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Massage Flashcards

1
Q

As a direct and immediate effect of massage you should see …

the skin flaking heavily
blisters forming
the skin redden slightly

A

the skin redden slightly

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Indirect responses to touch are called …

automated effects
reflex effects
mechanical effects

A

reflex effects

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3
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If a client feels exhausted after a massage, this means that you have …

massaged too intensely
massaged too lightly
massaged for too long

A

massaged for too long

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4
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The effects of massage will be influenced by …

the colour of the room
the techniques applied
the shoes you wear

A

the techniques applied

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5
Q

The reflex effects of massage affect body functions and tissues through …

the feet
the urinary system
the nervous system

A

the nervous system

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6
Q

The techniques applied during a massage will make a client feel …

warmer
colder
itchy

A

warmer

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7
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What effect will massage have on trigger points?

increase their activity*
move them to another spot
reduce their activity

A

reduce their activity

it makes them more relaxed

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8
Q

What effect can massage have on injuries?

reduce scar tissues
slow healing
enlarge scar tissues

A

reduce scar tissue

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9
Q

How does massage make the skin softer and more supple?

by stopping sebum production
by increasing sebum production
by decreasing sebum production

A

by increasing sebum production

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10
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Increased blood circulation during a massage treatment will benefit muscles by increasing …

transport of oxygen and nutrients
muscle growth
lactic acid production

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transport of oxygen and nutrients

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How does massage help the cardiovascular system?

increases heart beat
thins the blood
helps venous return

A

helps venous return

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12
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Massage has many beneficial effects. Which of the following is NOT produced by giving a massage?

relieve stiffness
give diabetes
relax muscles

A

give diabetes

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What effect can massage have on the urinary system?

increase the amount of urine through bladder
decrease the amount of urine through bladder
introduce blood in the urine

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increase the amount of urine through bladder

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14
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Massage affects the endocrine system by …

increasing the release of stress hormones
reducing the release of stress hormones
increasing blood sugar levels

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reducing the release of stress hormones

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15
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During a consultation a client tells you that they have a localised contra-indication (for example a bruise). You …

should send them to see their doctor
could massage around the affected area
should send them away

A

could massage around the affected area

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16
Q

Massage is contraindicated if the client …

has a tense muscle
has a fever
is wheelchair bound

A

has a fever

17
Q

What effect would massage have on a person who has a cold or flu? It would …

intensify the illness
stop the immune system from working
cure the cold or flu

A

intensify the illness

18
Q

An inflammation presenting with pus or a pus pocket is an absolute contraindication, and is a sign of …

varicose veins
bacterial infestation
bone deterioration

A

bacterial infestation

19
Q

Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in soft tissues due to the removal, inflammation or blockage of …

lymph channels
veins
arteries

A

lymph channels

20
Q

What happens to bones in the advance stages of osteoporosis?

lose blood supply
become brittle
become very dense

A

become brittle

21
Q

An inflammation of a vein causing pain and swelling is called …

embolus
hematoma
phlebitis

A

phlebitis

22
Q

Which of the following is not a contraindication for massage?

an infectious skin problem
low blood pressure
intoxication

A

low blood pressure

23
Q

Redness, pain, heat and swelling are signs of …

inflammation
bruising
diabetes

A

inflammation

24
Q

What will affect the sympathetic nervous system?

a long relaxing massage
a gentle head massage
a short invigorating massage

A

a long relaxing massage

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