TJ20: Pathology

Question 1

Ringworm is classified as a what?

Answer 1

Fungal Infection anywhere on the skin

Question 2

Sciatica is an example of a?

Answer 2

pain or inflammation

Question 3

When there is swelling and the tissue does not bounce back on compression, it is called?

Answer 3

Edema or Pitting Edema

Question 4

Sciatica May be caused by a spasm of the (???) muscle.

Answer 4

Piriformis

Question 5

What causes edema?

Answer 5

Retention of interstitial fluid

Question 6

Fevers, acute infectious diseases, inflammation, osteoporosis, varicose veins are examples of

Answer 6

Massage Contraindications

Question 7

T/F: Psoriasis is a very contagious skin condition.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is an inflammatory joint condition caused by uric acid crystals?

Answer 8

Gout

Question 9

3 Contraindications of massage are

Answer 9

Fever, Contagious Infections/Diseases, Blood Clots, Pregnancy, Cancer, Inflammation, Injury, Hypertension, Liver and/or Kidney Conditions, Varicose Veins, Broken Bones, Burns, Cuts

Question 10

Sprains occur when the (???) is injured

Answer 10

Ligaments

Question 11

Massage is (???) in a client with Thrombophlebitis.

Answer 11

Contraindicated

Question 12

The most common skin cancer is?

Answer 12

Basal Cell Cancer/Carcinoma (75-90%) usually on the face

Question 13

What is the best position for massaging a pregnant individual?

Answer 13

Side-lying

Question 14

Ringworm of the foot is known as?

Answer 14

Tinea Pedis

Question 15

Which describes a Class 3 Sprain?

Answer 15

Increased Tearing to Ligaments with Major Loss of Functioning

Question 16

Massage is not administered in which of the following situations?

Answer 16

Fever, Contagious Infections/Diseases, Blood Clots, Pregnancy, Cancer, Inflammation, Injury, Hypertension, Liver and/or Kidney Conditions, Varicose Veins, Broken Bones, Burns, Cuts, Lice & Mites,

Question 17

To massage the elderly, what stroke would you use?

Answer 17

Gentle Effleurage

Question 18

What appears as a bump on the skin that contains fatty deposits?

Answer 18

Lipoma

Question 19

Massage is not performed on an area that is?

Answer 19

Contraindicated

Question 20

Most headaches are

Answer 20

Tension

Question 21

(???) occurs in diabetics who are dependent on drugs to lower their glucose levels.

Answer 21

Hyperglycemia

Question 22

Massage treatments of the chest should never be done over

Answer 22

Breast Tissue, Pacemakers, Chemotherapy Port

Question 23

What physiological changes occur during the first stage of the tissue repair process?

Answer 23

Acute Vascular Response- vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation and increased permeability of vessels (Histamine Release)

Question 24

What condition associated with Varicose veins and is contraindicated for massage?

Answer 24

Blood Clots, Thrombophlebitis, Cerebovascular Accident

Question 25

Tapotment should never be used,

Answer 25

Endangerment sites, bones, open wounds and injuries

Question 26

Most deadly form of skin cancer

Answer 26

Malignant Melanoma

Question 27

Can you massage tendinitis in the subacute phase?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Seasonal Affective Disorder is associated with

Answer 28

Depression

Question 29

When muscles decrease in size due to a lack of use it’s called…

Answer 29

Atrophy

Question 30

Where would you find evidence of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)?

Answer 30

Chronic inflammation of the sacroiliac joint affecting the Neck, Shoulder, Spine, Hips, Heels

Question 31

What has symptoms of chest pains that radiate to the shoulder and left arm?

Answer 31

Acute Pericarditis

Question 32

T/F: Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Overstretching the muscle with little or no loss of function describes a (???) muscle strain?

Answer 33

Grade 1

Question 34

(???) is an enlarged thyroid gland that looks like a tumor.

Answer 34

Goiter

Question 35

Scoliosis is

Answer 35

A lateral or sideways curvature of the spine

Question 36

Torticollis is due to

Answer 36

a spams of the SCM muscle because of of strain or infection

Question 37

What are the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis?

Answer 37

Pain, inflammation, heat and redness

Question 38

Most diseases enter through the

Answer 38

Mouth

Question 39

What are the contagious skin conditions?

Answer 39

Tinea Corporis, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo, Folliculitis, Chickenpox, Warts, Pediculosis (Lice), Shingles, Scabies, Jock Itch, Tinea Capitis, and Tinea Pedis

Question 40

What is considered to be a danger sign regarding headaches

Answer 40

Lasting 4-5 days, slurred speech, numbness, and loss of motor control

Question 41

Symptoms of victims Lumbosacral strain include all but which of the following

Answer 41

Pain to one or both sides of the Back, Pain with movement and eases with rest, Swelling, redness, and warmth around the injury. Bone disease, poor posture, weakened ligaments

Question 42

Massage is contraindicated for which conditions?

Answer 42

Fever, Contagious Infections/Diseases, Blood Clots, Pregnancy, Cancer, Inflammation, Injury, Hypertension, Liver and/or Kidney Conditions, Varicose Veins, Broken Bones, Burns, Cuts

Question 43

The study of disease is called

Answer 43

Pathology

Question 44

(???) can result from eating too much sugar since Beta cell of the Pancreas will be too overworked to produce enough Insulin.

Answer 44

Hyperglycemia or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Question 45

A backflow of blood in the veins of the legs can lead to a condition called

Answer 45

Varicose Veins

Question 46

Massage directly following a Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration is?

Answer 46

Contraindicated

Question 47

Know S/S of Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 47

Insulin resistance based on decreased receptors sensitivity on target tissues in the body, reduction in insulin production Increased/Frequent Urination, Fatigue, Increased hunger and thirst, Dry mouth, Blurry Vision, Headaches, tingling hands

Question 48

Too much Uric Acid tophi is?

Answer 48

Gout

Question 49

What is the point at which injury would occur to a joint?

Answer 49

Anatomical Barrier

Question 50

When performing massage at a sporting event on a cold and rainy day, you should be aware of what?

Answer 50

Hypothermia