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Woods, Diana Lynn PhD RN and Margaret Dimond PhD RN The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing and the University of Washington Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems School of Nursing; Originally published in Biological Research for Nursing; Vol4, No. 2 October 2002 pgs 104-114 49. www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~drstall/karnofsky.html 50. www.AmericanMedicalMassage.com 51. www.cancer.org: Complementary and Alternative Methods: Types of Bodywork “www.cdc.gov/ ncidod/hip/sterile/sterilgp.htm Tuesday , June 03, 20033 www.qwl.com/mtwc/articles/hiv.html May 27, 2003 52. www.geocities.com/everwild7/noharm.html 53. www.Holisticonline.com: Massage Therapy 54. www.thebodyworker.com: Julie Onofrio ETHICS IN MASSAGE THERAPY Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the answer sheet found on page 53 or complete your test online at Massage.EliteCME.com. 1. Because virtually all state licensing authorities, certifying/ accrediting agencies, and professional associations establish their own standards of conduct and ethical guidelines for their members, you will need to: a. Memorize the AMTA and NCBTMB ethical codes. b. Ignore external ethical codes and create your own. c. Refer to the literature or websites of prominent organizations in other fields of study. d. Refer directly to the organizations and academic or training institutions with which you are affiliated, as well as state, local, and national associations, to review the ethical guidelines that apply specifically to you and your practice. 2. Accountability is: a. The protection of public safety by professional organizations that certify its members through licensing and continuing education requirements. b. Practitioners’ area of competence, usually obtained through formal study, training, and/or professional experience, and one for which they’ve received certification or other proof of qualification. c. Doing what will further the patient’s interest. d. Abiding by industry standards of safety and hygiene. 3. If massage therapists suspect they are acting out of an unhealthy need or motive, or feel their interactions or relationship with the client are impeding rather than facilitating the therapeutic relationship, they should: a. Respectfully and courteously discuss the topic with your client. b. Encourage the client to take an active interest in health concerns. c. Seek assistance and/or supervision with a professional massage therapy organization. d. Explain your fiduciary responsibilities to the client. 4. If you have strong concerns about the client’s health related to medication or procedures received through another source, suggest that the client have a trusted ______ review the course of treatment: a. Lawyer. b. Family member. c. Healthcare professional. d. Friend. 5. A Client’s bill of rights typically includes: a. Emergency contact information. b. Preferred amount of pressure to be utilized. c. Access to a restroom. d. The name of their practitioner. 6. A critical and routine aspect of a successful practice is: a. Documentation and record keeping. b. Conducting business in an ethical manner. c. Monthly promotions. d. Providing referrals. 7. A power differential is: a. The amount of force you exert in massage. b. The imbalance in authority or power that results from your greater expertise in massage therapy. c. Egregious misconduct or improprieties. d. Always unprofessional. 8. Transference and countertransference can: a. Activate strong emotional reactions and/or feelings of sexual attraction. b. Raise realistic expectations on the part of clients and practitioners. c. Keep you from overreacting. d. Identify red flags. 9. An example of inappropriate dual relationship is: a. Scheduling two clients at once. b. Scheduling a new client who is a relative of an existing client. c. Being married to another massage therapist. d. Bartering with clients for the provision of services. 10. If massage therapists uncharacteristically deviate from normal session structure or protocol, they should suspect their impulses may be motivated by self-interest, or are having strong emotional responses to a client, they should: a. Seek peer support or supervision. b. Discuss your concern with the client. c. Provide services outside your scope of practice. d. Defer responsibility for maintaining protective boundaries. MIL02ETE18 Massage.EliteCME.com Page 9