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Chapter 10 – Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Informed Consent, and Documentation Flashcards

1
Q

Acronyms F-DAR and SOAP are examples of which part of practice?
A. Massage organizations
B. Accounting methods
C. Client documentation
D. Advanced certification

A

Client documentation

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If a client refuses to fill out the intake form, what should the massage practitioner do?
A. Ask the questions aloud and document the client’s answers
B. Fill out the intake form after the session
C. Conduct the intake using objective assessments
D. Refuse to perform the session until the client is compliant

A

Ask the questions aloud and document the clientQUOTEQUOTEs answers

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Which entity was created to protect client rights including the storage, transmission and dissemination of personal information?
A. Court ordered subpoena
B. Medical release signed by client
C. Treatment plan based on assessments
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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During client assessment, which information would be considered objective data?
A. Pain at end of passive range of motion
B. Frequent headaches
C. Elevated right shoulder
D. Dizziness upon standing

A

Elevated right shoulder

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Which type of data is gained from a client’s perception?
A. Assessment
B. Statistical
C. Objective
D. Subjective

A

Subjective

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Which term means permission given by a client after he or she has been informed of all relevant facts regarding treatment?
A. Transference
B. Informed consent
C. Medical clearance
D. Assessment

A

Informed consent

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Q

Which term means data the practitioner notices, and is measurable and quantitative?
A. Subjective
B. Statistical
C. Objective
D. Intake

A

Objective

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Q

What is the most effective measure to control disease transmission?
A. Vitamin supplements
B. Regular physical exercise
C. Annual medical examinations
D. Hand hygiene

A

Hand hygiene

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Q

According to the CDC, the lathering stage of effective hand washing should last how many seconds?
A. 510
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60

A

20

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The National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), recommends client files be maintained for how many years after the last date of service?
A. One
B. Four
C. Seven
D. Ten

A

Four

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Identifying conditions for which massage may have harmful effects is described as:
A. being beyond a practitioner’s scope of practice.
B. requiring input from the client’s primary healthcare provider.
C. being an essential duty of the practitioner.
D. requiring discussion during subsequent sessions.

A

being an essential duty of the practitioner.

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If a client has a condition contraindicated it means the condition:
A. is managed by medication.
B. requires the massage to be modified or postponed.
C. requires immediate medical attention.
D. benefits from the massage being performed.

A

requires the massage to be modified or postponed.

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Massage practitioners conduct a client intake with health histories to:
A. obtain consent for treatment.
B. polish interviewing skills.
C. learn more about the client’s heritage.
D. formulate appropriate treatment plans.

A

formulate appropriate treatment plans

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When assessing a client’s pain and discomfort, what is the initial question to ask?
A. When did it start?
B. What makes it better or worse?
C. Does the pain radiate?
D. How often does it hurt?

A

When did it start?

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Treatment records cannot be released to a third party without the client’s written consent. Exceptions include:
A. a subpoena by a court of law.
B. request by the client’s physician.
C. request by the client’s spouse.
D. request by the client’s employer.

A

a subpoena by a court of law

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What is the most important skill during a client intake?
A. Writing
B. Listening
C. Palpation
D. Speech

A

Listening

17
Q

A client is on the table and states the session must now end. She is obviously upset. What course of action is appropriate for the massage practitioner to take?
A. Ask what is wrong and try to counsel
B. Continue with the massage until the time is up
C. Tell the client this behavior is unacceptable
D. Comply with the request and ask if anything is needed

A

Comply with the request and ask if anything is needed

18
Q

During the intake, the massage practitioner signals full attention by sitting and:
A. crossing the arms and the legs.
B. maintaining eye contact.
C. ruffling through papers.
D. taking notes electronically.

A

maintaining eye contact.

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Q

Leaving the previous client’s treatment records visible to the next client best describes a breach of:
A. communication.
B. confidentially.
C. disclosure.
D. discrimination.

A

confidentially

20
Q

Which condition is an example of an absolute contraindication for massage?
A. Ankle sprain which occurred 2 days ago
B. Abnormal lump on the right posterior wrist
C. Fever of 101degrees F
D. Gout on the left great toe

A

Fever of 101degrees F

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Q

Which process is defined as evaluations used to identify the client’s health status, treatment goals, and how these goals will be addressed by the massage practitioner?
A. Objective measurement
B. Research literacy
C. Assessment
D. Documentation

A

Assessment

22
Q

How are enlarged lymph nodes regarded in massage?
A. Indications for thermotherapy
B. Effectively treated with friction
C. A local contraindication
D. An absolute contraindication

A

A local contraindication

23
Q

What does “P” represent in the acronym SOAP?
A. Procedure
B. Plan
C. Pallor
D. Pain

A

Plan

24
Q

Nosocomial infections are ones acquired in which location?
A. Governmental facilities
B. Healthcare facilities
C. Home
D. School

A

Healthcare facilities

25
Q

The main method for gathering objective information uses:
A. client intake and direct inquiry.
B. observation and palpation.
C. a medical release form.
D. a pain questionnaire.

A

observation and palpation.

26
Q

If a client has an unfamiliar medical condition, what is the practitioner’s best course of action?
A. Postpone the massage until the client has medical clearance
B. Look up the client’s condition in a pathology book or reputable source
C. Ask the client to determine goals by formulating the treatment plan
D. Refer the client to his or her primary healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment

A

Look up the clientQUOTEQUOTEs condition in a pathology book or reputable source

27
Q

The massage practitionerQUOTEs strategy to help the client achieve his or her goals is called:
A. documentation.
B. treatment planning.
C. assessment.
D. informed consent.

A

treatment planning.

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Q

Which approach is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guideline?
A. Disclose client information only to practitioners in the same unit or clinic
B. Client authorization is optional when sending client information to other providers
C. Confidentiality notices are superfluous on facsimiles and emails
D. Safeguard client information behind two locks and restrict access

A

Safeguard client information behind two locks and restrict access

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Q

Which example is an open-ended question?
A. Would you like more pressure?
B. How are you feeling today?
C. Do you want more time spent on your calves?
D. Where in your back are you feeling pain?

A

How are you feeling today?

30
Q

What signed document gives the practitioner permission to share client information?
A. Release form
B. Consent form
C. Intake form
D. Confidentiality form

A

Release form

31
Q

Which of the following acronyms refer to services provided to clients from healthcare professionals?
A. CPT
B. HCP
C. ICD
D. PRN

A

CPT

32
Q

What format must you send your social security number in if it is subpoenaed?
A. XXX-45-6789
B. 123-XX-6789
C. 123-45-XXXX
D. 123-45-6789

A

123-45-6789

33
Q

What should be on every treatment plan or session note?
A. Age and gender
B. Height and weight
C. Name and date
D. Diagnosis and prognosis

A

Name and date

34
Q

At which point(s) in the session does a massage practitioner assess and record the client’s pain or stress levels?
A. When the client books the appointment
B. When the client reschedules the appointment
C. When obtaining consent for treatment
D. Before the massage and after the massage

A

Before the massage and after the massage

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