Nationals For Massage Therapists

38 Questions | By Tinkerbell-power

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Questions to help massage therapists prepare for the National Examination to obtain licensure.

Questions and Answers

1.

The sequences and directions of Swedish massage strokes are most adapted to which anatomical or physiological situation?
- A.
  
  Muscle attachments
- B.
  
  Subcutaneous adipose tissue
- C.
  
  Autonomic nervous system
- D.
  
  Lymph drainage and venous return
2.

Good bookkeeping for healing arts professionals can
- A.
  
  Eliminate tracking sheets
- B.
  
  Decrease bank statements
- C.
  
  Increase petty cash funds
- D.
  
  Increase legitimate tax dedctions
3.

When massaging the thigh in the supine position, which muscle is involved?
- A.
  
  Hamstring
- B.
  
  Quadriceps
- C.
  
  Gluteal
- D.
  
  Gastrocnemius
4.

Massage is contraindicated for which of the following conditions?
- A.
  
  High blood pressure
- B.
  
  Constipation
- C.
  
  Keloid Scar
- D.
  
  Adhesions
5.

The ilioposas flesxes the hip because of its insertion on the ____________.
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Greater trochanter
- C.
  
  Lesser trochanter
- D.
  
  Iliac Crest
6.

The tricuspid valve is found between the
- A.
  
  Right atrium and right ventricle
- B.
  
  Left ventricle and aorta
- C.
  
  Left ventricled and right ventricle
- D.
  
  Right atrium and left atrium
7.

Which is a TRUE statement concerning Golgi tendon apparatus?
- A.
  
  Found in joint capsules
- B.
  
  Detects overall tension in tendon
- C.
  
  Originates in Purkinje fibers
- D.
  
  Activated by vagal reflex
8.

Which muscles are adductors?
- A.
  
  Pectoralis and deltoid
- B.
  
  Pectoralis and latissimus dorsi
- C.
  
  Deltoid and latissimus dorsi
- D.
  
  Biceps and deltoid
9.

Which muscle would be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve were severed?
- A.
  
  Trapezius
- B.
  
  Biceps Femoris
- C.
  
  Gluteus maximus
- D.
  
  Erector Spinae
10.

Which statement most accuratley describes the meridian system?
- A.
  
  Energy pathway moving randomly through the body
- B.
  
  Energy pathway moving superficially
- C.
  
  Energy pathway that doesn't affect organs
- D.
  
  12 meridians and 2 vesels are pathways in which energy moves toward the surface of the body, affecting organs
11.

What type of insurance do LMT's but to cover their work in case a client sues?
- A.
  
  Malpractice and life
- B.
  
  Homeowners
- C.
  
  Life
- D.
  
  Liability and malpractice
12.

Which condition is present when there is an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow?
- A.
  
  Inability to flex fingers fully
- B.
  
  Spasticity
- C.
  
  Flaccidity
- D.
  
  Spasms
13.

The only joint where the axial skeleton articulates with the appedicular skeleton is:
- A.
  
  Sternoclavicular
- B.
  
  Glenohumeral
- C.
  
  Sternoscapular
- D.
  
  Scapularclavicular
14.

What muscle is not part of the rotator cuff?
- A.
  
  Supraspinatus
- B.
  
  Infraspinatus
- C.
  
  Teres Major
- D.
  
  Teres Minor
15.

When opening a massage business, helpful resourses include:
- A.
  
  Chamber of Commerce
- B.
  
  Accountant
- C.
  
  Small Business Administration
- D.
  
  All of the above
16.

Accupressure, shiatsu, polarity and reflexology are examples of:
- A.
  
  Energetic manipulation
- B.
  
  Behavioral barometer
- C.
  
  Rective circuits
- D.
  
  Systematic massage
17.

When massaging the lateral head of the fibula. of which structure should you be careful?
- A.
  
  Popliteal endangerment site
- B.
  
  Peroneal nerve
- C.
  
  Tibial nerve
- D.
  
  Femoral nerve
18.

Cross-fiber massage must be applied in which direction to the fibers?
- A.
  
  Horizontally
- B.
  
  At right angles
- C.
  
  Triangularly
- D.
  
  Trapezoidally
19.

With your client in the supine position, how do you expose the serratus anterior?
- A.
  
  Lateral rotation and adduction of the arm
- B.
  
  Medial rotation and adduction of the arm
- C.
  
  Horizontal abduction of the arm
- D.
  
  Horizontal adduction of the arm
20.

Hypercontraction of the pectoralis minor causes rounded shoulders. Which muscle would be weak and overstretched?
- A.
  
  Pectoralis minor
- B.
  
  Rhomboids
- C.
  
  Subclavius
- D.
  
  Levator scapula
21.

Which muscles shares a common attachment?
- A.
  
  Biceps brachii, brachiradialis, coracobrachialis
- B.
  
  Coracobrachialis, brachioradialis, pectoralis minor
- C.
  
  Pectoralis minor, coracobrachalis, brachiradialis
- D.
  
  Biceps brachii, coracobrachilis, pectoralis minor
22.

Friction, percussion, and vibration are techniques that
- A.
  
  Stimulate
- B.
  
  Relax
- C.
  
  Strengthen
- D.
  
  Weaken
23.

All of the following dorsiflex the ankle except:
- A.
  
  Tibilalis anterior
- B.
  
  Extensor halluci longus
- C.
  
  Peroneus longus
- D.
  
  Peronues tertius
24.

The hamstring muscles, from medial to lateral, are
- A.
  
  Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimebranosis
- B.
  
  Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
- C.
  
  Semimembranosus, semitendinosus, rectus femoris
- D.
  
  Semimembranosis, semitendinosus, biceps femoris
25.

We do not massage the SCM bilaterally because of the
- A.
  
  Femoral artery
- B.
  
  Common carotid artery
- C.
  
  Peroneal artery
- D.
  
  Tibial artery
26.

What is the insertion of the brachiradialis?
- A.
  
  Styloid process of radius
- B.
  
  Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- C.
  
  Medial epicondyle of humerus
- D.
  
  Styloid process of ulna
27.

What is the origin of the teres major?
- A.
  
  Medial border of scapula
- B.
  
  Lateral border of scapula
- C.
  
  Lesser tubercle
- D.
  
  Greater tubercle
28.

The attempt to bring the stucture of the body into alighnment around a central axis is called
- A.
  
  Structural integration
- B.
  
  Trauma
- C.
  
  Alignment
- D.
  
  Adjustment
29.

What muscle shares an attachment with the deltoids?
- A.
  
  Levator scapula
- B.
  
  Biceps brachialis
- C.
  
  Trapezius
- D.
  
  Supraspinatis
30.

A hyperirritible spot that is painful when compressed is called a (an)
- A.
  
  Trigger Point
- B.
  
  Pain point
- C.
  
  Ampule
- D.
  
  Rolfing
31.

Which rotator cuff muscle is positioned anterior on the scapula?
- A.
  
  Supraspinatus
- B.
  
  Infraspinatus
- C.
  
  Teres Minor
- D.
  
  Subscapularis
32.

In which directions do the yin merdians flow?
- A.
  
  Superior to inferior
- B.
  
  Inferior to superior
- C.
  
  Lateral to medial
- D.
  
  Medial to lateral
33.

Injuries that have a gradual onset or reoccur often are called
- A.
  
  Sprains
- B.
  
  Occupational
- C.
  
  Acute
- D.
  
  Chronic
34.

What is the insertion for pectoralis major?
- A.
  
  Medial clavicle
- B.
  
  Medial bicipital groove
- C.
  
  Sternum
- D.
  
  Lateral bicipital groove
35.

What name may be give to a muscle that acts on the thumb?
- A.
  
  Hollucis
- B.
  
  Longus
- C.
  
  Pollicis
- D.
  
  Brevis
36.

If a client's condition is outside the LMT's scope of practice, the technician should
- A.
  
  Schdule extra sessions
- B.
  
  Refer the client to the proper professional
- C.
  
  Take more training
- D.
  
  Read textbooks
37.

Which erector spinae muscle is the most medial of the group?
- A.
  
  Spinalis
- B.
  
  Multifidus
- C.
  
  Longisimus
- D.
  
  Iliocostalis
38.

What is the insertion site for levator scapulae?
- A.
  
  Ribs 1-8
- B.
  
  Medial border of the scapula
- C.
  
  Superior angle of the scapula
- D.
  
  C1-C4

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