meridians are stimulated when massaging the medial thigh | Kl,LIV,SP |
| 165. Which condition presents when thenfis an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow | Flaccidity 166. In alcoholic neuritis, the deficiency of what vitamin plays a key role |
| 14. What is the antagonist to serratus anterior | Rhomboids,Serratus anterior protracts the scapula and the rhomboids |
| 3. Which of the following muscles is not found in the "anatomical snuff box" region | extensor digiti miniml, The anatomical sn uffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphold and trapezium bones forming the floor. The name originates from |
| 303. Which is the la rgest gland of the body | Liver |
| 466. What is the most appropriate stroke for edema in the lower leg and foot | light effleurage |
| 13. Which part of the digestive system best absorbs nutrients | Small intestine ! |
| 9. How often should towels and sheets be laundered to prevent a rancid odor | the same day they are used |
| 31. Wei chi is the prenatal chi and holds the constitution of the person. Where is this held | JN THE KIDNEYS |
| 437. Which muscle would not be useful to stretch along with the quadratus lumborum | rectus abdominus |
| 946. Which structure would most likely be damaged with a plantar flexion and inversion injury | peroneus longu 947. Which massage stroke may generalty be used between any of the other strokes |
| 50. Which of the following is a yin characteristic | FALLING |
| 490. How should one work with a client who has severe varicose veins | avoid the varicosity and massage as usual |
| 479. What is the name for the shaft of a long bone | Diaphysis |
| 624. If a client falls and hits her head while in your office, what's the best thing to check | HER BREATHING 625.Which muscle helps with flexion of the knee and lateral rotation of the hip |
| 384. Which bone does not articulate with a thoracic vertebral body | Clavicle |
| 19. Which gland is related to the third eye chakra | pineal gland |
| 37. Wei chi is the prenatal chi and holds constitution of the person. Where is it held | KID |
| 12. If a person has a stroke, which of the following will likely occur | Hemiplegia |
| 95. What organ is the mother of the Earth element | Ht |
| 6. Whkh of the following muscles can extend the elbow | triceps brachii |
| 8. What muscle is used when the head is rotated to the left and tilted to the right | right SCM, The SCM muscle tilts the nead to the same (lpsilateral) side and rotates it to the opposite (contralateral) side. |
| Which muscle contracts during quiet inspiration | diaphragm |
| 15. Which muscle attaches posteriorly to the epicondyles of the femur | Gastrocnemius 16. Thin myofilaments of a striated muscle fiber are anchored to the |
| 66. A woman bends at the waist while sitting on the floor. Her knees are straight and her fingers are stretched to reach the toes. What channel is affected | Bladder |
| 5. What specialized nerve ending is designed to detect the amount of tension placed on a muscle | golgi tendon organ, The muscle spindles are located near the belly of the muscle and sense stretch. The golgi tendon organs are found in tendons and detect tension. |
| 78. With an autoimmune problem, what channels you work on | LU and TW |
| Which of the following muscles does not medially (internally) rotate the shoulder joint | pectoralis minor The pectoralis minor does not,aach to the umerus, and therefore, cannot rotate it. |
| 7. What is not considered a general effect of heat application | reduced inflammation |
| 5. The pituitary is housed in what bony area | sella turcica,l!lli The sella turcica, an anatomical landmark of the sphenold bone, protects the pituitary gland. |
| B. When slowly sitting down in a chair, how are muscles being worked | quadriceps, eccentrically |
| 12. Which valves in the heart produce the strong "lubb," which is the first heart sound | atrioventricular valves 13, The fu nction of the dendrites on the neuron is to |
| I! Which of the following is not a form of tapotement | ROLLING |
| 1. What nerve is affected by pressure into the axilla from hanging the arm over a chair or from pressure when using crutches | Radial |
| 5. Which of the following is not insulated with myelin and therefore appears grey | THE CELL BODY, Cell bodies |
| 46. What c'ond.ition does a lack of or ineffective insulin Involve | diabetes mellitus r,iij |
| 78. The adductor longus originates on which bone | anterior pubic bone |
| 5. What is the "breaking down" phase of metabolism | catabolism 1!1¥ |
| 15. Which is the most easily palpated tissue | scar tissue |
| 2. Which of theses muscles receives innervation from a cranial nerve | Trapezius, Trapezius is Innervated by |
| 25. What organ is at peak at 2 p.m. | SI |
| · . .--. | ff,' i |
| 438. What stroke would be good for finding trigger points | from the mandible to the hairline |
| S02. \f1/here is pronator quadratus found | at the anterior wrist crease |
| 80. Which channel in oriental medicine is most likely the western lymphatic system | SJ |
| 11. Where are the first and last points on the BL meridian | inner canthus of eye and lateral nail root of 5th toe |
| What happens during the refractory period of nerve impulse transmlssion | NO IMPULSE, The refractory • period is the time during which no impulses can be conducted because the nerve needs to restore Its polarized state before it can propagate an impulse again. |
| 429. Which of the following tumors is cancerous | SACROMA |
| 24. The Conception Vessel starts where | perineum %F.l (JttHifl.! |
| 8. Which strokes milk the muscle of accumulated waste products due to excessive exercise | Petrissage |
| What is the most important effect in the use of hydrotherapy | thermal changes to promote circulation |
| 21. Which meridian starts on the medial ,big toe and ends on lateral thorax | SP |
| Parasympathetic, Rocking usually provides relaxation, |
| 4. A patient presents with bilateral contraction of the QL What other muscle needs to be stretched | ERECTOR |
| 17. Which of the following techniques is performed on a client without touching the body | REIKI |
| 7. What are tl'e bumps on either side of the ankle called | Malleoli |
| z. The cribrifo rm plate is a specialiied portion of which bone | ethmoid bone, Olfactory nerves pass through |
| 3. Which of the following valves separates the large and small intestines | lliocecal |
| 15. Which is an example of a spastic muscle condition | Parkinson's disease |
| 569.Which stroke would you apply to the patella margin | Friction |
| 56. Which of the following is the most yin | BLOOD AND JING |
| change in length of skeletal muscles | Muscle spindle, Muscle spindles are involved in the myotatic stretch reflex. |
| 10. for how long should a massage therapist wash their hands | 20SECONDS., The CDC recommends hand washing for 20 seconds. |
| 2. What tissues does friction primarily effect | deep tissue underlying superticial tissue |
| 32. Which is not an example of mechanical digestion | use of bile to emulsify fats '11.11'.. |
| 1. What is the name of the inner zone of the kidney that contains the renal pyramids | renal medulla |
| 8. What system contains the cisterna chyli | Lymphatic |
| 25. Where would diverticulitis occur | large intestine |
| 884.Which muscle periorms abduction, flexion and lateral rotation | sartorius |
| 266. For which of the following symptoms should a client be referred to a physician | Pitting edema fiilJil17J |
| 566'Which would not benefit from passive range of motion (PROM) | acute rheumatoid arthritis |
| 11. Which of the following flexes the trunk | rectus abdominus |
| 6. Which muscle can be found on the lateral leg | Its tendon inserts on the medial side of the pla ntar surface of the foot.peroneuslongus,The peroneus longus wra ps around the lateral malleolus and crosses under the foot to reach its insertion at the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal. |
| 9. Which muscle is medial and deep to the erector spine | Multifidius 10. Which would result in a decrease in heart rate |
| 875.Which of the following is not a type of membrane | fibrous 876.Which nerve innervates !he diaphragm |
| 577. Which muscle flexes the ·knee and plantarflexes the ankle | Gastromemius |
| Who developed the movements known as Swedish massage | Per Henrick ling |
| The tibial nerve scpp!ies the mucn intludes gastrocnemius, soles and tibialis posterior. 909 Whirh rnusde flexes the knee and laterally rotates the thigh | Sartorius |
| 331. Massage is contraindicated when what is pnesent | Red and swelling |
| 2. When working on a client with upper back and cervical problems, you discover trigger points in the mid-upper trapezius and at the occipital ridge. Which TCM channel has points in these same areas | GALL BLADDER |
| 14. Your client is sixty-four and on Coumadin. To avoid bruising what should you avoid | deep petrissage, Coumadin is a blood-thinner which may interfere with clotting. |
| 76. What meridian begins on the medial aspect of the great toe and ends on lateral thoracic | SP |
| 339.A client has been referred to you by their doctor. They were referred for neck massage for pain resulting from a whiplash they suffered 6 months ago. What muscle is directly affected by the condition | Scalenes |
| 704. What does light effleurage do | increase flow in superficial capillaries |
| 8. What best describes the client's input on an intake form | SUBJECTIVE |
| 12. Which muscle would be effected if the superficial peroneal·nerve were damaged | PERONEOUS LONGUS |
| 10. A right hemiplegic with an inverted right foot suggests | spasticity !\ |
| 34. Which meridian has branches on the anterolateral aspect of the chest | Spleen |
| 17, What substance in the blood carries oxygen to other cells ofthe body | Hemoglobin |
| 52. The color yellow is associated with which element | EARTH |
| hours after an event | post-event massage |
| 620. Whatskin conditions are most contagious | scabies, impetigo, pediculosis |
| 7. In a client with a lateral ankle sprain,which meridian is affected | BL |
| 187. Wh•t emotion does wood represent | Anger |
| 265. The appendix is located in which a bdominal region | Lower right |
| 695. You feel a lump on your client's back and are not sure what it Is. What do you do | work around the lump, mention it to the client and suggest they get it checked out |
| l. Which of the following contributes to stress reduction during a massage | reduction of sympathetic activity |
| 14. How many pairs of cranial nerves are in the body | 12 |
| 1. Which of the following are organs of the integumentary system | SKIN,HAIR ANO NAILS |
| 296. The gall bladder meridian is found on what plane | Corona |
| 6. What is the best way to massage facial paralysis | FROM CHIN UPWARDS |
| 13. Which is not a type of friction | Pincement |
| 472. What stroke is best to break up scar tissue in the muscle belly | cross fiber friction |
| 20. What should be avoided in a client with a migraine headache | Tapotement |
| 9. What is the best stroke to soften scar tissue | FRICTION |
| 98. A client has migraines. What meridians should you work on | LV AND GB |
| 872. Your client with low back pain is prone. What should be done first is she is complaining of pain in the low back area | place a pillow under her abdomen |
| 374. Massage may be most therapeutic for which condition | chronic rheumatoid arthritis 37S. In abdominal massage the correct position is |
| 208. For which condition is massage specifically contraindicated | peripheral neuritis J\!J E!ll |
| 67. Which Shu point is related to the upper burner | UB13 |
| 49. Which of following points is located on the nail root of the second toe | ST45 |
| 598.A client has an injury in the sub-acute phase and says he con't handle deep work. What might be the best stroke for increasing joint mobility. | FRICTION |
| 414. Erb's paralysis is due to a lesion of which cervical root | 5 |
| 489. For which clients should universal precautions be used | ALL CLIENTS |
| 13. What muscle performs medial rotation of the humerus | Subscapularis |
| 617.A client comes in.With a migraine. Which treatment would be most inappropriate | Tapotement |
| 7. Which of the following would be treated with the most caution | acute rheumatoid arthritis |
| 11. Which muscle originates on the iliac crest, inserts into the IT band and performs flexion and abduction | TFL |
| 459. What stroke is best to break up scar tissue in the muscle belly | cross fiber friction |
| 50. Which channel in oriental medicine is most like the western lymphatic system | LU |
| Since the lower motor neuron is affected, flaccidity is the result, which is what we see with polio. 906.Which type of joint is the shoulder joint | ball and socket |
| breast milk | passive, naturally acquired immunity |
| 561. How many spinal nerves are there | 62 There a re 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 62 total. |
| 68. What is most yin | BLOOD AND JING |
| 512. Where is the pronator teres located | from medial humeral epicondyle to proximal radius |
| 12. Which is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that comes into the eye by dilating or constricting the pupil | IRIS |
| 5. Which of the following is not a form of tapotement | ROLLING |
| 608.When there's an equal force of resistance given to a clients muscle contraction, it's called | ISOMETRIC |
| What Is affected with thoracic outlet syndrome | sensation to the arm,biceps reflex, extension of the elbow, |
| 12. Which of the following terms does not apply to how light rays are processed by the eyes | Dispersion ll!!Jili . i!T.ilfi |
| 13. What ends the cycle of tides | LV |
| 48. Which point is found on the distal portion of peroneus longus | GB-40 |
| 761. What;fs a deeubitus ulcer | a skin ulcer from prolonged pressure on the same spot |
| 10. Your client has asthma with congestion and upper back pain, what techniques would be most appropriate | friction and tapotement |
| 963. What type of joint is the glenohumeral | ball and socket |
| 19. Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton | Humerus, The appendicular skeleton consists of the extremity bones and the pectoral (scapula and 'clavicle) and pelvic girdles. |
| 10. Where are the lumbricalsfouild | foot; There are lumbrical muscles in both the foot and the hand. |
| 595. Where would petrissage be applied most affectively | Thighs |
| S, Which of the following muscles does not attach to the oscoxae | vastusmedialis, The oscoxae is the pelvis, which is made up of the ilium, ischiu m and pubic bones. |
| 71. A patient is constipated. What point do you press | ST25 |
| 44. Where is the lung meridian located | 2" above the nipple and distal forearm |
| 12. Which of the following is not a gland of the endocrine system | Sebaceous |
| 4. What muscle keeps you in a squatted position when skiing | gluteus maximus |
| 20. What should never be in a massage therapist's advertisement | pictures of the undraped human form.unsubstantiated claims,a guarantee of treatment results.all are correct |
| 15. In tapping a large area of the body, which massage maneuver is used | percussion |
| 6. Which massage techniques helps to stretch and broaden soft tissue | petrissage and friction |
| 28. What emotion is associated with the kidney | Fear |
| 6. Which of the following muscles can extend the elbow | triceps brachii |
| 593. What tissue is found on the shaft of long bones | Periosteum |
| 12. When performing postural drainage on a patient, what are the complimentary massage strokes to use | vibration and tapotement,Vibratlon and tapotement are the strokes used to help clear the airways. They also work well in stimulating the healing of nerves. |
| Which statement is true·rega_rqlng the areas treated with medical massage | treat the affected and adjacent areas 231.Which of the following is the most common neurotransmitter |
| 576. Which of the following muscles laterally rotates the humerus | lnfraspinatus |
| 6. Which of the following is the most yin | JING |
| 10, Which of the following would be least appropriate when treating myasthenia gravis | active exercise, Myasthenia gravis !!l.liEIJJ1.7f;JJ is characterized by significant muscle weakness. Active exercise would not be beneficial when the disease is active. |
| 417. Which condition may be aided by massage | varicose ulcer |
| 14. For which condition is the application of ice within the first 24 hours contraindicated | intercostal neuralgia 15. Which set of conditions would be contraindicated for massage |
| 10. Which stroke is best for tendinous attachments | FRICTION |
| 537. Which muscle helps with both pronation and supination of the forearm | Brachioradialis |
| 4. Where do all nerves which supply the lower leg derive from | lumbosacral plexus |
| 4. Which muscle is affected when someone presents with shin splints | tibialis anterior |
| 945. All nerves which supply the lower leg are derived from which nerve | Femoral |
| 540. Which muscle adducts the scapula | Rhomboids |
| 65. What is the largest muscle in the body | gluteus maxirnus |
| A hyperlordosis almost always coexists with an anterior pelvic tilt. 182. Which is not a form of tapoteme t | Rolling |
| 594. Which muscle supinates | biceps brachii |
| 97. Where is the fast point of the bladder meridian located | inner canthus of the eye |
| 7. Which muscle group would you find in the medial thigh region | Adductor,The adductors are in the medial thigh region and are innervated by the obturator nerve. (Except pectineus which is innervated by the femoral nerve.) |
| 1. Which part of the vertebral column is most flexible | CERVICAL |
| 6. Which organelle is responsible for cellular energy production | mitochondria i |
| 91. What connects meridians | lo meridians |
| 2. What nerve supplies the hamstrings | Sciatic |
| 8. What type of muscle contraction is being demonstrated when a person returns to the floor during sit-ups | Eccentric |
| 4. Which part of the brain regulates temperature and thirst | hypothalamus .lift!!l |
| 2. Which muscle can elevate the ribs to assist with inspiration | PECTORALIS MINOR, Pectoralis minor is an accessory muscle of breathing. It can lift up on the ribs to assist with inspiration when a patient is having trouble breathing. |
| 4. What is a good treatment for a woman with a history of lymphedema | manual lymph drainage |
| 87S Which layer of the epidermis 1s closest to the stratum corneum | stratum lucidum |
| 401. Which of the following attaches to the greater trochanter | gluteus medius |
| 691.A woman who is 7 months pregnant reports that she has been experiencing visual disturbances, severe headaches, heartburn and elevated blood pressure. What should you do | postpone the massage and instruct her to see her M.D 692.When the head or neck is flexed, which muscle is primarily involved in extension of head and neck back to the upright position |
| 893. Which muscle performs both plantarilexion at the ankle and flexion at the knee | Gastrocnemius |
| 20. What time does the Eastern cycle begin | 3AM |
| 2. Which circular muscle leads from the stomach into the duodenum | pyloric sphincter lilllflf.H<.JH11., The |
| 431. Which nerve is Involved in moving the eyeball laterally | Abducens |
| 3. Which diagnostic tool in western medicine provides the most detailed view of any of the body's tissues | magnetic |
| 12. Which of the following muscles inserts on the olecranon process | triceps brachli |
| 6. Which of the following may result in suspension or revocation of your NYS massage therapy license | being convicted of a felony |
| 567. With osteoarthritis, degenera tion occurs In what tissue | articular cartilage |
| 1. What structure is located between the small and large intestine | ileocecal valve @lli!\ilj , @llll.illli |
| 34. What organ does the liver insult | LU |
| 23. If somebody has black circles under their eyes, which element is involved | WATER |
| 94. Flatulence with- no odor might be due to which meridi;rn being blocked | J=\Jlt large intestine |
| soo. In a client with a lateral ankle sprain, what muscle is directly affected | peroneus longus Often, when patients sprain their ankle, they also injure peroneus longus. |
| 1. Which organ/meridian would be indicated with eczema and asthma | LU 5i'ill |
| 5. In an area that regulates or legislates massage therapy, it is the responsibility and obligation of a nyone licensed or certified in that area to adhere to those regulations. It is unprofessional and unlawful to provide services contrary to those law | legal and ethical standards |
| 610.Which systemic condition affects movable joints | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) |
| 6. Which of the following muscles does not flex the elbow joint | Anconeus |
| 38. With conjunctivitis, what element is involved | WOOD |
| 42. A patient had lumbar spine problems and was operated 3 weeks ago. He was bandaged all around the thorax and needed treatments to promote circulation. What channels would the therapists address away from the posterior lumbar | HT AND BL |
| 3. Which of the following is a bowtie-shaped gland in the neck just below the larynx | thyroid gland |
| 6. Which element controls the liver | METAL |
| 15. What bony landmark can not be palpated | occipital condyle |
| 724. What muscle can be treated on the posterior lateral thigh | biceps femoris |
| 7. Which pairing of nerve and organ innervation is incorrect | abducens nerve - facial muscles The abducens nerve Innervates the eye but not the facial muscles. |
| 568. V\ll)at a re the special needs of children under 18 who want massage | they need parental consent to receive massage |
| 4. The brachia! plexus is directly affected by which of the following pathologies | thoracic outlet syndrome • !.c |
| 14. Which stroke is best to find sub-epidermal adhesions' SKIN ROLLING ' 15. Your client was stretching at a high school track. She bent over to touch her toes and t | Ballistic ,Ballistic stretching is done by bouncing into the stretch. ;,1 |
| Which of the following is not an electrolyte | adamantinum (Am+) |
| Witwhich structure do the occipital condyles articulate with | atlas The,occiput articulates with the Cl vertebrae. |
| 20. What causes sweating | sympatheic nerve impulses |
| 18. What could tapotement of the thoracic area do in the case of a client with pneumonia | increase expectoration lltii±i ; Ill! |
| s. Where would a hiatal hernia be found | umbilicus |
| 7. Which of the following originates on the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae | longissimusthoracis |
| 1. Which of the strokes given below should be used on a person with neuralgia that cannot tolerate effleurage | vibration and nerve tapping |
| 180. Tightness and shortening of which muscle could cause an anterior pelvic tilt | psoas 181.What is an exaggerated lumbar curve called |
| What muscle would be overstretched when a client has an anterior pelvic tilt and hyperlordosis | rectus abdominis ' |
| 54. In the control cycie which of the following would cause the kidney to be deficient | excess Metal or weak Wood |
| 54. According to eastern theory, what is the time for the small intestine | 1-3PM |
| s. A march fracture is a hairline stress fracture of what bone | 5th metatarsal ,A march fracture, also known as |
| 6. Which of the following describes inflammation of the stomach mucosa | Gastritis |
| 312. If a client has a patch of psoriasis on their skin. what should you do | massage, if there is no broken skin |
| 35. Which of the following regulates sweat | LUNG |
| 776. What muscle performs external trunk rotation | external oblique |
| 18. How would you treat a patient with pre-event sports n;assage | mild stimulating effleurage |
| 20. Cryotherapy initially induces which localized circulatory condition | Vasoconstrictlon |
| 3. How would you massage a patient who is finished with chemotherapy treatment!; | ligh't, moderate massag |
| 3. In reflexology, where would the large intestine be found | IN BOTH FEET ' |
| 22. Which meridians are for osteoarthritis | KID/BL |
| 444. Which nerve supplies the tibialis anterior | deep peroneal |
| 129,. What can cause rickets flil{ll!(pj in children | lack of Vitamin D |
| 20. What landmark is found on the posterior femur | lineaaspera, The lineaaspera is the "rough line" on the posteri6r surface o |
| 4. Client has blurred vision, temporal headaches, cannot turn head to the right, what element is most likely imp licated | Wood |
| 14. What condition may develop in a patient who is a heavy smoker, has a history of hypertension and complains of cold hands and feet | Arteriosclerosis |
| 7. Where is the flexor pollicisbrevis muscle located | HAND |
| 8. · Lyme's disease, Still's disease and rheumatoid arthritis are considered what type of diseases | Automimmune |
| 32. Which two channels begin on the great toe | LIVER AND SPLEEN |
| 19. f-lypertonicity of which muscle can put excess pressure on the sciatic nerve resulting in pain or numbness radiating down the posterior thigh and leg | Piriformis |
| 37. Which are general tonification points | ST-36, Ll-4, SP-6 |
| 377. Which technique is best used on an acute cervical muscle strain following trauma to the neck | light massage given in the fiber direction |
| 862. Which"of these is a proximal carpal | lunate |
| 1. Warts are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by which contagious organism | Virus |
| 6. The taste buds located on the back of the tongue are attributed to which taste | BITIER, Contrary to popular understanding that different tastes map to different areas of the tongue, taste qualities are found in all areas of the tongue, although some regions are more sensitive than others. |
| 3. What would be a benefit of vibration applies to the abdomen | invigorate nerves |
| l. The rhomboid muscles perform what action | retraction and downward rotation |
| 74. What is the sense organ for the liver | EYES |
| 313. Which of the following lifts the ribs with inhalation | serratusposterior |
| 45. What are the main excretory organs of the body | lungs, kidneys, skin and alimentary canal .51'l 1t.lii. |
| 9. Facial paralysis is due to a lesion in which cranial nerve | Facial |
| Ii 6. Which of the following is a general use or effect of heat | relief of cramps and muscle spasms |
| 12. Which muscle allows a standing patient to flex their right thigh and knee without the right torso dipping toward the floor | left gluteus medius, When the foot Is lifted off the floor, the opposite side gluteus medius contracts to keep the pelvis balanced and level. |
| 18. In treating constipation with massage, where do you begin | Large instestine |
| 46. Which phrase does not describe yin energy in meridians | HOT |
| 207. A relaxing effect on a muscle can be achieved with the application of which temperature | Heat |
| Which muscle is contracted when you open your eyes (elevate the upper eyelid) | levator palpebrae superiorls |
| 267. Which is layer of the epidermis is closest to the stratum corneum | stratum lucidum )!a.fl iii. |
| 5. What is the origin of the rectus femoris muscle | 'anterior inferior illiac spine |
| 8. Which point is proximal to pisiform on the wrist | Ht-7 |
| 17. what actit·dpes th illary',nerv -e'rform | abductio"r( -iirY.,nere Su,ppl,les |
| '" Wt>at is a bundle of mucle fibers called | Fascicle |
| S04. A client is prone. How are his knees usually positioned during the massage | FLEXED |
| 962. Friction at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus would affect which muscle | extensor carpi radialis brevis The extensor carpi radia'lis brevis is the muscle most involved with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). |
| 769. Where is a saddle joint found | at the carpometacarpal of pollicis |
| 62. What points would you not work on a pregnant woman in her third trimester | Sp 6 and CV 4 |
| 972. Which of these muscles crosses two joints and can act on both the elbow and the shoulder | biceps brachii |
| 770. When applying passive range of motion {PROM) for a prolonged period of time, what effect does it have on the body | cause the muscle to shorten |
| 762.When'pronating the forearm, what happens | The radial head pivots In the radial notch 763. wti'a gland is located directly in front of the ear |
| 56. Which muscle does not extend the shoulder | Anterior deltoid |
| 3. What would be a benefit of vibration applies to the abdomen | invigorate nerves |
| 9. Which muscle stabilizes the hip when walking | gluteusmedius, When walking or running, the gluteus medius contracts to keep the pelvis level and balanced when the opposite foot leavs the ground. |
| 12. Where do "rest and digest" impulses come from in the vertebral column | Craniosacral |
| 15. After the head is flexed, what muscle would return it to the neutral position | Trapezius |
| 1. Which of the following muscles that move the humerus is an axial skeleton muscle | latissmusdorsi |
| 197. Which of the following is needed for muscle contraction | Glucose |
| 228. n what situation is chest percussion contralndlcated | generalized osteoporosis |
| 38. The stomach meridian is located in between which muscles | rectus femoris and vastuslateralis |
| 19. Which of the following techniques is most frequently used to enhance the level of relaxation during a massage | relaxed |
| 43. Which phrase does not describe yin energy | EMPTY |
| 10. Which of the following is not among the many benefits of using water in therapy | it is expensive and hard to acquire |
| 10. Which point is directly lateral. to the spinal column at the occipital ridge | Bl-10 |
| 2. Which of the following Is an endangerment site | int€f1ciHo the ear · |
| 37. Where does the kidney meridian originate | plantar surface of the foot |
| 36. A client wants to reschedule her lunch time appointment because she has been experiencing a racing heart beat and panic each noon. Which element might be imbalanced | FIRE |
| SE;E.V\lhat kind of inj1J!")' tom;nonly causes tetanus | 17.i.JX\. puncture |
| 24. The gall bladder meridian is found along what plane | Coronal |
| 4. I n pronation and supination, what joints are affected both proximally and distally | radioulnar |
| 6. What carpal bone would be felt on the medial side of the wrist crease | pisiform i!llifl' |
| 12. A client is HIV+ and has had a few opportunistic infections. What would you also expect to find as part of the clinical picture | Lymphadenopathy Jfn.'lf§M!!'.f!l |
| 202. What area of the brain does Parkinson's disease effect | basal ga nglia |
| 1. Which disease is characteri>.ed by resting tremors and a mask-like face | Parkinson's |
| 61. Where is the beginning point of the yang channel of the earth element | just below the pupil |
| 31. In the five element theory, Fire controls which phas-e | METAL |
| 12. Injury to the medial elbow would affect which nerve | Ulnar |
| 6. Which of the following does not describe effleurage | deep tissue work |
| 5. With a patient with cystic fibrosis, what should you avoid doing | lowering the temperature of the room, A cystic fibrosis patient requires frequent clearance of pulmonary congestion (mucus). All choices except lowering the room tempersture will facilitate loosening of mucus and be appropriate. |
| 17. After the stomach, where does the digested food move | Duodenum |
| ,The lumbar area is above the inguinal nodes, therefore it does not drain into it. l 184. Which connective tissue tumor is malignant | Sarcoma |
| 516. Which of the following stops a cramp in the gastrocnemius | resisted dorsiflexion S17. Osteoarthritis affects which of the following tissues first |
| 2. At what joint does the axial skeleton articulate with the apperidicular skeleton | Sternoclavicular |
| 427. If the condition of tissues significantly changes during a massage, what should the massage practitioner not do | note the change and continue the treatment |
| 771. What coni!ifltih is indicated for using a massage chair rather than a table | LOW BACK PAIN 772. What would be the best technique for lymphedema |
| 92. How are the governing and conception vessels brought together | by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth |
| 3. How many points are found on the yang channel of the metal element | 20 |
| does it primarily affect | the vertebral column |
| 2. Which of the following is the cartilaginous structure that contains the vocal cords and a small protrusion of cartilage commonly called the Adam's apple | Larynx |
| 14. With which of the following conditions would a massage therapist have to use extreme caution when treating | impetigo, hematoma, phlebitis |
| 20. Achilles tendonitis would directly affect which of the following muscles | Gastrocnemius |
| 4. To evaluate the active range of motion of a joint, what would you have the client do | perform the motion |
| 19. During the depolarization phase of an action potential, which of the following situations exists | the inside of the membrane is becoming more positive with respect to the outside, .The inside of a nerve cell has a charge of·70mV when resting. When depolarization occurs, sodium rushes into the cell and make it more positive. |
| 105. The gall bladder meridian is found on what plane | Carnal |
| 2. What muscle is a main postural muscle | TRAPEZIUS |
| 73. Which phalanges are associated with the metal element | thumb and index finger |
| 5. When pronating the forearm, what happens | the radial head pivots in the radial notch, During pronation and supination. the only bone that moves is the radius. |
| 10. When a patient has a gran ma! seizure during your massage, you should | allow them unrestrained |
| 83. Which muscle depresses the ribs | internal intercostals |
| 8. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done | effleurage proximal to the knee |
| 20. Which of the following refers to the relative size of a musc!e | Vastus |
| s. A client is complaining of ankle pain, and the ankle appears swollen. The client requests that you pay special attention to the ankle. What is the best response | work proximal to the ankle and work reflex areas, avoiding the a nkle itself |
| 18. The posterior pituitary gland secretes what to regulate fluid and electrolytes | ADH, ADH is antidiuretic hormone.l151]1 |
| 13. Your client cannot fully extend is knee. Which muscle, if chronically contracted may be inhibiting his ability to extend the knee | 5emimembranosis, The hamstring muscles flex the knee. If they are extremely tight, they may limit knee extension. |
| 4. Which of the following acts as an antagonist to the deltoid | Pectoralis major |
| 563; How can you stretch the triceps | Flex elbow |
| .' 616.When standing, what causes the venous system to flow properly, considering the effects of gravity | VALVES |
| Where does Guyon's canal syndrome occur | WRIST |
| 6. Which massage maneuver is used when tapping a large area of the body | PERCUSSION |
| 304. Which Is not part of the acetabulum | Capitulu m |
| 520. What muscle ipsilaterally bends the head and contralaterally rotates it | SCM |
| 1. Paresthesia or numbness running into the fourth and fifth fingers involves what nerve | Ulnar |
| mvs1tardial Infarction or stroke | heparin llf . , . , . |
| 15. Which meridian would you work for tennis elbow | LI 16. Which element is associated with worry |
| 499. What muscle is implicated when the client has pain on resisted medial rotation of the shoulder | Subscapularis |
| and females | follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone |
| #NAME? | radioulnar |
| 2. What tissues does friction primarily effect | deep tissue underlying superficial tissue |
| 10. Which of the fol lowing muscles acts with piriformis to exter'nally rotate the hip | obturatorexternus,Piriformis and obturatorexternus are two of the six deep lateral rotators of the hip joint. |
| 410. Which muscle bends the hands towards the wrist | flexor carpi radialis |
| 12. Where is the adrenal gland located in reference to the kidney | Superior |
| 5. How many points are on the Yin meridian of the Water element | 27 |
| 6. With act've stretching, asking the patient to contract the antagonist muscle to effect a further stretch is an example of what principle | reciprocal inhibition |
| 18. With active stretching, asking the patient to contract the antagonist muscle in order to effect a further stretch is an example of what principle | reciprocal inhibition |
| 88. What is the Mu point of kidney | GB25 |
| 263. Which gland is found in the sella turclca i;t¥.l( | Pituitary |
| 75. In western medicine, the spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. What is it in Eastern medicine | SJ |
| 14. What is the insertion for the peroneus longus muscle | 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal 15. U |
| 66. Which muscle is not a part of the shoulder girdle group | Brachioradialis |
| 17, The medulla oblongata & in the brain stem contains which of the following centers | cardiac center |
| il. Which of the following best explains why contracted muscles relax aer a massage | mechanical effect on muscle tone |
| 5. What vertebrae are most affected from excess kyphosis | Thoracic |
| 4. If a client has contracted muscles and lack of circulation how would the tissue feel | COOL |
| 5. What gland is located directly in front of the ear | PAROTOID |
| 8. Which of the following techniques is described as a vigorous, rhythmic movement | Chucking (=throw) |
| s. Which muscles are innervated by the axillary nerve | deltoid and teres minor |
| 734. Which of the following stretches the quadratus lumborum | Knee to chest 735. Where are the intercostals muscles found |
| 93. What modality uses pressure points | Jin shin do,Acupressure, Shiatsu , all are correct |
| ;s. Rockir. ti'>e potient would stimulate which system | ROLLING |
| ,. If you had damage to the obturator nerve, which motion would you have trouble performing | Adduction, The obturator nerve supplies the adductors of the hip joint. |
| 50. What element is disturbed if your client has problems with eyes and tendons | WOOD |
| 378. Which muscles are adductors | pectoralis and latissimus dorsi |
| 386. Which of the following sinuses is not paranasal | Mandibular Which is not considered a paranasal sinus |
| 236. When treating chronic rheumatoid arthritis, which is true | friction around joints should never be painful 237.Massage is c |
| 7. Transitional epithelium is found in what structure | urinary bladder |
| 19. Which nerve is involved in chewing | Trigemina!, trigeminal |
| 6. Cutting the median nerve will result in the inability to do what | FLEX THE THUMB, The muscles of the thumb |
| 9SO With the exception of Buerger's disease, what is the best approach with vascular occlusive disease | NO MASSAGE |
| 310. Which stroke milks muscles of wastes from overexertion | Petrissage 311. |
| 6. Paraplegic paralysis affects what area of the body | lower torso mi 'f |
| 268. What type of joints are found between vertebrae | Gliding |
| 6. Which are the functions of the Yang organs | store substances and secrete |
| 329. If one hip is held higher than the other, what muscle is probably tight on the high side | quadratus lumborurn |
| 449. Which extensor muscle is attached to the little finger | digiti quintus (minimi) |
| 18. Which of the following crosses two joints | rectusfemoris, Rectus femorirs is the quadriceps muscle that crosses both the hip and the knee. |
| 3. What type of neurons conduct impulses from the central nervous system to visceral effectors | autonomic motor |
| l. Which of the following terms describes the relationship of the thumb to the humerus | distal |
| 997. Which is not one of the four principal tissue types | BONE TISSUE |
| 557. What stroke stimulates or sedates local nerves | Vibration SSS. Which condition would require friction |
| 10. Which of the following bones is characterized by the presence of a diaphysis. an epiphysis, articular cartilage and a medullary cavity | TIBIA |
| being worked on | biceps femoris |
| Gliding joints exist where flat surfaces of bones meet, as with the facet joints, the intercarpal joints and intertarsal joints. 281.Where is the best place to start abdominal massage for constipation | descending colon |
| 223.Which is the best position for a patient with bronchiectasis | lying prone with feet elevated and 'head lowered |
| injury | tilt the head back and lift the chin |
| 9. You have a new client that is a sufferer of Type 1diabetes. What do you have to look out for | general integrity of the skin, Diabetics may have decreased sensation in the extremities due to poor circulation. Look for cuts or bruises on their skin in order to prevent them from worsening. |
| The gastrocnemius, soleus' and plantaris all merge into the achilles tendon. 179. Which muscle adducts the femur at the hip joint | quadratus femoris |
| 8. What is the sensory area on the skin for the axillary nerve | over the deltoid muscle on the lateral aspect of the shoulder |
| 34. If a client has pain in the lateral compartment of the leg, what point do you avoid | GB38 |
| The p'>lmaris longus tendon can be seen running down the center of the wrist into the hand, when the wrist if flexed. 5.Which can a massage therapist use In their practice | Goniometer |
| 15. Whats the best way to stretch the quadratuslumborum muscle | lateral trunk flex ion |
| 6. A cluster headache belongs to which category | Vascular, Cluster headache, also known as histamine headache, is a form of neurovascular headache. |
| 965. Which structure would most likely be sprained with an ankle plantar flexion and inversion injury | anterior talofibular ligament |
| 385. In treating a patient with kyphosis, which muscle or muscles should the massage thera pist try to stretch and relax | pectorals |
| 9. Which of the following may be a sign of a systemic disorder | pain and swelling in both ankles 10. Friction is the best technique for |
| 5. Your client was referred by a physician with a herniated disc at -L2. She is having pain and stiffness in the lumbar area. Which of the following treatments is indicated | cross fiber friction on the iliolumbar ligaments, Light friction to the iliolumbar ligaments, in the area of LS, may provide some relief. |
| 434. Which of the following is not a granular leukocyte | Lymphocytes |
| 5. Taste sensation is mediated by which cranial nerves | facial and glossopharyngeal '2&'DllJl(,j |
| 3. Where is the lung meridian located | 2" above the nipple and distal forearm |
| 2. Which happens with stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system | pupils dilate |
| 56. In a client who hardly ever sweats with a face that is quite red, which of the following sounds disturbed | SHEN |
| 956. Which stroke is appropriate for massaging the SCM | Effleurage |
| 381. Which is a manifestation of Parkinson's disease | fine tremors and spasticity |
| 75. What direction in oriental anatomical position do the yang channels flow | DOWNWARD |
| 123. Heavy tapotement is done on which type of muscles | Striated Sl eletal muscle is striated muscle. |
| 5. A patient gets cool lying on a massage table due which of the following effects of massage | Vasodilation Heat is lost from the b.ody due to vasodilation. |
| 99. Which meridian runs over the lateral collateral ligament | gall bladder |
| 1. What valve connects the large intestine to the small intestine | ileocecal valve |
| 151. Which skin condition is contagious | i mpetigo Jlt.j§jjij |
| 10. You wake up in the morning with a sore throat. Your client has a low immunity level. What should you do | call the |
| 64. When slowly sitting down in a chair. how are muscles being worked | quadriceps, eccentrically |
| 15. Which of the following are the receptors for light touch | Meissner's corpuscles, For the most part, light touch is detected ' |
| 8&4. With which condition would you exercise the most caution | a client on blood-thinners 865.Who can share a percentage of your earnings from massage therapy |
| 986. The largest abundance of sweat glands are found under the scalp and in the neck | FALSE The bands and feet have the greatest concentration of sweat glands. |
| 15. Which of the following conditions are contraindicated | abnormal lumps,acute inflammation,acute fever, |
| 28. What Is the correct route that a bolus of food would travel | pyloris lil!Jfl. ileocecal liil!lii11'!Jlii valve ll!lm. anus |
| 54. Which muscle abducts the hip | gluteus medius |
| 780. Which muscle inserts superiorly on the axillary border of the scapula | TERES MINOR |
| 450. What structure allows muscles to glide over bony processes | bursae il,( |
| 707.ln order to practice Shiatsu in NYS, what is required | a NYS massage license 708. Piriformis performs; abduction and lateral rotation |
| 3. Which muscle does not perform flexion | vastus lateralis Vastus laterals is a quadriceps muscle that performs |
| 420. The liver is located in which quadrant | UPPER RIGHT |
| 7. Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition that is intense, has a sudden onset, and is of short duration | Acute |
| 719. Oxygenated blood is found where | left atrium of heart |
| 570. What direction should effleurage be given in | centripetal 571.Where is sebum found |
| 3. How is subdeltoid bursitis treated | with heat and exercise if it is subacute or chronic |
| 10. Which muscle is known as the "hip hiker | quadratus lumborum |
| 94i. When massaging the anterior neck, what structure should be avoided | carotid artery |
| 2. Which of theses muscles receives innervation from a cranial nerve | Trapezius, Trapezius is innervated by cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory nerve. |
| 6. A client is lying on the table complaining of pain in her right leg. You und rape it and discover that the leg is red, swollen and hot. What would be the best thing for you to do next | stop massage and refer to a specialist |
| 82. What hour would be the height (the strongest) of the SI channel | 2 p.m. |
| 3. For a licensed massage therapist, which action is not considered professional misconduct | practicing |
| 14. What is the name of the curved projections along the lateral sides of the nasal cavities that filter out dust particles and warm and humidify the incoming air | nasal conchae |
| 81. A patient comes in with fatigue, loose stools and a loss of appetite. According to the mother-child relationship in the creation cycle, what other element would you tonify | FIRE |
| 59. If a patient has an eating disorder and is pensive, what channel would you work on | Spleen 'tJt.ft |
| 14. What is the first-sign of diabetes mellitus | increased thirst |
| 68. Which meridian is lateral to the midsagittal line of the posterior cervical vertebrae | BLADDER |
| 702. What is the best treatment for chronic Achilles tendonitits | deep frictions followed by active stretching 703. Which is a phasic muscle |
| 5. Which organ controls perspiration | HEART ff |
| 352. Which muscle depresses the shoulder and is attached to the humerus | latissimus dorsi 3S3. Which type of wound is often deep, jagged and irregular |
| 2. Which is a contraindication for a hot. full immersion bath | cardiovascular disease, Heart disease and |
| 7. What nerve causes numbness to the face | Trigeminal, The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the face while the facial nerve controls movement of the facial muscles. |
| ll. What would be the goal in treating a patient with a skin graft with finger kneading | loosen the graft |
| 53. Winter is the season for which channel | BLADDER |
| 742. What is the role of the massage therapist in medical massage | follow the "'"""·>h••n'l'·n• |
| into the fingers and possibly reduce the force and strength of the radial pulse | thoracic outlet syndrome |
| 895. Which muscle is part of the ITS | tensor fascia latae |
| 6. Which of the following muscles are flexors | psoas, rectus femoris, rectus abdominus |
| 919. Which massage technique Is usually indicated for acute atrophic arthritis | massage is contraindicated 920. The connective tissue that covers the entire muscle is called |
| 298. Yin meridians flow in which direction | inferior to superior |
| 15. When you give rescue breaths, how much air should you blow into the victim | enough to make the chest rise gently |
| 7. What structure prevents food from going down the trachea when eating | epiglottis ! |
| 65. A client's medial elbow is damaged in an accident. Which meridians are affected | HT and SI |
| 63. A 45 year old woman is irritable, experiencing irregular menses and has insomnia. What Western condition would this be | Menopause |
| 2. A client actively moves his leg and feels pain, but when the sa me leg is passively stretched, there is no pain. What structure Is injured | MUSCLE |
| 70. Which meridian is associated with tensor fascia latae | GB |
| 4. Which is most beneficial for a patient with osteoporosis | weight-bearing exercise, Weight-bearing exercises are indicated to counteract or prevent osteoporosis. AROM and PROM represent active range of motion and passive range of motion exercise. |
| 596. What causes decubitus ulcers | bony prominences |
| 16." What muscle along with gluteus medius and gluteus minimis helps with internal rotation | TFL |
| 426. Which of the following is not a part of a cell | VALINE tlltllt!ll' S!lii |
| 3, Which muscles extend the leg | QuadricepsExtending the leg is the same as extending the knee. |
| 589. Why is light pressure used for lymphatic ma>sage | because deep pressure compresses the lymph capillaries |
| 482. Which of the following make up the central nervous system | SRAIN AND SPINAL CORD |
| 553. Which stroke best improves circulation | Eff!eurage |
| 7L6. Where is the upes anserine" located | proximal tibia |
| What is the current protocol for the treatment of cancer | massage with caution |
| 9.36 What muscles o< the lee | Deltoid |
| 2. Your client complains of a muscle cramp in her gastrocnemius. Which would be best to reduce the cramp | a reciprocal inhibition stretching technique, A reciprocal inhibition technique would inhibit the cramped muscle and theoretically cause it to relax. |
| 342. Which of the following is a type of white fibrous tissue | Ligament |
| 9. You have a new client that is a sufferer of Type 1diabetes. What do you have to look out for | general integrity of the skin, Dia betics may have decreased sensation in the extremities due to poor circulation. look |
| 456. Your client wants to see you two times a week and is asking you to bill your massage through the chiropractor next door.;What should you do | inform the client that you cannot bill through the D.C. and work out a different plan |
| 21. What organ is out of harmony if a patient has eye twitching, sciatica and temporal headaches | GB |
| 4. Which is true regarding the golgi complex | it sorts, packages and delivers proteins, Th e Golgi com plex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products, particularly those from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The Golgi complex modifies many |
| 4. Your client has moved. What should you do with their records | keep them for 6 years |
| 19. Which lobe-function pairing is incorrect | frontal lobe - sensory interpretation |
| 10. What is an Individual bone cell is called | Osteocyte |
| What is the name of the network of tubules in the cytoplasm responsible for packaging and shipping proteins to various areas of the cell | endoplasmic reticulum 1 |
| What is a myoma | a tumor of muscle tissue |
| 36. When passively moving foot from dosiflexion to plantarflexion, which meridians are you engaging | ST, LIV, GB |
| 737. What muscle attaches posteriorly to the condyles of the femur | Gastroai\ mius |
| 9. Which points would you work to help with fluid transportation | BL-20, SP-3, Ll-4 |
| lO. Massage Is said to stimulate what part of the nervous system | Parasympathetic |
| 90. A patient arrives with a cough. What element is involved | Metal |
| 39. In the 5-element theory, fire controls | METAL |
| 10. Where is the hormone epinephrine '/ | t J |
| NSAIDs means non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are usually taken orally. 666_ What is a substa nce used to treat or prevent diseases or conditions | DRUG |
| 203. What is the process by which white blood cells are formed | leukopoiesis 8.rfnl |
| 3. Which of the following best characterizes Parkinson's disease | fine tremors and rigidity |
| 6. A 25 year old female with tennis elbow comes to you. What else besides massage can help her | Cryotherapy |
| 3. A first time client has diabetes mellitus. Which would you do | give full body |
| 1. In the lymphatic system, the thoracic duct empties its contents at what location of the venous nervous system | leftsubclavian vein The thoracic duct drains the entire left side of the body as well as the right lower extremity and |
| l. Which of the following is a muscle of mastication | TEMPORALIS, The muscles of mastication (chewing} include the TMJ muscles |
| 969. If the head is laterally flexed to the left and rotated to the right, which muscle is tight | leftsternocleidomastoid 970 What muscle aids most in the elimination of fecal waste |
| What is the science of the structure of the body and its parts | Anatomy |
| s. An agonist is working against. the antagonist. Which is the besr description for a synergist | works with the agonist to do the same action |
| 1. What time does the Large Intestine channel work at its peak | 5 - 7 am |
| Which o! the following would give long-term benefits to a client with osteoporosis | active exercise Which r;nuscles can be found at the vertebral border of the scapula |
| 477. Why is tapotement indicated for pre-event sport massage | it stimulates the superficial nerves |
| ,\&3. Which of the following attaches at the pes anserine | semitendonosis. gracilis, Sartorius Vllhich of the following is part of the pes anserine |
| 774. Which of the following carries oxygenated blood | pulmonary vein 775. Where does thoracic duct empty into |
| 626. Where is the insertion of peroneus longus | 1st cuneiform bone and base of the first metatarsal |
| 2. Which muscle laterally rotates, medially rotates, extends and flexes | gluteus medius |
| Which of the following is an infectious skin disease | IMPETIGO i!&!§ |
| 11. If a client has an occipital headache, which points would be most beneficial | GB20, GB12, BLlO 12. In the Earth element, the Yin meridian begins at the |
| 376. Which of the following covers a muscle fiber | Endomysium |
| 3. Which of the following may be legally stated in your advertising brochure | that massage therapy benefits health |
| 58. Which channel runs mid-sagittaly on the body | conception vessel |
| 3. What effect does the vagus nerve have on the hea rt rate | decreases the heart rate ' |
| S18. What accounts for a client feeling cool during a massage | massage increases vasodilation |
| 8. What is not an effect of contrast baths | marked decrease of blood flow locally and reflexively |
| 10. Which of the following muscles might need to be considered in assessment of chondromalacia patella | rectusfemoris,Chondromalacia is often due to weakness of the vastusmedialis muscle. Of the choices given, rectus femoris. another quadriceps muscle, is the best choice. |
| 3. For which condition would having your client in a seated position be best | severe back pain. If a client is in too much pain to lie down, chair massage may be an option. |
| 21. Which lobe of the brain contains the optic center | occipital |
| 26. A woman has a fractured L2 and L3 vertebrae, and is angry. What channels would you work on | LV a nd GB |
| 597. What stroke best breaks up adhesions in the muscle belly | TRANSVERSE FRICTION |
| 8. What best describes the client's input on an intake form | SUBJECTIVE |
| 12. Which part of the therapist's body is used the least when giving a massage | ELBOW 13.·Which is not a compression technique |
| . f643. A first-time client has deep varicose veins in both legs. What is the best procedure to follow | don't massage and |
| 3. A carpenter comes to your office with pain at the coronoid process of his right ulna from hammering all day. What muscle is involved | Brachialis, The brachialis is an elbow flexor and inserts into the coronoid process of the ulna. If the pain was at the olecranon process, triceps brachia would be the involved muscle. |
| Head and foot |
| 9. What happens during nerve depolarization | sodium ions rush in |
| 16. Which muscle is most responsible for impingement of the brachia! plexus | upper trapezius |
| 46. What emotion does wood represent in the 5 phase philosophy | ANGER |
| ;t, '-'Yat are the bony prominences found when palpating down the center of the spine | spinous processes |
| 12. Which is not an inflammation-based illness | Osteoarthritis |
| 86. Which organ relates to the season of Autumn | Lung |
| 17. How many pairs of nerves are in the sacral plexus | 5,The sacral plexus is formed by the lumbosacral trunk (L4 and LS), the a nterior division of Sl, and portions of the 52 and 53 nerves. |
| 473. How often must one renew a New York State massage therapy license | NEVER |
| 443. Which nerve(s) originate from the brachia! plexus | long thoracic, ulnar, radial, all are correct |
| 12. Warts tit are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by which contagious organism | Virus |
| 191. To whom do you report the illegal massage practice | Office of Professional Discipline |
| 10. Which bone is in direct contact with the tympanic membrane | Malleus l!iil' |
| 10. What system carries blood to all parts of the body and removes waste products | Circulatory |
| 77. Which meridian passes throu h the tibialis anterior | STOMACH |
| 465. A client has an irregularly-shaped mole on her back. What do you do | avoid the mole and refer her to a physician |
| 79. What meridian responsible for transportation and transformation of fluids | SPLEEN |
| 609. Which stroke is effective in moving waste material from muscles | petrissage |
| 7. Which part of the brain is the relay station for all sensations except smell | thalamus .liHN |
| 13. If the spinal cord was severed at the level of T3, what would be the result | Paraplegia ,If there is a serious injury to the spinal cord below the level of the brachiaIplexus {CS-Tl), the arms would be functional but both legs would be paralyzed. This is called paraplegia. |
| 12. Why should prolonged immersion of a body part in cold water be avoided | it depresses cutaneous sensations, it depresses body fu nctions,it over-contracts muscles, all are correct |
| 33. How many yin meridians end on the .bottom of the foot | 3 |
| 41. A client has dark circles under the eyes, night sweats and osteoporosis. What oriental element is involved | WATER |
| 340. What is the best treatment for Dupuytren's contractu re | effleurage, petrissage and friction |
| 18. In treating constipation with massage, where do you begin | Large instestine |
| 7. What type of treatment is applied for a calf spasm | dorsiflexion with resistance, Having the patient dorsiflex will create reciprocal inhibition and may cause the gastrocnemius spasm to lessen. |
| 612. Which ofr;he following releases antibodies in response to antigens in the blood | lymphocytes, 613. What isJhe state of a muscle in normal posture |
| 407.To prevent bed sores, which stroke would you use | effleurage and.petrissage away from the pressure area |
| 954. When treating chronic swelling due to a dislocated knee, which technique is required on the thigh | Effleurage 955. What bone does the tongue attach to |
| 1. What artery is found on the right side of the body but not on the left | brachiocephalic |
| 9. Which bone is not one of the three divisions of the sternum | olecranon process, The body, also called the |
| 4. Which type of fracture is found in the ankle | Pott's fracture is also called Oupuytren's fracture. |
| 196. What Is the primary function of epithelial tissue | Secretion |
| 584. Which of the following is illegal i'l New York | equine massage . |
| 1. Which combination of massage techniques is best suited to relieve edema | effleurage and kneading |
| 389. Which is part of the central nervous system | Cerebellum |
| 7. Which of the following is not a process in blood clot formation | stem cells are differentiated |
| 55. Which channel should be tonified if a patient presents with fatigue and diarrhea, according to the Control cycle | EARTH |
| 883.While working the superior angle of the scapula, your client feels pain. Which muscle is lnvolved | levator scapula |
| 693. Which of the following Is a systemic joint disease | rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 694. What type or category does tapping and hacking fall into |
| 380. What extends the ulna on the humerus | Triceps |
| and drains into the left subclavian vein | thoracic duct |
| 8. Which of the following is a muscle that works against another muscle or performs the opposite movement | Antagonist |
| 74. Which yang meridian is on the anterior aspect of the body | ST |
| 3. A client with a medical history of diabetesis sweating and talking Incoherently. What would you encourage them to drink | Orange juice |
| 522. Which of the following is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen | SPLEEN 523.Trigger point work is contraindicated for which of the following areas |
| 4. To evaluate the ROM of a j would you do | PROM, POM_is passive irufJful to evlu.ate range of range of moti |
| 19. Which of the following is not true regarding cerebrospinal fluid | it acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain |
| 6. If a person complains of lightning-like pain into the pinky after hitting their inner elbow, which nerve is irritated | Ulnar, The nerve that supplies the medial forearm Is the ulnar nerve. It is sometimes referred to as the "funny bone," which isn1t a nerve at alt What nerve! |
| 870. Which combination of massage strokes is best used to treat congestion in the respiratory system | percussion and |
| 18. A patient is experiencing numbness at the wrist. Other than carpal tunnel syndrome, what other structure might be Involved | brachia! plexus |
| 30. Which 3 meridians meet about 3 inches above the medial malleolus | LIV, SP, Kl |
| 15. For how long should wash your hands between clients | 20-30 SECONDS, According to the Centers for Disease Control, wash your hands for at least for 20-30 seconds in order to apply adequate friction. |
| 3411. Immediately after exercise, which is the most beneficial effect of body massage | promotes recovery of fatigue |
| 16. What is the best approach to a client with scoliosis | srelt dvice from the client's doctor and proceed with caution |
| 23. Which meridian has a point on the medial big toe | SP |
| 9. Which of the following is an adductor | Gracilis |
| 8. Which muscle Ehes to both the medial eplcondyle and the proximal radius | pronatorteres |
| 41.What structure contains both voluntary and involuntary muscle | Esophagus itlii. . llfil |
| 7. What is a systemic disease affecting the joints | rheumatoid arthritis |
| 656. Which drug is used to produce sleep | 'l'i |
| 9. Which muscle Is the strongest extensor of the thigh | gluteus maxi mus |
| What quadriceps muscle attaches to the anterior inferior iliac spine {AllS) of the pelvis | RECTUS FEMORIS |
| 8. What structure is affected in osteoarthritis | articular cartilage |
| 98. A person with a chronic lung condition would benefit most from which Mu/Shu combination | LU-1, BL-13 |
| 623. Which muscle, when in spasm, will raise the iliac crest | quadratus lumborum |
| 272. Which is not a normal element of blood | Fibroblasts |
| 299. Which part of the small intestines is greatest in length | Ileum |
| 579. Which is the most superficial, lateral abdominal muscle | external oblique |
| 717. What is the best treatment for chronic Achilles tendonitis | dorslflex the foot and apply friction to the tendon 718. Which is an appropriate treatment for a client which had surgery of the linea alba one week prior to treatment |
| 454. Which stroke is best for the belly ofa muscle | Petrissage |
| 12. What points would you work on for a respiratory condition | Lu 1and Bl 13 |
| 106. Applying pressure on the lung meridian releases energy in which muscle | Soleus 107.Which meridian is lateral to the midsagittal line of the cervical vertebrae |
| 28. Someone reports weight loss due to poor nutrient absorption as well as a constantly dry mouth. What element might be most out of balance | EARTH |
| 116. Which meridian has a point on the ulnar side of the ring finger | Triple warmer 117. How many yin meridians end on the bottom of the foot |
| 2. The shaking technique is a variation of which technique | VIBRATION |
| 11. A woman experiences pain while on a treadmill with an 8 degree incline. Which muscle is affected | gluteusmaximus, The gluteus maximus is a powerful extensor of the hip joint. A treadmill set at an 8 degree incline is like climbing a hill, and the gluteus maximus will be needed. |
| 2. Which circular muscle leads from the stomach into the duodenum | pyloric sphincter lll!Hlf.!i!!'lftfL, The |
| 27. How do you locate meridian points | feel for indentations |
| 297. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest | Kidney |
| 935. Which structure does not pass through an opening in the diaph,agm | trachea The trachea and. lungs are located completely above the diaphragm. |
| 7. Dupuytren's contracture involves what strutt\Jre | palmar aponeurosis. Dupuytren's contracture is sometimes called "palmar fasciitis." . "" |
| 79. Which channel begins and ends on the lateral 5th toe and the eye | BLADDER 8Gl. In the five element theory, fire controls |
| 13. What is the medical name for surgical removal of the uterus | hysterectomy 71!.'Wl!ll\. ( |
| 183. Lymph from which body region does not drain through inguinal nodes | Lumbar area |
| which system | autonomic |
| 5. Massage is indicated in which of the following conditions | Spider veins |
| ''lfuvhich is a gliding joint | FACET |
| 9. Which two components are responsible for the hardness and pliability of bone | mineralized salts and |
| ,;. Which of the following muscles inserts under the chin | Platysma, The platysma muscle runs from the |
| 13. Which is not a contraindication of hydrotherapy | freshly shaved skin |
| 97. A 25 year-old is having trouble breathing, has asthma and is prone to bronchitis. Which channel is most likely affected | LUNG |
| 475. For how long must a NYS licensed massage therapist maintain client records | 6 YRS 476.Weakness of which muscle would cause weak shoulder abduction |
| 7, What does Dupuytren's contracture affect | palmar aspect of hand |
| 18. Which of the following techniques immediately reduces the intensity of deep tissue massage | Vibration |
| 480. Which of the following are the receptors for light touch | Meissner's corpuscles |
| Which of the following Is the most highly Individualized for each person | CONNECTIVE TISSUE |
| 45. A client has fatigue, insomnia, lack of appetite, poor digestion, flatulence, diarrhea, sweating and irritability. According to TCM, these are all deficiency symptoms of what organ | SP |
| 5. If you are working the left SCM muscle and you client's head is turned to the left, the head was rotated into what direction | lpsilateral, The prefix "ipsi" means the same and "contra" means the opposite. |
| 52. Which organ cleans the blood | LIV |
| 940. Accidentally hitting your "funny bone," would affect which nerve | Ulnar nerve |
| 6. Which is a manifestation of Parkinson's disease | fine tremors and spasticity |
| 16. Which muscle is not an adductor | biceps brachii |
| BS1. ;r | a muscle |
| 487. What nerves are involved in the fight or flight response | Sympathetic |
| 332. The wrist joint is made up of which two bones | radius and scaphoid ' |
| 5. !f you discover someone illegally practicing massage, who shml d you report thi'to | Office of Professional Discipline |
| 2. Which meridian would be involved if a man had a collgh, a cold and sinus problems | LU |
| Erb's paralvsis is due to a lesion of which cervical nerve | 5 |
| 5, Which of the following neurotransmitters is released in the neuromuscular junction | Acetylcholine |
| 9. Which is not a sign of dehydration | increased saliva flow |
| 529. Which of the following flexes and pronates the forearm | pronator teres |
| 8. How should a patient be positioned when treating excess mucus in the lungs. as found with cystic fibrosis and bronchioestasis | head lower than the torsoHaving the feet and torso higher than the head helps drain mucus while percussion is performed. |
| .112. Which meridian rules circulation | Pericardium 113. Yin meridians are considered |
| 13. When assessing the current condition of a client, what is the main reason for observing the client's gait | .A.B\J;1J;;/l |
| 205. Which is not a complication that arises during administration of basic life support | cervical subluxation |
| 630. Which joint is both stabilized and moved by the rotator cuff muscles | glenohumeral joint |
| 48. What action is most limited with an achilles' tendon rupture | PLANTARFLEXION |
| 7. When massaging a client with Bell's palsy, what area of the body should be massaged with caution | anterior to the ea;, The pa rotid gla nds are located anterior to the ear and may be injured with deep massage. |
| 6. Which of the following is a hip flexor | lliopsoas, Major hip flexors include psoas, rectus femoris and iliacus. |
| 6. Which type of receptor measures the amount a muscle is stretched | muscle spindle |
| 209. Which carpal bone is found in the proximal row | lunate ll£ JI |
| 27. Where is the lung meridian located | From pee to pal1·1 |
| 96. According to the control cycle, which of the following meridians is associated with the element that controls fire | KIDNEY |
| 12. Which of the meninges is in contact with the brain and spinal cord | Pia mater,Thepia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and is in contact with the brain and spinal cord. |
| 451. What stroke would be most effective on chronic irritation of the brachioradialis' proximal attachment | FRICTION |
| ''You can do!or them | allow flexible time for their visit |
| 3. If the hamstring muscles are contracted, what action can you not perform | extenstion |
| 24. In the control cycle, if kidney energy is deficient, which organs would be responsible | excessive spleenstomach |
| 264. Which structure is found in the Inner ear | Cochlea, vestibule ,semici rcular canals, all are correct |
| 11. Which Is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism | loss of body hair |
| 18. What is the beginning point for Fire Yang meridian | ulnar side of pinky |
| 11. Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of a client with low blood pressure | it is necessary to check with the client's doctor first and then proceed with caution |
| 470. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be torn | Semimembranosus |
| 63. According to the cycle ohides, what meridian is dominant from 5pm-7pm | KIDNEY |
| 960. Which joint allows for only flexion and extension | ginglymus l!X!;R |
| 908. Which mu;cle would be affected if the tibial nerve was d"magecf | e"trcco >nlus |
| 15. Osteoporosis starts with breakdown of what tissue | collagen 16. A typical result of a stroke is |
| If friction is applied too deeply, what would be the response of the medulla | respirations would decrease, |
| 19. Which stroke would be best to find subepidermal adhesions | SKIN ROLLING |
| 301. Which of the following joints is a hinge joint | Elbow |
| 6. Which of the following extends the elbow | anconeus |
| 7. Which muscles make up the medial and lateral borders of the cubital Iossa | brachioradialis and pronator teres The cubltal Iossa is the triangular area on the anterior view of the elbow. Its superior boundary is an imaginary |
| 11. What is the best stroke for directly working over the splne | SKIN ROLLING, Skin rolling can be done over the spine to lift and grasp the skin and subcutaneous tissue. |
| 602. A fem. ale clientith diabetes has ede.ma in both legs. How should you perform massage | PROXIMAL TO DISTAL 603. A client has ne ralgia and can't stand effleurage. Which strokes would provide the best alternative treatment |
| 10. Which class of lever is good for generating speed but poor for generating power | third-class lever lL The opening for the external ear canal is in which of the following bones |
| 681.What should you do if a client has a grand mal seizure during a massage | protect the clien 682. What muscle flexes the trunk |
| 29. Which points would you use to disperse migraines | PC-7, ST-36 and BL-17 |
| 15. What type of material are the intervertebral discs made of | fibrocartilage fibrocartilage !f $X'lil' |
| 2. Which of the following represents poor body mechanics or poor positioning | spine bent over to increase leverage |
| 532. What lii.>eps blood from flowing backwards | Valves |
| 20. Metal channel corresponds to what season | Autumn |
| llss. Blood cells are produced in what tissue | Cancellous fl'&11l' |
| 224.What Is the approach to help relieve chronic swelling of the patella | effleurage proximal to the knee |
| 33. Manipulation of the medial aspect of the arm affects which organ | HEART |
| 9. Which \issue is the most plentiful in the body | CONNECTIVE, Connective tissue also includes bone, blood and fat (adipose |
| 627. What stroke best breaks up,adhesions in the muscle belly | transverse frictioncerebellum 628.Which area is most responsible for. egulating motor coordination in the body |
| 13. Which of the following techniques that promotes relaxation is most widely used in massage therapy | Visualization' 14. A client rotating the head as far as possible to the left is an example of |
| 4. A client lying in the supine position raises the knees for comfort. What might this indicate | ow-back pain |
| 10. What do you do if a client has 3 large moles on their back | massage above and below and mention them to the client |
| 8. Which of the following nerves arise from the lumbosacral plexus | sciatic, obturator, femoral |
| 55. Where is the lung meridian located | 1st intercostal and distal 1st phalange |
| 8, Where does the piriformis muscle originate and insert | originates on the anterior sacrum; i nserts on the greater trochanter |
| 23. Which is part of the autonomic nervous system | sympathetic ganglion |
| 961. Friction is indicated for which of the following conditions | chronic epicondylitis |
| 9. Where is the center of motor control located | The cerebellum controls posture, balance and muscular coordination. |
| 3. What is the best treatment for a person with a skin ulcer | effleurage working from the periphery inward |
| S35. In what position is the trapezius most evident | shrugging the shoulders |
| 194. Wh t Is the best stroke for massaging the intercostal muscles | Friction |
| 9. An "ape hand" deformity is due to damage to which nerve | MED.IAN |
| _63...W;; musclei thelngest musr;!e inthe body | Sartorius |
| 91. How many yang meridians terminate on the plantar surface of the foot | Zero |
| 160. In which burn classification are the skin and subcutaneous tissues destroyed | Third |
| 1. What cells differentiate into plasma cells producing.antibodies | B-cell lymphocytes |
| 42. Which of the following points is located on the palmar tip of the 3rd finger | HC9 |
| 21. Which is part of the central nervous system | Cerebellum, The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The cerebellum is part of the brain. |
| What is the origin of the rectus femoris muscle | the AllS |
| 111. Massage on which part of the body would most likely affect the kidney meridian | posterior to medial malleolus |
| 409.Where would you massage a Colles' fracture recently out of a cast | finger kneading and wrist massage |
| 10. Which tissue is avascular | CARTILAGE |
| 62. What is.the grandmother of metal | Fire |
| 27. Which yin meridian begins on the foot and ends on the midaxillary line | SPLEEN |
| 14. w;_;,"vi ci.e"ro11ow1ng w·;I most likely develop if a person lies in bed without shifting or moving and experiences prolonged pressure over bony prominences | decubitus ulcers Wltti |
| 19. Which of the following muscles can perform flxion and medial (internal) rotation of the hip | tensor fascia latae |
| 235. Which combination of massage strokes is best suited to treat edema | effleurage and kneading |
| 8. An eighty year old man is referred for massage. He has a severe kyphosis, lower back pain and uses hearing aids in both ears. What other medical condition would he most likely be suffering from | osteoporosis '\!I' Jlll |
| 736.What region of the vertebral column do "fight or flight" impulses come from | Thoracolumbar |
| 1.n alcoholic neuritis, the deficiency of which vitamin seems to play an important role | thiamine !tBl |
| 555. Which of the following is a sesamoid bone | patella |
| 17. With which of the following conditions is massage ccntr;jindicated | Fever |
| 890.Which organ is most efficient at regulating body temperature | Skin The skin contains sweat glands which help regulate temperature. |
| 18. How is massage beneficial to a client with hemophilia Jin!it | decreases stress and promotes relaxation 19. Where does blood go after it leaves the digestive organs |
| 97. Where does the superficial aspect of the lung meridian begin | Pee major |
| 358. The acromion process is part of which bone | Scapula |
| 161. Which extensor inserts into the 3rd metacarpal bone of the hand | extensor carpi radialis brevis 162. Which extensor muscle inserts into 4 phalanges |
| 899. What disease may result in weakness of the quadriceps and calf muscles, years after the original infection occurred | Polio |
| 3. What is the upper attachment of rectus femoris | anterior inferior iliac crest |
| 7. If quadratus lumborum (Ql) is tight bilaterally, which muscle would not be appropriate to stretch | rectus |
| 4. In an athlete with an injured gracilis muscle, which would be the best exercise to strengthen it | squeeze a pillow between the knees, Any resisted abduction will strengthen the adductor muscles. Squeezing a pillow between the knees does abduct the hips/groin. |
| 98. Where does the superficial aspect of the lung meridian begin | pectoralis major |
| 2. Which nerve supplies the hamstring muscle group | SCATICA |
| 6. Which connects muscles to bones | tendons |
| What kind of contraction results in tension without any movement | isometric |
| 14. Which substance is most Yin | BLOOD |
| 14 A client comes in with torticollis and a note from their doctor. What is the first thing you do | take a medical history, A history should be taken on all clients, (even at sporting events). The assessment would follow. |
| What is the recommended treatment program for an elderly client compared with an average client | shorter, with more frequent massages |
| 554. A woman in the late stage of HIV comes for circulation improvement to her legs. She suffers from neuralgia, headaches and nausea. Which treatment is most appropriate | polarity therapy |
| 32. What is the Mu point for PC | CV-17 |
| •1.71o What would be the best thing to do to prevent joint stiffness in a subacute ankle sprain | FR ICTION |
| 4. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are subdivisions of which system | Autonomic |
| 15. What muscle is involved in the compression of the brachial plexus | SCALENE |
| 524. What tissue surrounds the diaphysis of a bone | Periosteum |
| 5. What is at the lateral end of the spine of the scapula | ACROMION |
| 98. What are tsubos | Acupoints |
| 988. Which is a function of the epithelial tissue | Ecretion,protection,absorption, all are correct 989. Weakness of which muscle causes "drop foot |
| 61. A patient comes to you after falling from a horse. Her third and fourth lumbar vertebrae are fractured. Which meridians should you focus on | Kidney and bladder |
| 354. Skeletal muscle is approximately what percent of the body weight | 40% |
| 1. What nerve can be irritated by excess friction applied to the posterior knee region | TIBIAL |
| 2. What blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the liver | hepatic artery, Two blood vessels enter the liver; the hepatic artery carrying oxygen and the portalvein carrying deoxygenated blood from the digestive organs. |
| 15. What would prevent extension of the cervical spine | used cervical vertebrae,tight SCM muscles,tight |
| organ | . is |
| 1. Which of the following would you find in a client undergoing menopause | HOT FLASHES |
| Which type of joint is the most mobile | ball and socket |
| 20. Which of the following terms does not apply to how l ght rays are processed by the eyes | Dispersion |
| 11. What structures meet at the neuromuscular junction | ai1 |
| 72. What point is located in the prominence of the vastusmedialis muscle | SP10 |
| 10. Why is it important to explain the draping procedure to the client | it adds to the client's confidence and privacy and |
| 60. According to control cycle what cause Kidney deficiency | excessive SP, ST |
| 4. What is the function of the anterior horn of the spinal cord | sends voluntary impulse to musle |
| 243 Wat ;hould you assess for when working with a client who has diabetes | skin integrity ' ;_44. Which ; not found in the dermis |
| 7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of lymph nodes | they release hormones |
| 419. Where can you contact the rhomboids | T3-T8 |
| 16. A patient has chronically rounded shoulders. Which tight muscle would you focus on | pectoralls major |
| 5. What is the term for a sustained contraction of a muscle, also called a muscle spasm | tetanus f)jJXl |
| 3. A first time client has diabetes mellitus. Which would you do | give f ull body massage, . 4, To. evaluate the ROM of a join would you do |
| 234. In addition to massage, which is helpful In inereasing lymph flow | Exercise |
| 85. Someone reports weight loss due to poor nutrient absorption as well as a constantly dry mouth. According to Eastern theory, which element might be most out of balance | EARTH |
| 351. The acromion process is part of which bone | Scapular |
| 215.'Whlch massage technique is indicated for acute rheumatoid arthritis | none, it is contraindicated |
| 14. Which of the quadriceps muscles crosses two joints | RECTUS Fi |
| 4. When you lift your foot off the ground, which muscle on the opposite side of the body contracts to maintain pelvic balanc | gluteusmedius, When the foot is lifted off the floor, the opposite side gluteus medlus contracts to keep the pelvis balanced and level. |
| Cranial nerve VII is the facial nerve and is responsible for muscles of facial expression. 905. Poliomyelitis is related to which structure | lower motor neuron |
| 14. With which condition will a patient have the bronchioles constricted with wheezing | ASTHMA |
| 892 Which strokes are most effective to achieve postural drainage | vibration and tapotement |
| 4. Which of the following muscles attaches to the acromion process of th scapula | DELTOID |
| 33. According to generation cycle which element should you tonify to support Metal | EARTH |
| 10. What is the strongest muscle for extension of the humerus | latissimusdorsi, triceps brachii 11. Nociceptors carry im pulses to the brain related to |
| 1. If you contract tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior together, what would be the action | inversion Since both muscles invert the foot, inversion would be the result if both muscles contracted together. |
| 12. Which gland is positioned above the kidney and secretes epinephrine | adrenal gland';,.. |
| 721. Where is cerebral spinal fluid found | In the subarachnoid space and ventricles 722.What lymph nodes are located just anterior to the ear |
| 18. Where does the cerebrospinal fluid circulate | subrachnoid spaces 11.lJ lilt"Ffi'g suba rachnoid 19. The part of the brain controlling the "vital functions" is the |
| Which receptor, found in muscles, provides information about the length or change in length of skeletal muscles | muscle spindles |
| 984.What muscle is involved with the compression of the brachia! plexus | Scalenes 985. A patient giving you a history of their problem is considered to be |
| 3. Which of the following terms is defined as the attitudes and beliefs related to one's profession a nd how they are manifested through image, business practices and educational accomplishments | Professionalism |
| 528. Which muscles are involved in temporo-mandibular joint syndrome | masseter and buccinators |
| 5. Yoga is an example of which form of stretching | sta tic (unassisted) stretching |
| 324. The tendons of which musdes form the Achilles' tendon | gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris |
| 9. Which term relates to how an individual's attitudes are portrayed in that person's attire1 business setting, cammuri!cation and behaviors according to the perspective of the profession and its clients | professional image |
| 539. Which muscle medially rotates the glenohumeral joint | Subscapularis |
| , 723. Which is not a normal element of blood | Fibroblasts |
| 4. Where is deoxygenated blood found | The pulm.onary artery is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood. |
| 40. A client has a history of strain and weakness along the medial side of the patella. According to the mother-child cycle, what elements might be depleted | Water and 'Nood |
| 13. What kind of massage do you do on an athlete before a sporting event | SUPERFICIAL.Ideally, before an athletic event, massage should be superficial with rapid strokes to stimulate and invigorate the body for activity. |
| 10. When applying effleurage strokes, how should pressure be ad!Tlll'listered throughout each stroke | EVENLY |
| 11. Which of these is true | skeletal muscle fibers are under voluntary control |
| 526.lf a client has restricted shoulder abduction due to a tight muscle, what muscle is tight | Latissismus S27. Which of the following attaches to the medial sca pula |
| 435. What is the best stroke for peripheral neuritis | Vibration |
| 40. In which finger is the meridian for the organ that separates pure from impure | ulnar side of the little finger |
| 64. What is the Shu point for the spleen | UB20 |
| 11. When the head is flexed and extended, such as when saying yes and no, which muscle performs this movement | Sternocleldomastoid |
| 6. Which kind of bones are found in the phalanges of the feet | Long bone,Any bone with the length greater then its width , |
| 395. Which of the following is a postural muscle | upper trapezius |
| 452.Whlch of th'e following muscles, if chronically contracted, can cause sciatic pain | PIRIFORMIS |
| 7. Which type of cartilage is a precursor to endochondral bone | hyaline )!a.Jl |
| Which stroke is the best treatment for facial paralysis | stroking up from chin to cheekbones What should you avoid the first time you treat a client with fibromyalgia |
| 86. The word | ancillary |
| 49. Which meridian is lateral to midsagittal line of the pf.lsterior cervical vertebrae | BLADDER |
| 421. Which of the following muscles does not cross 2 joints | SOLEUS |
| Al . Which of following points is located on the palmar tip of the third finger | PC-9 |
| Swelling of the distal interphalangeal joints is called Heberden's nodes. They are a sign of osteoarthritis and are caused by formation of osteophytes (calcific spurs) of the articular Uoint) cartilage in response to repeated trauma at the joint. 904. Whi | 7 |
| 13. What muscle runs mainly under the chin | digastric =ll!!IDL ""'F ljjjli'\i ltf'l;'I |
| 981.Which of the following is not a function of saliva | to initiate protein digestion |
| 994. Which patient would most benefit from deep friction | fibrosing,nkylosis |
| 288. How should massage be given to reduce swelling | proximal to the swelling, then distal then proximal |
| 335. Which gland is not located in the skin | tubular lii'if it,J ; 'if!J |
| 14. Where in the brain is the body temperature regtlfl!ted | hypothalamus '"FJiDl!I |
| 5. Which part of the spine has the least amount of movement | THORACIC |
| 10. Which of the following attaches to the medial scapula | Rhomboid 11. The basic building blocks of proteins are |
| 64. Which channel is the mother of Earth | Fire |
| 663. Which of the following drugs Is used to reduce allergic reactions | Antihistamine |
| 425. What is the best way to contact the psoas | with anterior deep abdominal work |
| 8. Injury to the medial elbow would involve which nerve | ULNAR |
| 396. With shin splints, what muscles should be massaged | tibialis posterior and tibialis anterior |
| 952. Which are you never allowed to include in an advertisement | a guarantee of results 953. Knuckling along the erector spinae will facilitate |
| 76. Which muscle is attached to (inserts on) the corners of the mouth | Risorius |
| 402. What muscle supinates the forearm | biceps brachil |
| 54. Which of the following is a yang characteristic | HOT |
| 469. How many pairs of spinal nerves are there | 31 |
| 40.What is the appendix attached to | Cecum 1§'.iil'ilffil |
| 14. Your client is sixty-four and on Coumadin. To avoid bruising what should you avoid | deep petrissage, coumadin is a blood-thinner which may interfere with clotting. |
| 13. If a client presents with an anterior pelvic tilt, what muscle is overly tight | psoas |
| S46. Which bony landmark is found inferior to the clavicle, medial to the shoulder joint | coracoid process |
| Biofeedback |
| 229. What type of movement is primarily used in tapotement | striking 230. |
| 3. How would you treat a patient with venostasis but without obstruction | [llvilllnil111st!llsisj DJ!!! |
| 357. A major function of the cruciate ligament in the knee is to prevent excessive movement in what direction | forward and backward |
| 258. What is the correct order of urine flow | kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra |
| 325. Where are the intercostals muscles found | bewteen the ribs |
| Where does the gstrocnemius'MusCre oJiginate | femoral condyle . .-'1'-1' -,_. |
| 4. What muscle group is directly affected by patellar tendonitis | O'uadric.ps |
| 115. Which meridian is least associated with elimination | stomach |
| 69. What point is located 3 tsun below the umbilicus | CV4 |
| 10. Which of the following fractures occurs when a bone protrudes through open skin | compound fracture |
| 17. Which of the following diseases is characterized by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary g!and | diabetes insipldus Jli |
| 5. Which of the following is the term used to describe the study of disease | PATHOLOGY |
| 61. What yin metal channel that begins at the lateral aspect of the clavicle and ends at the radial side of the thumb | LUNG |
| 732. What is the term used for an increased blood flow in tissues | hyperemia 733.NJhat is an increase in the size of a m.uscle called |
| 11. Which of the following spinal areas has the least amount of movement | TS-T8, Because the ribs stabilize the |
| find | spasm in the pterygoid muscles |
| 914. Which condition is present when there is injury to the ulnar nerve at the elbow | inability to flex fingers 915. Protrusion of the stomach into the mediastinal cavity above the diaphragm is called |
| 740. Which disease is due to a significant loss of neurotransmitter in the brain | Parkinso's 741. Which helps soft tissue glje over bony areas |
| 260. What is tile position of the chin with a tight right SCM muscle | Chin to the left |
| 6. Which gland is the "master gland | pituitary 1!¢.Bll |
| 8. What would active resisted exercise be indicated for | muscle strengthening |
| 120. Where are the first and last points on the bladder meridian located | rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area |
| 1. Which condition causes severe lightning-like pain in the face that comes in short bursts | Episodes may last for hours and then subside for weeks or months. Tic doloreux is also called trigeminal neuralgia. |
| 327. Venous blood is found in which vessel | pu |
| 2. Which of the following is not a result of exercise | increase in the number of muscle fibers |
| 93. The stomach meridian is located between which pair of muscles | rectus femoris and vastus lateralis |
| 16. Where is the ancestoral Ki,Jing, stored | KIDNEY |
| 697. Which structures pass through the diaphragm | esophagus, inferior vena cava, aorta 698. What is the best position to palpate the right SCM |
| 16. If there is restricted shoulder abduction due tn a tight muscle, what muscle is tight | Latissimus 17. When is a person with HIV considered disabled |
| S39. While you are performing passive medial rotation of the shoulder, you find limitation of motion. Which muscle is affecting thiS'·action | lnf raspinatus |
| The biceps femoris muscle inserts into the fibula just distal to the lateral knee crease. S48A.Which of the following muscles Inserts onto the fibula | BICEPS FEM ORIS |
| 9. Which one of the following is not appropriate when confronted with an emotional release of crying by a client | leave room immediately to give the client privacy l |
| 1. If a patient has unilateral fAcial paralysis, inability to shut one eye and a droopy corner of the mouth, which cranial nerve is damaged | FACIAL,These symptoms describe Bell's palsy, a lesion of cranial nerve VII. |
| 432. What part of the brain regulates temperature | hypothalamus 433.Which of the following lifts the ribs in inhalation |
| 10. The obturator nerve supplies which muscle group | ADDUCTOR The obturator nerve supplies the add.uctors of the hip/groin. |
| 40. Which meridians have points on the face and head | GB AND ST |
| 662. What is a floating, moving blood clot called | embolus tt'f , tt |
| 9. For a massage therapist, which of the following is the most important aspect of personal hygiene | clean hands and nails |
| 70. How many yang organs are there | 6 |
| 629. What muscle is responsible in the disorder of "foot drop | tibialis anterior |
| 233. Which of the'following carries oxygenated blood | pulmonary vein 233a |
| SlO.Which of the following bony landma rks cannot be palpatcd | occipital condyle |
| With an acute lateral ankle strain, what structure is involved | peroneus longus, With a lateral ankle injury, the anterior talofibular ligament and peroneus longus muscles may be damaged. Since this question mentions a "sprain," the peroneus muscle would be the best answer. |
| 242. With first aid for choking, what do you have the victim do | Cough |
| 863.\Nhich disease is a form of infectious inflammation | Osteomyelitis |
| 47. Which of the following points are good for constipation | ST-36 and Ll-4 |
| 871. Which is required by NYS law | registration renewal every three years |
| 1. What other artery, besides the radial, enters the hand at the wrist | ULNAR |
| 1. Which of the following is a muscle of mastication | TEMPORALIS, The muscles of mastication (chewing) l |
| 37. What does the integumentary system consist of | the skin and its derivatives fil l |
| S. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done | effleurage proximal to the knee |
| 57. In Eastern philosophy, which two organs are organs of elimination | bladder and kidney |
| 213. How should subdeltoid bursitis be treated | if subacute or chronic, witti heat and exercise |
| 4. Which should you do If you witness someone collapse and no other bystanders are available to help | check |
| 114. If a client complains of dry eyes and blurry vision, what meridian is out of baiance | Liver |
| 6. In which of the following conditions is the use of heat in hydrotherapy contraindicated | Inflammation |
| 486. What is the order in which urine flows | kidney, ureter, bladder. urethra |
| 4. Which muscle attaches to both the medial epicondyle and the proximal radius | pronatorteres |
| 26. Which two points are best avoided during pregnancy, or are to be contacted very lightly at most | CV-4 and SP-6 |
| Elceps brachii can flex and supinate the forearm, as well as flex the shoulder joint. 403.Which is part of the central nervous system | cerebellum |
| 9. Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located | below the nasopharynx |
| 13. Which muscle is considered the "key that unlocks the knee | popliteus,Thepopliteus muscle unlocks the knee by mediallf; rotating the tibia on the femur before it flexes the knee. --A., |
| initiated §y the symothetfc ;1ervous system | . . |
| 932. When massaging adductor longus and sartorius, what structures are to be avoided | Femoral triangle |
| 276. When giving massage, which of the following is not true | the patient should be under 65 years of age |
| 3. A staggering gait, slurred speech and poor coordination are associated with which part of the brain | Cerebellum |
| %. Which meridian has a point on the medial big toe | spleen |
| 321. Where is the hyoid bone found | in the anterior neck region |
| 212. Your client Is unable to turn their head to the right. What muscle could be stuck in contraction preventing this rotation | left splenius cervicus |
| 30. Which meridians have points on the face and head | MOST YANG |
| 48. According to Chinese theory, which meridians are least associated with elimination | LIV |
| 7. What best describes the technique of Rolling | structural integration |
| 455. Where do you massage at an area of local venostasis | roximal to it, then distal and then proximal |
| 2. Which Is a primary shoulder extensor | latissimusdorsi |
| 64S·A therapist puts a client at greatest risk by doing which of the following | neglecting to wash hands |
| I j 2. The deltoid muscle is innervated by which nerve | axillary,The deltoid and teres minor muscles are innervated by the axillzrv nerve. |
| 6, Which of the following is the proper sequence of blood flow through the heart | right atrium, pul monary semilunar valve, aorta, body |
| 95. According to the creation cycle, which element might be strengthened in order to alleviate a decreased sense of smell, sinus congestion and eczema | EARTH |
| 219. Which of the following can be palpated at the lateral edge of the popliteal crease | biceps femoris |
| 16. Which muscle would you strengthen to correct lateral patellar tracking | vastusmedialis, Weakness of the vastus medial is muscle causes chondromalacia patella (patellar maltracking syndrome). |
| 14. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be torn | Semimembranosis |
| 6. What muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius and is associated with strong plantarflexion of the foot | Soleus |
| 964. If a person were "pigeon toed" what muscle would be affected | tensor fascia lata |
| 9. Which tissue is vascular and has no nerve endings | Adipose |
| 9. What Is the naml;j;pf a benign tumor of the smooth muscle In the uterus that occurs in 20% to 30% of women older than age 30 | uterine fibroid |
| 967. What would the pulse and skin temperature be of someone who is in shock | rapid, weak pulse, cold and clammy skin |
| 67. Which muscle is also known as the "hip hiker | quadratus lumborum |
| s. A client develops bruises while you are massaging them. What should you do | stop massage and refer to an |
| 1. What is the name of the small gland situated beneath the hypothalamus in the brain, also called the master gland | Pituitary |
| 6. Which muscles would you address to assess the patella tendon | vastusmedialis and lateralis |
| 975. What muscle opposes serratus anterior | RHOMBOID5 |
| 94. Which element is associated with ligaments and tendons | Wood |
| 168. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be involved | Semimembranosus |
| 530. If you haftiobturator nerve damage, what motion of the hip would you have trouble doing | adduction |
| 19. Which of the following are sensitive to deep pressure | Meissner corpuscle |
| 341. Which is an example of a gliding joint | Wrist |
