Chapter 12 Flashcards
T/F The most effective way to receive a Swedish, relaxation/wellness massage is with all clothing removed
True
T/F Forms should be completed at the end of the first massage.
False
T/F Most massage clients are comfortable with all of their clothes removed.
False
T/F The practitioner should help the client onto the table at the beginning of a massage.
True
T/F Bolsters used for support should be placed on top of the sheets or draping material so that the client’s skin comes into direct contact with the bolster.
False
T/F Cervical spine supports should hold the chest 4-6 inches off teh table while allowing the head to rest forward comfortably.
False
T/F The process of using linens to keep a client covered while performing a massage is called coverage.
False
T/F If using towels for the top cover draping method, they should form the letter “T” configuration.
True
T/F In full-body massage, the sequence should begin with the client lying on her side.
False
T/F Face massage is usually performed at the beginning of the massage.
True
T/F In ear massage, both ears may be massaged simultaneously.
True
T/F In some states, breast draping is a legal requirement.
True
An imformed consent document clearly states all except:
time & date of next appointment
Depending on the treatment given, the massage client will lie down in one of the following positions: except
1/2 sit
Bolsters used under the client’s knees when the client is lying on her back should be ____ inches in diameter.
4-8 inches
Positioning with bolsters provides more comfort for the client who has reduced flexibility in the ankles, knees, or ____
low back
When positioning the client facedown, place a support under the client’s chest to take the pressure off the ______
cervical spine
Which position works well for pregnant women in their second and third trimester?
Side lying
This provides alternative for a client to receive many of the benefits of an upper body massage in a seated position without removing clothing.
massage chair
Draping allows for the client to be totally undressed and at the same time retain comfort, warmth, and _______
modesty
The proper temperature for a massage room is between ____ and ____ degrees F.
72-75
Draping methods include top cover and _____
full sheet
minimum size of sheet in top cover method?
72 x 36
When working with a client over 200 lbs. use what size sheet
queen
In the full sheet draping method, a full size flat sheet has a minimum width of?
80 inches
The opening for a wrap or towel is to be situtated where?
side of body
In administering massage, the practitioner must be aware of all except:
completion of paperwork
Key to the way the client will respond to the therapist and teh massage treatment is
quality of touch
the pattern or design of a massage is
massage sequence
When performing massage, performing a stroke, or working on an area, work from ______ to _____ back to ________
general - specific - general
When appying massage lubricant, which one of the following statements is correct?
rub your hands together to warm the lubricant to body temperature
stroke used to apply the lubricant and encourage the flow of body fluids toward the center fo the body
effleurage
What is massaged last in massage routine 1
massage the back of the body
In massage routine 1, as part of a general arm massage, you should knead the arm from ________ to ______
shoulder to elbow
When performing massage routine 1, which one of the following would occur first in a general massage of the foot and leg?
rotate each toe three times
Massage routine 1 which one of the following steps would occur last in general massage of the anterior torso and neck
apply deep gliding strokes from the occiput down the shoulders
Massage routine 1, which one of the following steps would occur first in a general massage for the back of the legs.
Knead leg from heel to hip.
What considerations must be taken into account when massaging the face?
avoid massage around eyes if client has contacts
In a general massage of the neck, which one of the following steps should occur first?
apply gliding to the side of the neck
in general massage of arms, which one of the following is the first step to occur?
apply lubricant on the client’s arm from shoulder to wrist
To complete a full body massage, lightly place one hand on the ______ and the other at the top of the spine and hold the position for several seconds.
sacrum
