Deck 3: Assessment

Question 1

If a therapist wanted to check for tenderness at the origin of the hamstrings, they would palpate which bony landmark area?

A)Gluteal tuberosity
B)Ischial tuberosity
C)Posterior inferior iliac spine
D)Linea aspera

Answer 1

Ischial tuberosity

Question 2

In order to assess the functional movement of the rotator cuff muscles, the therapist would instruct the client to perform which action?

A)Rotation
B)Pivot
C)Circumduction
D)Flexion

Answer 2

Circumduction

Question 3

What is the name of the endangerment area posterior to the knee?

A)Popliteal
B)Antecubital
C)Femoral
D)Axillary

Answer 3

Popliteal

Question 4

If there is inflammation present in the inguinal lymph nodes, which endangerment area are you assessing?

A)Cervical
B)Femoral
C)Popliteal
D)Axillary

Question 5

Signs of an acute injury include swelling, pain, redness and:

A)An increase in range of motion (andgt;ROM)
B)Decrease in range of motion (andlt;ROM)
C)Loss or decrease in function (andlt;LOF)
D)Both B and C

Question 6

Swelling can be classified as:

A)Inflammation
B)Edema
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

Question 7

What is the stage of inflammation in which fragile new tissue begins to form? This stage is also called the "remodeling" stage.

A)Acute
B)Chronic
C)Collagenous
D)Sub-acute

Question 8

When the suffix "itis" is found at the end of a root word, it means there is ____________ present:

A)Inflammation
B)Infection
C)Dehydration
D)Both B and C

Question 9

A hyper-irritable point which refers pain to other parts of the body is known as a:

A)Stress point
B)Latent point
C)Acupressure point
D)Trigger point

Question 10

When we refer to "signs and symptoms that are related and lead to a functional disorder," the word signs means:

A)Something the client complains about that the therapist can't see such as client pain or fatigue
B)Something the massage therapist can measure or see such as temperature, ROM or bruising
C)Something that can be viral or bacterial that has not yet been diagnosed by an MD
D)Both A and B

Question 11

What is crepitus?

A)A type of bacteria
B)A cracking or crunching sound often associated with the knee
C)An infection of the lung
D)A form of tapotement

Question 12

On which bone would you palpate the origin of the pectoralis minor?

A)Clavicle
B)Humerus
C)Scapula
D)Cervical

Question 13

The vertebral artery would be found in which endangerment site?

A)Antecubital
B)Axillary
C)Anterior cervical triangle
D)Posterior cervical triangle

Question 14

What is the universal signal for a client that is choking?

A)Waving their arms
B)Clutching their throat
C)Signaling for water
D)Screaming for help

Question 15

If a client arrives to the massage session with a sprained ankle in the acute stage of inflammation, what would be the best form of hydrotherapy to apply to the ankle?

A)Cryotherapy
B)Fomentation
C)Compression wrap
D)Hot pack

Question 16

If a client experiences a calf spasm during the session, what would be the best course of action for the therapist to follow?

A)End the session
B)Give the client water
C)Use either MET or PNF
D)Bolster the area

Question 17

What is one of the signs of a client experiencing the effects "Bell's palsy"?

A)Pain in the chest
B)Edema in the lower legs
C)Weakness, drooping or paralysis in the face
D)Lower back pain

Question 18

During the session the therapist comes across adhesions in the lower back. What would be the most effective type of massage treatment to reduce adhesions?

A)Tapping on the area
B)Cross-fiber friction to the area
C)Skin rolling the area
D)Avoiding the area

Question 19

If a client complains of hyperesthesia during the massage, what is the client experiencing?

A)Shooting pain
B)Swelling
C)Sensitivity to touch
D)Dehydration

Question 20

What would be the best course of action to test for tight quadriceps with the client in a prone position?

A)Using passive ROM, bring the knee into flexion
B)Using passive ROM, bring the knee into extension
C)Using passive ROM, plantarflex the ankle
D)Using passive ROM, dorsiflex the ankle

Question 21

During a visual assessment you notice that the client has forward rolled shoulders. Which muscle should you test for tightness?

A)Pectoralis minor
B)Piriformis
C)Scalenes
D)Intercostals

Question 22

During a session you notice a rash on the client's back. What would be the correct form of action?

A)Use light Swedish massage over the area
B)End the massage after letting the client know that they have a contagious skin infection
C)Ask the client if they are aware of the rash and avoid the area
D)Apply hot packs to the area

Question 23

A client is experiencing shooting pain in the gluteal region that sometimes runs down the back of their leg. Which nerve may be impinged?

A)Median
B)Ulnar
C)Sciatic
D)Femoral

Question 24

When the client is lying on the table in a supine position you notice that both legs and feet are turned out in a lateral direction. Which group of muscles would you check for hypertonicity?

A)Adductors
B)Flexors
C)Lateral rotators
D)Extensors

Question 25

If a client is experiencing hypertonicity and chronic pain in the low back, what would be the best course of action to reduce pain and tightness in the area?

A)Hot packs
B)Cold compresses
C)Tapotement
D)Shiatsu

Question 26

A client discloses that they have a painful bone spur in their foot. Which condition could cause bone spurs?

A)Osteoarthritis
B)Migraine
C)Thoracic outlet
D)Bell's palsy

Question 27

In which endangerment area would you find the brachial artery?

A)Femoral
B)Axilla
C)Popliteal
D)None of the above

Question 28

During postural analysis you find that the client is having difficulties touching their toes. Which action have you asked the client to perform at the waist?

A)Lateral Rotation
B)Medial Rotation
C)Flexion
D)Extension

Question 29

When performing a postural assessment on hip symmetry, which area should you bilaterally check?

A)Iliac crest
B)Adductor tubercle
C)Deltoid tuberosity
D)Greater trochanter of the femur

Question 30

During your massage session you palpate soft tissue that remains pitted or indented when pressed. What condition are you palpating?

A)Inflammation
B)Impinged nerve
C)Edema
D)Hyperesthesia

Question 31

Which endangerment site has the borders of the trachea, sternocleidomastoid, and mandible?

A)Axillary
B)Popliteal
C)Posterior triangle of the neck
D)Anterior triangle of the neck

Question 32

During a visual assessment you've noticed that the client has knocked knees. What is the clinical term for the knock-knee posture?

A)Varus
B)Valgus
C)Pronation
D)Supination

Question 33

Which kind of assessment/test is used to evaluate a client's posture?

A)Passive ROM
B)Active ROM
C)Health history intake
D)Plumb line

Question 34

In AROM

A)The client moves the structure under their own effort
B)The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance
C)The therapist is creating resistance to the client's movement, while the client moves the structure
D)None of the above options describe AROM

Question 35

In PROM

A)The client moves the structure under their own effort
B)The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance
C)The therapist is creates resistance to the client's movement while the client moves the structure under their own effort
D)None of the above describe AROM

Question 36

In RROM

A)The client moves the structure with their own effort
B)The therapist moves the client's structure without the client's assistance
C)The therapist is creating resistance to the client's movement while the client moves the structure under their own effort
D)None of the above describe AROM

Question 37

What action would you move the client's ankle in if you were to test for a tight tibialis anterior?

A)Dorsiflexion
B)Plantar flexion
C)Eversion
D)Inversion

Question 38

During a visual assessment you notice that the client has a pigeon-toed stance. What is this medical term for this postural imbalance?

A)Valgus
B)Varus
C)Inversion
D)Eversion

Question 39

During a massage session you palpate thick, ropy, fibrous tissue. What type of tissue are you palpating?

A)Adipose
B)Scar
C)Adhesion
D)Epithelial

Question 40

When assessing leg length in a prone position, which bony landmarks would you evaluate for symmetry?

A)ASIS
B)Patella
C)Malleoli
D)Toes