Abmp exam 8

Staphylococcus aureus is a species of bacteria that causes "staph" infections and:

Commonly lives harmlessly on the skin and hair, and around the nose

If a person holds the body in a rigid and unchanging position, or if the jaw drops or is held in a sideways position, he or she is:

The active phase of dying

An impairment that occurs temporarily as the result of illness or trauma during childhood is called:

developmental delay

What is the membrane that lines a joint cavity and produces a lubricant?

synovial membrane

Physically, pain results from:

Sensory nerve stimulation

The structure that activates lymphocytes is the:

thymus

For each ethic's principle, there is a corresponding:

standard of practice

The phenomenon in which something becomes deformed when an outside force manipulates it and slowly returns to its normal orientation over time is:

viscoelasticity

In the acute stage of a healing process, a practitioner is planning a session to:

Reduce tissue swelling and pain at the affected region and reduce sympathetic nervous system firing to support client recovery

A practitioner who slows down to work deeply and specifically in areas where muscle or fascia is adhered knows how to:

Engage the tissue

Slow, overly-relaxing techniques that might sedate the athlete and send the body into rest and recovery mode are avoided during:

Pre-event massage

A practitioner with strong palpation skills:

Feels nuances in tissue temperature, texture, hydration, tone, and depth

A technique used in neuromuscular approaches where the practitioner grasps the belly of the muscle in which a trigger point is located is known as:

Pincer compression

An example of a somatic reflex is:

stretch reflex

The location, intensity, frequency, duration, and onset reported by the client are called:

symptoms

The reflexive mechanism in the body that ensures coordination between opposing muscle groups is called:

reciprocal inhibition

When documenting a massage session on a standardized form:

There are approximately how many nephrons per kidney?

1 million

A nerve ending that is activated by a particular molecule is called a:

chemoreceptor

Muscles that are likely short and hypertonic when a shoulder elevation is observed include:

Scalenes and upper trapezius

Keeping track of expenses and income for a business is called:

record keeping

Herbal pastes spread onto a piece of cloth that are then applied to a particular body region are called:

plasters

In most programs, a basic "wellness" massage education would NOT prepare a practitioner to work with:

Hospice clients

This type of data is based on facts and measurements rather than opinion:

objective data

The long bones that make up the distal part of the longitudinal arches are the:

metatarsals

The quick response to stimulation from the nervous system characteristic of muscle tissue is known as:

excitability

In scoliosis, the muscles on the concave side of the curve will be:

hypertonic

An abnormal condition that results in medically significant symptoms and often has a known cause is:

disease

What is the primary purpose of antidiarrheal medications?

Decrease the peristaltic movement of the intestines

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

Working within the scope of practice

An abnormal decrease in T3 and T4 secretion in the thyroid gland, leading to weight gain, lethargy, and intolerance to cold, is known as:

Hypothyroidism

To decontaminate the hands when moving from a potentially contaminated area of the client's body (like the feet) to a clean area like the face), use:

An alcohol-based hand gel

If a posture assessment indicates that a client has mild scoliosis, the practitioner will want to address:

The erector spinae and paraspinal muscles on the concave sides of the spinal curves

Which term best describes the flat part of the vertebral arch between the spinous and transverse processes?

lamina

What scenario would require a doctor's prescription for massage therapy?

The client is in stage III breast cancer and is currently undergoing rounds of chemotherapy and radiation

The product of the sebaceous gland is properly called:

sebum

The environment, the attitude of the person administering the treatment, and the client's confidence in the effectiveness of the treatment all contribute to the:

placebo effect

Infants who receive massage:

Demonstrate increased vocalization, which aids speech development

Massage techniques that lift, twist, compress, vibrate, and stretch the tissue mechanically:

Stir ground substance to improve tissue health

The technical term for a kidney stone is:

renal calculi

What is the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual space we hold around ourselves and our possessions?

personal space

A method developed to address scar tissue applied across muscle fibers with a deep, transverse rubbing action is:

Cross fiber friction

If a client takes insulin via injection, the practitioner should:

Avoid the injection site during massage

The pisiform bone is part of what muscle's tendon?

flexor carpi ulnaris

Antianginal medications may cause:

Low blood pressure and dizziness at the end of the massage

A permanent mass of connective tissue that replaces normal tissue after it's been damaged is called:

Scar tissue

Use of which tool is permitted within the scope of practice for a massage practitioner?

T-bars

The quality of soft tissue where collagen fibers become "packed down" through increased hydrogen bonding that occurs in response to tissue stress is:

adhesiveness

The age, sex, economic status, level of education, and employment of a group of people are all examples of:

demographics

Massage relieves constipation and gas because it increases the muscular contractions of the colon, known as:

peristalsis

One item often negotiated as part of the employment package is the practitioner's:

schedule

The best way to become comfortable and skilled at draping is to:

Practice on a variety of male and female clients

Which term best describes a slightly concave surface on the medial proximal tibia that articulates with the medial femoral condyle?

medial tibial condyle

A blood clot is also referred to as a(n):

thrombus

A regular client at the spa where you are employed informs you that the company she works for is looking for a massage therapist for a weekly onsite chair massage job and asks if you want the position. What is the appropriate course of action to take?

Tell her you will ask your employer if it is a conflict of interest to accept the job and get back to her within 48 hours

Which muscle is called the "little helper" of the latissimus dorsi?

teres major

A common symptom associated with iliotibial band syndrome is:

lateral knee pain