Chapter 7 Beck Test

Question 1

Optimal temperature for a massage room is

Answer 1

72 to 75°

Question 2

Massage rooms must have good

Answer 2

Ventilation

Question 3

Lighting in a massage room should be

Answer 3

Indirect, reflective, or soft

Question 4

A massage practitioners most important piece of equipment is the

Answer 4

Massage table

Question 5

A massage table needs to have

Answer 5

1 to 2” of padding

Question 6

What does the right massage table height depend on?

Answer 6

Style of massage, size of client, and LMT preference

Question 7

A width of ____ is too narrow, not enough room for the arms

Answer 7

27”

Question 8

The ideal massage table length is

Answer 8

76”

Question 9

The three areas of a massage business

Answer 9

Massage area, business area, and bathroom area

Question 10

The massage area must also include

Answer 10

A stool, lube, and bolsters

Question 11

The size of a massage room should be at least

Answer 11

10 x 12‘

Question 12

The best covering for a massage table is

Answer 12

Vinyl

Question 13

To clean vinyl use

Answer 13

Soap and water

Question 14

Deep tissue workers prefer

Answer 14

Lotion

Question 15

Why is mineral oil not recommended?

Answer 15

Dries out skin, clogs pores, and depletes nutrition

Question 16

What are the three steps to patch test?

Answer 16

1. Place product on inner elbow
2. Wait 15 to 30 minutes
3. If reaction, wash with soap and warm water

Question 17

Hypo allergenic products are found to be

Answer 17

Safe for most people

Question 18

Massage creams have special properties that can

Answer 18

Sooth, cool, warm, and stimulate the skin

Question 19

Laundry done weekly gives

Answer 19

1 1/2 to 2 weeks of linens

Question 20

What position is your client lying to be using the face cradle?

Answer 20

Prone

Question 21

How often should linens be changed?

Answer 21

Between every client

Question 22

If a client cannot use lotion or oils, what can you use?

Answer 22

Cornstarch (weird)