PMC PMC Client Intake & Assessment 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the prenatal massage intake form?
- To gather medical history and identify contraindications before treatment (Correct answer)
- To record the client's payment information
- To document the therapist's preferred techniques
- To schedule future appointments
Correct answer: To gather medical history and identify contraindications before treatment
The intake form collects health history so the therapist can identify contraindications and tailor the session safely.
Question 2: Which of the following should a prenatal massage therapist verify with a new client during intake?
- Gestational age and obstetric provider clearance (Correct answer)
- The client's dietary preferences
- Whether the client prefers scented candles
- The client's exercise routine only
Correct answer: Gestational age and obstetric provider clearance
Knowing gestational age and whether the provider has cleared the client for massage are essential safety steps during intake.
Question 3: During a prenatal intake assessment, the therapist notices the client has unilateral leg swelling. What is the most appropriate action?
- Refer the client to her healthcare provider before proceeding with massage (Correct answer)
- Massage the swollen leg gently to reduce edema
- Proceed with massage avoiding the swollen leg
- Ask the client if it has been there before and continue
Correct answer: Refer the client to her healthcare provider before proceeding with massage
Unilateral leg swelling can indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a contraindication requiring medical clearance before massage.
Question 4: What SOAP note component captures the therapist's objective findings during a prenatal assessment?
- Objective (O) (Correct answer)
- Subjective (S)
- Assessment (A)
- Plan (P)
Correct answer: Objective (O)
The Objective section of SOAP notes records measurable, observable findings such as tissue tension, posture, and range of motion.
Question 5: A client in her second trimester reports occasional dizziness when lying supine. How should the therapist document this during intake?
- Record it under health history and note a supine hypotensive syndrome risk (Correct answer)
- Ignore it as a normal pregnancy symptom
- Only note it if the client faints during a session
- Document it under the plan section as a future concern
Correct answer: Record it under health history and note a supine hypotensive syndrome risk
Supine hypotension is a known pregnancy risk that must be documented so the therapist can avoid supine positioning.
Question 6: Which question during a prenatal intake helps identify placenta previa as a potential contraindication?
- Has your provider mentioned any issues with your placenta location? (Correct answer)
- Do you experience heartburn frequently?
- Are you taking prenatal vitamins?
- Do you have a birth plan written?
Correct answer: Has your provider mentioned any issues with your placenta location?
Placenta previa is a serious condition that contraindicates abdominal massage, so the therapist must ask about placental location.
PMC PMC Client Intake & Assessment 1
What is the primary purpose of the prenatal massage intake form?