Midway Flashcards
A massage practitioner’s hands can be cleaned by?
Washing with soap and water
Minute, unicellular microorganisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics are called?
Bacteria
What are three general forms of bacteria?
Cocci, Bacilli, and Spirilla
Proteins that are produced in the body in response to contact with an invading bacteria are antibodies. What do antibodies increase?
The resistance to antigens
What is the disinfecting process?
Wash, rinse, dry, disinfect
When using primary precaution in massage practice, how long should you wash your hands using a nail brush?
60 seconds
What are pathogens?.
Minute living organisms that cause disease.
Sterilization is the process of completely destroying all microbial life, including spores. What machines that emits high pressure steam is used in the process of sterilization?
Autoclaves
Where do fungi like to grow?
In warm, wet environments. In the body, on the skin.
Small pox, common cold, mumps, and the measles are all examples of what?
Viruses
What is a causative agent for AIDS?
Viruses
What has higher levels of alcohol?
Antiseptics
Where are bacteria (greens and microbes) most numerous?
In dirt, refuse, and diseased skin
Where can you find a disinfectants EPA number?
On the bottle
Boundaries are contextual and therefore…
Not rigid
Who personalizes the therapeutic relationship in countertransference?
The therapist/practitioner
What is a sign of countertransference?
Excessively thinking about a client
What is the best defense against countertransference?
State and uphold your personal boundaries
What kind of atmosphere do supervision/peer groups regularly meet in?
One of warmth and respect
What do you do if a client expresses an attraction to you?
State and uphold your professional boundaries
Gifts, invites to social events, and a desire for involvement with the practitioner are examples of what?
Transference
What is never touched in a massage?
Genitals
What do you do if you see a client outside of the massage room setting?
Give a small nod or wave to acknowledge them but let them incite any conversation.
What does positive touch do?
Reduces stress, lowers cortisol in the blood, and increases serotonin and dopamine
