Massage Therapy Ethics & Professionalism 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of beneficence in massage therapy ethics?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the best interest of the client

Answer

Beneficence means actively doing good and promoting the client's welfare, which is a primary ethical obligation of massage therapists.

Question 2

If a massage therapist suspects a child client has signs of abuse, they are legally required to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the appropriate child protective services agency

Answer

Massage therapists are mandated reporters in most U.S. states and must report suspected child abuse to the appropriate authorities.

Question 3

Which statement about intake forms is correct?

Accepted Answer

They should be completed before every new client's first session

Answer

Intake forms gather essential health history, contraindications, and consent information before a new client's first session.

Question 4

Non-maleficence in massage therapy means:

Accepted Answer

Do no harm to the client

Answer

Non-maleficence—'first, do no harm'—requires massage therapists to avoid techniques or actions that could injure or harm the client.

Question 5

Continuing education (CE) requirements exist primarily to ensure:

Accepted Answer

Therapists maintain and expand their professional competence

Answer

CE requirements ensure practitioners stay current with evolving evidence, techniques, and safety practices to maintain competence.

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