FREE NCBTMB Client Assessment and Planning Questions and Answers

Question 1

A new client's intake form lists 'uncontrolled hypertension' as a condition. What is the most appropriate course of action for the massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

Require written medical clearance from their physician before proceeding with massage.

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Proceed with the massage but use only light, soothing strokes.

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Perform the massage but avoid the neck and shoulder areas to prevent blood pressure elevation.

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Reschedule the appointment for a time when the client's blood pressure is lower.

Question 2

During a gait assessment, a therapist observes that the client's left foot excessively slaps the ground during the swing phase of walking. This observation, known as 'drop foot,' could indicate weakness in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Dorsiflexors (tibialis anterior, peroneus tertius)

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Plantar flexors (gastrocnemius, soleus)

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Hip flexors (iliopsoas, rectus femoris)

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Knee extensors (quadriceps femoris)

Question 3

In a SOAP note, where would a massage therapist document their visual observations of a client's posture and any palpable muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

Objective

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Subjective

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Assessment

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Plan

Question 4

A client complains of pain in the front of their shoulder. To help differentiate between biceps tendonitis and other shoulder issues, the therapist asks the client to hold their arm straight out, supinated, and resist downward pressure applied by the therapist. This is known as which special test?

Accepted Answer

Speed's Test

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Neer's Test

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Hawkins-Kennedy Test

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Drop Arm Test

Question 5

When assessing a client's range of motion, the therapist moves the client's limb through a specific movement pattern without any assistance from the client. What type of range of motion is being tested?

Accepted Answer

Passive

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Active

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Resisted

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Active-Assisted

Question 6

The primary goal of the initial client assessment and consultation is to:

Accepted Answer

Gather information to develop a safe and effective treatment plan.

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Provide a definitive medical diagnosis for the client's condition.

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Select the most advanced massage techniques to impress the client.

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Determine the client's financial ability to pay for multiple sessions.