MBLEx Practice Test; Questions & Answers
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Which of the following changes, when stimulated by manual therapy, is considered a structural,
physiologic effect? Correct answer-Loosening the fascia
What does the "S" in SOAP stand for? Correct answer-Subjective
When should massage be locally contraindicated avoided for a client with a seborrheic keratosis
lesion? Correct answer-Local contraindication is required only if the lesion is irritated or
bleeding
A long term client suggests that their cash-flow is rather tight at the moment and asks you to
accept marijuana as payment at 50% of its market value for today's session and future sessions.
You should: Correct answer-Remind the client of your cash, check, or credit policy
After explaining his needs and details on a mature injury needing attention today, your client
begins to read and respond to texts while you explain the approach and strategy for his session.
You then: Correct answer-Become quiet and wait for him to refocus on you because of
the silence. Then explain the importance of his understanding and his agreement to today's
session plan. Also remind him that if he has important business or life tasks, you can stop the
massage so he can accomplish them, and the time will count as part of his appointment.
Apley's Scratch Test and Phalen's Test are examples of... Correct answer-Orthopedic
Assessments
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Based on the understanding that dense, bony structures support while bone with specific
shapes facilitate movement, choose the structure below that would be more responsible for
accepting the weight of the upper body. Correct answer-Vertebral body
A client experiences the outcomes of decreased anxiety and an improved sense of well-being as
a result of receiving manual therapy. These are examples of: Correct answer-Benefits
Which statement most accurately describes the intention of a mission statement?
Correct answer-The purposes and values of your business
Muscle spindles are most sensitive to what type of stimulus? Correct answer-Rapid
lengthening
You ask your client to bring their chin to their chest. What type of assessment tool is this?
Correct answer-Active Range of Motion
Which type of glands are found primarily in the axilla and groin? Correct answer-
Apocrine
Your client tells you she has eczema. The skin on her palms is itchy and covered with tiny fluid-
filled blisters. What is your most appropriate action? Correct answer-Avoid the local area
to reduce the risk of infection
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Which of the following can be a massage risk for cancer? Correct answer-Massage that
disrupts a tumor site
Anatripsis was developed to promote healing, tighten, relax, and build muscles by:
Correct answer-Rubbing toward the heart
Which of the following is the best example of a condyloid joint? Correct answer-Proximal
radioulnar
For the average massage therapist, whether they are working full or part-time, what percentage
of income can be earned from gratuities? Correct answer-15% - 20%
You have a new client whose hypertension is well controlled with medication. What cautions or
contraindications should you observe for this client? Correct answer-You can provide
massage normally with no cautions or contraindications
Choose the avenues of massage more likely to accept insurance reimbursements therefore
affecting your rate of pay: Correct answer-Medical offices
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Which of the following changes, when stimulated by manual therapy, is considered a structural,
physiologic effect? Correct answer-Loosening the fascia
What does the "S" in SOAP stand for? Correct answer-Subjective
When should massage be locally contraindicated avoided for a client with a seborrheic keratosis
lesion? Correct answer-Local contraindication is required only if the lesion is irritated or
bleeding
A long term client suggests that their cash-flow is rather tight at the moment and asks you to
accept marijuana as payment at 50% of its market value for today's session and future sessions.
You should: Correct answer-Remind the client of your cash, check, or credit policy
After explaining his needs and details on a mature injury needing attention today, your client
begins to read and respond to texts while you explain the approach and strategy for his session.
You then: Correct answer-Become quiet and wait for him to refocus on you because of
the silence. Then explain the importance of his understanding and his agreement to today's
session plan. Also remind him that if he has important business or life tasks, you can stop the
massage so he can accomplish them, and the time will count as part of his appointment.
Apley's Scratch Test and Phalen's Test are examples of... Correct answer-Orthopedic
Assessments
, MBLEx Practice Test; Questions & Answers
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Based on the understanding that dense, bony structures support while bone with specific
shapes facilitate movement, choose the structure below that would be more responsible for
accepting the weight of the upper body. Correct answer-Vertebral body
A client experiences the outcomes of decreased anxiety and an improved sense of well-being as
a result of receiving manual therapy. These are examples of: Correct answer-Benefits
Which statement most accurately describes the intention of a mission statement?
Correct answer-The purposes and values of your business
Muscle spindles are most sensitive to what type of stimulus? Correct answer-Rapid
lengthening
You ask your client to bring their chin to their chest. What type of assessment tool is this?
Correct answer-Active Range of Motion
Which type of glands are found primarily in the axilla and groin? Correct answer-
Apocrine
Your client tells you she has eczema. The skin on her palms is itchy and covered with tiny fluid-
filled blisters. What is your most appropriate action? Correct answer-Avoid the local area
to reduce the risk of infection
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Which of the following can be a massage risk for cancer? Correct answer-Massage that
disrupts a tumor site
Anatripsis was developed to promote healing, tighten, relax, and build muscles by:
Correct answer-Rubbing toward the heart
Which of the following is the best example of a condyloid joint? Correct answer-Proximal
radioulnar
For the average massage therapist, whether they are working full or part-time, what percentage
of income can be earned from gratuities? Correct answer-15% - 20%
You have a new client whose hypertension is well controlled with medication. What cautions or
contraindications should you observe for this client? Correct answer-You can provide
massage normally with no cautions or contraindications
Choose the avenues of massage more likely to accept insurance reimbursements therefore
affecting your rate of pay: Correct answer-Medical offices
