Question 1

Most studies indicate that massage therapy decreases the level of which hormone related to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Oxytocin 
A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Oxytocin B

Question 2

Abdominal massage has been found to be helpful for which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn disease 
B)  Renal failure 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Crohn disease 
B)  Renal failure 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  Constipation D

Question 3

How does massage therapy influence fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activates the sympathetic response 
B)  Improves sleep 
C)  Worsens symptoms of anxiety 
D)  Decreases serotonin levels 
A)  Activates the sympathetic response 
B)  Improves sleep 
C)  Worsens symptoms of anxiety 
D)  Decreases serotonin levels B

Question 4

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases headaches 
B)  Improves range of motion 
C)  Increases electromyography activity 
D)  Intensifies muscle spasms 
A)  Increases headaches 
B)  Improves range of motion 
C)  Increases electromyography activity 
D)  Intensifies muscle spasms

Question 5

How does massage therapy influence pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone one responds the same way to pain so massage techniques need to be uniform 
B)  Perception of pain has little impact on the effects of massage techniques 
C)  Very few causes of pain are alleviated due to massage 
D)  Pain relief can be due to massage causing changes in neurotransmitter levels 
A)  Everyone one responds the same way to pain so massage techniques need to be uniform 
B)  Perception of pain has little impact on the effects of massage techniques 
C)  Very few causes of pain are alleviated due to massage 
D)  Pain relief can be due to massage causing changes in neurotransmitter levels

Question 6

Which condition is improved by massage therapy on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eczema 
B)  Melanoma 
C)  Impetigo 
D)  Fungus 
A)  Eczema 
B)  Melanoma 
C)  Impetigo 
D)  Fungus

Question 7

Research shows that massage has which effect on connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduces scar tissue formation 
B)  Increases pain and itching in burn scars 
C)  Decreases scar tissue strength in tendon injuries 
D)  Slows healing in ligament injuries 
A)  Reduces scar tissue formation 
B)  Increases pain and itching in burn scars 
C)  Decreases scar tissue strength in tendon injuries 
D)  Slows healing in ligament injuries

Question 8

Which condition did research find that manual lymph drainage alleviated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin cancer 
B)  Colitis 
C)  Trigger points 
D)  Migraines 
A)  Skin cancer 
B)  Colitis 
C)  Trigger points 
D)  Migraines

Question 9

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on blood and blood circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreases white blood cell count 
B)  Increases blood capillary flow rate 
C)  Increases blood viscosity 
D)  Decreases blood flow to the skin 
A)  Decreases white blood cell count 
B)  Increases blood capillary flow rate 
C)  Increases blood viscosity 
D)  Decreases blood flow to the skin

Question 10

Research suggests that massage therapy has which effect on the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreases relaxation 
B)  Increases stress, depression, and anxiety 
C)  Activates the sympathetic response 
D)  Improves cognitive and memory functioning 
A)  Decreases relaxation 
B)  Increases stress, depression, and anxiety 
C)  Activates the sympathetic response 
D)  Improves cognitive and memory functioning

Question 11

Which effect does massage therapy have on blood platelets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases the count 
B)  Decreases the count 
C)  Interferes with their clotting ability 
D)  Interferes with their replication 
A)  Increases the count 
B)  Decreases the count 
C)  Interferes with their clotting ability 
D)  Interferes with their replication

Question 12

What percentage of clients who discussed massage therapy with their health care providers received a massage recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  33% 
C)  61% 
D)  92% 
A)  15% 
B)  33% 
C)  61% 
D)  92%

Question 13

Which effect does massage therapy have on the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases blood pressure 
B)  Decreases heart rate 
C)  Increases inflammatory markers 
D)  Increases variations in heart rate 
A)  Increases blood pressure 
B)  Decreases heart rate 
C)  Increases inflammatory markers 
D)  Increases variations in heart rate

Question 14

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on lymphatic circulation and immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduces immune response 
B)  Decreases killer T cell levels 
C)  Improves lymphatic drainage 
D)  Increases edema and lymphedema 
A)  Reduces immune response 
B)  Decreases killer T cell levels 
C)  Improves lymphatic drainage 
D)  Increases edema and lymphedema

Question 15

Research shows that massage has which effect on the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tones weak muscles 
B)  Decreases range of motion 
C)  Increases in muscle tension when trigger points are compressed 
D)  Produces a viscoelastic response and promote muscle healing 
A)  Tones weak muscles 
B)  Decreases range of motion 
C)  Increases in muscle tension when trigger points are compressed 
D)  Produces a viscoelastic response and promote muscle healing

Question 16

Which complementary therapy has one of the highest physical referral rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aromatherapy 
B)  Massage therapy 
C)  Chiropractic medicine 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine 
A)  Aromatherapy 
B)  Massage therapy 
C)  Chiropractic medicine 
D)  Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 17

Which type of neurotransmitter regulates mood and sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endorphins 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Enkephalins 
A)  Endorphins 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Enkephalins

Question 18

According to the chapter, what is the best way to improve understanding of massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience 
B)  Education 
C)  Research 
D)  Reading 
A)  Experience 
B)  Education 
C)  Research 
D)  Reading

Question 19

Research indicates that massage improves insulin absorption and circulation, which may be helpful for clients who have which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn disease 
B)  Renal failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Migraine headaches 
A)  Crohn disease 
B)  Renal failure 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Migraine headaches

Question 20

Current research suggests that massage therapy has which psychological effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotes feelings of well-being 
B)  Intensifies anxiety and depression 
C)  Interferes with the mind-body connection 
D)  Worsens symptoms of hyperactivity 
A)  Promotes feelings of well-being 
B)  Intensifies anxiety and depression 
C)  Interferes with the mind-body connection 
D)  Worsens symptoms of hyperactivity

Exam 6: Massage Therapy and Research: a Review of the Literature

Most studies indicate that massage therapy decreases the level of which hormone related to stress?

Abdominal massage has been found to be helpful for which condition?

How does massage therapy influence fatigue?

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on the musculoskeletal system?

How does massage therapy influence pain?

Which condition is improved by massage therapy on the skin?

Research shows that massage has which effect on connective tissues?

Which condition did research find that manual lymph drainage alleviated?

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on blood and blood circulation?

Research suggests that massage therapy has which effect on the nervous system?

Which effect does massage therapy have on blood platelets?

What percentage of clients who discussed massage therapy with their health care providers received a massage recommendation?

Which effect does massage therapy have on the cardiovascular system?

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on lymphatic circulation and immunity?

Research shows that massage has which effect on the musculoskeletal system?

Which complementary therapy has one of the highest physical referral rates?

Which type of neurotransmitter regulates mood and sleep?

According to the chapter, what is the best way to improve understanding of massage therapy?

Research indicates that massage improves insulin absorption and circulation, which may be helpful for clients who have which condition?

Current research suggests that massage therapy has which psychological effect?

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