NCBTMB General 5

Question 1

A client has a local skin infection on their forearm. How should the therapist proceed?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the affected area and massage surrounding regions

Answer

A local infection is a local contraindication, meaning massage should be avoided only at the affected site while the rest of the body can be treated.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching?

Accepted Answer

Using contract-relax sequences to achieve greater range of motion

Answer

PNF stretching uses alternating muscle contraction and relaxation to exploit the Golgi tendon organ reflex and increase flexibility.

Question 3

What is the anatomical term for the back of the hand?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal

Answer

The dorsal surface refers to the back of the hand (or the top of the foot), while palmar refers to the palm side.

Question 4

Which massage modality uses heated basalt stones placed on specific points of the body?

Accepted Answer

Hot stone massage

Answer

Hot stone massage uses heated basalt stones for their heat-retaining properties to warm and relax muscles before and during massage.

Question 5

The iliotibial (IT) band connects the ilium and tensor fascia latae to which bony landmark?

Accepted Answer

Head of the fibula and Gerdy's tubercle on the tibia

Answer

The IT band inserts distally at Gerdy's tubercle on the lateral tibia and the head of the fibula, stabilizing the lateral knee.

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