PMC Study Guide 2026
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📋 PMC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 PMC Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample PMC Questions & Answers
1. Which skin condition requires a therapist to AVOID the affected area but does NOT contraindicate massage of other body regions?
Localized impetigo requires avoidance of the infected skin area, but massage of unaffected areas is permissible with appropriate hygiene precautions.
2. Teaching parents to perform infant massage at home between sessions serves what primary purpose?
Home massage by parents extends the frequency of therapeutic touch benefits and serves as a powerful tool for enhancing the parent-infant attachment relationship.
3. A parent educator should advise caregivers to use which type of oil for infant massage in the US?
Cold-pressed edible vegetable oils like sunflower or coconut oil are generally safe for infant skin, non-toxic if ingested, and less likely to cause skin reactions than mineral or essential oils.
4. The 'I Love You' abdominal stroke is performed in what sequence?
The 'I Love You' stroke traces an 'I' down the left side, an 'L' across from right to left, and a 'U' up the right and down the left side.
5. A child with a diagnosed bleeding disorder such as hemophilia should receive massage only:
Children with bleeding disorders require physician clearance and only the lightest, most superficial techniques to prevent internal bleeding or bruising.
6. At what age does the posterior fontanelle typically close?
The posterior fontanelle is small and usually closes by 6 to 8 weeks of age.