NCBTMB Client Assessment and Planning Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client reports, "I have a constant, dull ache in my right shoulder that becomes a sharp pain when I try to lift my arm overhead." In which section of a SOAP note would the therapist document this statement?

Accepted Answer

Subjective

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Objective

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Plan

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Assessment

Question 2

A massage therapist performs a visual assessment and observes that the client has a significant anterior pelvic tilt and hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine. This pattern, often associated with tight hip flexors and weak abdominal muscles, is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

Lower Crossed Syndrome

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Upper Crossed Syndrome

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Swayback Posture

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Flat-Back Posture

Question 3

While performing a passive range of motion assessment on a client's knee, the therapist is unable to achieve full flexion because the client reports severe pain. The therapist feels no tissue resistance before the client requests to stop the movement. What is this type of end-feel called?

Accepted Answer

Empty

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Bony

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Capsular

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Soft Tissue Approximation

Question 4

A new client seeks massage for chronic neck stiffness and frequent tension headaches. When collaborating on a treatment plan, which of the following represents the MOST effective and well-defined initial goal?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the reported frequency of tension headaches from 3-4 times per week to 1-2 times per week over the next 6 sessions.

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To feel better after the first session.

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To permanently eliminate all future headaches.

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To use deep tissue techniques on the neck and shoulders.

Question 5

A client's intake form lists that they are taking Warfarin (Coumadin), a prescribed anticoagulant. This information indicates a specific precaution for which of the following massage techniques?

Accepted Answer

Deep friction and aggressive myofascial release

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Craniosacral Therapy

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Gentle effleurage

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Passive stretching

Question 6

During the initial client interview, which of the following questions is the best example of an open-ended question to assess the nature of a client's pain?

Accepted Answer

Can you describe what the pain feels like?

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Does the pain radiate down your leg?

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Is the pain sharp?

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Is the pain better or worse in the morning?