PMC Special Populations & Clinical Applications 2

Question 1

For children who have experienced trauma, which massage approach is most consistent with trauma-informed care principles?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing client control, choice, and transparency about every touch

Answer

Trauma-informed care requires that clients have control over what happens to their body, clear explanations before each touch, and constant choice in the therapeutic process.

Question 2

A child with torticollis (wry neck) would benefit from massage focused primarily on:

Accepted Answer

The shortened, contracted sternocleidomastoid and surrounding muscles on the affected side

Answer

Torticollis involves shortening of the sternocleidomastoid on one side; massage targets the contracted muscle to reduce tension and improve range of motion.

Question 3

Abdominal massage for children with constipation should be performed using:

Accepted Answer

Clockwise, gentle effleurage following the colon path

Answer

Clockwise gentle strokes follow the path of the large intestine (ascending→transverse→descending) to assist peristalsis and relieve constipation.

Question 4

For an infant with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), positioning during massage should include:

Accepted Answer

Head-elevated positioning to reduce reflux episodes during massage

Answer

Elevating the infant's head during massage reduces the likelihood of reflux and aspiration, particularly in the prone and supine positions.

Question 5

For children with asthma who are not in an acute episode, massage therapy has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce anxiety, improve peak flow, and decrease asthma symptoms over time

Answer

Studies have shown that regular massage in non-acute asthmatic children reduces anxiety, improves peak expiratory flow, and decreases the frequency of symptoms.

PMC - Pediatric Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC - Pediatric Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC Special Populations & Clinical Applications 2