Question 1

Which consideration is appropriate for a client with controlled hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Massage may assist in keeping blood pressure high through induced relaxation. 
B) Assistance off the table may be necessary if orthostatic hypotension is present. 
C) Lightheadedness indicates the need for more vigorous technique application. 
D) Massage may increase stress and the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. 
A) Massage may assist in keeping blood pressure high through induced relaxation. 
B) Assistance off the table may be necessary if orthostatic hypotension is present. 
C) Lightheadedness indicates the need for more vigorous technique application. 
D) Massage may increase stress and the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.

Question 2

What is inflammation of the pericardium called?

Accepted Answer

A) Endocarditis 
B) Myocarditis 
C) Phlebitis 
D) Pericarditis 
A) Endocarditis 
B) Myocarditis 
C) Phlebitis 
D) Pericarditis

Question 3

The treatment plan for a client diagnosed with atherosclerosis should include:

Accepted Answer

A) that massage is contraindicated for this condition. 
B) reducing sessions to 30 minutes or less. 
C) avoiding deep pressure or techniques that increase circulation. 
D) using recommendations for diseases associated with this condition. 
A) that massage is contraindicated for this condition. 
B) reducing sessions to 30 minutes or less. 
C) avoiding deep pressure or techniques that increase circulation. 
D) using recommendations for diseases associated with this condition.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a consideration for a client with varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid the area if pressure causes pain or if the client is at risk for clot formation. 
B) Massage the area proximal to varicosities first to encourage venous return. 
C) Use bolsters to raise the area of varicosities above the heart. 
D) Massage is always a local contraindication. 
A) Avoid the area if pressure causes pain or if the client is at risk for clot formation. 
B) Massage the area proximal to varicosities first to encourage venous return. 
C) Use bolsters to raise the area of varicosities above the heart. 
D) Massage is always a local contraindication.

Question 5

What is a common, often asymptomatic, disorder of sustained and elevated blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Phlebitis 
B) Hypertension 
C) Hypotension 
D) Peripheral arterial disease 
A) Phlebitis 
B) Hypertension 
C) Hypotension 
D) Peripheral arterial disease

Question 6

Which action is a consideration for a client with an arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

A) If the client has shortness of breath, avoid the supine position. 
B) If the client feels fatigued, increase treatment time to 90 minutes. 
C) Elevate the upper body in the supine position. 
D) Massage is contraindicated for this condition. 
A) If the client has shortness of breath, avoid the supine position. 
B) If the client feels fatigued, increase treatment time to 90 minutes. 
C) Elevate the upper body in the supine position. 
D) Massage is contraindicated for this condition.

Question 7

Which condition is due to dilated veins, causing their valves to become incompetent?

Accepted Answer

A) Varicose veins 
B) Thromboangiitis obliterans 
C) Hemophilia 
D) Anemia 
A) Varicose veins 
B) Thromboangiitis obliterans 
C) Hemophilia 
D) Anemia

Question 8

What is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart called?

Accepted Answer

A) Pericarditis 
B) Endocarditis 
C) Phlebitis 
D) Myocarditis 
A) Pericarditis 
B) Endocarditis 
C) Phlebitis 
D) Myocarditis

Question 9

Sudden and unexpected complete cessation of the heartbeat is called:

Accepted Answer

A) myocardial infarction. 
B) cardiac arrest. 
C) congestive heart failure. 
D) cardiomyopathy. 
A) myocardial infarction. 
B) cardiac arrest. 
C) congestive heart failure. 
D) cardiomyopathy.

Question 10

Which condition is inflammation of the veins?

Accepted Answer

A) Myocarditis 
B) Phlebitis 
C) Aneurysm 
D) Shock 
A) Myocarditis 
B) Phlebitis 
C) Aneurysm 
D) Shock

Which consideration is appropriate for a client with controlled hypertension?

What is inflammation of the pericardium called?

The treatment plan for a client diagnosed with atherosclerosis should include:

Which of the following is not a consideration for a client with varicose veins?

What is a common, often asymptomatic, disorder of sustained and elevated blood pressure?

Which action is a consideration for a client with an arrhythmia?

Which condition is due to dilated veins, causing their valves to become incompetent?

What is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart called?

Sudden and unexpected complete cessation of the heartbeat is called:

Which condition is inflammation of the veins?

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular Pathologies

Which consideration is appropriate for a client with controlled hypertension?

What is inflammation of the pericardium called?

The treatment plan for a client diagnosed with atherosclerosis should include:

Which of the following is not a consideration for a client with varicose veins?

What is a common, often asymptomatic, disorder of sustained and elevated blood pressure?

Which action is a consideration for a client with an arrhythmia?

Which condition is due to dilated veins, causing their valves to become incompetent?

What is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart called?

Sudden and unexpected complete cessation of the heartbeat is called:

Which condition is inflammation of the veins?

Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists

Treatment Planning

Pharmacology and Massage Therapy

Dermatologic Pathologies

Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Neurologic Pathologies

Endocrine 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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