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Question 1:

A contraindication to massage refers to ....

A) A reason why you should not massage

B) A type of massage

C) A general medical term for massage therapy

D) A reason why massage will be beneficial

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Question 2:

Which of the following are contraindications?

A) If someone is feeling sick or has a cold, flu, or fever.

B) If a bone is broken, if a joint is swollen, or if an area of tissue is red and inflamed.

C) If a client has a burn, open sore or wound, or open eczema.

D) Massage should never be carried out over, or close to, an area with varicose veins.

E) All of the above

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Question 3:

Foot drop (also called dropped foot or drop foot) is one of the most common mobility problems following a stroke. What is it?

A) Heel pain similar to plantar fasciitis

B) Swelling around the toes

C) The inability to lift the foot and toes properly when walking

D) A musculoskeletal injury that typically occurs in cases of leg length discrepancy (LLD)

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Question 4:

Which of the following can bring about constipation?

A) Dehydration

B) Stress

C) Diet lacking in fiber

D) All of the above

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Question 5:

The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue that stretches from the heel to the middle foot bones. It supports the longitudinal arch and acts as a shock absorber for the foot. Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that can be very debilitating and often strikes people who are fit and active; it used to be called "policeman's heel" as it was an occupational hazard for police officers walking the beat.

Which of the following contraindications apply?

A) Massage is safe in the treatment of PF but you should always avoid any pressure directly onto the client's heel.

B) Avoid work into the side of the Achilles tendon if your client is pregnant.

C) Do not massage over any varicose veins if present in the leg

D) Do not use this massage if your client has a deep vein thrombosis.

E) All of the above

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Question 6:

Our feet...?

A) Are an integral part of our balance system

B) Are shock absorbers

C) Are designed to flex to allow a change of direction

D) All of the above

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Question 7:

A detailed treatment of the feet, similar to zone therapy is called...?

A) Reflexology

B) Dorn therapy

C) Bowen therapy

D) Myofascial release

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Question 8:

Which of these statements is NOT true: If a client has varicose veins in their calves...?

A) Massage to the calves is contraindicated

B) Massage to the calves is safe providing you use lemon oil

C) Detailed foot massage can help relieve the tension held in the legs

D) Care must be taken not to massage on or near the varicose veins

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Question 9:

The foot has...?

A) 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles tendons and ligaments

B) 38 bones, 42 joints and over 100 muscles tendons and ligaments

C) 18 bones, 32 joints and over 100 muscles tendons and ligaments

D) 54 bones, 43 joints and over 100 muscles tendons and ligaments

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Question 10:

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the foot or lower leg?

A) The gastrocnemius

B) The deltoid

C) The soleus

D) The quadratus plantae

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Question 11:

The Achilles tendon is...?

A) The shortest tendon in the body

B) The weakest tendon in the body

C) The most painful tendon in the body

D) The strongest tendon in the body

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Question 12:

How many tendons extend from the knee to the foot?

A) 4

B) 5

C) 6

D) 7

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Question 13:

The metatarsal bones are in the...?

A) Foot

B) Toes

C) Ankle

D) Knee

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Question 14:

The Achilles tendon is subject to what with every single step...?

A) Increased blood flow

B) Increased nerve stimulus

C) Half the individual’s body weight

D) A person’s entire body weight

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Question 15:

What are the names of the two groups of foot muscles?

A) Prone and supine

B) Intrinsic and extrinsic

C) Lateral and Medial

D) Proximal and distal

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Question 16:

The oldest documented evidence for reflexology is found in...?

A) Egypt

B) Afghanistan

C) Syria

D) Japan

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Question 17:

The effect of a reflexology foot treatment should be...?

A) Relieve stress and tension

B) Improve nerve, blood and lymphatic supply

C) To persuade the body to biologically correct itself and to allow the body to reach homeostasis

D) All of the above

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Question 18:

The adipose layer is where what, is held?

A) Blood

B) Fat

C) Lymph

D) Hormones

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Question 19:

If someone has Gout, foot massage is...?

A) Essential

B) Recommended

C) Contraindicated

D) Suggested

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Question 20:

If someone has a diabetic foot infection they are more susceptible to...?

A) Infection

B) Plantar fasciitis

C) Athlete’s foot

D) Cramp

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Question 21:

If a client has an ingrown toenail care should be taken to avoid that area since...?

A) It could be incredibly painful

B) The nail might come loose

C) They may develop gout

D) The client will not want to remove their socks

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Question 22:

If someone has a verruca it is good practice to...?

A) Apply verruca gel to the foot before you treat it

B) Use tea tree oil to neutralise the verruca

C) Cover the verruca and avoid contact with it

D) Tell your client you can’t massage them in case you catch it

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Question 23:

If a client is pregnant you should...?

A) Make sure they are massaged sitting down

B) Avoid key points in the foot and ankle that are contraindicated for pregnancy

C) Wait until the baby is 1 year old before massaging them

D) Only use olive oil for the massage

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Question 24:

Detailed footwork can have an impact on loosening tension held where?

A) In the calf

B) In the thigh

C) In the hip

D) All of the above

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Question 25:

When massaging the foot...?

A) Work to your individual client’s tolerance level

B) Work deep enough to make your client need to breathe deeply

C) Work deep enough so that your client screams

D) Always work as gently as possible so that your client falls asleep

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