FREE AMTA Kinesiology and Pathology Questions and Answers

Question 1

When standing still in front of a closed door and pushing on it without it moving, the muscle action/tension is called:

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Isometric

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Isotonic

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Concentric

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Eccentric

Question 2

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is associated with which of the following?

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Muscle tenderness arising from a trigger point

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Pain arising in the region of the face

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Bone Spur

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Reflux Disease

Question 3

A client comes in with a sprain that occurred "3 or 4 days ago". How do you treat the area?

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Massage proximal to encourage refreshed circulation and healing.

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Do not massage that limb of the body.

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Massage distal to encourage refreshed circulation and healing.

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Massage the whole area gently placing a little more pressure at the injury site.

Question 4

A massage therapist reminds a client of a former high school teacher who was stern with his students, thus making it difficult for the client to relax. What is occurring in this situation?

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Transference

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Dual Relationship

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Transfeeling

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Countertransference

Question 5

The main purpose of draping is ______.

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to help the client feel comfortable and safe with professional boundaries.

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to help protect the therapist from seeing the full exposure of the client's body.

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to keep the client's tissues warm, so they are easier to manipulate.

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to help bring a safe work environment for the therapist.

Question 6

While assessing a client, a massage therapist asks that they move their arm against a light-applied resistance. What is this called?

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Manual Resistance Range of Motion

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Passive Range of Motion

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Active Range of Motion

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Active Assisted Range of Motion

Question 7

If a massage therapist writes, "hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine" in his SOAP notes, what is he referring to?

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An exaggerated curve of the upper back

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An exaggerated curve in the lower spine

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A flat back

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Scoliosis

Question 8

All of the following are bone density and connective tissue disorders that require a doctor's approval to proceed with massage, except this disorder for which clearance cannot be given while the disorder is still present:

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Osteomyelitis

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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Osteoporosis

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Osteopenia

Question 9

The plexus is responsible for nervous innervation to the upper extremities and certain neck and shoulder muscles.

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Brachial

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Lumbar

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Sacral

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Cervical

Question 10

A client has been diagnosed with cataplexy.  What condition do they have?

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Temporary muscle weakness

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Brittle bones

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Momentary fits of rage

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Sleepwalking