MCQ

96 Which of the following statements regarding the hypothalamic-pituitary axis is false? a. Hormone release factors (HRFs) secreted by the pituitary gland stimulate the hypothalamus b. Dysfunction of the hypothalamus gland affects the function of the pituitary gland directly c. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland hormones affect a large number of body functions d. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands link the nervous and endocrine systems

a. Hormone release factors (HRFs) secreted by the pituitary gland stimulate the hypothalamus

34 For the effectiveness of a massage, a comfortable balance of communication from both the client and the massage therapist is: a. Ideal for treatment b. Determined by client c. Covered on the intake form d. Up to the RMT

a. Ideal for treatment

42 Having a discussion with a client about the positive and potentially negative effects of massage for a certain condition is an example of: a. Informed consent b. Framework c. Personal boundaries d. Ethics

a. Informed consent

10 What is the main cause of radial nerve compression? a. Lateral epicondylitis b. Pronator teres syndrome c. Sprain of the medial collateral ligament d. Triceps muscle atrophy

a. Lateral epicondylitis

89 A movement rotating the leg inwards is considered to be: a. Medial rotation b. Pronation c. Lateral rotation d. Supination

a. Medial rotation

29 The tissue rhythmically being plucked between the thumb and fingertips of both hands describes which tapotement techniques? a. Pinching b. Hacking c. Tapping d. Cupping

a. Pinching

75 Hepatocytes do not: a. Produce digestive enzymes b. Store fat-soluble vitamins c. Process nutrients d. Detoxify

a. Produce digestive enzymes

58 Which bone is the anterior part of the coxal bone? a. Pubis b. Ischium c. Coccyx d. Ilium

a. Pubis

3 What is the main intended effect during the controlled motion phase? a. Return to normal activities that do not exacerbate symptoms b. Developing muscle strength, necessary to return to intense exercises c. Decrease, but not eliminating proactive muscle spasm d. Developing maximal A-ROM of injured joint

a. Return to normal activities that do not exacerbate symptoms

86 Which of the following disease is an example of vitamin D deficiency in children? a. Rickets b. Osteomalacia c. Scorbut d. Pellagra

a. Rickets

88 This test is used for assessment of the lesions of the sacrotuberous ligaments: a. Sacroiliac rocking b. Approximation test c. Ipsilateral prone kinetic test d. Transverse anterior stress test

a. Sacroiliac rocking

95 Which of the following statements best describes clinical decision-making? a. Systemic approach to problem solving and client care b. Interviewing, assessing, treating and referring clients c. Modifying aims and treatment plans as you treat d. Carefully considering what you do to improve practice

a. Systemic approach to problem solving and client care

69 Which of the following strokes, if done for too long of a period, can cause loss of sensation due to nervous system overload? a. Tapotement b. Petrissage c. Light effleurage d. Kneading

a. Tapotement

59 The thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated by: a. The diaphragm b. The heart c. The intestines d. The ribs

a. The diaphragm

53 Which of the following statements regarding sutures is not true? a. The lambdoid suture is between the two temporal bones b. The squamous suture lies between the parietal bone and the temporal bone c. Sagittal suture is between the two parietal bones d. The coronal suture lies between the frontal and parietal bones

a. The lambdoid suture is between the two temporal bones

85 If the hip abductor muscles are weak, the stabilizing effect of these muscles during stance phase is lost. Which of the following gaits does this describe? a. Trendelenburg's b. Antalgic c. Arthrogenic d. Ataxic

a. Trendelenburg's

20 Which of the following statements is an example of a closed ended question? a. When did the accident happen? b. How are you feeling today? c. How does the pain affect your life? d. How would you describe the pain?

a. When did the accident happen?

6 Active resisted flexion of the torso will strengthen ______________. a. abdominals b. latissimus dorsi c. erector spinae d. iliopsoas

a. abdominals

44 To stretch your client's middle deltoids fibres, you would place the client's humerus into GH __________. a. adduction b. abduction c. medial rotation d. extension

a. adduction

35 To perform the Varus stress test, stabilize your client's leg by holding at the ankle and: a. apply a lateral pressure to the medial knee b. apply a medial pressure to the lateral knee c. apply a lateral pressure to the lateral knee d. apply a medial pressure to the medial knee

a. apply a lateral pressure to the medial knee

39 Bringing your toes up towards your shin would put your foot in a(n) _____ position. a. dorsiflexed b. inverted c. everted d. plantar flexed

a. dorsiflexed

48 Active resisted hip flexion will _____ your client's _____ a. strengthen, iliopsoas b. stretch, abdominals c. strengthen gluteus maximus d. stretch, iliopsoas

a. strengthen, iliopsoas

54 How many carpal bones are there in the wrist? a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 7

b. 8

62 Which one of the following statements best describes anastomoses? a. A transition area between capillaries and veins b. A merging of two or more blood vessels c. The reduction of blood flow through a capillary bed d. The area where the endocardium meets the tunica intima of blood vessels

b. A merging of two or more blood vessels

73 A Empty Can test is performed on a client that has supraspinatus injury, which task will be most limiting? a. Extension b. Abduction c. Horizontal adduction d. Flexion

b. Abduction

97 Which of the following physiological effects is a mechanical component of cross-fiber friction? a. Increases circulation b. Breaks up and reforms scar tissue c. Relaxes muscles and decreases hypertonicity d. Hyperemia

b. Breaks up and reforms scar tissue

67 The inhibition phase of intestinal secretion causes duodenum to secrete the following hormone that stops the "churning" of the stomach. a. Acetylcholine b. Cholecystokinin (CCK) c. Pepsin d. Gastrin

b. Cholecystokinin (CCK)

45 A virus localized in a cutaneous nerve that can remain dormant until activated by emotional upset, fever, or UV radiation is called: a. Boils or carbuncles b. Cold sores c. Psoriasis d. Impetigo

b. Cold sores

37 Health history interview determines the following information: a. Frequency of treatments b. Contraindications to treatment c. Treatment plan d. On-going treatment

b. Contraindications to treatment

90 What type of treatment technique includes a reflexive effect of decreasing spasms? a. Coarse vibration b. Direct pressure friction c. Shaking d. Tapotement

b. Direct pressure friction

99 Gastrin is a G1 tract hormone secreted by: a. Mucous neck cells b. Enteroendocrine glands c. Parotid glands d. Parietal cells

b. Enteroendocrine glands

60 What muscles would be treated in compartment syndrome or periostitis for the lateral compartment? a. Gastrocnemius and soleus b. Fibularis (peroneus) longus and brevis c. Tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus d. Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum and extensor hallucis longus

b. Fibularis (peroneus) longus and brevis

24 Which of the following types of cartilage is most commonly found covering the articular surfaces of long bones? a. Elastic connective tissue b. Hyaline cartilage c. Elastic cartilage d. Fibrocartilage

b. Hyaline cartilage

19 Which of the following statements is an example of a benefit of treatment? a. It will increase the joint hypermobility b. It will increase shoulder mobility c. I will undrape the area d. Some techniques may increase the pain

b. It will increase shoulder mobility

87 Which of the following characteristics is common for all types of tumors? a. A highly undifferentiated mass of cells b. Loss of control over cell proliferation c. A mass of cells confined to a single location d. The ability to invade neighbouring tissues

b. Loss of control over cell proliferation

66 When inflamed, which of the following lymph node groups can be palpated anterior to the external auditory meatus? a. Submental b. Preauricular c. Deep cervical chain d. Submandibular

b. Preauricular

74 Which of the following structural adaptations is not seen in lymphatic capillaries? a. Blind-ended tubes b. Precapillary sphincters c. Flap-like minivalves d. Anchoring collagen filaments

b. Precapillary sphincters

83 Which of the following statements regarding preparation of the treatment area is false? a. The room must be cleansed and sanitized according to public health standards b. Preparing the room can be performed any time before the client gets on the table c. Linens soiled by bodily fluids must be bagged and tagged contaminated with body fluids. d. Linens and towels for clinical use must be freshly laundered in a 10% bleach solution

b. Preparing the room can be performed any time before the client gets on the table

5 Which of the following techniques can be used to decrease muscle spasm? a. Muscle setting, shaking b. Reciprocal inhibition c. Hold and relax d. Autogenic inhibition

b. Reciprocal inhibition

80 During the remodelling phase of the inflammatory response, collagen is synthesized, degraded and dramatically reorganized. This process is known as: a. Leukocytosis b. Scar formation c. Vasoconstriction d. Lymphocytosis

b. Scar formation

41 Which of the following statements about tapotement techniques is true? a. Light tapotement for a short period of time is useful for relaxing hypertonic muscles b. Tapotement can be effective in loosening mucus in client with respiratory conditions c. Tapotement generally decreases sympathetic nervous system firing d. Heavy tapotement or prolonged light tapotement decreases local circulation

b. Tapotement can be effective in loosening mucus in client with respiratory conditions

2 By placing your client's hip into passive forced extension, adduction and external rotation, you are effectively stretching which muscle? a. Quadratus lumborum b. Tensor fasciae latae (TFL) c. Piriformis d. Gluteus maximus

b. Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)

32 An electric moist heat pad is also known as a: a. Compression b. Thermophore c. Paraffin wax d. Hydrocollator

b. Thermophore

21 Which of the following techniques are indicated for treatment of intercostal neuralgia in the chronic stage? a. Contrast towels, muscle approximation b. Thoracic traction, internal costal stretching c. GTO release, light stroking d. Tapotement, muscle shaking

b. Thoracic traction, internal costal stretching

92 Draping boundary lines allow for the maximum amount of tissue to be uncovered for accessibility during treatment work, as well as a secure covering for the client's comfort. What is the boundary line for the back in side lying position? a. Undrape to the ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) and for female clients; a towel for the breasts at the xiphoid process level b. Undrape to the iliac crest c. Undrape to the greater trochanter d. Undrape to T12

b. Undrape to the iliac crest

65 Which of the following populations is lymphadenopathy common? a. Adolescents b. Young children c. Athletes d. Sedentary adults

b. Young children

72 Which degree of nerve injury is considered when all layers of the nerve are damaged? a. 1st degree b. 4th degree c. 3rd degree d. 2nd degree

c. 3rd degree

71 Lower motor neuron lesions are characteristics of which of the following disorders? a. Parkinson's disease b. Multiple sclerosis c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis d. Myasthenia gravis

c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

17 Which of the following closely describes the performance of the Valsalva orthopedic test? a. Run a sharp object along your client's foot b. Gently compress your client's jugular vein for 30 seconds c. Ask your client to bear down as if forcing a bowel movement d. Ask your client to stand with their eyes closed for 20 to 30 seconds

c. Ask your client to bear down as if forcing a bowel movement

79 Jim works as a personal trainer at a large fitness facility. While on your table, he tells you of a client of his that also receives bodywork. He could not remember the name of the treatment modality but was wondering if you have ever heard of Myo-kinetics and Arthro-kinetics. Which modality incorporates these treatments? a. Equine Massage b. Aromatherapy c. Aston-Patterning d. Attunement Therapy

c. Aston-Patterning

64 The sensory receptors that respond to chemicals are called: a. Nociceptors b. Photoreceptors c. Chemoreceptors d. Mechanoreceptors

c. Chemoreceptors

15 A health history form must contain the following information: a. Consent to release information b. Consent to treat c. Current medication d. Signature of the client

c. Current medication

43 In order to stretch your client's brachialis muscle, you would place the client's arm into: a. Elbow flexion only b. Elbow flexion with forearm supination c. Elbow extension only d. Elbow extension with forearm pronation

c. Elbow extension only

14 Which of the following techniques treat a peripheral contracture on a client with chronic osteoarthritis? a. Effleurage, vibrations b. Muscle approximation, light stroking c. Fascial stretching, muscle stripping d. Joint tractions, joint oscillations

c. Fascial stretching, muscle stripping

33 Which of the following motions will most effectively strengthen the middle fibres of your client's deltoid muscle? a. Scapular elevation b. GH adduction c. GH abduction d. GH external rotation

c. GH abduction

36 What does a positive sign indicate for pain at 60 to 120 degrees abduction during the painful arc test? a. SC joint pathology b. AC joint pathology c. GH joint pathology d. Elbow pathology

c. GH joint pathology

70 Which of the following proteins in blood plasma has an immune function? a. Albumins b. Fibrinogen c. Globulins d. Erythropoietin

c. Globulins

61 Which of the following components contributes to the body's first line of defense? a. Natural killer cells b. Phagocytes c. Hydrochloric acid d. Antimicrobial proteins

c. Hydrochloric acid

30 Which of the following statement is an example of pain onset? a. It hurts every morning, then it gets better b. It starts in my head, then spreads into my shoulders c. It began yesterday when I fell suddenly d. I feel the pain constantly, all day

c. It began yesterday when I fell suddenly

16 Performing a chin-up exercise will strengthen your client's: a. Pectoralis major b. Triceps c. Latissimus dorsi d. Pectoralis minor

c. Latissimus dorsi

57 Which of the following structures is not housed in the mediastinum? a. Thoracic part of the trachea b. Thoracic part of the esophagus c. Lungs d. Heart

c. Lungs

76 What is the name of the nerve plexus found in the muscularis layer of the Gl tract and promotes motility by operating smooth muscle and regulating secretions? a. Enteric plexus b. Brachial plexus c. Myenteric plexus d. Gastric plexus

c. Myenteric plexus

84 Which of the following is a characteristic of the regulation in cardiac muscle contractions? a. Neural and voluntary b. Hormonal and involuntary c. Neural and involuntary d. Hormonal and voluntary

c. Neural and involuntary

28 Which of the following condition on the health history form constitutes a primary complaint within the Scope of Practice? a. Multiple sclerosis b. Low blood pressure c. Pain in the lower back d. Hearing loss

c. Pain in the lower back

18 Which of the following stretching techniques is not considered to be an active inhibition technique? a. Agonist contraction b. Post isometric relaxation c. Passive angular d. Hold-relax

c. Passive angular

23 Which muscle are you stretching by placing your client's GH joint into 90 degrees abduction, and 90 degrees lateral rotation, and then applying a passive forced lateral flexion? a. Latissimus dorsi b. Posterior deltoids c. Pectoralis major d. Pectoralis minor

c. Pectoralis major

91 Which body cavity houses the heart? a. Pleural cavity b. Pelvic cavity c. Pericardial cavity d. Abdominal cavity

c. Pericardial cavity

68 The sensory receptors that respond to light are called: a. Mechanoreceptors b. Thermoreceptors c. Photoreceptors d. Nociceptors

c. Photoreceptors

94 Which of the following statements regarding proteins is true? a. Functional proteins are also known as fibrous proteins b. An enzyme is an example of structural protein c. Structural proteins are insoluble substances d. Structural proteins are also known as globular proteins

c. Structural proteins are insoluble substances

55 The bones of the ankle are called: a. Metacarpals b. Metatarsals c. Tarsal bones d. Carpal bones

c. Tarsal bones

22 Which of the following statements is an example of pain intensity? a. The pain shoots down my arm b. I am not sure where the pain is coming from c. The pain is mild most of the time d. The pain began two days ago

c. The pain is mild most of the time

25 A massage therapist is also a certified reflexologist. The policy on receipts for alternate therapies states that: a. Massage therapy clinics cannot issue receipts for reflexology b. The receipt cannot be signed by the RMT c. The receipt must indicate that the fee was received for reflexology d. Massage therapists cannot legally perform therapies other than massage

c. The receipt must indicate that the fee was received for reflexology

52 The body region of the forehead is called the ______ region. a. cervical b. mental c. frontal d. occipital

c. frontal

38 To perform Ober's orthopedic test, your client begins in the _______ position backed towards the edge of the table. The client's top leg starts off in extension and _______. You ask your client to slowly allow gravity to _______ his/her top leg as you observe the range of motion in that hip. a. prone, abduction, adduct b. side lying, adduction, abduct c. side lying, abduction, adduct d. prone, flexion, extend

c. side lying, abduction, adduct

49. The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) lies at the origins and insertion of ______ muscle fibers into the tendons of ______ muscle. a. skeletal, smooth b. smooth, skeletal c. skeletal, skeletal d. cardiac, smooth

c. skeletal, skeletal

93 If your client becomes nauseated or dizzy during treatment, what can you do to lessen the uncomfortable side-effects resulting from a medication (Rx) or pathology? a. Use full body percussive treatment techniques b. Increase the intensity of technique transitions c. Maintain a steady rocking motion during treatment d. Adjust position

d. Adjust position

63 Which of the following is an unlikely cause of lymph node engorgement, or swelling? a. Obstruction of afferent or efferent lymph vessels b. Infestation by bacteria, viruses or metastatic cells c. Increase in the number of lymphocyte/macrophages d. Excessive thyroid and metabolic activity

d. Excessive thyroid and metabolic activity

4 Which of the following sets of techniques is indicated on the convex side of the scoliotic curvature? a. Lymphatic drainage techniques b. Fascial stretching skin rolling c. Muscle stripping, deep kneading d. Isometric contractions, tapotement

d. Isometric contractions, tapotement

56 Which of the following statements about the patellar is true? a. It does not protect the knee joint b. It attaches to the patellar ligament superiorly c. It is the smallest sesamoid bone in the body d. It sits on the patellar surface of the femur

d. It sits on the patellar surface of the femur

82 The reflexes initiated by sight, smell, and thought, are associated with the signal transmission from the brain to various digestive organs. Which of the following types of reflexes is this referring to? a. Stretch b. Somatic c. Short d. Long

d. Long

11 Which of the following statements describes both Erb's and Klumpke's paralysis? a. Compression injury of the brachial plexus b. Severance of nerve fibers in the brachial plexus c. Nerve root compression in the cervical spine d. Overstretching injury of the brachial plexus

d. Overstretching injury of the brachial plexus

50 Right-sided heart failure will likely result in the following outcome: a. High blood pressure b. Pulmonary edema c. Acute asthma d. Peripheral edema

d. Peripheral edema

78 Which muscle is attached to lateral meniscus and assists with unlocking the knee joint? a. Plantaris b. Tensor fascia lata c. Biceps femoris d. Popliteus

d. Popliteus

98 Which of the following statements best describes 'mechanical respiration' or breathing? a. Process buffering the blood and preventing acidosis b. Diffusion of gasses through thin membranes in the lungs c. Anabolic processes generating energy in tissue cells d. Processes that carry O₂ into the lungs and remove CO₂

d. Processes that carry O₂ into the lungs and remove CO₂

31 A relationship between client and practitioner that is focused on the well-being of the client and is contractual is known as a ___________________. a. Dual relationship b. Interactive boundary c. Partnership d. Professional therapeutic relationship

d. Professional therapeutic relationship

26 Patellar tendonitis can cause symptoms such as trigger points and contracture in this muscle: a. Gastrocnemius b. Hamstrings c. Gluteals d. Quadriceps

d. Quadriceps

81 Which of the following statements regarding decision-making and critical thinking is true? a. Process that reflect only short-term thinking or decision making b. Clinical decision-making applies reasoning to academic situations c. Consequences of options considered are irrelevant to decision making d. Reasoning in the clinic context is associated with data analysis

d. Reasoning in the clinic context is associated with data analysis

77 The following conditions represent types of kyphotic deformities, except for: a. Flat back b. Round back c. Humpback d. Scoliosis

d. Scoliosis

8 Which of the following techniques treat subdeltoid bursitis in the chronic stage? a. Isometric exercises and muscle setting b. Effleurage, cold hydrotherapy c. Tapotement, muscle setting d. Skin rolling, fascial stretching

d. Skin rolling, fascial stretching

9 Which of the following sets of techniques are appropriate two weeks after cast removal? a. Fascial stretching, muscle stripping b. Tapotement, skin rolling c. Muscle setting, muscle shaking d. Vibrations, light stroking

d. Vibrations, light stroking

13 Which of the following sets of passive movements will stretch the flexor compartment of the forearm? a. Wrist flexion, elbow flexion b. Wrist flexion, elbow extension c. Wrist extension, elbow flexion d. Wrist extension, elbow extension

d. Wrist extension, elbow extension

40 Which of the following statements is an example of a complication of treatment? a. Be careful when getting off the table b. You may have an allergy to this lubricant c. You can stop or modify the treatment d. You may feel dizzy after the treatment

d. You may feel dizzy after the treatment

47 By applying passive forced dorsiflexion of your client's foot while his knee is flexed, you are stretching which of the following muscles? a. popliteus b. tibialis anterior c. gastrocnemius d. soleus

d. soleus

46 Active resisted knee flexion and hip extension will _____ your client's _____. a. strengthen, quadriceps b. stretch, gluteus maximus c. stretch, hamstrings d. strengthen, hamstrings

d. strengthen, hamstrings

1 What is the positive sign of a Thomson's test? a. Absence of plantar flexion when the calf is squeezed b. Hypermobility in the ankle c. Sharp pain d. Talar displacement from the medial malleolus

a. Absence of plantar flexion when the calf is squeezed

27 What type of information is not included in a health history form? a. Assessment result b. Presence of allergies c. Source of referral d. Primary complaint

a. Assessment result

7 Which of the following muscles require treatment for flaccidity on a client with Bell's palsy? a. Buccinator, orbicularis oris b. Masseter, zygomaticus major c. Sternocleidomastoid, frontalis d. Tempolis, orbicularis oculi

a. Buccinator, orbicularis oris

100 Research providing further corroboration of cause-effect relationships found in case studies describes which of the following types of study designs? a. Case series b. Correlational c. Case study d. Case control

a. Case series

51 There are periods when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure? a. Coming down with a fever b. Relationship challenges with their spouse c. Financial woes d. Sharing information about a mutual friend

a. Coming down with a fever

12 Which of the following sets of muscle will demonstrate flaccidity on a client with carpal tunnel syndrome? a. Flexor carpi radialis, flexor pollicis longus b. Adductor pollicis, flexor pollicis brevis c. Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris d. Flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris

a. Flexor carpi radialis, flexor pollicis longus