Question 1

Massage considerations for a client with multiple sclerosis include:

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A)  scheduling appointments when he or she begins feeling ill.
B)  he or she should be evaluated at every visit because symptoms change.
C)  using neuromuscular techniques to increase nerve transmission.
D)  that it is an absolute contraindication.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The term frequently used to denote a cerebrovascular accident is:

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A)  herniation.
B)  stroke.
C)  sequela.
D)  seizure.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Myasthenia gravis results in:

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A)  progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.
B)  loss of memory and intellect.
C)  progressive hypertonicity of the facial muscles.
D)  peripheral neuropathy.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which condition is a congenital defect characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close, usually in the lumbar spine?

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A)  Amyotrophic lateral dysplasia
B)  Myasthenia gravis
C)  Spina bifida
D)  ShinglesE) All of the above
F) None of the above C

Question 5

Which disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?

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A)  Alzheimer disease
B)  Myasthenia gravis
C)  Cerebral palsy
D)  Multiple sclerosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The two main types of stroke are:

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A)  petit and grand.
B)  ischemic and hemorrhagic.
C)  benign and malignant.
D)  cerebral and arterial.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Peripheral neuropathy affects which structures?

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A)  Somatic nerves, autonomic nerves, or both
B)  Central nerves, peripheral nerves, or both
C)  Sympathetic nerves, parasympathetic nerves, or both
D)  Sensory nerves, motor nerves, or bothE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which nerve is most affected in people with carpal tunnel syndrome?

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A)  Musculocutaneous
B)  Median
C)  Ulnar
D)  RadialE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which infectious disease is caused by the poliovirus?

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A)  Meningitis
B)  Poliomyelitis
C)  Lyme disease
D)  ShinglesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Massage considerations for a client with Bell palsy include:

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A)  treating the disorder as an absolute contraindication.
B)  treating the disorder as a local contraindication.
C)  focusing on the face and head.
D)  incorporating light gliding directed upward on facial muscles.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Massage considerations for a client with trigeminal neuralgia include:

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A)  treating the disorder as an absolute contraindication.
B)  avoiding the face and scalp.
C)  using only the prone position.
D)  scheduling sessions of shorter-than-normal duration.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which condition involves protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a tear in the annulus fibrosus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ankylosing spondylitis
B)  Spina bifida
C)  Herniated disc
D)  Peripheral neuropathyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which term is the same as trigeminal neuralgia?

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A)  Brachial plexus injury
B)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C)  Tic douloureux
D)  RadiculopathyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Considerations for clients with less severe forms of spina bifida include that message is:

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A)  contraindicated unless the caregiver is present.
B)  indicated without any cautions or contraindications.
C)  contraindicated unless it is geared toward rehabilitation.
D)  indicated while avoiding the area over the spinal defect.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which term means explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain?

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A)  Seizure disorder
B)  Autism
C)  Encephalitis
D)  Alzheimer diseaseE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Inflammation of the brain is called:

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A)  encephalitis.
B)  meningitis.
C)  shingles.
D)  dementia.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 17

Which type of paralysis involves only the lower extremities and trunk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quadriplegia
B)  Hemiplegia
C)  Paraplegia
D)  MonoplegiaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which condition is inflammation of the sciatic nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bell palsy
B)  Poliomyelitis
C)  Herpes zoster
D)  SciaticaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

A person with autism is most likely to benefit from which type of treatment?

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 strokesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which disorder is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome
B)  Poliomyelitis
C)  Parkinson disease
D)  Myasthenia gravisE) B) and D)
F) All of the above D

Exam 6: Neurologic Pathologies

Massage considerations for a client with multiple sclerosis include:

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The term frequently used to denote a cerebrovascular accident is:

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Myasthenia gravis results in:

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Which condition is a congenital defect characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close, usually in the lumbar spine?

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Which disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?

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The two main types of stroke are:

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Peripheral neuropathy affects which structures?

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Which nerve is most affected in people with carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Which infectious disease is caused by the poliovirus?

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Massage considerations for a client with Bell palsy include:

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Massage considerations for a client with trigeminal neuralgia include:

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Which condition involves protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a tear in the annulus fibrosus?

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Which term is the same as trigeminal neuralgia?

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Considerations for clients with less severe forms of spina bifida include that message is:

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Which term means explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain?

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Inflammation of the brain is called:

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Which type of paralysis involves only the lower extremities and trunk?

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Which condition is inflammation of the sciatic nerve?

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A person with autism is most likely to benefit from which type of treatment?

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