PMC Safety, Contraindications & Precautions

Question 1

Which condition is an ABSOLUTE contraindication to infant massage?

Accepted Answer

Active fever above 100.4°F (38°C)

Answer

Active fever is an absolute contraindication because massage increases circulation and can raise body temperature further, worsening the child's condition.

Question 2

A child with a diagnosed bleeding disorder such as hemophilia should receive massage only:

Accepted Answer

With physician clearance and extremely light pressure

Answer

Children with bleeding disorders require physician clearance and only the lightest, most superficial techniques to prevent internal bleeding or bruising.

Question 3

Massage over a healing fracture site is contraindicated until:

Accepted Answer

The bone is fully healed and physician clearance is obtained

Answer

Direct massage over a fracture site is contraindicated until the bone is fully healed and a physician gives clearance to avoid disrupting healing callus.

Question 4

Which skin condition requires a therapist to AVOID the affected area but does NOT contraindicate massage of other body regions?

Accepted Answer

Localized impetigo

Answer

Localized impetigo requires avoidance of the infected skin area, but massage of unaffected areas is permissible with appropriate hygiene precautions.

Question 5

Infant massage is contraindicated within how many hours of a vaccination injection at the injection site?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

Massage should be avoided at the vaccination injection site for at least 24 hours to prevent increased inflammation and potential vaccine dispersal.

PMC - Pediatric Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC - Pediatric Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC Safety, Contraindications & Precautions