Question 1

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects:

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligence 
B) Sensory function 
C) Motor function 
D) Memory

Question 2

Which of the following actions is NOT recommended in order for a massage therapist to prevent developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep wrists neutral while working. 
B) Strengthen forearm and hand muscles. 
C) Stretch between sessions. 
D) Raise the table height.

Question 3

Which of the following conditions occurs when pain radiates into the extremities along the path of a compressed nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) Pruritus 
B) Radiculopathy 
C) Dementia 
D) Reflex dystrophy

Question 4

Which is a rare,genetic disease characterized by motor disturbances,mental deterioration,and abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Crohn disease 
B) Markan disease 
C) Huntington disease 
D) Erb palsy

Question 5

Inflammation of the brain is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Encephalitis 
B) Meningitis 
C) Shingles 
D) Dementia

Question 6

If a client with cerebral palsy cannot speak clearly:

Accepted Answer

A) The client's guardian must be present. 
B) The therapist and client must devise a code for communication. 
C) Massage is contraindicated. 
D) Informed consent is invalid.

Question 7

Which of the following is paralysis of the arms and legs?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemiplegia 
B) Synplegia 
C) Paraplegia 
D) Quadriplegia

Question 8

A person with autism is most likely to benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A) 90-minute sessions combining relaxation and deep tissue massage 
B) 60-minute sessions focused on firm gliding and light percussion 
C) 30-minute sessions focused on general relaxation 
D) 15-minute sessions focused on firm gliding and compressive strokes with full hand contact

Question 9

A term frequently used to denote a cerebrovascular accident is a:

Accepted Answer

A) Hernia 
B) Stroke 
C) Sequela 
D) Seizure

Question 10

A person with Huntington disease (chorea)develops:

Accepted Answer

A) Involuntary,jerky motions of the arms and face 
B) Hearing loss 
C) Progressive relaxation of the thorax and limbs 
D) Petechiae

Question 11

Massage for a client with Bell palsy:

Accepted Answer

A) Is an absolute contraindication 
B) Is a local contraindication 
C) Is focused on the face and head 
D) Should incorporate light gliding directed upward,kneading,percussion,and vibration on facial muscles as part of general massage

Question 12

Massage for a client with postpolio syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A) Best in 90-minute sessions using deep gliding strokes 
B) Contraindicated until the condition is completely resolved 
C) Best in 30-minute sessions using lighter-than-normal techniques 
D) Best in 30-minute session using joint mobilizations and stretching

Question 13

What neurologic disorder produces a syndrome of abnormal movements marked by destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Guillain Barré syndrome 
B) Parkinson disease 
C) Poliomyelitis 
D) Alzheimer gravis

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true when treating a client with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Shorter-than-normal sessions are more appropriate. 
B) Clients may fidget,talk,and miss appointments. 
C) The therapist should relax office policies and boundaries to accommodate the client. 
D) Teaching massage techniques to the caregiver of a child with ADHD is helpful.

Question 15

Myasthenia gravis results in:

Accepted Answer

A) Progressive muscle weakness and paralysis 
B) Loss of memory and intellect 
C) Progressive hypertonicity of the facial muscles 
D) Peripheral neuropathy

Question 16

Which paralysis involves only the lower extremities and trunk?

Accepted Answer

A) Quadriplegia 
B) Hemiplegia 
C) Paraplegia 
D) Heteroplegia

Question 17

Which of the following is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus?

Accepted Answer

A) Meningitis 
B) Poliomyelitis 
C) Conjunctivitis 
D) Encephalitis

Question 18

What condition is due to occlusion or rupture of blood vessels causing disruption in cerebral blood flow?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Stroke 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Glaucoma

Question 19

In less severe forms of spina bifida:

Accepted Answer

A) Massage is still contraindicated. 
B) Massage is indicated with no cautions or contraindications. 
C) Massage is geared toward rehabilitation. 
D) Massage is indicated while avoiding the area over the spinal defect.

Question 20

Which of the following courses of action is the best to take if a client appears to be having a seizure?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the room,call 911,and then call the client's emergency contact. 
B) Remain in the room calmly,begin to time the seizure,clear the area of objects,and cushion the client's head with the client's chin lifted. 
C) Speak to the client loudly and continuously to keep him or her as alert as possible while holding the client's hand. 
D) Put a firm object between the client's teeth to keep the client from biting his or her tongue.

Exam 6: Neurologic Pathologies