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1. What is the number one reason forcing massage therapists out of business?

		a. Competition
		b. Lack of training
		c. Lack of clients
		d. Burnout

2. The main elements of a healthy life are

		a. Eating less, working more, being happy
		b. Avoiding uncomfortable situations
		c. Balanced nutrition, stress management
		d. Caring for as many people as possible

3. Lasting lifestyle changes are dependent upon:

		a. Having a partner that forces us to have healthy habits
		b. Gaining awareness and establishing realistic goals
		c. Reading about health to better inform our clients
		d. Becoming multidimensional

4. Healthy lifestyle choices include:

		a. Drinking no alcohol or drinking it in moderation
		b. Expressing your needs and asserting yourself
		c. Having friends and family around
		d. All of the above

5. Burnout is a condition characterized among other things by:

		a. Unrelieved long term stress and acculturation problems
		b. Lack of mental clarity and driving long distances
		c. Being unhappy all the time and sleeping long hours
		d. Exhaustion, lower resistance to illness and lack of interest in work

6. Poor body mechanics and bad posture increase the changes of suffering burnout

		a. True
		b. False

7. Physical signs of burnout include:

		a. Fatigue and changes in appetite
		b. Frustration and irritability
		c. Not wanting to learn any more
		d. Isolation

8. Mental signs of burnout include:

		a. Fatigue and changes in appetite
		b. Frustration and irritability
		c. Isolation
		d. Not wanting to learn any more

9. A good posture while you work will:

		a. Increase comfort and prevent injuries
		b. Help you deliver a better massage
		c. Prevent burnout
		d. All of the above

10. Good body mechanics allows for:

		a. More efficient use of the body
		b. Avoiding back pain
		c. Preventing exhaustion
		d. All of the above

11. Our center of gravity is:

		a. Around S2 when standing in anatomical position
		b. The most consistent force encountered by the human body
		c. The point around which we suffer the most injuries
		d. None of the above

12. A lever is:

		a. A mechanical device that makes the work of moving a weight easier
		b. A long bone in the body
		c. A load that needs to be carried
		d. All of the above

13. A massage therapist can use gravity to her advantage when she is doing compressions

		a. True
		b. False

14. Studies show that at least _______ of individual receiving a placebo experience relief of symptoms and a measurable improvement in their condition:

		a. One percent
		b. A quarter
		c. Fifty percent
		d. Ten percent

15. “Inner healer” refers to:

		a. A blueprint within our cells that guarantees regeneration and reparation of tissues
		b. The capacity of the body to adapt to the environment
		c. Instinctive responses of the body
		d. All of the above

16. Stress is defined as:

		a. The scarcity of environmental resources
		b. Imbalance resulting from emotional states
		c. The result of environmental changes perceived as a challenge
		d. Breakdown of the body systems

17. The following statement is true about free radicals:

		a. Oxidation processes are common in the body
		b. They damage cells, accelerating the aging process
		c. Are chemical reactions taking place in the environment
		d. Are essential for the optimal function of the immune system

18. Radio waves and chemicals in water, air or food:

		a. Cause antioxidation
		b. Stimulate cell growth
		c. Cause damage to our organism
		d. None of the above

19. Conflicting thoughts can:

		a. Result in the release of endorphins in the body
		b. Create viral infections
		c. Translate into anxiety, fear and distress
		d. All of the above

20. Abusive relationships are a source of emotional and mental stress. An abusive partner makes you feel:

		a. Confused, uncomfortable and worthless
		b. Angry and sad
		c. Guilty and afraid
		d. All of the above

21. Abusive people are easily recognizable for one main feature. They:

		a. Exert their identity and master the environment
		b. They easily lose control of their temper
		c. They progressively debilitate their partners
		d. Do not have own opinions

22. The following statement is true:

		a. A healthy person apologizes every time that makes the same mistake
		b. An abusive person never apologizes because they cannot recognize a bad behavior
		c. A healthy person apologizes for their behavior and make sure it doesn’t happen again
		d. A healthy person never misbehaves

23. Developing communication skills:

		a. Will cut down a significant source of stress in interpersonal relationships
		b. Will guarantee job promotions
		c. Is impossible. Our communication patterns cannot be changed
		d. None of the above

24. It’s important to include pauses in your work. They will

		a. Improve your performance
		b. Allow for free time to take care for yourself
		c. Give you time to fill in reports
		d. All of the above

25. A healthy diet includes:

		a. Mostly animal fat and plenty of nuts
		b. A high amount of free radicals to protect the cells
		c. Plenty of antioxidants to counteract stress
		d. As little intake of calories as possible

26. Among the recommendations by the American Cancer Society are:

		a. Thirty minutes or more of daily moderate activity
		b. Maintaining a healthy weight
		c. Limiting alcoholic beverages
		d. All of the above

27. Inflammation should be counteracted as soon as it appears

		a. True
		b. False

28. Anti-inflammatory foods are:

		a. Those rich in omega 9 and 6 fatty acids
		b. Those rich in omega 3 fatty acids
		c. Fruits like papaya that contain papain
		d. B and C are true

29. Two substances that are common in processed food and seem to be related to weight gain are:

		a. Monoglutamate and prostaglandins
		b. Endorphins and salt
		c. Monoglusodic glutamate and high fructose corn syrup
		d. None of the above

30. Sodas sweetened with Aspartame are preferable for a healthy nutrition

		a. True
		b. False

31. In deep tissue massage:

		a. Pain is the goal
		b. Knots dissolve and never reappear
		c. Endorphins are released and pain addiction is likely to occur
		d. The client is pleased about the Massage therapist’s skills and always comes back

32. “Low-fat” or “nonfat” mean “low-calories”

		a. True
		b. False

33. Postural habits can become restrictive patterns

		a. True
		b. False

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