Author Question: Which of the following BEST describes therapeutic massage? a. the stimulation of skin and ... (Read 54 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following BEST describes therapeutic massage?

a. the stimulation of skin and underlying tissue to increase circulation
b. a psychophysiological state with parasympathetic responses to produce relaxation
c. an extension of massage involving deep tissue and advanced techniques
d. use of energy interventions to touch the person's energy fields for calming

Question 2

A nurse is facilitating a support group for parents of children diagnosed with autism. The nurse teaches the parents that when children with autism become physically ill:

a. they are much more acutely aware of their bodies' physical distress signals
b. they instinctively indicate their illness in the same ways as do children without autism
c. they are less likely to exhibit their characteristic signs of autism
d. they do not respond to their bodies' cues that they are physically ill

GCabra · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Therapeutic massage is an extension of massage therapy techniques involving deep tissue and advanced massage techniques. Stimulating the skin and underlying tissue to increase circulation describes a regular massage, a psychophysiological state with parasympathetic responses to produce relaxation describes hypnosis, and the use of energy interventions to touch the person's energy fields for calming describes therapeutic touch.

Answer to Question 2

D
Many children with autism do not respond to physical illnesses. Therefore, the nurse should teach parents to be very observant because their children may not respond in the typical manner. If parents suspect an illness, action should be taken immediately to provide their children with the medical help they may need.