Abmp practice exam 1

Societal or personal modifications that help people broaden the accessibility of places and things are called:

Assertive (or adaptive) technology

How can a practitioner best protect himself from legal ramifications if a client is injured on his premises?

Be sure to have adequate insurance from a professional association or reliable insurance company

When one person interferes with another's personal space, intentionally or unintentionally, this is referred to as a boundary:

violation

Positive intentions, grounded and centered focus, and being aware of appropriate boundaries are all aspects of:

Practitioner intention

What is the action of the erector spinae muscles?

Extends the spine, laterally flexes the spine

The largest nerve in the human body is the:

sciatic nerve

The severity of a strain injury is based upon:

Swelling

The collection of nerves that might be damaged if too much pressure is applied in the posterior region of the neck or in the upper extremity is the:

brachial plexus

If a client has a history of significant weight loss, and skin folds that hang loosely are present, the practitioner should:

Avoid deep pressure or techniques that might "pinch" the folds

Parents or a practitioner can provide massage to infants:

Daily, so long as the baby demonstrates receptivity to massage

The ____ divides each muscle into several large sections known as fascicles.

perimysium

If you are self-employed and maintain your own tax records, but you agree to provide specific services to a business, you are a(n):

independent contractor

The atlanto-axial joint is:

pivot joint between C1 and C2

When a practitioner blends more than one profession or source of employment, it is a(n):

Blended career

A key physiological response to subacute inflammation is:

development of new blood vessels

A condition where tissue repair and maturation do not progress normally and the tissue enters a recurrent inflammatory process is called:

chronic inflammation

Studies have documented the positive effect massage has on these brain waves, associated with deep relaxation and sleep.

Delta

The document that gives a business permission to operate within a certain city and/or county jurisdiction is called a(n):

business license

"Flaring up suddenly once or twice a day" is an example of:

frequency

Treating all clients equally, regardless of beliefs, background, race, gender, age, etc., is an example of which ethical principle?

Inherent worth of all people

If a client is receiving treatment for cancer and has had surgery to remove a tumor, he or she:

Is cleared to receive massage with a physician's release, but the recent surgery site is a local contraindication

A full body change in body chemistry as a result of massage is best described as:

A systemic effect

One way massage might decrease sensations of pain in the hamstring is by:

Reducing muscle spasms that splint and guard an injury

If the client has an absolute contraindication, he or she should:

Not receive massage

If a client sneezes on a magazine in the reception area, he/she might transfer pathogens to another person via:

Indirect contact

An indirect object capable of transmitting pathogens, such as a lotion bottle or door handle, is known as a:

Fomite

Data on standardized forms that must be quantified include:

The symptoms the client reports

What term best describes an area at the end of the bone that contains growing bone?

Epiphyseal plate

The nerve supply to a muscle, organ, or tissue is its:

Innervation

What are the lymph vessels which carry lymph to and immediately from the lymph nodes?

Primary lymph vessels

The olfactory nerve endings and the conchae are found in the:

nasal cavity

The renal capsule is ____ surrounding the kidneys.

fibrous connective tissue

The blood and fluids that spill out of damaged tissue into the surrounding area causing primary edema during an injury healing process are called:

exudates

A health history form is used to gather:

medications

Whether a practitioner is performing a wellness massage or a therapeutic massage, the assessment begins with:

Understanding the client's goals

Palpation of bony landmarks, such as locating the superior spine of the scapula, can help a practitioner determine:

The degree of symmetry

To qualify a goal:

Describe what the client should feel like at the completion of the activity

Which of these options is best when planning goals for a massage session?

The practitioner and client work together

One way to secure the drape on the gluteal region of a client who is positioned side-lying would be to:

Neatly roll the sheet under itself to expose the region

The initial discussion between a client and practitioner in which a health history is taken and the client's needs and wants for the session are discussed is the:

Client interview

A financial document that lists business assets, liabilities, and equity is called a:

balance sheet

Insurance that protects a business from liability due to client injury on the business premises is called:

general liability insurance

What is the largest carpal bone in the hand?

Capitate

The fibrous band that runs vertically from the calcaneus to the lateral malleolus and encloses the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis is the:

superior fibular retinaculum

If muscle tension is too high, proprioceptors will respond by inhibiting:

motor neurons

The noninvasive, continual exchange of information between client and practitioner in an ongoing manner to evolve the session is known as:

feedback

An environmental condition that might affect an athlete at an event is:

altitude