CMTO PRACTICE TEST 150
QUESTIONS
Question 1: Before an RMT changes an established treatment plan, what must occur �rst?
Choices:
1) The RMT must obtain the client's informed consent to the proposed change 2) The client must sign a discharge form 3) The RMT must obtain approval from CMTO 4) The client must complete a new health history form in every case Correct Answer: The RMT must obtain the client's informed consent to the proposed change Explanation: CMTO requires informed consent before assessment, treatment, or modi�cation of a treatment plan. Consent is an ongoing process and must relate to the care being proposed.Page 1
Question 2: An RMT plans to treat a client's upper inner thigh. What consent is
required under CMTO standards?
Choices:
1) Verbal consent once at the �rst visit only 2) Written informed consent before every assessment and/or treatment of that sensitive area 3) Written consent once per calendar year 4) No special consent if the area is clinically relevant Correct Answer: Written informed consent before every assessment and/or treatment of that sensitive area Explanation: The upper inner thighs are sensitive areas. Written informed consent is required before every assessment and/or treatment of these areas.
Question 3: How is consent for assessment or treatment of the gluteal muscles
handled under CMTO standards?
Choices:
1) Verbal consent is su�cient for the entire treatment plan 2) Written consent is required before every single visit 3) Written consent may be obtained once per treatment plan, with verbal consent again before each treatment 4) Consent is unnecessary when the client is fully draped Correct Answer: Written consent may be obtained once per treatment plan, with verbal consent again before each treatment Explanation: For the buttocks or gluteal muscles, written informed consent may be obtained once per treatment plan, but verbal consent must be obtained before each treatment.Page 2
Question 4: A client is incapable of consenting to massage therapy and no
substitute decision-maker is available. What should the RMT do?
Choices:
1) Proceed if the treatment is low risk 2) Ask a family member who is not authorized to decide 3) Provide only assessment but not treatment 4) Refuse to provide assessment or treatment until valid consent can be obtained Correct Answer: Refuse to provide assessment or treatment until valid consent can be obtained Explanation: A capable client or an authorized substitute decision-maker must provide consent.If the client is incapable and no substitute decision-maker is available, the RMT must not proceed.
Question 5: By when should an RMT document a consent discussion in the client
health record?
Choices:
1) Within 24 hours of the assessment or treatment 2) Within seven days 3) Only at the end of the treatment plan 4) Only if the client requests a copy
Correct Answer: Within 24 hours of the assessment or treatment
Explanation: CMTO's Consent Standard requires consent conversations to be documented in the client health record within 24 hours of the assessment and/or treatment.Page 3