Lab #1 Flashcards
True or false. It is best to wear disposable gloves or another appropriate covering if you have a broken skin or non contagious infection on your hands?
True
Percussion is the basic stroke best for relieving muscle cramps. True or false
False
A protocol provides structure to a massage and allows for the creativity and flexibility necessary to cater to client specific needs and goes? True or false
False
It is important to ask the client about comfort and pressure during your session. True or false
True
Intent is the least important factor in meeting the clients needs. true or false
False
Massage is the art of applying touch to a body with varying degrees of pressure, technique, duration, and intense. True or false
True
It is possible to die from lack of touch. True or false
True
A contra indication of massage is…
Fever
Increased circulation, muscle relaxation, and pain relief are….
Benefits of massage
The 1st and foremost rule of massage is
Do no harm
A system or code of morals of individuals, groups or professionals are defined as
Ethics
The most common method of pathogen transmission is
Unwashed hands
For the massage practice, you need to follow 2 steps of infection control. What are they?
clean and then disinfect
Which of the following is a way to personalize the connection between a therapist and a client?
All of the above. Using the client’s name, maintaining eye contact, and listening attentively during the consultation.
The table must be set at the right height too ______
Give the practitioner proper leverage and to prevent fatigue