Chapter 7 – Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping

Question 1

To reduce physical strain when performing massage, the practitioner should keep his or her knees slightly:
A. flexed
B. extended
C. rotated
D. inverted

Answer 1

flexed

Question 2

If a client has lower back pain while supine, under which area should a bolster be placed to decrease discomfort?

Answer 2

Knees

Question 3

Which positioning demonstrates good body mechanics?
A. Feet close together and flexed at the waist
B. Majority of weight on the right foot
C. Knees locked with back straight
D. Knees flexed while shifting weight between the feet

Answer 3

Knees flexed while shifting weight between the feet

Question 4

Proper draping methods are essential in massage because they help:
A. keep the client focused on breathing patterns.
B. with lubricant absorption.
C. keep the client warm and promote professionalism.
D. the client remain on the massage table.

Answer 4

keep the client warm and promote professionalism.

Question 5

What is the best way to proceed when a client does not wish to disrobe?
A. Offer to perform the massage through clothing
B. Refuse to perform the massage
C. Ask the client to disrobe down to undergarments
D. Explain to the client the importance of skin-to-skin contact

Answer 5

Offer to perform the massage through clothing

Question 6

What term means the client is lying on his or her side?

Answer 6

Lateral recumbent

Question 7

What area should remain covered when undraping to perform abdominal massage?

Answer 7

Chest

Question 8

Which draping method is appropriate for turning the client over?
A. Slightly elevate the sheet along the opposite edge, anchor the sheet against the closest side of the table, and instruct the client to turn over
B. Firmly hold the sheet against the table on the opposite side, anchor the sheet with thighs against closest side of the table, and instruct the client to turn over
C. Before leaving the room, instruct the client to turn over and drape self with the sheet then re-enter the room when the client has completed the task
D. Rotate the sheet 90°, lift the sheet until it clears the client, and give instruction to turn over, then settle the sheet over the client

Answer 8

Slightly elevate the sheet along the opposite edge, anchor the sheet against the closest side of the table, and instruct the client to turn over

Question 9

What stance is best described by the one foot positioned in front of the other with one knee flexed?

Answer 9

Archer

Question 10

Core stability involves strength in which muscle?

Answer 10

Rectus abdominis