AMTA Client Assessment and Treatment Planning 3

Question 1

Which of the following medications should prompt a therapist to use EXTRA CAUTION with pressure and joint work?

Accepted Answer

Blood thinners (anticoagulants)

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antidepressants

Answer

Antacids

Question 2

When reassessing a client's progress, which type of documentation compares current findings to the baseline intake findings?

Accepted Answer

Progress SOAP notes

Answer

Initial intake form

Answer

Insurance claim form

Answer

Release of liability form

Question 3

A client presents with fibromyalgia. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Light to moderate pressure with attentive pacing based on client feedback

Answer

Deep tissue work to release chronic tension

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Vigorous tapotement to stimulate the nervous system

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Avoidance of all massage due to systemic nature of the condition

Question 4

For a client recovering from a recent ankle sprain (acute stage), what is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer out and avoid the area until the acute phase resolves

Answer

Apply deep cross-fiber friction to the ligament

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Apply hot packs and deep compression

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Perform aggressive joint mobilization

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the 'Plan' section of a SOAP note?

Accepted Answer

Treatment goals, frequency of sessions, and proposed future techniques

Answer

What the client told you before the session

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What you observed and measured during treatment

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Your clinical interpretation of findings

Question 6

Which condition requires physician clearance before massage may be performed?

Accepted Answer

Recent heart surgery or cardiac event

Answer

Mild muscle soreness after exercise

Answer

Seasonal allergies

Answer

Mild insomnia