PD Ch 3 & 10 test

Massage tables are most frequently purchased What is the approximate percentage

95

Most massage tables have a width between 28 and 33 in What is the most common

30 to 31

Most massage tables height range is usually between____ & ____ inches

22, 34

Most massage table lengths are?

72 to 73 in

A face rest adds 10 to 12 in to the table length, t/f

True

A six or eight inch bolster reduces the client's length once placed behind the knees or in front of the ankles t/f

True

High grade density foam generally has better_____, or ability of the foam pad to return to its original height after being compressed.

Memory

_____ refers to the thickness of the table padding

Loft

Table padding or loft can arrange from____ firm to ____ in (ultra plush)

1.5 - 4 in

What certain table foam pads are manufactured to be more durable and last longer compared with others

AreoCell and UltraCell

Rotating the head and foot area of your table can reduce unequal padding wear…T/F

True

Most good quality massage tables and products use______ fabrics and do not contain polyvinyl chloride or PVCs, making them environmentally friendly

Polyurethane

Bolsters and cushions, including pillows, provide additional support for the clients what three areas

Neck, knees, and ankles

What is the most popular bolster height

6 in

______& ______ inch bolsters are also available

3, 8

Knee bolster placement can decrease excessive….

Lordosis

What areas of the body are easily massaged while the practitioner is seated

Face, neck, hands and feet

What are the popular sheet fabrics used for draping

Cotton, cotton blends, and flannel

Why should you avoid thin clingy or see-through fabrics like Jersey net

Because they reveal details of the client's body

What is the primary purpose of a massage lubricant

To reduce friction between the practitioner's hands and the client's skin

Review... What is friction

The force that holds back the movement of a sliding object

Name the six types of massage lubricants

Cremes, lotions, butters, waxes and gels

Powders such as cornstarch are used when….

Friction reduction should be minimal

EX: when applying lymphatic massage techniques

Lubricants used in hospital or medical settings must be pre-approved by…

Infection control manager or appropriate staff member

If you need your lubricant approved by the hospital or medical settings what should you do

Submit a product ingredient list

once approved the products safety data sheet or material safety data sheet should be available

Oil-based lubricants provide more ____, so ______ product is needed because it remains on skin for longer periods

Glide, less

Oil-based lubricants are less likely to cause a chilling effect as it creates a layer of______ to reduce loss of body heat

Insulation

Water-based lubricants are _____ effective it reducing______ and appropriate for techniques requiring more infection

Less, friction

Water-based lubricant are marketed as _____ ____ because they contain more water and less oil

Deep tissue

Deep tissue massage products absorb more______ compared with oil-based lubricants and are applied more____

Quickly, frequently

Water-based lubricants are more likely to cause the client to feel_____ because of evaporative _______

Cold, cooling

_____ & _______ are moisturizing, hydrating and more emollient (possessing skin softening or soothing qualities)

Cremes, lotions

Which lubricants are less likely to stain clothing and massage linens

Cremes & lotions

Which lubricants are derived from nuts, seeds and vegetables

oils and gels

What oils tend to be well tolerated

Sesame, grape, coconut and hemp seed oils

Which lubricants disadvantage is staining of linens and clothing and odors remaining on massage sheets and bolster covers

oils and gels

Which lubricant is derived from fruit, nuts or seeds

Butters

What are the most common butters used as massage lubricants

Cocoa butter and shea butter

What is another name for cocoa butter

Theobroma oil

Cocoa butter also known as theobroma oil is obtained from what seed

Cacao seed

Shea butter is extracted from what

Cacao trees fruit ( called tree nut)

What do butters do when in contact with body heat and you should use sparingly

Melt and liquefy

If clients are allergic to latex they may also have an allergic reaction to what

Shea butter

A combination of wax blended with oils such as sweet almond oil or grape seed oil

Massage waxes

What lubricant offers reduced glide and is suitable for myofascial and scar tissue massage

Waxes

What are the commonly used waxes in massage

Beeswax, tribehinin or candelilla

Research suggests transdermal delivery of ______ (___) is safe, effective and non-habit forming, partially because drug levels rise slowly when applied topically

Cannabinoids, CBD

Which massage lubricant is more expensive

Creams and butters

Why do some practitioners avoid products containing mineral oil in parabens

They are thought to clog pores and maybe a carcinogen

Parabens are thought to mimic the hormone estrogen when absorbed into the skin

When dispensing thin lubricants use a container with ____ mechanism or a ______ bottle or tube

Pump, squeezable

When dispensing thick lubricants such as creams or butters you should use a clean_____to remove a sufficient amount of product for a single client use and then place it in a_____ reusable or disposable dish.

Spatula, sanitary

Technique supplied in an up and down direction (vertically, horizontally or diagonally) are less likely to ____ & _____ body hair compared to techniques applied in a______ motion

Mat & tangle, circular

Store your massage lubricants in a ____, ____ location away from direct sunlight

Cool, dark

When your massage lubricants are stored in a cool dark location away from direct sunlight most lubricants will remain blended and unranced for a approximately how many months

18

Your massage lubricants product shelf life can be extended for an additional year with what

Refrigeration or freezing

The use of fragrant essential oils by inhalation or by applying a diluted form to the skin

Aromatherapy

Concentrated essences of plants and possess characteristic fragrances of the plants from which they are extracted

Essential oils

What is the most widely used essential oil, combats insomnia, calms and balances the mind and emotions, and helps ease irritability. Derived from a flower

Lavender

What essential oil is widely used for respiratory congestion, may also bring comfort when experiencing loss or grief, used during periods of physical and mental fatigue and exhaust

Eucalyptus

What essential oil is used for increased energy and a sense of mental clarity, making it useful during times of indecisiveness. It may also irritate the skin

Lemon

What essential oil adds a sense of excitement orenthusiasm, raises attention levels, a great for a pick me up after a period of depression.

Also used for headaches, nausea and motion sickness,

if your client is taking homeopathic remedies avoid using this as it can act as an antidote

Peppermint

What are the ways essential oils can be dispensed 7

Inhalation, diffuser, roommister, baths (immersion / steam), compress, massage lubricant and body treatment product such as a mask or scrub

How many drops of essential oil do you place on the center flap of a face rest cover, on a corner of a pillowcase or on a tissue placed on the arm shelf while the client is prone?

5 to 10

How many drops of essential oil do you add to a diffuser

10 to 15 drops

How many drops of essential oil do you use for immersion baths and/or steam?

5 to 10 drops

How many drops of essential oil do you add to a small dish of water, before dressing a washcloth in the scented water, ring out the excess water and apply to the skin for a compress

2 -5 drops

How much essential oil do you add to a massage lubricant for a full body massage

15 to 20 drops for each 1 oz of oil-based lubricant

When making a massage lubricant with essential oils what is the dilution percentage you want

2.5% - 3.5%

For a massaging a localized area (muscle spasm in the should) a slightly stronger dilution can be made using how many drops of essential oil to what ounce of lubricant

12 to 15 drops to 1/2 oz of massage oil

What essential oils should be avoided for clients that might have epilepsy

Rosemary, fennel, sage, eucalyptus, hyssop, camphor and Spike lavender

What essential oils should not be applied before direct exposure to sunlight

Any citrus oil along with angelica lavender and bergamot

Essential oil should be stored in dark, airtight containers usually made from glass and not plastic….t/f

True

Neutral colors such as top, gray, beige and white or muted tones and light pastels help individuals feel

Calmer

Rich shades of red, orange and yellow can create a _____ cozy feeling

Warm

Blues and blue greens or cool colors can have a _______ effect and can make a room feel _____.

Soothing Cooler

What is the ideal room temperature for a massage practitioner

Between 68 and 76° F

Professional activities that can be performed legally by members of a licensed profession and the context in which these activities can be applied

Scope of practice

T/F .. massage practitioners cannot provide services or apply techniques that require a separate license to practice such as psychotherapy, chiropractic or osteopathic procedures, physical or occupational therapy, or any branch of medicine unless they have the appropriate state license

T

The degree and level of care given by a similarly trained and qualified individuals who are in the same or similar line of work or work setting

Standard of care

Systematic process of gathering information in order to make informed decisions

Assessment

Process of analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, or synthesizing information and applying creative thought to form an argument, solve a problem, or reach a conclusion

Critical thinking

What are the three essential documents for massage therapists

Intake form

Consent form

Treatment plan

The capacity of an individual to obtain, communicate and understand health information and services when making decisions

Health literacy

How long are clients records kept

6 years after the last date of service

If client's information is on paper, secure paper documents behind two locks such as a locked fireproof file cabinet inside a locked office

Double lock rule for paper

If client information is digitized, secure electron files behind two locks such as a passcode protected computer program or cloud-based storage accessed through a passcode protected digital device.

Double lock rule digitized

If services are provided on site such as in a residential home clients files our secured within a locked mobile transport case and in a locked vehicle

Double lock rule if you are traveling to your clients

Digital devices must be fitted with a_____ to protect client information from hackers. Do not allow unauthorized individuals to use or_____ on digital devices containing client information

Firewall, play

HIPPA stands for

Health

Insurance

Portability

Accountability

Act of 1996

Created by the department of health and human services (DHHS) to protect clients rights and targets the storage, transmission, in dissimination of personal health information

HIPPA

Client health and medical information can only be released to a third party if the client authorizes the release by signing and dating a what

Document release form

Authorization and instructions from a medical practitioner for drugs, procedures or devices

Prescription

Diagnostics codes listed in a comprehensive database used in healthcare and research to classify and monitor incidents and prevalence rates of diseases disorders and injuries

International classification of disease

CPT stands for

Current procedural terminology

Form used to collect the client's personal and contact information, health and medical information, and massage information such as past experiences and pressure references

Intake form

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling, actual or potential tissue damage

Pain

The body's response to any demand placed on it which triggers sympathetic arousal or the stress response

Stress

Consists of a straight horizontal or vertical line with the endpoints to measure extreme limits such as no pain and the worst pain possible, client is asked to mark their pain level on the line between the two end points

Visual analog scale (VAS)

Consist of a line of numbers between 0 and 10 with zero representing no pain in 10 representing the worst pain possible, client is asked to Mark which number best represents their pain intensity

Numeric rating scale (NRS)

Uses a series of descriptive phrases such as mild, moderate, severe, and worst, the client is asked to mark which phrase best describes their pain intensity

Verbal descriptor scale (VDS)