Cardiovascular System Pathology Quiz

Varicose veins are considered which of the following?

Indicated for circulatory massage

Local Contraindication

Systemic Contraindication

Indicated for deep work

Hypertension is considered which of the following?

Indicated for all types of massage

Local Contraindication

Systemic Contraindication

Contraindicated for intense work

Raynaud's Syndrome is contraindicated for which of the following?

Circulatory massage

Heat pads

Cryotherapy

Lymphatic massage

Thrombophlebitis is most likely to be found in what area?

Neck

Upper extremity

Brain

Lower extremity

The condition of arteries becoming brittle and hard when their smooth muscle loses elasticity is called what?

Phlebitis

Atherosclerosis

Thrombosis

Arteriosclerosis

A lodged blood clot or piece of debris is called what?

Thrombus

Thrombocyte

Thrombosis

Embolus

Which of the following best describes an aneurysm?

A heart attack

A stroke

A burst vessel in the brain

An overstretched, ballooned artery

Which of the following is NOT true of a client who has had a history of myocardial infarction?

They may be on anti-coagulants

They can only receive lymphatic work and energy work

Massage may put them at risk for a recurrance of myocardial infarction

The client's activity level can inform the therapist about the client's resiliancy for massage

A cold spot on the back of the legs can indicate which of the following?

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Raynaud's Syndrome

The client is having a stroke

The therapist is having a stroke

The genetic deficiency of clotting factors resulting in long bleeds is called what?

Hemophilia

Hematoma

Hematopoesis

Hemostasis

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