112 Questions
What type of product will the therapist use on the patient's skin during the massage?
Lotion
What position will the patient be in during the treatment?
Supine (face up)
How long will the patient be lying on their back for the treatment?
Up to 45 minutes
What area of the patient's body will the therapist be focusing on during the treatment?
Left pectoral muscle
What will the therapist do with the pillow under the patient's head?
Remove it when working on the patient's neck
What will the therapist do if the patient becomes uncomfortable or wants to stop or modify the treatment?
Absolutely stop or modify the treatment as needed
What area of the patient's body will the therapist avoid treating?
Below the clavicle/collarbone and underarm
What will the therapist have the patient do before the treatment begins?
Sign a consent form
What will the therapist do to ensure the patient understands the ongoing treatment plan?
All of the above
What will the therapist do to determine the appropriate number of treatments for the patient's condition?
Both a and b
What is the primary concern being addressed in the initial treatment?
Tension in the left pectoralis major muscle
Which techniques will be used to warm up the muscles before the main treatment?
Myofascial releases and general neck, shoulder, and upper chest massage
How will the unaffected/compensatory side be treated?
It will be treated briefly with a few specific techniques
Which area may require the therapist to place their hands into the underarm region?
The left pectoral region
What is the purpose of removing clothing during the treatment?
To allow for access to the areas where skin-on-skin contact is desired
What does the sample script suggest regarding the order of presenting the treatment elements?
The elements do not need to be presented in a particular order
According to the script, how often is the patient initially recommended to come in for treatment?
Once a week for the next 3 weeks
After the initial 3-week period, what is the next step in the treatment plan?
Reassess the condition and modify the treatment plan if needed
If the condition is improving, what is the suggested treatment frequency after the initial 3-week period?
Decrease to once every 2-3 weeks
What is the recommended treatment frequency once the condition is fully resolved?
Once a month or every two months for maintenance
What is the duration of each treatment session mentioned in the script?
45 minutes
What is the cost of a 45-minute treatment session, including tax?
$90
According to the script, can the patient make changes or stop the treatments at any point?
Yes, the patient has the right to do so
What should the therapist do if the patient has additional questions about the treatment plan?
Answer all questions to gain full informed consent
When should the therapist ask the patient to sign the sensitive areas consent form, if needed?
After confirming the patient understands the treatment plan
What should the therapist do before leaving the room for the patient to undress and get on the treatment table?
Both a and b
The candidate should ensure that they modify these script suggestions for their own ______.
purposes
I will be starting the treatment with some myofascial releases to your upper pec region followed by a general neck, shoulder and upper chest massage to warm up the ______.
muscles
I will first treat your unaffected/compensatory side briefly with a few more specific techniques before targeting your left pectoral muscle with some deeper techniques to release the tension in the ______.
muscle
I may also be using some techniques that will require me to place my hands into your ______ region if you are comfortable with that.
underarm
You can undress to your comfort level, removing or keeping on any items of clothing that you choose.The reason for removing any clothing would be to allow me access to the areas where you would like me to use ______ contact.
skin-on-skin
The sample script for the Procedure combines the various essential elements in a way that may or may not be natural to a candidate. Remember, these items do not need to be presented in a particular order as long as they are all ______.
addressed
The therapist will use a hypoallergenic ______ directly on your skin.
lotion
The sheet will be securely tucked around your upper ______.
chest
The focus of this treatment is on your left pectoral ______.
muscle
During the treatment, the therapist will be checking in with you about the pressure and your ______ level.
comfort
The therapist will not be treating below a certain ______ on your chest.
level
The candidate should inform the patient that it can often take more than one treatment to resolve a primary ______.
concern
The therapist should present a fee ______ to the patient.
schedule
The candidate should check in with the patient to ensure that the number of treatments being proposed and the fee schedule is ______ for the patient.
feasible
The candidate must ask the patient if they have understood everything proposed for the ongoing treatment ______.
plan
The therapist will have the patient read over a consent form for the treatment of sensitive ______.
areas
The candidate should ensure that they modify these script suggestions for their own ______.
purposes
To start, it would be best to expect to come in for 1 treatment a week for the next 3 ______.
weeks
If the condition is getting better, we can decide if one more weekly treatment would be ______.
beneficial
Once the condition is fully resolved, it’s best to come in for occasional maintenance treatments every month or every two ______.
months
A 45-minute treatment is $90, including ______.
tax
If at any point throughout today's treatment or the ongoing treatments in the future you want to make any changes or stop the treatments, you have the right to ______ so.
do
Provided that the patient has confirmed they have understood everything discussed, and they have no further questions (as all patient questions must be answered to gain full informed consent), the candidate must ask the patient if they ______ to today’s treatment.
consent
Do you approve of or agree with the approach to today's ______?
treatment
Do I have your ______ to go forward with the treatment I have proposed for you?
consent
The candidate should ask the patient if they require assistance with undressing or getting onto the ______.
table
What is the primary focus of the initial treatment?
Left pectoralis major tension
What is the purpose of removing clothing during the treatment?
To allow the therapist access for skin-on-skin contact
What area might the therapist need to place their hands into during the treatment?
Underarm region
How often is the patient initially recommended to come in for treatment?
Once a week
What will the therapist do with the patient before starting the treatment?
Assist with undressing or getting onto the table
What type of technique will be used to warm up the muscles before the main treatment?
Myofascial releases
What is the therapist's approach to draping during the treatment?
Undrape only the specific areas being treated
What will the therapist place under the patient's knees for comfort?
Pillow
What is the main focus of the treatment mentioned in the text?
Left pectoral muscle
How will the therapist ensure patient comfort during the treatment?
By checking in with the patient about pressure and comfort level
What does the therapist mention about modifying or stopping the treatment?
Patients have the right to modify or stop the treatment anytime
What is the therapist's primary concern regarding treatment frequency?
Advising on optimal frequency for best results
What will the therapist present to the patient regarding ongoing treatments?
Fee schedule including duration of treatments and cost
In what position will the patient be during most of the treatment?
Face-up on a table covered with sheet and blanket
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the sample script as part of the closing protocol?
The therapist should provide the patient with a consent form to sign before the treatment begins.
According to the script, what is the recommended treatment frequency once the patient's condition is fully resolved?
Once every 2 months
Which of the following is NOT a technique the therapist will use during the initial treatment session?
Deep tissue techniques to release tension in the left pectoral muscle
What is the primary concern being addressed in the initial treatment session?
Tension in the left pectoral muscle
What is the cost of a 45-minute treatment session, including tax?
$90
According to the script, how often is the patient initially recommended to come in for treatment?
Once a week for the first 3 weeks
What is the purpose of removing clothing during the treatment?
To allow the therapist access to the areas where they will be using direct contact.
What will the therapist do if the patient becomes uncomfortable or wants to stop or modify the treatment?
The therapist will modify the treatment plan to accommodate the patient's needs.
What will the therapist do to determine the appropriate number of treatments for the patient's condition?
The therapist will reassess the patient's condition after the initial 3-week period.
What is the duration of each treatment session mentioned in the script?
45 minutes
The initial treatment sample script suggests starting with myofascial releases to the upper pec region followed by a specific focus on the right pectoral muscle.
False
The therapist may require placing their hands into the patient's underarm region during the treatment.
True
The therapist will perform general neck, shoulder, and upper chest massages before treating the unaffected/compensatory side.
False
The candidate should modify the sample script suggestions for their own purposes but must present them in the exact order provided.
False
The patient is advised to remove clothing during the treatment to allow for skin-on-skin contact.
True
The therapist will start by treating the affected side with deeper techniques before moving on to the unaffected/compensatory side.
False
The ongoing treatment plan in the sample script recommends coming in for 2 treatments a week for the next 3 weeks.
False
If the patient's condition is worsening after the next three weeks of treatment, the script suggests reevaluating together to determine the next best course of action.
True
Once the patient's condition is fully resolved, the script recommends coming in for occasional maintenance treatments every week.
False
The total cost of a 45-minute treatment session is $90 including tax in the sample script.
True
If at any point throughout today's treatment or future treatments the patient wants to make changes or stop the treatments, they do not have the right to do so according to the script.
False
The ongoing treatment plan requires 30-minute treatments for each session.
False
The ongoing treatment plan script suggests that if there has been no change after the next three weeks, a decision will be made without including the patient.
False
The sample script mentions that it's best to expect to come in for 1 treatment a week for the following 2 weeks.
False
The script does not mention that patients can withdraw their consent at any time during treatment.
False
The therapist will not leave the room to give privacy to the patient during undressing according to the sample script.
False
The therapist will only be undraping the areas they are treating during the massage.
True
The therapist will place a pillow under the patient's knees for comfort and to keep their low back in a neutral position.
True
The patient will have to read over a consent form for the treatment of sensitive areas and sign it before the session.
True
The therapist will treat below the patient's clavicle and underarm areas during the massage.
False
The therapist will check in with the patient about pressure and comfort level only at the beginning of the treatment.
False
The therapist must present a fee schedule to the patient but does not need to ensure it is feasible for the patient.
False
The patient has no right to modify or terminate the treatment plan once it has started.
False
The therapist will use oil instead of lotion during the treatment due to its hypoallergenic properties.
False
The patient will be lying face-down on the table for up to 45 minutes during the treatment.
False
The therapist may use occasional maintenance treatments every month or every two months after the condition is fully resolved.
True
What should the patient do once the therapist leaves the room to provide privacy?
Lie face-down on the table under the covers.
How will the therapist ensure patient comfort during the treatment preparation phase?
Washing and sanitizing their hands before treatment.
What action should the therapist take before re-entering the room after leaving for privacy?
Knock on the door and wait for permission to re-enter.
What is recommended for patient comfort during the treatment?
A hot stone placed under the knees.
What should be done if the patient has additional questions before leaving?
Wait for any additional questions before exiting.
During the treatment, the therapist will be checking in with you about the pressure and your ______ level.
comfort
The therapist will not be treating below a certain ______ on your chest.
line
What should be done if the patient has additional questions before leaving?
answer
According to the script, how often is the patient initially recommended to come in for treatment?
frequency
The reason for removing any clothing would be to allow me access to the areas where you would like me to use ______ contact.
skin-on-skin
Explore script suggestions for discussing the initial treatment, focusing on left pectoralis major tension. Learn about myofascial releases, neck, shoulder, and upper chest massage techniques, and how to personalize the script for individual needs.
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