Chapter 11 – Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant Women, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Tactical Athletes and the Military, Elderly, and People with Impairments

Question 1

Which person is an example of a tactical athlete?
A. Parent
B. Healthcare provider
C. Teacher
D. Police officer

Answer 1

Police officer

Question 2

Which approach is appropriate for pregnancy massage?
A. Place a cushion under the clientQUOTEQUOTEs breasts while prone
B. Postpone massage until the second trimester
C. Avoid performing techniques on the medial ankle
D. Tilt the clientQUOTEQUOTEs torso to the left when supine

Answer 2

Tilt the clientQUOTEQUOTEs torso to the left when supine

Question 3

An elderly female client with a stooped posture arrives for her massage. Which treatment plan is appropriate?
A. Proceed with the massage, working vigorously to promote circulation
B. Proceed with the massage, working deeply on the back to loosen tight muscles and promote correct posture
C. Ask about medical conditions such as osteoporosis and position for comfort during the massage
D. Postpone massage until the condition is resolved surgically

Answer 3

Ask about medical conditions such as osteoporosis and position for comfort during the massage

Question 4

Which treatment plan is appropriate for a frail geriatric client?
A. Increase both treatment time and applied pressure.
B. Special modifications are unnecessary.
C. Perform full range of motion on all joints.
D. Use slow and rhythmic techniques.

Answer 4

Use slow and rhythmic techniques.

Question 5

Which condition do the majority of pregnant women experience?
A. Supine hypotensive syndrome
B. Preeclampsia
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Morning sickness

Answer 5

Morning sickness

Question 6

If an elderly client has thinning skin, avoid:
A. using friction.
B. using vibration.
C. massage on the face.
D. massage on the back.

Answer 6

using friction

Question 7

The effect relaxin has on the pregnant clientQUOTEs body is to: (Ch 25 or 11?)
A. decrease the likelihood of heartburn.
B. increase flexibility of joints.
C. stimulate milk production.
D. cause nasal congestion.

Answer 7

increase flexibility of joints.

Question 8

Which condition requires referral of a pregnant client to her healthcare provider?
A. Varicose veins
B. Widespread edema
C. Leg cramps
D. Frequent urination

Answer 8

Widespread edema

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for massage?
A. Orthostatic hypotension
B. Bell palsy
C. Emphysema
D. Preeclampsia

Answer 9

Preeclampsia

Question 10

Placing a client who is in advanced pregnancy on her side or combining a semi-reclining positon with a left lateral tilt while supine facilitates reducing pressure on which of the following structures?
A. Liver and gallbladder
B. Aorta and vena cava
C. Duodenum and ileum
D. Carotid and jugular

Answer 10

Aorta and vena cava

Question 11

The majority of tactical athletes have some form of:
A. chronic fatigue syndrome.
B. post-traumatic stress.
C. Osgood-Schlatter disease.
D. dementia.

Answer 11

post-traumatic stress.

Question 12

Which condition is one of the most common diseases of the elderly?
A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Diabetes

Answer 12

Osteoarthritis

Question 13

A factor increasing the risk of falling in the elderly is:
A. decreased vision.
B. diabetes mellitus.
C. slower gait.
D. angina pectoris.

Answer 13

decreased vision.