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

Anticoagulants reduce the blood's ability to clot, increasing the risk of bruising and internal bleeding with heavy pressure.

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

Progress SOAP notes document ongoing findings and compare them to baseline to track treatment effectiveness over time.

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

Fibromyalgia clients typically benefit from light to moderate, slow-paced massage with constant communication to avoid pain flares.

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

In the acute inflammatory phase, massage to the injured area should be avoided; the therapist may work proximal to the injury and should refer if needed.

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

The Plan section outlines treatment goals, session frequency, home-care recommendations, and adjustments for future sessions.

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA Client Assessment and Treatment Planning 3