Applied Pathology for Bodyworkers
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Course Introduction
Applied Pathology for Bodyworkers explores the fundamental concepts of pathology with a focus on conditions commonly encountered in bodywork practice. The course examines how diseases and injuries affect tissues, organs, and body systems, and emphasizes the recognition of signs and symptoms relevant to massage therapy and other bodywork modalities. Students learn to differentiate between conditions suitable for bodywork and those requiring medical referral, develop safe treatment planning skills, and understand contraindications and modifications. Ethical considerations, client communication, and evidence-based decision-making are also woven throughout, preparing bodyworkers to practice safely and effectively within their scope.
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Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists 3rd Edition by Susan G. Salvo
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Chapter 1: Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures
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Q1) Disease that is distributed throughout the body is called:
A)chronic.
B)systemic.
C)acute.
D)contagious.
Answer: B
Q2) Which type of infection describes vehicle transmission of organisms?
A)Sexual contact
B)Bite from an animal
C)Pathogens in a water source
D)Pathogens crossing the placenta
Answer: C
Q3) Infectious agents can be spread through contact with:
A)contaminated linens.
B)contaminated massage tools.
C)open containers of lubricant.
D)all of the above.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Treatment Planning
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Q1) What process involves evaluating a client's condition based on subjective reporting and objective findings?
A)Countertransference
B)Progress report
C)Documentation
D)Assessment
Answer: D
Q2) Which guideline is part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A)Assign passwords to those who access electronic client files.
B)Obtain verbal permission from clients to send them marketing materials.
C)Store client files in an unlocked cabinet.
D)Obtain verbal consent from each client prior to treatment.
Answer: A
Q3) Which question is considered open-ended?
A)"On a scale from 1 to 5, what is your level of pain today?"
B)"Does your shoulder still hurt?"
C)"Did you feel any pain in the area that was treated in the last session?"
D)"What can you tell me about your pain level today?"
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Pharmacology and Massage Therapy
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Q1) The most common drug administration route is:
A)injection.
B)topical.
C)intramuscular.
D)oral.
Answer: D
Q2) Which term means an undesirable and unavoidable reaction produced by a drug?
A)Therapeutic effect
B)Side effect
C)Transcellular effect
D)Physiologic effect
Answer: B
Q3) Which substance is used to treat or prevent diseases or conditions?
A)Fomite
B)Pathogen
C)Collateral
D)Prostaglandin
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Dermatologic Pathologies
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Q1) Paronychia is an infection found in what part of the body?
A)Around the nails
B)Around the elbow
C)On the sole of the foot
D)Behind the ears
Q2) Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition marked by changes in the quantity and quality of:
A)secretions of the sweat glands.
B)cell growth in the dermis.
C)scar tissue.
D)secretions of the sebaceous glands.
Q3) Characterized by pain, redness, and swelling, which condition is due to infection in hair follicles that spread to surrounding areas?
A)Wart
B)Scabies
C)Ringworm
D)Boil
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Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal Pathologies
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Q1) Which condition is a benign mass consisting of a thin fibrous capsule enclosing clear, gelatinous fluids and usually located on a wrist?
A)Baker cyst
B)Gout
C)Ganglion cyst
D)Contracture
Q2) Which condition involves spasms of the sternocleidomastoid muscles?
A)Torticollis
B)Epicondylitis
C)Tendinitis
D)Scoliosis
Q3) Inadequate mineralization of mature bones, causing them to become soft, flexible, and deformed, is called:
A)osteomalacia.
B)osteoporosis.
C)Osgood-Schlatter disease.
D)myositis ossificans.
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Chapter 6: Neurologic Pathologies
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Q1) Which condition is due to occlusion or rupture of blood vessels causing disruption in cerebral blood flow?
A)Parkinson disease
B)Stroke
C)Spina bifida
D)Depression
Q2) Massage considerations for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome include:
A)treating it as a local contraindication.
B)postponing treatment until full recovery has occurred.
C)assisting client on and off the massage table because of medications.
D)being aware the client will be sensitive to scented oils and candles.
Q3) Which term means explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain?
A)Seizure disorder
B)Autism
C)Encephalitis
D)Alzheimer disease
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Chapter 7: Endocrine Pathologies
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Q1) The three Ps of diabetes mellitus are:
A)pallor, petechiae, and psoriasis.
B)polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
C)pain, pallor, and papule.
D)panic, palpitations, and paroxysm.
Q2) Which disorder involves hypercortisolism?
A)Addison disease
B)Graves disease
C)Hodgkin disease
D)Cushing disease
Q3) Which statement describes thyroid cancer?
A)Men are 3 times more likely to develop it than women.
B)The most common symptom is voice hoarseness.
C)The 5-year survival rate is 97%.
D)Use deep pressure over areas affected by peripheral neuropathy.
Q4) Which disease is caused by insufficient antidiuretic hormone?
A)Hyperpituitarism
B)Diabetes insipidus
C)Hypoadrenalism
D)Diabetes mellitus
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Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Pathologies
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Q1) Which condition occurs when an embolus occludes a blood vessel, cutting off circulation?
A)Aneurysm
B)Embolism
C)Anemia
D)Hypertension
Q2) The genetic disorder that impairs blood-clotting mechanisms and may result in excessive bruising is called: A)phlebitis.
B)atherosclerosis.
C)hemophilia.
D)anemia.
Q3) If vein inflammation is accompanied by thrombus formation, the condition is referred to as:
A)phlebitis.
B)thrombophlebitis.
C)Raynaud syndrome.
D)varicose veins.
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Chapter 9: Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies
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Q1) Which term means a substance that produces allergic reactions?
A)Myeloma
B)Pathogen
C)Pyrexia
D)Allergen
Q2) Edema involving an extremity is called which type?
A)Nonpitting
B)Dependent
C)Pulmonary
D)Peripheral
Q3) Which condition is characterized by prolonged, severe, and disabling fatigue, frequently accompanied by flulike symptoms?
A)Systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Multiple myeloma
C)Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
D)Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Chapter 10: Respiratory Pathologies
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Q1) Which situation describes massage contraindication for a client with a common cold?
A)For the first 24 to 48 hours of the onset of symptoms
B)Only if the client has taken prescription cold medication
C)Until symptoms abate, which is usually 5 days from onset
D)Without clearance from a health care provider
Q2) The medical term for sore throat is:
A)pleuritis.
B)pharyngitis.
C)pleurisy.
D)pneumonia.
Q3) Which condition is a viral respiratory infection resulting from the Epstein-Barr virus?
A)Emphysema
B)Pulmonary embolism
C)Tuberculosis
D)Infectious mononucleosis
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Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal Pathologies
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Q1) Which type of cancer is the most lethal, accounting for 10% of all cancer deaths?
A)Pancreatic
B)Stomach
C)Liver
D)Colorectal
Q2) Yellowish coloring of the skin and mucosa caused by elevated blood bilirubin is called:
A)dermatitis.
B)cirrhosis.
C)thrush.
D)jaundice.
Q3) Which condition is infection or inflammation of diverticula?
A)Ulcerative colitis
B)Diverticulitis
C)Pancreatitis
D)Irritable bowel syndrome
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Chapter 12: Urinary Pathologies
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Q1) Which condition is a common sign or symptom of kidney disorders?
A)Hypoglycemia
B)Jaundice
C)Hypertension
D)Gallstones
Q2) Massage considerations for a client who has a history of kidney stones but is now without current signs or symptoms include:
A)knowing cautions are unnecessary.
B)reducing treatment time to 30 minutes.
C)avoiding vigorous movement such as percussion over the low back.
D)using lighter-than-normal pressure to prevent fatiguing.
Q3) Which method is a type of blood filtration usually provided in a hospital setting or a dialysis center?
A)Chemotherapy
B)Lithotripsy
C)Peritoneal dialysis
D)Hemodialysis
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Chapter 13: Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and
Sexually Transmitted
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Q1) Which measure should be avoided for a client who is experiencing menopausal symptoms?
A)Emollient lubricant
B)Deep kneading or friction over the lower back
C)Blankets, table warmers, and hot packs
D)Joint mobilizations
Q2) Which condition is characterized by the absence of menstruation?
A)Dysmenorrhea
B)Endometriosis
C)Preeclampsia
D)Amenorrhea
Q3) Benign tumors originating in the uterus are called:
A)endometriosis.
B)uterine cancer.
C)fibroids.
D)dysmenorrhea.
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Chapter 14: Cancer
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Q1) If a client with cancer has edema and is cleared for massage, which treatment modification should be avoided?
A)Elevate the affected area.
B)Stroke lightly and centripetally.
C)Work the affected limb proximally, then distally.
D)Apply heat after treatment.
Q2) Mammograms can assist in early detection of which type of cancer?
A)Breast
B)Liver
C)Cervical
D)Skin
Q3) Which treatment application should the massage therapist avoid using if the client is nauseated from cancer treatments?
A)Reflexology
B)Craniosacral therapy
C)Aromatherapy and scented lubricants
D)Alternating ice and heat packs
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Chapter 15: Mental Disorders
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Q1) Which consideration is appropriate for massaging a client with anorexia nervosa?
A)Educating the client about the importance of disrobing for the treatment
B)Offering counseling to help improve the client's self-image
C)Getting approval from the client's health care provider
D)Treating the abdomen to help relieve constipation, if the client has it
Q2) A major diagnostic criterion for generalized anxiety disorder is anxiety that it:
A)persists for 30 minutes in each episode.
B)includes hyperventilation.
C)persists for 6 months.
D)is caused only by a genetic or familial factor.
Q3) Massage considerations for a client who is experiencing postpartum depression within 6 weeks of having a caesarean section include:
A)suggesting that she reschedule after at least 6 weeks have passed.
B)obtaining permission from her obstetrician.
C)avoiding placing her in the supine position.
D)using myofascial release and friction to reduce scar tissue.
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Chapter 16: Aging and Massage
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Q1) Physical activity can delay some of the physical changes that occur with advancing age by:
A)improving oxygenation of tissues.
B)decreasing circulation.
C)moving nutrients away from cells.
D)decreasing hydration.
Q2) Which effect does aging have on the cardiovascular system?
A)Increased venous return
B)Reduced vessel wall elasticity; increases risk of bruising
C)Decreased risk of anemia
D)Increased circulation and decreased blood pressure
Q3) Which condition may result from nerve cell degeneration?
A)Senile dementia
B)Decreased hormone production
C)Parkinson disease
D)Macular degeneration
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