PMC PMC Client Intake & Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client reports she is 10 weeks pregnant. Which trimester does this fall in?
- First trimester (Correct answer)
- Second trimester
- Third trimester
- Peripartum period
Correct answer: First trimester
The first trimester spans weeks 1–13 of pregnancy, so 10 weeks is within the first trimester.
Question 2: When reviewing a prenatal intake form, the therapist notes the client has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What is the primary concern for massage?
- Monitoring for neuropathy and circulatory changes that may affect treatment (Correct answer)
- The client may need more breaks for snacks during the session
- Gestational diabetes has no relevance to massage planning
- Deep tissue massage must be applied to lower blood sugar
Correct answer: Monitoring for neuropathy and circulatory changes that may affect treatment
Gestational diabetes can involve neuropathy and circulatory compromise, requiring modified pressure and close client monitoring.
Question 3: Which of the following is an appropriate question to include on a prenatal intake form?
- Are you currently experiencing any vaginal bleeding or spotting? (Correct answer)
- What is your baby shower date?
- Do you prefer a male or female therapist?
- What is your blood type?
Correct answer: Are you currently experiencing any vaginal bleeding or spotting?
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can indicate a serious complication and is a contraindication that must be screened during intake.
Question 4: How often should a prenatal client's health intake form be updated?
- At each visit or whenever her health status changes (Correct answer)
- Once per year
- Only at the first appointment
- Every six months
Correct answer: At each visit or whenever her health status changes
Pregnancy status changes rapidly, so updating the intake form each visit ensures the therapist has current information for safe treatment.
Question 5: A prenatal client discloses she had a miscarriage during her last pregnancy. How should the therapist respond?
- Acknowledge her history, document it, and proceed with appropriate emotional sensitivity (Correct answer)
- Avoid mentioning it to prevent emotional distress
- Refuse to treat her due to the elevated risk
- Recommend she see a counselor instead of receiving massage
Correct answer: Acknowledge her history, document it, and proceed with appropriate emotional sensitivity
Previous pregnancy loss is important medical history that informs emotional and physical care; the therapist should document it and proceed with sensitivity.
Question 6: During intake, a client in her third trimester mentions she has been told she has a low-lying placenta. Which area should the therapist avoid?
- The abdomen (Correct answer)
- The lower back
- The feet
- The hands
Correct answer: The abdomen
A low-lying placenta (placenta previa) contraindicates direct abdominal massage due to risk of hemorrhage.
PMC PMC Client Intake & Assessment 2
A client reports she is 10 weeks pregnant.
Which trimester does this fall in?