Massage & Bodywork Licensing (MBLEx by The Federation of State
Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB)-: Professional Boundaries, Ethics,
Client Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology, Musculoskeletal
Function, Biomechanics, Postural Analysis, Range of Motion,
Muscle Action, Joint Function, Pathology, Contraindications,
Therapeutic Techniques, Massage Strokes, Tissue Response,
Neuromuscular Observations, Pain Assessment, Hydrotherapy,
Energy Systems, Client Safety, Informed Consent, HIPAA
Compliance, Business Management, Liability & Insurance,
Documentation, Referral Protocols, Special Populations, Chronic
Conditions, Pregnancy, Autoimmune Disorders, Flexibility &
Strength, Postural Deviations, Therapeutic Effects,
Neurotransmitters Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Maintaining professionalism and professional boundaries may be more challenging in which of the
following settings?
A. Outdoor location
B. Practitioner's home
C. Client's home
D. Athletic event
C, Client's home
The facet joints of the spine are also known as __________.
A. vertebral apophyses.
B. zygapophyseals.
C. zygomatic arches.
D. transverse processes.
B, zygapophyseals
,Which of the following syndromes causes swelling of the muscles in the lower leg, resulting in
impingement of the neurovascular structures?
A. Restless leg
B. Tarsal tunnel
C. Piriformis
D. Compartment
D, Compartment
Deciding whether to take on a client, who is a friend, requires __________.
A. permission from state/local massage board.
B. professional judgement.
C. a permeable boundary.
D. the practitioner to make special accommodations.
B, professional judgement.
Which of the following assessments is used by a practitioner to observe how a client walks?
A. Gait
B. Postural
C. Range of motion
D. Post-treatment
A, Gait
Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the quadratus lumborum on the right side of the body?
A. Hip elevation
, B. Lateral flexion to the right
C. Lateral flexion to the left
D. Extension of the vertebral column
C, Lateral flexion to the left
Which of the following external forces is best used by the practitioner to elongate soft tissue?
A. Twisting
B. Shearing
C. Compressive
D. Tensile
D, Tensile
One component of proper body mechanics is to __________.
A. stabilize with the front foot while performing long strokes.
B. remain in a neutral position throughout the session.
C. utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight.
D. keep the feet and hips in a symmetric stance.
C, utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight
Which movement will shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis?
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Rotation
D. Pronation
B, Flexion
Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB)-: Professional Boundaries, Ethics,
Client Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology, Musculoskeletal
Function, Biomechanics, Postural Analysis, Range of Motion,
Muscle Action, Joint Function, Pathology, Contraindications,
Therapeutic Techniques, Massage Strokes, Tissue Response,
Neuromuscular Observations, Pain Assessment, Hydrotherapy,
Energy Systems, Client Safety, Informed Consent, HIPAA
Compliance, Business Management, Liability & Insurance,
Documentation, Referral Protocols, Special Populations, Chronic
Conditions, Pregnancy, Autoimmune Disorders, Flexibility &
Strength, Postural Deviations, Therapeutic Effects,
Neurotransmitters Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Maintaining professionalism and professional boundaries may be more challenging in which of the
following settings?
A. Outdoor location
B. Practitioner's home
C. Client's home
D. Athletic event
C, Client's home
The facet joints of the spine are also known as __________.
A. vertebral apophyses.
B. zygapophyseals.
C. zygomatic arches.
D. transverse processes.
B, zygapophyseals
,Which of the following syndromes causes swelling of the muscles in the lower leg, resulting in
impingement of the neurovascular structures?
A. Restless leg
B. Tarsal tunnel
C. Piriformis
D. Compartment
D, Compartment
Deciding whether to take on a client, who is a friend, requires __________.
A. permission from state/local massage board.
B. professional judgement.
C. a permeable boundary.
D. the practitioner to make special accommodations.
B, professional judgement.
Which of the following assessments is used by a practitioner to observe how a client walks?
A. Gait
B. Postural
C. Range of motion
D. Post-treatment
A, Gait
Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the quadratus lumborum on the right side of the body?
A. Hip elevation
, B. Lateral flexion to the right
C. Lateral flexion to the left
D. Extension of the vertebral column
C, Lateral flexion to the left
Which of the following external forces is best used by the practitioner to elongate soft tissue?
A. Twisting
B. Shearing
C. Compressive
D. Tensile
D, Tensile
One component of proper body mechanics is to __________.
A. stabilize with the front foot while performing long strokes.
B. remain in a neutral position throughout the session.
C. utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight.
D. keep the feet and hips in a symmetric stance.
C, utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight
Which movement will shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis?
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Rotation
D. Pronation
B, Flexion
