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FSMTB MBLEx Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Exam Practice Test

Demo: 75 questions
Total 251 questions

Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Questions and Answers

Question 1

Molecules of carbon dioxide and oxygen are passively exchanged by the process of ______________________.

Options:

A.

fission

B.

diffusion

C.

dispersion

D.

metabolism

Question 2

A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What condition is indicated by the symptoms?

Options:

A.

Carpal tunnel

B.

Radial tunnel

C.

Guvon's canal

D.

Dupuytrens contracture

Question 3

Which of the following regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

Options:

A.

HRT

B.

ADH

C.

Insulin

D.

FSH

Question 4

A protrusion of the intestine thru the inguinal canal is referred to as ____________.

Options:

A.

diverticulum

B.

exophthalmos

C.

hernia

D.

bulqaria

Question 5

The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.

Options:

A.

fore bra in

B.

midbrain

C.

hindbrain

D.

brainstem

Question 6

Where would you locate the obturator foramen?

Options:

A.

Pelvis

B.

Jaw

C.

Skull

D.

Spine

Question 7

The suffix -plegia refers to:

Options:

A.

Light

B.

Paralysis

C.

Formation

D.

Different parts

Question 8

A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. Deep tissue massage is recommended to treat this condition.

Options:

A.

TRUE

B.

FALSE

Question 9

Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?

Options:

A.

Mouth

B.

Stomach

C.

Small intestine

D.

Large intestine

Question 10

A client was involved in a recent auto accident and received a grade 4 whiplash injury. Which of the following best describes the client’s status?

Options:

A.

Neck pain stiffness and tenderness

B.

Neck pain with signs of neurological damage

C.

Neck pain with dislocation and spinal injury

D.

No neck pain

Question 11

A 27 year old client presents with pins and needles type sensation around her elbow and down towards the back of her hand. Her profession is as a social worker and she is often faced with troubling scenarios. She has limited neck rotation range of motion and is taking quick, shallow breaths. Postural assessment does not show any obvious distortions. Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the client’s elbow and down towards the back of the hand?

Options:

A.

Radial

B.

Uinar

C.

Median

D.

Sciatic

Question 12

Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?

Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Options:

A.

Epineurium

B.

Perineurium

C.

Endoneurium

D.

Microglia

Question 13

If you are self-employed as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, which of the following forms must you file for business income and expenses with the IRS?

Options:

A.

Schedule A

B.

Schedule B

C.

Schedule C

D.

Schedule D

Question 14

What is meant by muscle flaccidity?

Options:

A.

Strength

B.

Size

C.

Flexibility

D.

Weakness

Question 15

What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?

Options:

A.

Astrocyte

B.

endroglia

C.

Axons

D.

Neurilemma

Question 16

Performing an unassisted movement for a client during an assessment is _______________.

Options:

A.

active ROM

B.

lactive-assisted ROM

C.

passive ROM

D.

resistive ROM

Question 17

Which muscle does the radial nerve innervate?

Options:

A.

Biceps femoris

B.

Triceps

C.

Flexor diqitorum lonqus

D.

Pectorals major

Question 18

Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?

Options:

A.

Rectus femoris

B.

Vastus lateralis

C.

Vastus intermedius

D.

Vast medialis

Question 19

A massage therapist that conducts a regular self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, respects the privacy of client information and upholds the standards of professionalism is adhering to

Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Options:

A.

legal boundaries

B.

informed consent

C.

the massage code of ethics

D.

personal boundaries

Question 20

It’s very cold outside and Bill gets into the spa, turning it up to its maximum temperature (106DegF). After several minutes in the water, he faints and would have drowned if a passerby had not saved him. Which best explains what happened?

Options:

A.

His body could not tolerate the shock going from cold to hot.

B.

He suffered a heart attack due to the excess heat.

C.

He fainted from a lack of oxygenated blood to his brain.

D.

He received second-degree burns and went into shock.

Question 21

Assisting a client with a movement during a palpation assessment is

Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Options:

A.

active ROM

B.

active-assisted ROM

C.

passive ROM

D.

resistive ROM

Question 22

What does the term “stroma” relate to?

Options:

A.

Supportive framework of a biological eel

B.

Perceptions of the third eye

C.

Functional movement of digestive system

D.

Light sensitivity

Question 23

What condition would you use the Adson maneuver for?

Options:

A.

Thoracic outlet syndrome

B.

Sciatica

C.

Piriformis syndrome

D.

Hip hike

Question 24

Assisting your client with a concentric contraction of an antagonist to trigger the CNS to send a message to relax the agonist is a neural phenomenon called _______________.

Options:

A.

neurofibromatosis

B.

reciprocal inhibition

C.

contralateral flexion

D.

action potentials

Question 25

A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region. What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?

Options:

A.

Client clench and relax their jaw

B.

Client open mouth and relax their jaw

C.

Pinch closed and open eyes

D.

Rotate head from side to side

Question 26

A postural assessment may be performed while a client is at rest in a supine position.

Options:

A.

TRUE

B.

FALSE

Question 27

Celiac refers to which location in the body?

Options:

A.

Abdomen

B.

Mouth

C.

Brain

D.

Chest

Question 28

Apley’s scratch test is used to determine the range of motion of the _______________.

Options:

A.

wrist

B.

shoulder

C.

neck

D.

hips

Question 29

Which is an example of a triangular muscle?

Options:

A.

Frontalis

B.

Deltoid

C.

Soleus

D.

Masseter

Question 30

Applying force against an active movement by a client during an assessment is _______________.

Options:

A.

active ROM

B.

active-assisted ROM C.

C.

passive ROM

D.

resistive ROM

Question 31

Choose the best example of transference out of the following:

Options:

A.

A client who is angry at the new charges proposed by a massage therapist

B.

A massage therapist who is extra friendly with a client who shares the same hobbies

C.

A massage therapist who receives extra gifts as a form of affection from a client

D.

A massage therapist asks a client to a therapeutic seminar

Question 32

Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?

Options:

A.

Extensor carpi radialis

B.

Extensor carpi ulnaris

C.

Flexor diqitorum profundus

D.

Extensor pollcis brevis

Question 33

Which activity is likely to cause the most lactic acid build up in a client?

Options:

A.

A long car ride

B.

Walking up stairs

C.

A long walk

D.

Sprinting

Question 34

The prefix nephro- refers to:

Options:

A.

Nerve

B.

Infant

C.

Kidney

D.

Brain

Question 35

A massage therapist has worked with a particular client for over a year now. In the last couple of massages, the therapist has noticed a shift in the way the client responds to the treatment but is not able to discern anything specific. What could the massage therapist do to help the situation with the client?

Options:

A.

Talk with the client about intimacy issues.

B.

Be sure to adjust body language towards the client.

C.

Refer to a peer for support.

D.

Sign up for a continuing education class to deal with the client

Question 36

Which muscle is responsible for initiating inhalation?

Options:

A.

Intercostals

B.

Abdominals

C.

Diaphragm

D.

Pectoralis major

Question 37

At the beginning, the needs of a particular client were very simple. Initially, the client requested general relaxation massage with occasional focus on deeper layers of muscle. However, just over six months ago, the client was diagnosed with diabetes. Since then the client’s condition has progressed beyond the comfort and skill level of the massage therapist, though the therapist continues to offer treatment. What has occurred?

Options:

A.

The massage therapist is operating outside the scope of practice.

B.

A needy client has become unreasonably demanding.

C.

A power differential.

D.

A dual relationship has been created.

Question 38

Over the past year, the relations between a massage therapist and a client has grown friendly. There are times when both parties talk during the massage session and sometimes things are shared that are beyond the regular scope of practice. Lately, the client, who openly talks about his financial success in business, has been having difficulties with the construction workers who are building the client’s dream home. The massage therapist, who lives in an apartment, has recently become irritated by the client’s personal problems and is having a difficult time performing her duties as a massage therapist. Which of the following best describes the relationship?

Options:

A.

A dual relationship

B.

Transference

C.

Countertransference

D.

Indifference

Question 39

Your last client of the day asks to treat you to a few drinks. What is the correct response?

Options:

A.

Suggest another time

B.

Say "yes" as long as it is not too expensive

C.

End your professional relationship with them

D.

Decline the invitation in order to keep the relationship professional

Question 40

What is another term for kinesthesia?

Options:

A.

Proprioception

B.

Pain

C.

Mechanoreceptors

D.

Tetanus

Question 41

What is counted to determine the atomic number of an atom?

Options:

A.

Neutron

B.

Proton

C.

Electron

D.

Nucleus

Question 42

Which of the following tests is used to assess whether the pectoralis minor is the cause of thoracic outlet symptoms?

Options:

A.

Costoclavicular maneuver

B.

Adson's test

C.

Wriqhfs hyperabduction test

D.

AC shear test

Question 43

What does a sulcus refer to?

Options:

A.

A passage or canal

B.

The meeting point where bones are joined together

C.

A narrow groove

D.

A knob like process

Question 44

Which of the following is the local laws that control the physical location of an office?

Options:

A.

Building codes

B.

Licensing

C.

Zoning

D.

Business registry

Question 45

With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.

Options:

A.

painless

B.

slightly painful

C.

moderately painful

D.

very painful

Question 46

Placing your hands onto a client to assess their condition is known as a _______________ assessment.

Options:

A.

visual

B.

palpation

C.

subjective

D.

postural

Question 47

A therapist must recognize ____________ when assessing and treating soft tissue conditions.

Options:

A.

changes in skin coloration

B.

soft tissue barriers

C.

breathing patterns

D.

the lifestyle of a client

Question 48

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Options:

A.

Brain cavity of skull

B.

Along the anterolateral portion of the neck

C.

Superior to the kidneys

D.

Throughout the body along circulatory tissues

Question 49

Which of the following muscle groupings are considered postural muscles?

Options:

A.

Pectoralis major, scalenes

B.

Serratus anterior, deep cervical flexors

C.

Supraspinatus. infraspinatus

D.

Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis

Question 50

Which of the following hormones regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

Options:

A.

FSH

B.

ADH

C.

insulin

D.

HRT

Question 51

The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?

Options:

A.

musculocutaneous

B.

anterior interosseous

C.

palmar digital

D.

posterior interosseous

Question 52

A regular client has recently complained of pain in the arches of their feet. Which of the following healthcare providers should you refer your client to?

Options:

A.

Physical Therapist

B.

Chiropractor

C.

Orthopedist

D.

Podiatrist

Question 53

Where are cubital lymph nodes located?

Options:

A.

Knees

B.

Thoracic cavity

C.

Neck

D.

Elbow

Question 54

Which part of a cell is responsible for breaking down glucose molecules to release energy?

Options:

A.

Ribosomes

B.

Centrioles

C.

Nucleus

D.

Mitochondria

Question 55

A therapist may legally engage in sexual relations with a client if they:

Options:

A.

Obtain written permission from a lawyer

B.

Officially end the client/therapist relationship within a week before intercourse occurs

C.

Maintained a sexual relationship prior to developing a client/therapist relationship

D.

A therapist should never engage a client in intercourse

Question 56

What does the term olfaction relate to?

Options:

A.

Sense of smell

B.

Sense of taste

C.

Eyesight

D.

Hearing

Question 57

A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following conditions is most likely present?

Options:

A.

Bursitis

B.

Myosi

C.

Osteomyelitjs

D.

Fibromyalgia

Question 58

Which of the following choices best describes the function of A, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?

Options:

A.

Homework

B.

Treatment

C.

Summary of findings I

D.

Initial complaint

Question 59

How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?

Options:

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

Question 60

Which best describes mitosis?

Options:

A.

Cell division

B.

Cell death

C.

Muscle infection

D.

Inflammation

Question 61

Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

Options:

A.

Establishing integrity

B.

Demanding respect

C.

Gaining acknowledgment from our peers

D.

Expecting loyalty from clients

Question 62

Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

Options:

A.

medial epicondylitis

B.

thoracic outlet syndrome

C.

lateral epicondylitis

D.

cubital tunnel syndrome

Question 63

Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “foramen”.

Options:

A.

A rounded articular process

B.

A shallow cavity or slight depression

C.

A hole or opening for nerves and other tissues to pass through

D.

A narrow projection of the spine

Question 64

Where are the lumbrical muscles located?

Options:

A.

Lumbar region

B.

Hands and feet

C.

Pelvic floor

D.

INeck

Question 65

Which of the following anatomical directional references is not matched correctly?

Options:

A.

Medial - toward the midline of the body

B.

Distal - toward an attached base structure

C.

Ventral - toward the front or belly side

D.

Dorsal - on the posterior or back side

Question 66

Which bone does the tibialis anterior insert into?

Options:

A.

Base of the first metacarpal

B.

Medial cuneiform

C.

Navicular

D.

Calcanius

Question 67

A client has been diagnosed with pes cavus, which means they have _______________.

Options:

A.

flat feet

B.

high arches of the feet

C.

aninfected abscess

D.

extreme cavities

Question 68

What is the automatic muscle contraction that regulates skeletal muscle length when a client regains their balance after losing it?

Options:

A.

reciprocal inhibition

B.

psilateral flexion

C.

muscle memory

D.

stretch reflex

Question 69

Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?

Options:

A.

Erythrocytes

B.

Leukocytes

C.

Phagocytes

D.

Thrombocytes

Question 70

A range of motion assessment of a joint is calculated by testing ____________.

Options:

A.

its capsular pattern

B.

the cartilage

C.

inert tissue

D.

posture

Question 71

A client has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to notice about the client?

Options:

A.

Nervousness

B.

Fatigue and dullness

C.

Weight gain

D.

Sensitivity to cold

Question 72

A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

Options:

A.

His work in IT

B.

Cycling

C.

Disc golf

D.

None of the above

Question 73

When a client asks for personal information about their friend which happens to be a client, the correct response should be _______________.

Options:

A.

to discuss the details

B.

to end the conversation

C.

to tell them some but not all details

D.

to find a way to turn the focus back on them

Question 74

A client enters a treatment with a current diagnosis of torticollis. What area of the body will you expect to find this condition?

Options:

A.

Foot

B.

Hip

C.

Spine

D.

Neck

Question 75

An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?

Options:

A.

The bone has begun a new growth phase.

B.

The bone was previously fractured in that location.

C.

The bone has stopped growing.

D.

The bone has reached its adult length.

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