MBLEx Test Pathology and Contraindications Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client with hepatitis C asks about receiving massage therapy. What is the therapist's primary concern?
Answer: The therapist should assess whether the client's liver function can tolerate the metabolic demands of massage
Hepatitis C compromises liver function, and massage increases circulation and metabolic waste processing, which may overtax a damaged liver.
Which skin condition would require the massage therapist to avoid the affected area entirely?
Answer: An active herpes simplex outbreak
Active herpes simplex lesions are contagious and represent a local contraindication; the therapist must avoid direct contact with the affected area.
A client is in the second trimester of pregnancy and requests a massage. Which position is generally recommended?
Answer: Side-lying position with proper pillow support
Side-lying with supportive pillows is the safest and most comfortable position for pregnant clients, avoiding pressure on the abdomen and inferior vena cava.
What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant tumor in terms of massage contraindications?
Answer: Malignant tumors are a systemic contraindication due to the risk of facilitating metastasis through increased circulation
Malignant tumors carry the risk of metastasis, and increased circulation from massage could theoretically facilitate the spread of cancer cells.
A client with Type 1 diabetes wants to schedule regular massage sessions. What is an important consideration for the therapist?
Answer: The therapist should monitor for signs of hypoglycemia during the session
Massage can lower blood glucose levels, so therapists must watch for signs of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion during treatment.
Which of the following conditions involves degeneration of articular cartilage and is considered a local contraindication during acute flare-ups?
Answer: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis involves the progressive breakdown of joint cartilage, and during acute flare-ups the affected joints should be avoided while other areas can be safely treated.