Question 1

Massage therapy is considered to be in what category of therapies?
A)Complementary
B)New age
C)Physiotherapy
D)Allopathic

Accepted Answer

Massage therapy is considered complementary therapy. This is in perspective to western medicine. It is used as a compliment to allopathic treatment, and can help alleviate pains and discomforts that may result from illnesses, surgeries, or injuries.

Question 2

Stimulating the energy pathways of the body using needles is known as what?
A)Acupressure
B)Chi gong
C)Needle therapy
D)Acupuncture

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture uses needles to stimulate the energy pathways of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that illness occurs is areas of the body where energy is not flowing properly. Acupuncture is amongst the oldest forms of therapy known to man.

Question 3

Which of the following are considered alternative and complementary medicine practices?
A)Meditation
B)Yoga
C)Weightlifting
D)Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Yoga and meditation are both considered alternative and complimentary medicines. They promote calmness and relaxation. Many studies have shown their effectiveness in reducing stress and increasing health.

Question 4

What term best describes the alternative medicine practice of manually manipulating the spinal column to relieve stress on the nervous system?
A)Massage
B)Chiropractics
C)Homeopathy
D)Deep tissue

Accepted Answer

Chiropractics is an alternative medicine that focuses on manipulating the spine to relieve stress on the nervous system. Chiropractics can be mixed with massage to ensure the best results. The efficacy of chiropractics is sometimes controversial as a form of therapy, but it is safe and helpful when applied skillfully.

Question 5

What is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy life?
A)Your family
B)Your friends
C)Your diet
D)Your hobbies

Accepted Answer

The most important factor in maintaining a healthy life is your diet. Nutrition is the building block for all your metabolic processes. Getting the adequate amount of vitamins and minerals will help your immune system to fight illness and disease.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a way of adding herbs into a massage session?
A)Offering infused teas
B)Using essential oils
C)Cupping
D)Applying a plaster

Accepted Answer

Cupping is not a way to add herbs into a massage. It is a Chinese medicine technique using heat and suction. Herbal remedies such as herb infused teas, essential oils and herbal plasters are wonderful accompaniments that can add the herbal healing touch to any massage treatment.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a form of Asian massage therapy?
A)Lomi Lomi
B)Thai massage
C)Shiatsu
D)Tui Na

Accepted Answer

Lomi Lomi is not an Asian form of massage. It is Hawaiian. Popular forms of Asian massage include acupressure, shiatsu, Thai massage and Tui Na. Other treatments that have come out of Asia include Ayurveda massage, Reiki energy healing and Balinese massage.

Question 8

If a client has fluid swelling in a their lower leg, it is most likely to be what condition?
A)Arterial sclerosis
B)Edema
C)Gangrene
D)Ankle sprain

Accepted Answer

If your client presents fluid swelling in their lower leg, it is most likely to be edema. Edema is the retention of interstitial fluid. It is common in elderly and obese individuals. Lymphatic drainage massage will greatly help to relieve edema.

Question 9

If a female client comes to you complaining of constant pain and fatigue in her entire body and says it hurts to be touched, which of the following condition may she be suffering from?
A)Rigor mortis
B)Migraines
C)Plantar fasciitis
D)Fibromyalgia

Accepted Answer

Of the answers provided, your is most likely suffering from fibromyalgia. Symptoms include pain throughout the entire body and extreme tenderness to touch. It is normally a condition that afflicts professional women ages 40 and older. Massage is indicated for fibromyalgia and is best done with light touch.

Question 10

Which of the following terms best describes severe tension in a muscle that is causing restrictive movement capabilities?
A)Hypertonicity
B)Hypotonicity
C)Stress
D)Edema

Accepted Answer

Hypertonicity is severe tension in a muscle, which can cause restrictive movement capabilities. Chronic pain in the back can often be the result of Hypertonicity. The causes can include ischemia and emotional tension.

Quiz 5: Pathology

Massage therapy is considered to be in what category of therapies?

Stimulating the energy pathways of the body using needles is known as what?

Which of the following are considered alternative and complementary medicine practices?

What term best describes the alternative medicine practice of manually manipulating the spinal column to relieve stress on the nervous system?

What is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy life?

Which of the following is not a way of adding herbs into a massage session?

Which of the following is not a form of Asian massage therapy?

If a client has fluid swelling in a their lower leg, it is most likely to be what condition?

If a female client comes to you complaining of constant pain and fatigue in her entire body and says it hurts to be touched, which of the following condition may she be suffering from?

Which of the following terms best describes severe tension in a muscle that is causing restrictive movement capabilities?