NCBTMB Client Assessment and Treatment 4

Question 1

A client presents with a forward head posture. Which muscles are most likely to be shortened and hypertonic?

Accepted Answer

Suboccipital muscles and pectoralis minor

Answer

Forward head posture shortens the suboccipital muscles and anterior chest muscles including pectoralis minor due to the head and shoulder positioning.

Question 2

During a treatment session, a client suddenly reports chest tightness and shortness of breath. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Stop massage, have the client sit upright, and call emergency services

Answer

Chest tightness and shortness of breath are potential cardiac or pulmonary emergency signs requiring immediate cessation of treatment and emergency response.

Question 3

Which outcome measurement tool is commonly used by massage therapists to assess functional disability related to neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Answer

The Neck Disability Index is a validated self-report tool specifically designed to measure functional disability caused by neck pain.

Question 4

A client undergoing chemotherapy wishes to receive massage. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain physician clearance and use gentle, adapted techniques

Answer

Clients in chemotherapy can benefit from massage with medical clearance, but techniques must be adapted for compromised immunity, fatigue, and treatment side effects.

Question 5

Thomas Test is used to assess tightness of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors (particularly iliopsoas)

Answer

The Thomas Test evaluates hip flexor flexibility, particularly the iliopsoas, by observing whether the opposite leg rises when one knee is pulled to the chest.

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NCBTMB Client Assessment and Treatment 4