Hawaii Massage Board Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is: - ANSWER sanitation To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces, such as implements is referred to as: - ANSWER disinfection A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n): - ANSWER antiseptic Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: - ANSWER viruses The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards i...

Massage Establishment inside another establishment - ANSWER Massage Establishment must be completely separated by 4 walls from other residential or businesses How much feet from the "operation area" should the toilet be? - ANSWER 200 What areas can a licensed massage therapist in HI work on? - ANSWER Superficial soft parts of the body How much hours of instruction on Anatomy and physiology, massage laws, theory, and supervised application? - ANSWER 570 Can a Licensed Massage Therap...

Board means? - ANSWER State board of massage Person means? - ANSWER An individual, partnership, or corporation The premises used for practicing massage is called? - ANSWER Massage therapy establishment Professional therapists who practice in their home must? - ANSWER Set the massage area apart Out-call massage service means practicing massage - ANSWER At a location designated by the customer Massage therapy means? - ANSWER treatment of the superficial soft parts of the body Mec...

Massage is defined as: - ANSWER A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue The basic unit of structure of all living things is the: - ANSWER Cell Relative constancy refers to - ANSWER Homeostasis The brain and spinal cord are in the - ANSWER Dorsal cavity The Mediastinum is - ANSWER Between the right and left pleural cavity In the thoracic cavity Contains the heart and treachea Which plane divides the body into anterior posterior position? - A...

The basic unit of structure of bones is the: (a) compact bones (b) periosteum (c) spongy bones (d) osteon - ANSWER Osteon Which cranial nerve controls the shoulder? (a) vagus (b) trigeminal (c) accessory (d) abducens - ANSWER Accessory Your client is lying in the supine position and complains of lower back pain. What do you do? (a) stop the massage (b) turn him on his side (c) ask him to relax (d) place a pillow under his knee - ANSWER Place a pillow under his knee Which ner...

1. Massage is defined as - ANSWER "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue". (Chapter 452-1) 2. The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - ANSWER Cell 3. Relative constancy refers to - ANSWER Homeostasis 4. The brain and spinal cord are in the - ANSWER Dorsal cavity (ex: fish, dorsal fin) 5. The Mediastinum is - ANSWER a) between the right and left pleural cavity b) in the thoracic cavity c) contains the heart and trachea (d...

1 Massage is defined as - ANSWER "A systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue and superficial tissue". (Chapter 452-1) 2 The basic unit of structure of all living things is the - ANSWER Cell 3 Relative constancy refers to - ANSWER Homeostasis 4 The brain and spinal cord are in the - ANSWER Dorsal cavity 6 Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions - ANSWER Coronal or Frontal. 7 What burn classification do blisters form - ANSWER 2nd degree 8 ...

Who revoked your license and issues fines? - ANSWER Board of massage therapy Sagital plane - ANSWER divides body into left and right How do you store clean linen - ANSWER Closed closet Water sanitation procedure - ANSWER Immerse object completely What is used on soiled linen - ANSWER Chlorine bleach Temperature of hot water that the skin can withstand - ANSWER 100° (98°-104°>115°) Where is the sternum located - ANSWER Front of thorax What does blood draining through t...

What is the basic unit of structure? - ANSWER cell what supervises cell activity? - ANSWER nucleus what is the chemical action that converts food to energy? - ANSWER metabolism what membrane encases the lungs? - ANSWER pleura cavity the common iliac artery supplies blood to where? - ANSWER Abdominal walls adipose tissue is also called? - ANSWER areola tissue what artery supplies blood to the forearm, wrist and thumb? - ANSWER radial what is the common physiological effect of...

Which massage movement increases the flow of blood and lymph? - ANSWER Friction What does contraindication mean? - ANSWER the expected treatment is inadvisable What is a hematoma? - ANSWER bruise Which means kneading? - ANSWER deep touch What are the benefits of percussion? - ANSWER tones muscles and stimulates nervous and circulatory systems What is the range of motion? - ANSWER The movement of a joint from one extreme of the articulation to the other How is cross-fiber fricti...