NCBTMB Client Assessment and Treatment 2

Question 1

During a postural assessment, a client displays elevated right shoulder and a lowered left hip. This pattern most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Answer

Scoliosis involves lateral curvature of the spine, which can present as uneven shoulder and hip heights.

Question 2

A client reports pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. This pain pattern is most characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Mechanical pain

Answer

Mechanical pain is typically aggravated by movement and physical activity and relieved by rest.

Question 3

Which assessment technique involves the therapist passively moving the client's joint to evaluate end-feel and range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Passive range of motion

Answer

Passive range of motion is performed entirely by the therapist with no client muscle activation, allowing evaluation of joint end-feel.

Question 4

A client discloses they are taking anticoagulant medication. Which massage technique should be avoided or used with extreme caution?

Accepted Answer

Deep friction massage

Answer

Deep friction massage can cause bruising and internal bleeding in clients on anticoagulants due to impaired clotting.

Question 5

What does the acronym SOAP stand for in clinical massage documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

SOAP notes consist of Subjective (client-reported), Objective (therapist-observed), Assessment (findings), and Plan (treatment goals).

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