Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (Mblex) Study Guide By The Federation Of State Massage Therapy Board (Fsmtb)- Practice Exam Rated A+

Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (Mblex) Study Guide By The Federation Of State Massage Therapy Board (Fsmtb)- Practice Exam Rated A+ In which setting is it most difficult to maintain professional boundaries? A. Open-air location B. Therapist’s home C. Client’s residence D. Sports event C, Client’s residence What is another term for the spine's facet joints? A. Vertebral projections B. Zygapophyseal joints C. Cheekbone arches D. Side processes B, Zygapophyseal joints Which condition involves muscle swelling in the lower leg, leading to nerve and blood vessel compression? 2 A. Restless leg syndrome B. Tarsal tunnel syndrome C. Piriformis syndrome D. Compartment syndrome D, Compartment syndrome When considering accepting a friend as a client, what is necessary? A. Approval from local massage authorities B. Professional discretion C. Flexible boundaries D. Special considerations B, Professional discretion Which assessment helps a practitioner evaluate a client’s walking pattern? A. Walking analysis B. Posture evaluation C. Motion range test D. Post-session review A, Walking analysis Which movement lengthens the quadratus lumborum on the right side? 3 A. Lifting the hip B. Bending to the right C. Bending to the left D. Extending the spine C, Bending to the left Which external force is ideal for stretching soft tissues? A. Twisting force B. Shearing force C. Compressive force D. Tensile force D, Tensile force One key aspect of proper body mechanics for a therapist is to __________. A. Anchor with the front foot during long strokes B. Stay in a neutral posture during the session C. Support weight with the back foot D. Maintain symmetrical feet and hips alignment C, Support weight with the back foot Which movement will shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis? 4 A. Extension B. Flexion C. Rotation D. Pronation B, Flexion