Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Client Assessment and Planning 4

Question 1

A client mentions they recently had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in their right calf. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Avoid massage to the affected leg and refer to physician

Answer

DVT is a systemic contraindication for massage to the affected limb because manual therapy could dislodge the clot and cause pulmonary embolism.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the term 'contraindication' in massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

A condition or factor that makes a treatment inadvisable or unsafe

Answer

A contraindication is any condition or circumstance where massage therapy is inadvisable because it could cause harm.

Question 3

A client rates their chronic low back pain as 7 out of 10 on the numeric pain scale before the session and 3 out of 10 after. This information belongs in which section of a SOAP note?

Accepted Answer

Subjective (both pre and post)

Answer

Pain ratings reported by the client are subjective findings and belong in the 'S' (Subjective) section of the SOAP note, both before and after.

Question 4

When reviewing a client's intake form, the therapist notices the client has type 2 diabetes. Which assessment consideration is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Checking for skin integrity issues and peripheral neuropathy

Answer

Diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy and poor wound healing, making skin integrity checks and careful pressure monitoring essential.

Question 5

A client with osteoporosis comes for massage. Which modification is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use lighter pressure and avoid joint compression techniques

Answer

Osteoporosis increases fracture risk, so lighter pressure and avoidance of compression techniques are essential safety modifications.

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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Client Assessment and Planning 4