SALVO Chapters 9 & 10
Which of the following best describes what occurs when the trachea is blocked and the affected person cannot breathe?
Choking
Which of the following best represents an absolute contraindication?
Chronic disease in an exacerbation stage
A tip for documentation is to use what?
Commonly accepted medical abbreviations
Which of the following best describes the act of exchanging information through words, actions, behaviors, body language, and feelings?
Communication
Which of the following is the primary source of disease transmission?
Contact with human hands
Which of the following are methods of pathogen transmission?
Contact, vehicle, vector
Which of the following best describes the transfer of pathogens from a reservoir to a host?
Contamination
Which of the following diseases is caused by a lack of an essential nutrient in an individual's diet or by an individual's inability to digest and absorb a particular nutrient?
Deficiency
Which of the following best describes providing first and immediate responses during health or medical crises to minimize loss of life?
Emergency preparedness
Which of the following pathogens are single-cell organisms and can be spiral-shaped or rod-shaped?
Bacteria
According to James Borg, which type of human communication is expressed 93% of the time, much of it is subconsciously?
Body language
Which of the following is currently the most common malpractice claim against massage therapist?
Burns from hot stones
According to the text, what is the acronym for pain assessment guidelines?
CARE
If a client who is experiencing hypoglycemia is conscious and coherent, what should the massage therapist do?
Give him or her food or beverage that contains sugar
Which of the following best describes a sudden disruption of blood flow to the heart caused by a blood clot or hemorrhage from a broken blood vessel?
Heart attack
Which of the following conditions is associated with the acute care principle "time is muscle?"
Heart attack
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for massage therapists?
Hot pack application
Which of the following is a group of principles and practices aimed at preserving health?
Hygiene
Which of the following best describes the time interval between initial exposure to pathogens and first appearance of disease signs and symptoms in a susceptible host?
Incubation period
What types of diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa?
Infectious
Which of the following best describes a protective immune response to infection, injury, or irritation that creates an environment maximizing tissue repair?
Inflammation
Which of the following is an example of a viral infection?
Influenza
What is an effective interview skill?
Listen actively and signal your interest with eye contact and occasional nodding
What is the spreading of cancerous cells to other parts of the body called?
Metastasis
What information is measurable and verifiable?
Objective
Which of the following best describes a question that offers little restriction when answering and that allows for reflection and clarification of thoughts and feelings?
Open-ended
Which of the following is an example of a degenerative disease?
Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is an order from an authorized health care provider for medications, medical treatments, or medical devices?
Prescription
Which of the following is the act of recommending products or services to address a client's problem?
Referral
Which of the following is a term used to describe the source of infection?
Reservoir
Which of the following is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain?
Seizure
What are the most common adverse effects of basic massage techniques?
Soreness and brusing
Which of the following is a sign of inflammation?
Swelling
Which of the following represents objective information?
Swelling
When should the Heimlich maneuver be used?
The client is choking and is unable to cough or speak
Which of the following best describes transfer of infectious agents between two or more hosts, such as between animals or insects and human beings?
Vector
Which of the following best describes transmission of infectious agents through a common source such as food, water, or air?
Vehicle
Which of the following best represents a local contraindication?
Wrist that was sprained during a fall that occurred 48 hours ago
To disinfect contaminated tools, you should immerse them in a 1:10 solution of household bleach and water or isopropyl alcohol for at least how many minutes?
10
During hand washing, briskly rub soapy hands, forearms, and elbows together for at least how many seconds?
15
After the last date of client service, how many years does the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) recommend that therapists maintain client records?
4 years.... i think. look it up
Which of the following is an evaluation of something that helps form professional judgments?
Assessments
Which of the following best describes the movement of pathogens from one source to another?
Cross-contamination
Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?
Does the pain radiate down your left leg?
Which of the following is an example of a genetic disease?
Down syndrome
According to the U.S Department of Education, what is the average adult American reading level?
Eight-grade to ninth-grade
Which of the following represents an emotional bond people experience when concern is mutually expressed?
Rapport
