PMC Massage Techniques 3

Question 1

What is the recommended pressure level for abdominal massage during the second trimester?

Accepted Answer

Light, superficial touch only

Answer

When abdominal work is performed during pregnancy, only light, superficial touch is appropriate to avoid placing pressure on the uterus.

Question 2

Craniosacral therapy during pregnancy is generally considered:

Accepted Answer

Safe when applied with gentle, non-invasive holds

Answer

Craniosacral therapy uses very light touch and is generally considered safe during pregnancy when performed by a trained therapist.

Question 3

During a prenatal massage, the therapist notices the client has varicose veins on the back of the knee. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Avoid direct massage over the varicosities

Answer

Direct massage over varicose veins is contraindicated because it can dislodge a thrombus or cause further vessel damage.

Question 4

Which technique is most effective for releasing tension in the thoracic erector spinae of a pregnant client in the side-lying position?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral effleurage and petrissage along the paraspinal muscles

Answer

Unilateral effleurage followed by petrissage along the paraspinal muscles is effective and safely applied while the client is in a supported side-lying position.

Question 5

The purpose of using a body pillow between the knees during a side-lying prenatal massage is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain spinal alignment and reduce hip discomfort

Answer

A pillow between the knees keeps the hips stacked and maintains lumbopelvic alignment, reducing strain on the SI joints and hip muscles.

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC Massage Techniques 3