CMTO MCQ EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND

CMTO MCQ EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND

CMTO MCQ EXAM 2026-2027 250

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

WITH RATIONALES

Inflammation is the body's way of signaling the immune system to heal

and repair damaged tissue, as well as defend itself against foreign

invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. The three stages of inflammation

are: - ANSWER- acute, subacute and chronic

A 15-year-old competitive tennis player has tendonitis in the right knee

after a vigorous training schedule over the last 5 months. Which type of

impairment is tendonitis considered? - ANSWER- Chronic

inflammatory processes

Friction is a massage technique used to increase circulation and release

areas that are tight. What is linear friction most useful for? - ANSWERStretching muscle fibers

An RMT reassessed a client 3 weeks after injury. The therapist discovers

that the client's extension of the knee joints is normal, but there is some

soreness when passive overpressure is performed. What exercises are

beneficial for this client? - ANSWER- Concentric exercise for

hamstrings muscles with theraband within available range

If you want to stimulate rather than relax your client, your massage

strokes would be: - ANSWER- Vigorous

. Which exercise would you teach a client with hyperkyphotic posture? -

ANSWER- Stretching the pectoralis major muscle

Cold applied for therapeutic purposes is called: - ANSWERCryotherapy

Which of the following structures support the body while in the sitting

position? - ANSWER- Ischial tuberosity

Which of the following interview statements describes the duration of

pain? - ANSWER- 5 to 10 seconds each time

Pressing one superficial layer of tissue against a deeper layer of tissue to

improve blood flow is called: - ANSWER- Friction

As a massage therapist, you perform a P-ROM on your client and find a

mild decrease in rotation of the neck to the left. Which of the following

muscles would need to be lengthened? - ANSWER- Left trapezius

The therapeutic benefit of friction is: - ANSWER- None of the options

The following statements regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)

are true, except: - ANSWER- PPE should only be shared by other health

professional if PPE inventory is low

Gentle stroking, light friction and light petrissage are found to be: -

ANSWER- Calming

Kneading includes all of the following, except: - ANSWER- Friction

Cross-fiber friction is most useful for: - ANSWER- Spreading and

broadening the muscle

Friction, percussion and vibration are techniques that - ANSWERstimulate

Deep strokes and kneading techniques can cause an increase in: -

ANSWER- Blood flow

Direct physical effects of massage techniques on the tissues they contact

are called: - ANSWER- Mechanical effects

Nerve strokes are most often used to: - ANSWER- Soothe the nervous

system

The body's ability to receive information from muscles, tendons and

other structures regarding their external and internal conditions is called:

- ANSWER- Proprioception

An effective way to treat tendinitis would be: - ANSWER- Cross fiber

friction on the tendon

bath with a temperature of 29.4°C to 35°C is considered - ANSWERTepid

Which of the following is best for assessing the motor nerve lesion? -

ANSWER- Resisted isometric movements

Which of the following would not be effective in relieving a cramp? -

ANSWER- Heat on the muscle

What is the primary consideration before beginning massage treatment?

- ANSWER- Determine if contraindications are present

Which of the following would you treat for "runner's knee"? -

ANSWER- IT band

Fitness to Practise Committee - ANSWER- hears matters concerning the

physical or mental capacity of a registrant to practise

massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the

body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain

- ANSWER- Scope of practice

The council is made up of - ANSWER- 6-9 RMTs elected by peers, 5-8

public members appointed by the government