I am going to sit my Massage Theory Exam on Tuesday and came across a couple of questions which I am not too sure about. I was wondering if somebody could point me in the right direction?
Q1) What would you do if you discovered a lump on your client's thight?
A) Massage as normal
B) Continue the massage and make a note of your observations on the record card
C) Complete the massage avoiding the area mentioning it to your client in passing and advise to have it checked
D) Stop the massage and advise your client to see a doctor
I am not sure if C or D. C would make sense in order not to alarm the client which sounds reasonable but D would make sense just in case the lump is cancerous and continuing the massage might spread the cancer? I am very puzzled now.
Q2 During the massage you discover a lump in your client's left calf. What action would you take?
A Continue the massage avoiding the lump
B Continue the massage avoiding the left lower leg
C Continue the massage ignoring the lump
D Stop the massage and advise your client to seek medical attention
Same situation again - do you stop the massage in case the lump is cancerous or do you avoid the lump or even the whole left lower leg?
Q3 You have a doctor's permission to give a full body massage to a client with hypertension. Would you:
A Give a light massage
B Give a 10 minute massage
C Give a vigorous massage
D Give a deep massage
I think it is A but I am not too sure
Q4 When massaging the front of the legs where would you place support
A under knees
B under ankles
C offer none
D under back
We were never taught about supporting the legs during massage in college so I have no idea - same thing with massaging the back of the legs - where would you place support?
A you would not need one
B under the hips
C uner the knees
D under the ankles
Q5 System of the body which has an indirect benefit of massage (don't know what the options are - does anybody know?)
Phew, I am starting to panick now and the worst exams (Practical and A&P) are still to come. My brain seems to go all blank - there is so much to remember:(
Thank you very much for your help. Good luck to everybody who is sitting exams next week!!
Sonne
RE: Help with Questions needed please
These are my thoughts.
1. C Many people have lumps and bumps, which are of no significance what so ever. The appropriate action would be to avoid the area, but continue the massage so as not to alarm your client. Make a note on your records of your findings in case of future changes in the lump and inform that it should be checked by a GP. (obviously apply common sense).
2. B I would avoid the lower leg.
3. A You don't want to stimulate too much so avoid vigourous or deep massages which will force the blood more quickly to the heart.
4. D It avoids pressure on the lower back (When massaging the back use supports under the ankles, helps drain lymph to the popliteal)
5. Respiratory, Endocrine & Urinary would be my suggestion because all other systems have a direct benefit.
I did my A&P a couple of years ago now and as ITEC are continuously changing the goalposts it would be best to wait and see what the other responses are.
Good luck.
RE: Help with Questions needed please
Having done my Holistic last year and doing sports this year with ITEC I don't want to cause confusion but I have been told by my tutor that ITEC verge on the side of caution so the answer in my mind would be for questions 1 & 2 would be D. 3 would be A as you would want to relax a client with hypertension. 4 would be A, and if massaging the back of legs the support would go under the ankles. 5 Can't help you on that one with out any choices, just had larger dinner with wine!!!
Don't panic and take your time to read all questions before answering, as sometimes other questions give you the answer.
Good luck
RE: Help with Questions needed please
This is the trouble with ITEC and always has been. I've just had a skim through my L Tucker book (I just love it ;)) and she has stated that lumps and bumps are a local contraindication and it is ok to massage, but not over the affected area.
Sigh*.. I'm so sorry this will confuse you before the exam. All I can advise is to follow what you think ITEC will want to hear.
RE: Help with Questions needed please
Ooops sorry, I got confused on question 4 and read your options for part 2. [&o] Moonmaiden is right you must read all questions very carefully. Tut tut!
Q4. The correct answer is A
(ps. I've only had half a glass of wine, I must be getting old. LOL)