Abmp exam 14

In addition to pressure, Pacinian corpuscles are also sensitive to:

vibration

Infectious diseases might also be called:

communicable diseases

A lateral pelvic tilt or a pelvic rotation places stresses on

Laterally

Pivot joints allow for what type of motion?

rotation

This type of boundary allows for a free exchange of energy, ideas, and thoughts between two people:

permeable

Lice are an example of this type of pathogen that can be transmitted from direct contact in a massage session:

Parasitic animals

One goal of post-event massage is to:

Rheumatoid arthritis is:

An autoimmune disorder that affects the synovial membranes of joints

If the spine has too little curve, it is likely to be:

More rigid and inflexible

What is the main determining factor in evaluating a long-term treatment goal?

The physical condition the client desires

Massage demonstrates positive effects on some reflexes of the body that help support homeostasis. A reflex is best defined as:

an involuntary response to a stimulus

Clean and modest dress, good personal hygiene, and the use of good manners all contribute positively to a practitioner's:

professional image

An informed consent document should include:

The limitations of massage

Which term refers to a groove located on the distal anterior surface of the femur?

trochlear groove

Cystic fibrosis gives children a predisposition to:

bacterial infection

A chronic pain condition characterized by tender points all over the body is called:

fibromyalgia

The study of the movement of living things using the science of mechanics is called:

Biomechanics

The most appropriate treatment goal for terminally ill clients is to provide:

palliative care

The muscle deep to the gluteus medius is the:

gluteus minimus

A business structure in which the individual is personally liable is a:

sole proprietorship

The term for the front, or toward the front, of the body is:

anterior

Infants signal they are receptive to massage by:

Smiling and making eye contact

Your client notes on her health history intake form that she is taking an analgesic medication. Which of the following precautions should be taken?

Avoid deep-tissue massage

Which term refers to the ridge on the distal and medial portion of the humerus continuing proximally from the medial epicondyle?

medial supracondylar ridge

Gathering information presented by a speaker, then summarizing it back to the speaker in a manner which supports empathy and better understanding, is called:

Reflecting

When angioedema affects the larynx, tongue, or pharynx it can:

obstruct airflow

What is oncology?

study of cancer

Which of the following is not associated with cerebral cortex?

Is it ever OK to change the treatment plan in the middle of a massage?

Yes, but the practitioner should explain the reasoning to the client and get consent first

A fluid produced by fibroblasts that provides nutritional support to cells and serves as a spacer between collagen fibers to keep them from sticking together is called:

ground substance

The anterior scalene attaches the transverse processes of C3-C6 to the:

First rib

Fungi that require keratin for growth and cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails are known as:

Dermatophytes

A practitioner can discuss a client's condition and treatment goals with another health-care provider only if the practitioner has:

Written consent from the client

If a pregnant client arrives at your clinic and mentions that the baby hasn't kicked or moved much since yesterday, massage:

is contraindicated

A recourse policy is published in writing in which document?

On an informed consent document

Accurately informing clients and other professionals of the breadth and limitations of one's discipline describes which ethical principle?

Working with in scope of practice

A good skill for work in a physical therapy office would be:

The relaxation response brought on by activation of the parasympathetic nervous system is an example of this effect.

reflexive

What type of movement is possible at the talocrural joint?

plantar flexion

A muscle with parallel fibers that are flat and culminate in flat tendons that attach to a bony ridge or line is a:

rhomboidal muscle

A complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force is called a:

fracture

Which term best describes the cartilage that connects the sternum and the ends of the ribs?

costal cartilage

Your client reports that her entire back feels tight and achy all over and she's been experiencing headaches. She's been writing a book and spending long hours sitting in front of a computer. She gets so focused that she ends up losing track of time and doesn't eat, drink, or move for extensive periods. As you assess the tissues of her back with an effleurage stroke, you notice that they feel hard and resistant to your touch, and it is difficult to distinguish the edges of individual muscles. What does this indicate about the state of the fascia?

It is in a gel state

Which term refers to a broad area of muscle, which converges on an attachment site and is called a triangular muscle?

convergent

A percussion stroke is called:

Tapotement

The enlargement at the distal end of the fibula is the:

lateral malleolus

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of fascia?

Mesomysium

Lymphocytes that migrate to damaged areas and attack invading microbes are the:

T cells

In Swedish massage, a technique where the client carries out a particular movement at a joint while the practitioner resists the movement in order to help a muscle regain its normal firing pattern is called:

Resisted joint movement

Activities of daily living that aggravate the client's symptoms are documented in this section of a SOAP form:

S section

The male penis is primarily:

erectile tissue

Diseases of skeletal muscles that are not caused by nerve disorders where muscles become weak are referred to as:

myopathies

If a practitioner is discussing his own personal life and giving advice regarding the personal life of his client, he is exhibiting this type of boundary:

permeable

"Armoring" describes the use of this to support mental coping mechanisms:

physical tension

A business structure that protects personal assets in the case of a lawsuit while allowing flow-through taxation is a(n):

limited liability company