A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following conditions is most likely present?
Correct Answer:
C
Deep pain on the bone with symptoms of infection are an indication of osteomyelitis. The only other option would by myositis, which is an inflammation of skeletal
muscles. Since the client is experiencing deep pain on the bone, the indication would be osteomyelitis.
What does a visual assessment help determine?
Correct Answer:
C
A visual assessment can be a powerful tool in determining a client??s muscular and structural symmetry and deviation. The findings of the assessment help the massage therapist create effective treatment plans.
The circadian rhythm is a biological clock that resets every 12 hours.
Correct Answer:
B
The circadian rhythm is a term used to describe biological process that are governed by external factors like light and darkness or temperature. The circadian rhythm was first recorded in the 4th century BC and has been researched ever since. The evidence points to this clock being reset every 24 hours.
The dynamics between a client and a massage professional are complex, which creates an immediate ______.
Correct Answer:
C
Power imbalances occur naturally when one person is perceived as being an authority over another in a certain situation. This is why the dynamics between a client and a professional of all backgrounds has the capability of becoming emotionally unbalanced if left unchecked.
Which of the following massage techniques would be best suited for a healed fracture?
Correct Answer:
B
The action of petrissage is best suited for moving stagnant blood and lymph away from an injury site and replacing it with nutrient rich blood and fresh lymph.
