Module 2 review sheet

Question 1

an abnormal lateral deviation of the spine is called _____

Answer 1

scoliosis

Question 2

hammer toe and bunions are conditions of the foot commonly thought to be caused by

Answer 2

wearing certain types of footwear for many years

Question 3

T/F fever is an absolute systemic contraindication for massage

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

describe the difference between an open and a closed fracture

Answer 4

Open fracture involves a break in the skin whereas in a closed fracture, the skin stays intact.

Question 5

5. True / False: Osteoarthritis is systemic whereas rheumatoid arthritis is local.

Answer 5

F - get more info

Question 6

For a patient with a hearing impairment, a massage therapist should:

Answer 6

a. Establish physical cues to facilitate communication

c. Establish visual contact so they can see the therapist’s mouth move

Question 7

the precise cause of fibromyalgia is

Answer 7

unknown

Question 8

The term “cancer” encompasses a

Answer 8

diverse group of hundreds of diseases

Question 9

Name the six most common sites for a pressure ulcer to form:

Answer 9

Sacrum,
coccyx,
olecranon, trochanter,
ischium,
calcaneous

Question 10

If a patient has HIV or any condition that suppresses the immune system, what would be the most critical precaution for a massage therapist to follow for the safety of the patient?

Answer 10

Do not enter the room if you’re even slightly unwell

Question 11

Name the cancer which begins in the plasma cells in the bone marrow

Answer 11

Myeloma

Question 12

The condition of having a low white blood cell count is called

Answer 12

leukopenia

Question 13

An overly developed curve of the thoracic spine is technically called

Answer 13

hyperkyphosis

Question 14

T/F : Osteomalacia is a type of cancer that begins in the bone

Answer 14

Look it up in PPT