Kinesio tape quiz

The word kinesio means movement.

True

False

Your client is under a doctor's care for a serious or acute condition/disease/disorder for which they are asking for kinesio tape as a treatment, should you...

Have the client fill out the kinesio tape intake form.

Have the client explain their condition and treatment.

Have the client consult their doctor and with doctor's permission proceed with treatment.

All of the above.

Kinesio tape should not be applied to skin

That is irritated, has a rash, is broken or bleeding.

That is thin or too delicate.

That is very hairy or has just been shaved.

All of the above.

For whom would kinesio tape treatment be appropriate?

Kinesio tape is appropriate for people who have over tired, over worked, & strained muscles.

Kinesio tape is appropriate for healthy people of all ages.

Kinesio tape is appropriate for athletes.

All of the above.

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

Cleans and filters interstitial fluid.

Nourishes cells with oxygen and water.

Lymphocytes defend the body from disease.

All of the above.

Kinesio tape can be worn for 3-6 days and is best removed when dry by gently pulling in the same direction as the hair and gently holding the skin behind it.

True

False

Kinesio tape is best applied over and across joints.

True

False

Kinesio tape should trace along the muscle belly.

True

False

Kinesio tape should be applied to the muscle

When the muscle position is in extension.

When the muscle position is in flexion.

When the muscle is in a neutral position.

The muscle position is irrelevant.

When applying kinesio tape along the muscle belly, how much stretch should there be in the tape?

There should be no stretch in the kinesio tape.

As much stretch as possible.

50 percent stretch.

Amount of stretch is irrelevant.

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