Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants,
Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment
Salvo: Massage Therapy
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which feature is an advantage of portable massage tables?
a. Thickness of padding on
b. Relative ease of transport
c. Strength of frame material
d. Available accessories to use
ANS: B
An advantage of portable massage tables is that they can be moved with relative ease,
increasing the variety of locations in which the massage therapist can perform treatments.
2. Which reason is an advantage of purchasing massage equipment from reputable,
well-established manufacturers?
a. Customer service is consistent among all massage manufacturers
b. Massage table and massage chair warranties a less than one year
c. Most manufacturers avoid offering a trial period for purchases
d. Their equipment tends to hold its value and bring a higher resale price
ANS: D
Reputable, well-established companies have quality, well-made products whose designs have
stood the test of time. These companies usually provide superior customer service before and
after the purchase, and proTviEdeSaTtBriAalNpKerSioEdLwLiEthRa.ll CorOpMart of the
purchase price refunded
once the product is returned if the customer is not satisfied with the product. Additionally,
previously-owned massage tables and chairs manufactured from reputable companies often
hold their value and bring a higher resale price.
3. What is the national standard for weight ratings for massage tables and chairs?
a. 500 pounds
b. Depends on whether client is male or female
c. The massage therapist’s best judgment
d. None
ANS: D
Currently, there is no national standard for determining weight ratings for massage tables and
massage chairs. When looking for a sturdy product, consumers must rely on weight ratings
supplied by the company. The more reputable the company, the more trustworthy their
published weight ratings.
4. How wide are most massage tables?
a. 25-27 inches
b. 28-30 inches
c. 30-31 inches
d. 33-34 inches
ANS: C
, Most massage tables have a width between 28 and 33 inches, with most tables being 30-31
inches wide.
5. Which term means the ability of table foam pads to return to their original height after being
compressed?
a. Loft
b. Density
c. Memory
d. Durability
ANS: C
High-density pads generally have better memory, or ability to return to their original height
after being compressed.
6. Which fabric is most often used on high-quality massage tables?
a. Cordura
b. Polyvinyl
c. Gore-Tex
d. Polyurethane
ANS: D
Most good-quality massage tables and products use polyurethane fabrics and do not contain
polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs), which makes them environmentally friendly.
7. Which type of product should be avoided for cleaning the massage table because it may
degrade the fabric?
a. Vinegar-based
b. Citrus oil–based
c. Nonabrasive
d. Nonalcohol
ANS: B
Many massage table manufactures recommend a 4:1 diluted solution of green Windex, 409,
Fantastik, or other nonabrasive, nonalcohol cleaning products. Vinegar may also be used.
Avoid citrus oil–based cleaners because they can damage the fabric.
8. When should chlorine bleach be used on the massage table?
a. At the beginning of a three-month calendar period
b. When table linens are thrown away and replaced with new ones
c. When the table needs to be disinfected
d. Before the start of each workday and before each massage therapy session
ANS: C
Chlorine bleach is used for disinfecting, but not routine cleaning.
9. Which massage table accessory allows a client’s neck to remain relatively straight while the
client lies prone?
a. Face rest
b. Arm shelf
c. Cervical pillow
d. Covered bolster
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