AMTA Client Assessment and Treatment Planning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which part of the SOAP note documents the therapist's objective findings from palpation and observation?
- S — Subjective
- O — Objective (Correct answer)
- A — Assessment
- P — Plan
Correct answer: O — Objective
The Objective section of a SOAP note records measurable, observable findings such as palpation results, range of motion, and postural observations.
Question 2: During postural assessment, a high left shoulder and low right hip may suggest:
- Thoracic kyphosis
- A lateral spinal curvature or scoliosis (Correct answer)
- Lordotic lumbar curve
- Bilateral pes planus
Correct answer: A lateral spinal curvature or scoliosis
Uneven shoulder and hip heights in the frontal plane are classic visual indicators of lateral spinal curvature or scoliosis.
Question 3: Which of the following is an ABSOLUTE contraindication for massage therapy?
- Mild chronic low back pain
- Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (Correct answer)
- Stable hypertension
- Controlled type 2 diabetes
Correct answer: Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Acute DVT is an absolute contraindication because massage could dislodge the thrombus, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.
Question 4: A client reports pain that is described as 'burning and shooting down the leg.' This symptom pattern MOST suggests:
- Local muscle strain
- Nerve involvement or radiculopathy (Correct answer)
- Ligament sprain
- Bursitis
Correct answer: Nerve involvement or radiculopathy
Burning, shooting pain radiating along a limb is characteristic of nerve irritation or radiculopathy, suggesting caution before applying massage.
Question 5: What is the PRIMARY purpose of the intake health history form?
- To gather payment and insurance information
- To identify contraindications, cautions, and client goals for safe treatment planning (Correct answer)
- To document the therapist's credentials
- To meet state licensing requirements only
Correct answer: To identify contraindications, cautions, and client goals for safe treatment planning
The health history form is the primary tool for identifying contraindications and precautions to ensure the therapist can plan a safe, effective session.
Question 6: Range of motion (ROM) testing performed by moving the client's joint without their muscular assistance is called:
- Active ROM
- Resisted ROM
- Passive ROM (Correct answer)
- Functional ROM
Correct answer: Passive ROM
Passive ROM is performed by the therapist moving the joint through its range while the client remains relaxed, assessing joint and tissue mobility.
AMTA Client Assessment and Treatment Planning 1
Which part of the SOAP note documents the therapist's objective findings from palpation and observation?