Ethics

A client has the right to information regarding their purpose and application of massage treatment and to decide if they feel comfortable with that approach before the intervention is initiated. Which ethical principle does this describe

Client autonomy and self-determination

A client repeatedly asks the massage therapist for his personal cell phone number so that the client may text him about scheduling appointments. What is the best response by the massage therapist

Decline. Instruct the client to schedule appointments by calling the clinic in order to ensure HIPAA regulations are maintained and to avoid affecting the therapeutic relationship

A legal obligation to engage in the best known personal and clinical conduct is known as :

Ethics

When is a client's consent required for treatment

Every treatment, regardless of body area or draping/clothing

A supervision is preparing to give someone difficult information to an employee. When attempting this conversation, what should his first step in the process be

Identify the employee's communication style

During the licensing process, some states will require a massage therapist to pass this type of exam, which ensures the massage therapist understands the laws regulating their profession What type of exam is this called

Jurisprudence (the type of exam)

When working with a client, a massage therapist describes that using compression and friction techniques would be beneficial. The client returns to the clinic a week later and is upset because he had bruises on the treatment area. He also states he was not made aware that this could occur. What was the client unable to do in this scenario

Make an informed choice

When referring a client to another health care provider, what must the massage therapist do first

Obtain informed consent from the client

What should a massage therapist inform a client of with regards to their medical records

Records are subject to subpoenas

After preforming a needs assessment for a new client, the massage therapist determines that the client may potentially have an orthopedic injury related to their low back. It is most appropriate to:

Refer him to his physician

What should a massage technician do if the client's condition is out of his or her scope of practice

Refer the client to a medical professional who is qualified to help

What are the 4 basic principles that constitute the code of ethics for massage professionals

Respect the dignity of people Responsible caring Integrity in relationships Responsibility to society

What are some ways to improve professional excellence

Take a course in medical massage Undergo self-reflection after each client interaction Read current research articles pertinent to clinical practice

To obtain a government certification, an individual must:

Take specific educational courses and pass a standardized test

In regards to the principles that guide professional ethical behavior, what is the definition of nonmaleficence

The professional shall do no harm and shall prevent harm from happening

To communicate most effectively with another person, what must be taking into account

Tone of voice, body language, words used

A massage therapist has recently begun a new advertising campaign for his business. It emphasizes that he can cure arthritis. What is a potential issue with this type of advertising

We cant "cure" things Potential to be mistaken for medical treatment

If a client openly discusses personal matters with you while you are providing massage services, what action should you take

compassionately listen to the client

How should all clients information be handled

confidentially

What occurs when the therapist personalizes the professional relationship and is unable to separate the professional relationship from personal feelings and expectations from the client

countertransference

The arts, beliefs, customs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought created by a specific group of people is referred to as :

culture

To what extent should a client have access to their medical records

full access any time

When draping a client, which areas should always remain covered

genitals, perineum, anus

A massage therapist has a new client on her schedule. The client is 11 years old, and his parents drop him off in the parking lot and leave without filling out any paperwork or coming into the clinic. The client gives informed consent for treatment. What is the most appropriate action for the massage therapist

hold off on treatment, have the parents return and give consent for treatment

Prior to beginning a massage session with a new client, it is important to establish and obtain:

informed consent

During an employee's annual review, the employer is going though several situations which could have been handled better by the employee. With each situation, the employee quickly responds with reasons why they acted the way they did. The employee is demonstrating what type of listening

listening to respond

When is sexual conversation appropriate with clients

never

What must a massage therapist always have if they are working in massage therapy

professional liability insurance

Why was the NCTMB's code of ethics put into place

protect and serve the public by ensuring privacy for the clients, practicing honest business procedures, working within the scope of practice, and treating clients equally

A client tells you of another massage therapist touching them inappropriately. With more clients reporting the same situation, what should the therapist do first

report this massage therapist to the state board

A client asks about another clients treatment. What is the best response to this question on the part of the therapist

" I cannot share that information with you, but you could directly ask the client that question if you would like"

A 20-year old woman comes to a massage therapist with reports of neck and right upper arm pain. When treating this client, which of the following are within the scope of practice for a massage therapist: - Instructing her in self-myofascial release techniques for at-home use - diagnosing her client with a herniated disc - instructing the client to take ibuprofen to reduce pain - giving the client exercises to reduce pain

- Instructing her in self-myofascial release techniques for at-home use

In regards to ethical massage practices, which of the following is false: - massage therapist should not refer their clients to other healthcare professionals - massage therapists should identify and report unethical conduct of colleagues - massage therapist should not display discrimination toward any clinet - massage therapist should ensure their clients privacy

- massage therapist should not refer their clients to other healthcare professionals

What is an example of ethical advertising for a massage practice

A brochure that promotes services that the professional is certified and adequately trained for

What is an example of a common ethical dilemma in the health care profession

Accepting gifts in exchange for personal gain, doesn't drape a client to ensure privacy, safety and comfort. Or makes recommendations on how to treat an illness that is out of their scope of practice

If a situation arises in which the massage therapist may not be able to provide the best care for a particular client, what should the therapist do first

Disclose professionally the factors limiting the therapists ability to provide the best care

When massaging a client of the opposite sex, the client becomes sexually aroused. What is the best strategy for the massage therapist in this situation

Educate and explain that this can occur because of physiologic changes with touch, give the client space to correct his or her mindset and resume the massage when the client is composed

Which professional and ethical guiding principle describes that the benefits of treatment must outweigh the burden of treatment

Proportionality

After 20 minutes of treatment, a client suddenly states he does not want to continue treatment. He cannot give a specific reason for this, only that he doesnt want to continue. What should the massage therapist do

respect the right to refusal, stop the massage

What should be avoided in the clinic with regards of clothing

semi-transparent shirt or pants

A client had been seeing a massage therapist for treatment for the past 3 years. Within that time, the client began havening romantic interests in the massage therapist and pursued a relationship with him. What is this an example of

transference

What can impact a massage therapists ability to provide the highest level of care

working in a clinic in witch the therapist is unhappy