Question 1

Which neurologic disorder produces a syndrome of abnormal movements marked by destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Poliomyelitis 
D) Alzheimer gravis 
A) Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Poliomyelitis 
D) Alzheimer gravis

Question 2

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

Accepted Answer

A) causes muscle fiber conduction. 
B) affects vision and causes hearing loss. 
C) affects thinking, memory, and communicating. 
D) causes peripheral neuropathy. 
A) causes muscle fiber conduction. 
B) affects vision and causes hearing loss. 
C) affects thinking, memory, and communicating. 
D) causes peripheral neuropathy.

Question 3

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects which physiologic aspect of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligence 
B) Sensory function 
C) Motor function 
D) Memory 
A) Intelligence 
B) Sensory function 
C) Motor function 
D) Memory

Question 4

Which treatment approach is appropriate for a client with postpolio syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) 90-minute sessions using deep gliding strokes and percussion 
B) 90-minute sessions using joint mobilizations and deep friction 
C) 30-minute sessions using lighter-than-normal techniques 
D) 30-minute sessions using joint mobilizations and stretching 
A) 90-minute sessions using deep gliding strokes and percussion 
B) 90-minute sessions using joint mobilizations and deep friction 
C) 30-minute sessions using lighter-than-normal techniques 
D) 30-minute sessions using joint mobilizations and stretching

Question 5

Massage considerations for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome include:

Accepted Answer

A) treating it as a local contraindication. 
B) postponing treatment until full recovery has occurred. 
C) assisting client on and off the massage table because of medications. 
D) being aware the client will be sensitive to scented oils and candles. 
A) treating it as a local contraindication. 
B) postponing treatment until full recovery has occurred. 
C) assisting client on and off the massage table because of medications. 
D) being aware the client will be sensitive to scented oils and candles.

Question 6

Massage considerations for clients with degenerative disc include:

Accepted Answer

A) treating it as an absolute contraindication. 
B) performing only spinal mobilizations. 
C) gentle gliding over the affected area after positioning the client for comfort. 
D) performing longer sessions to enhance benefit from treatment. 
A) treating it as an absolute contraindication. 
B) performing only spinal mobilizations. 
C) gentle gliding over the affected area after positioning the client for comfort. 
D) performing longer sessions to enhance benefit from treatment.

Question 7

Which condition is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoracic outlet syndrome 
B) Shingles 
C) Sciatica 
D) Cervical radiculopathy 
A) Thoracic outlet syndrome 
B) Shingles 
C) Sciatica 
D) Cervical radiculopathy

Question 8

Which action is recommended for a massage therapist to prevent developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep wrists flexed while working. 
B) Strengthen forearm and hand muscles. 
C) Use the same strokes for all clients. 
D) Keep table height same for all clients. 
A) Keep wrists flexed while working. 
B) Strengthen forearm and hand muscles. 
C) Use the same strokes for all clients. 
D) Keep table height same for all clients.

Question 9

Which condition is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple sclerosis 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Cerebral palsy 
D) Alzheimer disease 
A) Multiple sclerosis 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Cerebral palsy 
D) Alzheimer disease

Question 10

Which term means paralysis of the arms and legs?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemiplegia 
B) Monoplegia 
C) Paraplegia 
D) Quadriplegia 
A) Hemiplegia 
B) Monoplegia 
C) Paraplegia 
D) Quadriplegia

Question 11

Which consideration applies if a client with cerebral palsy cannot speak clearly?

Accepted Answer

A) The client's guardian must be present. 
B) The therapist and client must devise a communication code. 
C) Massage is contraindicated. 
D) Informed consent can only be provided by the client's guardian. 
A) The client's guardian must be present. 
B) The therapist and client must devise a communication code. 
C) Massage is contraindicated. 
D) Informed consent can only be provided by the client's guardian.

Question 12

Which is a rare, genetic disease characterized by motor disturbances, mental deterioration, and abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Meningitis 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Shingles 
A) Meningitis 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Shingles

Question 13

Which statements is an appropriate consideration when massaging a client with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Longer-than-normal sessions are more appropriate. 
B) The therapist should strictly adhere to office policies and boundaries to provide structure for the client. 
C) The client may fidget, talk, and miss appointments. 
D) Avoid teaching massage techniques to the caregiver of a child with this condition. 
A) Longer-than-normal sessions are more appropriate. 
B) The therapist should strictly adhere to office policies and boundaries to provide structure for the client. 
C) The client may fidget, talk, and miss appointments. 
D) Avoid teaching massage techniques to the caregiver of a child with this condition.

Question 14

Which condition is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B) Cerebral palsy 
C) Postpolio syndrome 
D) Multiple sclerosis 
A) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B) Cerebral palsy 
C) Postpolio syndrome 
D) Multiple sclerosis

Question 15

Which condition occurs when pain radiates into the extremities along the path of a compressed nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) Shingles 
B) Radiculopathy 
C) Dementia 
D) Neuralgia 
A) Shingles 
B) Radiculopathy 
C) Dementia 
D) Neuralgia

Question 16

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) muscle tension in the cervical and temporal regions. 
B) lack of vitamin C. 
C) chemical imbalance that dilates and inflames blood vessels. 
D) harsh sounds and lights. 
A) muscle tension in the cervical and temporal regions. 
B) lack of vitamin C. 
C) chemical imbalance that dilates and inflames blood vessels. 
D) harsh sounds and lights.

Question 17

Which condition is due to occlusion or rupture of blood vessels causing disruption in cerebral blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson disease 
B) Stroke 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Depression 
A) Parkinson disease 
B) Stroke 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Depression

Question 18

A person with Huntington disease develops:

Accepted Answer

A) involuntary, jerky motions of the arms and face. 
B) hearing loss. 
C) progressive muscle atrophy in the thorax and limbs. 
D) petechial rash. 
A) involuntary, jerky motions of the arms and face. 
B) hearing loss. 
C) progressive muscle atrophy in the thorax and limbs. 
D) petechial rash.

Question 19

Which course of action is appropriate for the massage therapist to take if a client appears to be having a seizure?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the room, call 911, and then call the client's emergency contact. 
B) Stay calm, remain in the room, time the seizure, clear the area of objects, and cushion the client's head with the client's chin lifted. 
C) Speak to the client loudly and continuously to keep him or her as alert as possible while holding the client's hand. 
D) Put a firm object between the client's teeth to keep the client from biting his or her tongue. 
A) Leave the room, call 911, and then call the client's emergency contact. 
B) Stay calm, remain in the room, time the seizure, clear the area of objects, and cushion the client's head with the client's chin lifted. 
C) Speak to the client loudly and continuously to keep him or her as alert as possible while holding the client's hand. 
D) Put a firm object between the client's teeth to keep the client from biting his or her tongue.

Question 20

What is another term for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Lou Gehrig disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Bell palsy 
A) Lou Gehrig disease 
B) Myasthenia gravis 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Bell palsy

Which neurologic disorder produces a syndrome of abnormal movements marked by destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain?

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects which physiologic aspect of the body?

Which treatment approach is appropriate for a client with postpolio syndrome?

Massage considerations for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome include:

Massage considerations for clients with degenerative disc include:

Which condition is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Which action is recommended for a massage therapist to prevent developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which condition is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Which term means paralysis of the arms and legs?

Which consideration applies if a client with cerebral palsy cannot speak clearly?

Which is a rare, genetic disease characterized by motor disturbances, mental deterioration, and abnormal behavior?

Which statements is an appropriate consideration when massaging a client with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which condition is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Which condition occurs when pain radiates into the extremities along the path of a compressed nerve?

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

Which condition is due to occlusion or rupture of blood vessels causing disruption in cerebral blood flow?

A person with Huntington disease develops:

Which course of action is appropriate for the massage therapist to take if a client appears to be having a seizure?

What is another term for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Exam 6: Neurologic Pathologies

Which neurologic disorder produces a syndrome of abnormal movements marked by destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain?

Dementia typically interferes with work and social activities because it:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects which physiologic aspect of the body?

Which treatment approach is appropriate for a client with postpolio syndrome?

Massage considerations for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome include:

Massage considerations for clients with degenerative disc include:

Which condition is caused by a compression of nerves in the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian artery and vein?

Which action is recommended for a massage therapist to prevent developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which condition is a type of dementia that produces a typical profile of mental deterioration?

Which term means paralysis of the arms and legs?

Which consideration applies if a client with cerebral palsy cannot speak clearly?

Which is a rare, genetic disease characterized by motor disturbances, mental deterioration, and abnormal behavior?

Which statements is an appropriate consideration when massaging a client with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which condition is most often due to repetitive use of the wrist?

Which condition occurs when pain radiates into the extremities along the path of a compressed nerve?

Migraine headaches appear to be caused by:

Which condition is due to occlusion or rupture of blood vessels causing disruption in cerebral blood flow?

A person with Huntington disease develops:

Which course of action is appropriate for the massage therapist to take if a client appears to be having a seizure?

What is another term for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists

Treatment Planning

Pharmacology and Massage Therapy

Dermatologic Pathologies

Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Endocrine Pathologies

Cardiovascular Pathologies

Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies

Respiratory Pathologies

Gastrointestinal Pathologies

Urinary Pathologies

Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer

Mental Disorders

Aging and Massage

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