Massage Therapy Business & Legal Practices 2

Question 1

What does the objective section of a SOAP note typically include?

Accepted Answer

The therapist's observable findings such as tissue texture and range of motion

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The client's pain description

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The goals for the session

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Insurance billing codes

Question 2

An independent contractor therapist differs from an employee primarily in that they:

Accepted Answer

Set their own hours and are responsible for their own taxes

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Receive employer benefits like health insurance

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Work exclusively for one employer

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Are covered by the employer's liability insurance

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of appropriate self-promotion for a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

Creating a professional website with accurate credentials

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Claiming to cure diseases through massage

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Guaranteeing specific medical outcomes

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Using unlicensed testimonials as medical endorsements

Question 4

Good Samaritan laws in the U.S. generally protect massage therapists who:

Accepted Answer

Provide emergency care in good faith without expectation of payment

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Massage clients outside their state of licensure during travel

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Perform techniques outside their scope of practice electively

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Treat clients without informed consent

Question 5

A client's health intake form is considered a legal document because it:

Accepted Answer

Documents consent and provides a record of the client's health history

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Contains the therapist's treatment notes only

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Lists pricing and refund policies

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Is required only for insurance billing

Question 6

Which organization offers the NCBTMB (National Certification) credential for massage therapists?

Accepted Answer

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

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Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

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American Massage Therapy Association

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Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training