Touch Therapy for Palliative Care recertification | FINAL EXAM/Quiz

It is safe to provide massage without a full review of the child’s treatment plan.

When providing touch near inserted medical equipment, it is safe to use oil.

The best touch therapy technique to start with after receiving permission from the child is;

How can CPMTs learn to communicate with specific children?

It is advised that you should not use the same bottle of oil for many clients/patients due to;

How can we explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning?

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, children may;

Before applying oil during touch therapy;

Gloving replaces hand washing when working in a healthcare environment.

You should always explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning.

Providing massage on the feet may help relieve constipation.

You should avoid touch therapy and pediatric massage on the abdomen if the child has;

Communication and collaboration are key to successful sessions. In pediatric massage therapy, CPMTs may need to use these skills with;

Touch therapy may decrease levels of Cortisol in the body.

Tina Allen has developed many touch therapy techniques that are used in hospitals and healthcare settings around the world.

The sense of touch may contribute to sensory integration.

Massage is only beneficial for a child if you provide massage over the entire body.

It is beneficial to provide massage for a child who has a blood clot.

The purpose of the use of pediatric touch therapy is to provide physical, psychological, and emotional benefits for children and their families.

To gain the most benefit you should provide touch therapy for the child while they are sleeping.

The benefits of pediatric touch therapy far outweigh any negative effects but should always be reinforced with good, sound, supporting evidence.

Why must you be mindful of pressure applied during pediatric touch therapy?

Touch therapy may increase levels of Oxytocin in the body.

Children of various developmental stages, may have different concerns around their diagnosis and treatment.

What is a PORT?

Name 3 Benefits of Massage/Touch Therapy for children with Cancer.

If a child is being protected with isolation precautions, what type of garments and protective gear might you be asked to wear?

Name 3 special massage considerations for a child undergoing radiation treatment?

Other than touch therapy, how else can we introduce appropriate tactile stimulation?

Touch therapy techniques should be adapted for the comfort of each child.

Name 3 special massage considerations for a child undergoing chemotherapy treatment?

Describe a touch therapy technique which may help reduce nausea.

Define Thrombocytopenia.

Knowing this is not the only factor to consider, what is generally considered a safe range of platelet counts, when it considering massage for pediatric cancer patients?

Describe positioning considerations for the following: Breathing Difficulty, Swelling, or risk of swelling, Discomfort & Medically Restricted Positions.

Describe pressure considerations as defined by levels? (0, 1, 2 & 3).

What are some ways to understand culturally appropriate touch for a specific child?

Describe Site Considerations:

Name 3 signs of stress that a child may exhibit during massage. And, what should you do if they show any sign of stress?

In some settings, you may be asked to wear extra protective equipment including:

When teaching parents remind them to be mindful of baby’s past medical history and areas where they may have felt uncomfortable touch. These areas include;

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, children may;

Children with Special Healthcare Needs may experience many benefits including improvements in:

The benefits of pediatric touch therapy far outweigh any negative effects but should always be reinforced with good, sound, supporting evidence.

Using Touch Therapy techniques on the hands and feet may help alleviate Gastrointestinal discomfort.

Children who are in hospice care may suffer from depression.

Define Pediatric Hospice Care.

Pediatric Palliative | Hospice Care | Developmental Considerations (please complete for each age group)

Newborn to 1 year:

1 year to 3 years:

3 years to 6 years:

6 years to 12 years:

12 years to 21 years:

Positioning Considerations for Palliative and Hospice Care Patients (please fill in considerations for each presentation/symptom listed below)

Breathing Difficulty:

Swelling, or risk of swelling:

Discomfort:

Medically Restricted Positions:

Name 5 benefits of pediatric massage for a child in palliative care.