PMC Professional Behavior 2

Question 1

A prenatal massage therapist notices a client is crying quietly during the session. What is the most professionally appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Pause, offer a tissue, and ask gently if she would like to continue or stop

Answer

Acknowledging the client's emotional state with compassion while offering her control over the session respects her autonomy and emotional safety.

Question 2

When a prenatal client asks a massage therapist for advice about which prenatal vitamins to take, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that nutritional supplementation is outside the massage therapist's scope of practice and refer to the OB

Answer

Recommending supplements falls outside the massage therapist's scope of practice; the appropriate action is to refer to a qualified medical provider.

Question 3

A therapist's professional liability insurance lapses during an active prenatal practice. What should the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately suspend practice until insurance is reinstated

Answer

Practicing without active professional liability insurance exposes both the therapist and clients to unacceptable risk and may violate licensing requirements.

Question 4

Which practice best demonstrates professional boundary maintenance with a prenatal client who brings gifts repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

Accept small gifts but set a clear boundary if the behavior continues

Answer

Accepting an occasional small gift may be culturally appropriate, but the therapist should communicate clearly if the gifting pattern suggests boundary issues.

Question 5

A prenatal massage therapist's personal social media post includes a comment about having a 'difficult pregnant client today.' This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

Client confidentiality and professional ethics standards

Answer

Even without naming the client, sharing identifiable or emotionally charged details about clients on social media violates confidentiality and professional ethics.

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

(PMC) Prenatal Massage Certification Practice Test

PMC Professional Behavior 2