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:

Accepted Answer

Isometric

Answer

Explanation:
In isometric exercise and contraction, the muscle length does not change, but the tension does. In an isotonic exercise, the muscle length changes, but the tension does not. A concentric contraction is the shortening of the muscle fiber, whereas an eccentric contraction is the lengthening of a muscle fiber.

Question 2

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tenderness arising from a trigger point

Answer

Explanation:
Muscle tenderness arising from trigger points is the correct answer. It can be caused by overuse, injury, or other stimulus which creates trigger points and referred pain.
While pain can happen in facial muscles, MPS does not refer to the face in any way. Bone spurs can be painful as they are extra bony growths on the edges of bones. Reflux disease or GERD can present as a burning sensation in the chest usually after eating or while lying down or inverting.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Massage proximal to encourage refreshed circulation and healing.

Answer

Explanation:
Massaging proximal to the sprain will encourage more efficient healing and any residual swelling to be handled by the lymphatic system. Answer option A is incorrect, as it is fine to massage the limb. Answer option D would likely irritate or re-inflame the injury and B may encourage swelling below and around the injury.

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?

Accepted Answer

Transference

Answer

Explanation:
This is a situation of transference, where a client displaces feelings he or she has from someone from their past onto the therapist. A dual relationship describes a scenario where the massage therapist and that client have a relationship outside the context of the therapeutic relationship which may mar or confuse the professional boundaries. Countertransference is the opposite of transference, where the massage therapist transfers feelings from their past to the client.

Question 5

The main purpose of draping is ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Explanation: <
A massage therapist's drape serves the purpose of maintaining professional boundaries to help the client feel comfortable and safe. While draping may serve to keep the client warm, this is not its primary purpose. Draping's main purpose is not to help protect the therapist.

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

Free AMTA Kinesiology and Pathology Questions and Answers