Introduction Protocol: Addressing Patient Treatment Goals

What is the primary focus when the candidate asks the patient about their treatment goals?

If a secondary concern is listed in the exam, what should the candidate ask the patient?

What should the candidate do if a secondary concern is not listed in the exam?

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding areas they wish to avoid treating?

What are some immediate side effects a patient may experience after a massage?

Which of the following best describes the candidate's role in explaining the benefits and consequences of massage treatment?

The candidate must be clear that treatment goals are different from the ______

What is the patient hoping to get out of today's treatment? Do they want to be ______?

If a secondary concern is listed in the exam, the candidate should ask the patient if they were hoping to have that condition addressed and how important it is to address it in today's ______

The candidate should ask the patient if there are any areas that they wish to ______ having treated

The benefits of massage are that it can reduce tension or pain; it can increase mobility within a joint and increase relaxation or reduce ______

For example, immediately after a massage, the patient may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or ______

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment?

If a secondary concern is listed in the exam, what should the candidate ask the patient?

What should the candidate do if a secondary concern is not listed in the exam?

What is the primary focus when the candidate asks the patient about their treatment goals?

What are some immediate side effects a patient may experience after a massage?

What is the patient hoping to get out of today's treatment? Do they want to be pain-free?

The candidate should mention the benefits of massage but should not discuss the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment.

When a secondary concern is not listed in the exam, the candidate should ask the patient if they want any additional areas to be treated.

When a secondary concern is listed in the exam, the candidate should not ask the patient if they were hoping to have that condition addressed.

The primary concern is the same as the treatment goals when discussing with the patient.

The candidate should ask the patient if there are any areas they prefer not to have treated during the massage session.

The benefits of massage include increasing tension or pain and decreasing relaxation or stress.

What is the primary focus when the candidate asks the patient about their treatment goals?

If a secondary concern is listed in the exam, what should the candidate ask the patient?

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding areas they wish to avoid treating?

Which of the following best describes the candidate's role in explaining the benefits and consequences of massage treatment?

What is the primary focus when the candidate asks the patient about their treatment goals?

What are some immediate side effects a patient may experience after a massage?

The candidate must be clear that treatment goals are different from the ______

The benefits of massage are that it can reduce tension or pain; it can increase mobility within a joint and increase relaxation or reduce ______

For example, immediately after a massage, the patient may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or ______

The primary concern is the same as the treatment goals when discussing with the patient.

The benefits of massage include increasing tension or pain and decreasing relaxation or stress.

The candidate should mention the benefits of massage but should not discuss the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment.

What is the primary focus when the candidate asks the patient about their treatment goals?

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding areas they wish to avoid treating?

What are some immediate side effects a patient may experience after a massage?

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment?

What is the patient hoping to get out of today's treatment?

What should the candidate do if a secondary concern is not listed in the exam?

The candidate should always ask the patient if they have any secondary concerns listed in the health history form.

It is recommended for the candidate to avoid sensitive areas such as the underarms or the side of the neck during the massage treatment.

Immediately after a massage, it is typical for a patient to feel energetic and fully alert.

One of the benefits of massage treatment is to reduce tension in the pectoral muscle and potentially increase mobility in the shoulder joint.

Failure to receive a massage treatment may result in the tension in the pectoral muscle remaining unchanged or even decreasing.

It is important for the candidate to ask the patient if there are any specific areas they prefer to avoid during the massage session.

What should the candidate discuss with the patient regarding the use of lubricants?

How should the candidate inform the patient about positioning during the treatment?

What should the candidate do to ensure the patient can ask questions during the treatment?

What should the candidate discuss when providing an overview of the massage techniques?

In what order should the candidate present the treatment information to the patient?

What should the candidate do if the patient has additional questions during the treatment?

What should the candidate explain to the patient regarding pillows?

How should the candidate describe the draping process to the patient?

What should the candidate explain regarding the level of undress?

How should the candidate discuss the pressure applied during the treatment?

What should the candidate remind the patient regarding stopping or modifying the treatment?

How should the candidate present the points related to pillowing, draping, undress, pressure, and stopping/modifying the treatment?

The candidate should specify which general area will be treated first and which side. The candidate should provide an overview of the massage techniques that they will be using in the treatment. The candidate should provide the patient with a detailed description of the treatment procedure. The candidate should provide the patient with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and remind the patient that they should ask questions at any time, including the candidate's description and throughout the treatment. The detailed description should include a discussion of the following considerations: _____

The candidate should inform the patient of what position they should be in at the start of the treatment. They should also tell the patient what sheets and/or blankets they should lie between. Inform the patient of any additional positions they will need to move into throughout the treatment and how the candidate will assist them with those movements. The candidate should discuss with the patient what type of _____ will be used, if any.

The primary concern is the same as the treatment goals when discussing with the patient. What is the patient hoping to get out of today's treatment? Do they want to be ______?

Failure to receive a massage treatment may result in the tension in the pectoral muscle remaining unchanged or even ______.

The benefits of massage include increasing tension or pain and decreasing relaxation or ______.

How should the candidate present the points related to pillowing, draping, undress, pressure, and stopping/modifying the treatment? The candidate should mention the benefits of massage but should not discuss the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment. What should the candidate state to the patient regarding areas they wish to avoid treating?

The candidate should explain what level of undress would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The candidate should also ensure that the patient knows that they should undress only to their own comfort level and that the patient's comfort level is the most important consideration. The patient's ______ is the most important consideration.

The candidate should describe how they will drape the patient for each area being treated. If you would like to drape using the patient's undergarments, this is a good time to check their comfort level with this. The candidate may wish to remind the patient that their comfort is the most important consideration and that they can ask for the draping to be modified. The candidate should explain what level of ______ would allow them to treat the patient most effectively.

The candidate should provide an overview of the pressure that they will be applying during the treatment. They should remind the patient that they will check in with them throughout the treatment about the depth of pressure. The patient should also be told that they can request that pressure be modified at any time throughout the treatment. The candidate should explain what level of pressure would allow them to treat the patient most ______.

The candidate should be sure to remind the patient that they can stop or modify the treatment at any time. These points do not have to be done in the specific order above. The candidate is encouraged to find the best logical flow for themselves to mention every point. The candidate should explain what level of undress would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The candidate should also ensure that the patient knows that they should undress only to their own comfort level and that the patient's comfort level is the most important ______.

The candidate should explain to the patient where pillowing will be used in the various positions throughout the treatment. The candidate should describe how they will drape the patient for each area being treated. If you would like to drape using the patient's undergarments, this is a good time to check their comfort level with this. The candidate may wish to remind the patient that their comfort is the most important consideration and that they can ask for the draping to be modified. The candidate should explain what level of pressure would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The patient should also be told that they can request that pressure be modified at any time throughout the treatment. The patient should also be told that they can request that pressure be modified at any time throughout the treatment. The candidate should provide an overview of the pressure that they will be applying during the treatment. The candidate should also ensure that the patient knows that they should undress only to their own comfort level and that the patient's comfort level is the most important consideration. The candidate should explain what level of pressure would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The candidate should be sure to remind the patient that they can stop or modify the treatment at any time. The candidate should remind the patient that their comfort is the most important consideration and that they can ask for the draping to be modified. The candidate should explain what level of undress would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The patient's comfort is the most important ______.

The candidate should explain what level of undress would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The candidate should also ensure that the patient knows that they should undress only to their own comfort level and that the patient's comfort level is the most important consideration. The patient's ______ is the most important consideration.

The candidate should provide the patient with a detailed description of the treatment procedure.

The candidate should always ask the patient if they have any secondary concerns listed in the health history form.

One of the benefits of massage treatment is to reduce tension in the pectoral muscle and potentially increase mobility in the shoulder joint.

The benefits of massage include increasing tension or pain and decreasing relaxation or stress.

The candidate should describe how they will drape the patient for each area being treated.

The primary concern is the same as the treatment goals when discussing with the patient.

The candidate should always ask the patient if they have any secondary concerns listed in the health history form.

One of the benefits of massage treatment is to reduce tension in the pectoral muscle and potentially increase mobility in the shoulder joint.

Immediately after a massage, it is typical for a patient to feel energetic and fully alert.

The candidate should inform the patient of what position they should be in at the start of the treatment.

The candidate must be clear that treatment goals are different from the undressing level.

The candidate should mention the benefits of massage but should not discuss the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment.

What should a candidate remember to do when presenting a consent form for a sensitive area treatment?

What is an essential step for a candidate after the patient reads through the consent form?

Why is it important for a massage candidate to remind the patient about their comfort level?

What should a massage candidate do if a patient has additional questions during the treatment?

When discussing lubricants with a patient, what should a massage candidate consider?

The candidate must ask the patient if they have understood everything about the proposed treatment plan for today. Once they have read through the consent form and understand everything, they can then ______ it.

The candidate should explain what level of undress would allow them to treat the patient most effectively. The patient's comfort is the most important ______.

The benefits of massage are that it can reduce tension or pain; it can increase mobility within a joint and increase relaxation or reduce ______.

The patient's ______ is the most important consideration.

The candidate should discuss with the patient what type of _____ will be used, if any.

According to the sample script, which area should the candidate treat first?

What should the candidate remind the patient about regarding undressing?

Which of the following should the candidate NOT discuss with the patient?

What should the candidate do if a secondary concern is listed in the exam?

Which of the following should the candidate explain to the patient regarding pillows?

What should the candidate discuss with the patient regarding lubricants?

What should the candidate explain regarding the level of undress?

What should the candidate do to ensure the patient can ask questions during the treatment?

How should the candidate discuss the pressure applied during the treatment?

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding areas they wish to avoid treating?

How should the candidate present the points related to pillowing, draping, undress, pressure, and stopping/modifying the treatment?

If a secondary concern is listed in the exam, what should the candidate ask the patient?

The candidate should provide the patient with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and remind the patient that they should ask questions at any time, including the candidate's description and throughout the treatment. The detailed description should include a discussion of the following considerations: ___________

The candidate should discuss with the patient what type of ______ will be used, if any.

What should the candidate state to the patient regarding the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment?

The patient's ______ is the most important consideration.

The candidate must be clear that treatment goals are different from the ______

The candidate should explain what level of pressure would allow them to treat the patient most ______.

The candidate should always ask the patient if they have any ______ concerns listed in the health history form.

It is recommended for the candidate to avoid sensitive areas such as the underarms or the side of the ______ during the massage treatment.

The primary concern is the same as the treatment goals when discussing with the ______.

One of the benefits of massage treatment is to reduce tension in the pectoral muscle and potentially increase mobility in the ______ joint.

Failure to receive a massage treatment may result in the tension in the pectoral muscle remaining unchanged or even ______.

For example, immediately after a massage, the patient may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or ______.

The candidate should always ask the patient about any secondary concerns listed in the health history form.

One of the benefits of massage treatment is to increase stress in the pectoral muscle and potentially decrease mobility in the shoulder joint.

The candidate should inform the patient about the potential consequences of not receiving a massage treatment.

The primary focus when asking the patient about their treatment goals is to identify areas to avoid treating.

After a massage, some immediate side effects a patient may experience include feeling dizzy or lightheaded.

The benefits of massage include reducing tension or pain, increasing relaxation, and decreasing stress.

The patient can choose between lotion and oil for the massage treatment.

The sheet covering the patient will extend below the upper chest area during the massage treatment.

The therapist will continuously undrape different areas of the patient's body during the massage treatment.

The pillow under the patient's knees is meant for comfort and to maintain a neutral position in the lower back.

The therapist will keep the pillow under the patient's head throughout the entire treatment.

The massage treatment will primarily focus on the right pectoral muscle of the patient.

What should the candidate do when presenting a consent form for sensitive area treatment?

What should the candidate remind the patient about regarding undressing?

Which area should the candidate avoid treating during the massage, according to the text?

If a secondary concern is not listed in the exam, what should the candidate do?

What should the candidate remind the patient about regarding stopping or modifying the treatment?

The candidate should indicate on themselves the line above which they will stay. However, anything below your clavicle/collarbone and underarm is a sensitive area. Are you okay with having me treat you in the areas I have pointed out? If the ______ states yes: Okay, then I would like you to read over this consent form for the treatment of sensitive areas and if you don’t have any questions about the information you can initial next to the area that states where I will be treating and sign your name at the bottom with the date. It is important that the candidate actually gives the ______ time to read the consent form! Is everything on the form clear? Do you have any questions about any of it?

The detailed description should include a discussion of the following considerations: ______

The benefits of massage are that it can reduce tension or pain; it can increase mobility within a joint and increase relaxation or reduce ______

The primary concern is the same as the ______ goals when discussing with the patient.

The pillow under the patient's knees is meant for comfort and to maintain a neutral ______ in the lower back.

The candidate should ensure that the patient reads the consent form before signing it.

The candidate must remind the patient that their comfort level is not as important as the treatment itself.

It is typical for a patient to feel dizzy or lightheaded immediately after a massage.

The therapist will undrape different areas of the patient's body continuously during the massage treatment.

The primary focus of a massage treatment could be to increase tension in the pectoral muscle.