Positioning Clients

Question 1

If the client has severe allergies, this position works well…

Answer 1

Semi reclined

Question 2

Clients with chronic sinus problems might dislike this position:

Answer 2

Prone (on stomach)

Question 3

Lying face down on a massage table is called:

Answer 3

Prone

Question 4

One area of concern regarding client safety is:

Hint: High risk vulnerability and disrupts the flow of massage

Answer 4

When they turn over

Question 5

A face cradle maintains the cervical spine in a neutral position, In the prone position: True or false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

A specifically designed cushion used in positioning during a massage therapy session is called a:

Answer 6

Bolster

Question 7

The side-lying position allows great access to which muscle group?

Answer 7

Gluteals

Question 8

Name the position where the client is not fully lying back:

Answer 8

Semi relined

Question 9

Lying face up on a massage table is:

Answer 9

Supine

Question 10

One key aspect of providing effective massage therapy is:

Answer 10

Positioning

Question 11

One benefit of starting a client in the supine position is:

Answer 11

The ability to see their facial expressions

Question 12

A bolster or pillow is placed in front of the chest to provide a resting position for the arm, in the side lying position. True or false?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Foam forms that match the body’s contours with pieces that can be held together with Velcro straps are known as: Full body cushion systems. True or false?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The side-lying position might be used if the client dislikes a face cradle. True or false?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Your client suffers from chronic asthma attacks. What position on the massage table should be avoided to ensure she is comfortable and not likely to be triggered into an asthma attack?

Answer 15

Prone

Question 16

A bolster is placed under the knees in the supine position. True or False?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

One area of concern regarding client safety is when they get up off the table. True or False?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Your client suffers from chronic asthma attacks. What position on the massage table should be avoided to ensure she is comfortable and not likely to be triggered into an asthma attack?

Answer 18

Prone

Question 19

A specifically designed cushion used in positioning during a massage therapy session is called a:

Answer 19

Bolster

Question 20

When positioning clients with back pain in the prone position, they typically need a bolster under their:

Answer 20

Ankles

Question 21

A bolster is placed under the knees, in the supine position: True or False?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Another term for the side-lying position is Lateral recumbent position. True or False?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Lying face down on a massage table is called:

Answer 23

Prone

Question 24

A specifically designed set of supports that enhance the entire body’s comfort when lying in the prone and supine positions is called: Full Body Cushions systems. True or False?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Another term for the side-lying position is Lateral recumbent position. True or False?

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Name the position where the client is not fully lying back:

Answer 26

Semi Reclined Position

Question 27

When would you need to help a client off the table?

Answer 27

After abdominal surgery

Question 28

The upper body is elevated with pillows or special foam wedges in a semi-reclined position: True or False?

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Why is it important to limit the time a client spends in a prone position? Hint: What happens when you are receiving a massage while on stomach for too long?

Answer 29

To avoid nasal congestion

Question 30

A specifically designed cushion used in positioning during a massage therapy session is called a:

Answer 30

Bolster