Ch 7-9

Question 0

Universal precautions

Answer 0

A system of infection control that protects persons from exposure to blood and bloody body fluids.

Question 1

Ideal room temperature for massage

Answer 1

72 through 75°

Question 2

Common towel law

Answer 2

You should not use common equipment between patients. Every patient should have their own sheets, towels etc.

Question 3

Three levels of pathogen removal

Answer 3

1-sterilization
2-disinfection
3-sanitation

Question 4

Sterilization

Answer 4

The most complete process of removing pathogens; this destroys all living organisms, including bacterial spores.

Question 5

Disinfection

Answer 5

A medium level of decontamination, nearly as effective as sterilization, but it does not kill bacterial spores.

Question 6

Sanitation

Answer 6

The third level of decontamination practiced in the massage studio and is done with soaps or detergents and water.

Question 7

Informed consent

Answer 7

A client’s written authorization for professional services based on adequate information from the massage therapist about the massage, including expectations, potential benefits, possible undesirable effects, and professional and ethical responsibility.

Question 8

Intake forms

Answer 8

Provide vital information that the therapist uses to formulate a treatment strategy

Question 9

SOAP notes

Answer 9

Subjective, objective, assessment or application, and planning.

Question 10

Subjective

Answer 10

Initial interview. Client stated reason for massage; health history, present symptoms, aggravating conditions and how and when it started. (update subjective information at the beginning of each session.)

Question 11

Objective

Answer 11

information the therapist gathered from history taking, observation and palpitations, interview or assessment procedures. The therapist treatment goals are noted, and information from subjective and objective findings are used to design the massage session.

Question 12

Assessment (or application)

Answer 12

Summary of conditions or limitations; identification of contraindications and cautions. But it records what was done in the session and changes in symptoms or responses by the client to the procedures used. Session goals are reviewed. Any progress or changes either negative or positive relative to the massage session is documented.

Question 13

Planning

Answer 13

Gen. plan and suggestions for future sessions are any recommendations for a client. Future sessions are discussed and planned with more long-range goals.