Question 1

Which procedure should the massage therapist do to manage the draping as the client turns over?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anchor the edge of the sheet furthest away 
B)  Lift up the nearest edge of the sheet 
C)  Form a tent by lifting the edge of the sheet furthest away 
D)  Remove the sheet completely so that it is out of the way

Question 2

Which concept helps massage therapists prepare themselves mentally when performing professional activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive 
B)  Mindfulness 
C)  Tranquility 
D)  Detachment

Question 3

Which joint position allows the massage therapist to apply the most pressure with the least amount of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stacked 
B)  Hyperextended 
C)  Flexed 
D)  Abducted

Question 4

In the archer position, which body position allows the massage therapist to deliver consistent pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping the arms close to the trunk 
B)  Pushing on the client to move forward 
C)  Preventing the hips from rotating 
D)  Placing the trailing foot ahead of the lead foot

Question 5

Which term means the client is resting on the left or right aspect of his or her body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  Side-lying 
D)  Semireclining

Question 6

If a prone client has excess lumbar spine curvature, under which part of the body should a pillow be placed for comfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdomen 
B)  Knees 
C)  Neck 
D)  Ankles

Question 7

Which factor provides the massage therapist's base of support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foot stances 
B)  Table height 
C)  Client's body 
D)  Shoulder strength

Question 8

Which term means the use of one's body that is safe, energy-conserving, reduces strain, and is anatomically efficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance 
B)  Stamina 
C)  Body mechanics 
D)  Client positioning

Question 9

Which foot stance is most stable for performing long massage techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warrior 
B)  Horse 
C)  Archer 
D)  Squatting

Question 10

What should the therapist do before asking the client to turn over on the massage table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove all bolsters 
B)  Sanitize the hands 
C)  Remove the client drape 
D)  Open the door to the treatment room

Question 11

To access the client's abdomen, the towel should be fanfolded from the bottom edge until it is at the level of which body part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliac crests 
B)  Xiphoid process 
C)  Clavicles 
D)  Navel

Question 12

High Fowler's position means the client's upper body is elevated how many degrees?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  70 
D)  90

Question 13

Which factor serves as the "engine" of force development in the application of massage techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stable core 
B)  Strong shoulders 
C)  Limber forearms 
D)  Flexed trunk

Question 14

Which foot stance should be used when performing massage techniques on the area of the client that is directly in front of the therapist's body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lunge 
B)  Horse 
C)  Bow 
D)  Archer

Question 15

What is the minimal amount of recommended open space around all sides of a massage table?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 feet 
B)  3 feet 
C)  4 feet 
D)  5 feet

Question 16

It is recommended that female massage therapists strengthen which body area in particular?

Accepted Answer

A)  Back 
B)  Hips 
C)  Legs 
D)  Shoulders

Question 17

Which body position helps stabilize the core?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extended hips 
B)  Flexed hips 
C)  Anteriorly-tilted pelvis 
D)  Abducted shoulder joints

Question 18

Which technique is a posture from which the massage therapist can move into other positions easily when working on a client lying on a mat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diving 
B)  Swinging 
C)  Squatting 
D)  Draping

Question 19

Research has shown that when massage therapists work at least 6 hours per day, pain develops in which area of their bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neck 
B)  Middle back 
C)  Lower back 
D)  Feet

Question 20

Recumbent means that a person is in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing up 
B)  Lying down 
C)  Kneeling 
D)  Sitting

Exam 7: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping