JUANA ENRIQUEZ MACALALAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WELLNESS MASSAGE 12

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Analyze the following questions and write the letter of the correct answer on a ½
lengthwise of paper.

1. “Masser” is a French word which means ___________________.

A. To manipulate B. To massage C. To reflect D. To relax
2. It is the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind.
A. Exercise B. Massage C. Relax D. Wellness
3. It is the manipulation of tissues with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
A. Exercise B. Massage C. Relax D. Wellness
4. Karen has the knowledge and skills in Wellness Massage as well as in entrepreneurship. She wants to put up
her own spa. She is most likely a/an ____________.
A. Entrepreneur B. Director C. Manager D. Supervisor
5. The focus of wellness massage is _______________.
A. Client Satisfaction B. Functional Outcomes
C. Medical Necessity D. Scientific, Problem-Solving
6. Acupuncture is done by using needles and one of the techniques used today in making the body feel better.
Who was the proponent this technique?
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
7. They are the ones who introduced shiatsu massage.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
8. They are the ones who introduced Ayurveda or “The art of Life”.
A. Chinese B. Hindus C. Japanese D. Greeks
9. Female who practice massage
a. masseuse b. masseur c. massaure d. masse
10. They used Massage in Sports, athletic competitions, etc.
A. Chinese B. Egyptians C. Japanese D. Greeks
11. Help detect or monitor medical problems.
a. assessment b. vital signs c. blood pressure d. thermometer
12. The number of breaths you take each minute.
a. blood pressure b. pulse rate c. respiration rate d. body temperature
13. Tatay Caloy just came home from work as a farmer, he requested for a massage to relieve his body of the
tiredness of bending over. What part of the body should be massaged?
A. Neck B.Hips C.Upper Back D.Lower Back
14. During an examination Cathy’s head ached, she then pressed the temples of her head then the ache was
soon gone. Why is this so?
A. Cathy’s hands have healing effects
B.Cathy’s temples of her head are pressure points
C.Cathy’s pressure was lessened due to the heat of her hands
D.Cathy’s hands are stretched also
15. A Chinese traditional way of healing the sick without through manipulations of the pressure points of the
body is called _________.
A. Dagdagay B.Reflexology C. Acupuncture D.Tiris
16. It is the measurement of the heart rate.
a. pulse rate b. respiration rate c. blood pressure d. body temperature
17. According to the HILOT Academy, Ancient Filipino considers that all life form comes from the ______.
a. healer b. Divine c. Babaylan d. Catalonans
18. Another term for mediator between man and the Divine.
a. healer b. divine c. babaylan d. catalonans
19. The role of the healer.
a. healer b. divine c. babaylan d. catalonans
20. A reason to provide someone with a massage.
a. contra-indication b. indication c. treatment d. intake form
21. Pre-existing medical condition that could make it inadvisable for massage treatment to be carried out.
a. contra-indication b. indication c. treatment d. intake form
22. It is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself.
A. Acupuncture B. Herbalism C. Naturophatic D. Wellness Massage
23. In universal Law, we must keep our _____, ________, and ________ keep in harmony for us to stay healthy and
keep our system functions normally.
a. mind, emotion, and physical b. thinking, feeling and body c. none of the above
24. What is the basic philosophy of massage?
A. Explores issues in theory, research, and practice within the field of health sciences.
B. Examines the goals, forms, methods, and meaning of education.
C. It is to have a complete health and well-being of a person.
D. Promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles
25. A form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
A. Acupuncture B. Diet C. Herbalism D. Homeopathy
26. The body is composed of three faculties except
A. Body B. Conscience C. Mind D. Soul
27. This element helps to cleanse the toxins from our body.
A. Earth B. Fire C. Metal D. Wood
28. A holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind, body, and spirit resulting to positive
change.
A. Cupping B. Harmony C. Healing D. Macrocosm
29. An ancient art of Filipino healing by touch. It comes from a Filipino term meaning healer.
A. Dagdagay B. Hilot C. Tawas D. Ventosa
30. This method is based on ancient Chinese alternative treatment of massage practice in China over 3000 years ago.
A. Ayurveda B. Hilot C. Suob D. Ventosa
31. It is the normal body temperature of a person
A. 36.5 B. 37.5 C.38.5 D.39.5
32. It is used in measuring blood pressure
A. Manometer B. Sphygmomanometer C. Stethoscope D. Manometer
33. It is the measurements of the body`s most basic functions
A. Blood Pressure B. Body temperature C. Vital Information D. Vital Sign
34. It is a drop – in body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit
A. Hypertension B. Hyperthermia C. Hypotension D. Hypothermia
35. An overheating condition where an individual’s body temperature is elevated beyond normal.
A. Hypertension B. Hyperthermia C. Hypotension D. Hypothermia
36. He created a method that become known as the Swedish Movement Cure to help relieve chronic pain.
a. Hippocrates b. Galen c. Dr. Mezger d. Per Henrik Ling
37. Who is the father of medicine?
a. Hippocrates b. Galen c. Dr. Mezger d. Per Henrik Ling
38. These details will again highlight contra – indications that will indicate whether massage would be suitable
for the client.
A. Massage Analysis B. Other Information C. Past Medical History D. Present Medical History
39. A process wherein the therapist evaluates what he or she is going to be ‘doing during the massage session
a. assessment b. appointment c. consultation d. evaluation
40. A form that includes personal and contact information as well as health and medical history is called ____.
a. client’s history intake form b. client’s personal details c. client’s health details d. vital signs
II. TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE ,if it is wrong.
_________1. Health is the goal while wellness is the active process of achieving it.
_________2. The massage principle is simple: touch means stimulation.
_________3. In massage, an appointment is when the therapist evaluates.
_________4. Client’s personal details includes contra-indications.
_________5. Vital Signs are important components of patient care.
_________6. Massage Therapy also relieves common ailments such as thoracic outlet and back pain.
_________7. Stimulation means that wherever touch is used, the body reacts,
_________8. Massage therapy is part of traditional holistic system of healing methods that began about
500 years ago.
_________9. Acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal remedies are considered today as a staple of massage
Therapy alternative medicine.
________10. The history of massage therapy dates back of 3000 BCE in India, where it was considered a
sacred system of natural healing.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. D
19. D
20. B
21. A
22. C
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. B
27. D
28. C
29. B
30. D
31. A
32. B
33. D
34. D
35. B
36. C
37. D
38. D
39. D
40. B
True orFalse
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. FALSE
9. TRUE
10. TRUE