NCBTMB EXAMS WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
_____________ describes uncoordinated movement.
- ANSWERS-Ataxia
_______________ is caused by brain damage involving the whole brain or pyramidal
tracts. This pathology results in muscle spasticity, impaired speech, vision, hearing
touch and seizures.
- ANSWERS-Cerebral palsy
___________________ is a chronic nervous system disorder manifested by gradually
spreading resting tremors, muscle weakness, muscle rigidity and abnormal gait.
- ANSWERS-Parkinsons disease
______________________ refers to the expected result of a research study.
- ANSWERS-Hypothesis
____________________________ are found in tendons and musculotendinous junctions
and respond to increases in tension.
- ANSWERS-Golgi tendon organs
A 16 year old client asks the therapist not to tell her parents that she has been thinking
about hurting herself. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Contact the parents and disclose the information when the session is
complete.
,A 16 year old client comes for work on her back. Her mother is present and signs the
consent form. Who decides whether or not the mother may remain in the room during
the massage?
- ANSWERS-Client
A Ballottable Patella test is used to:
- ANSWERS-test for a sprained knee during its acute stage.
A bedridden elderly is more susceptible to develop bed sores due to which of the
following integumentary changes related to aging?
- ANSWERS-thinning of skin related to loss of skin elasticity
A cancer client on chemotherapy treatment with nausea can receive which of the
following massage techniques?
- ANSWERS-nerve stroke
A characteristic of Fifth or Throat Chakra blockage:
- ANSWERS-hyperthyroidism
A chronic disease is manifested by signs and symptoms occurring more than:
- ANSWERS-6 months
A client arrives for her appointment agitated and complaining about a fight she just had
with her boss. What is the best course of action the massage therapist should take?
- ANSWERS-Create a safe calming environment for the client.
A client asks a therapist what he can do about night calf cramping. How should the
therapist reply?
- ANSWERS-I have had that issue in the past. When it happened to me I increased my
intake of Magnesium and stretched regularly. I haven't had night cramps in years.
A client begins fidgeting and asks the therapist to stop the massage. What should the
therapist do in this situation?
- ANSWERS-Stop the work immediately.
A client comes in for her monthly deep tissue massage. During her assessment she
states that she may be a month pregnant but she doesn't know because she is currently
spotting. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client comes in with tingling and numbness down the back of the leg and requests
work on the leg. The therapist is certain that the pain is caused by piriformis syndrome
from the symptoms. How should the therapist proceed?
,- ANSWERS-The therapist should work on the area requested by the client but explain
what may be happening in the piriformis and ask if the client would like some work in
the area.
A client complains of dull pain on the medial epicondyle. Which muscles should the
therapist concentrate on?
- ANSWERS-Medial wrist flexors
A client complains of low back and adductor pain but is not comfortable with the
therapist working on his inner thigh. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Work the areas agreed on in the treatment plan but explain the work that
will help alleviate the issue.
A client diagnosed with peritonitis is complaining of nausea, vomiting and fever. How
should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Reschedule the appointment for another time.
A client discloses that he has had gastrointestinal pain due to a change of diet and asks
the therapist to eliminate abdominal massage from the treatment. How should the
therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Listen to the client and focus on a stress reducing massage.
A client discloses that he suffered a complete shoulder dislocation yesterday and is
under doctor's supervision. How should you proceed with the treatment?
- ANSWERS-Refrain from working on the area until healing is complete.
A client discloses that she is experiencing fluctuating blood pressure. She requests
reflexology. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client discloses that she is taking an herbal remedy for sleeplessness and asks the
therapist's opinion. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client has an emotional release during the massage. How should a therapist react?
- ANSWERS-The therapist should remain quiet and only ask the client if she needs
anything.
A client has frequent bouts of dizziness due to a past injury. The client has seen a doctor
about the issue and the client is cleared for massage. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Reschedule the appointment if the client is complaining of dizziness.
, A client has stated pain in the lower anterior leg from hiking down hill. What is the
cause?
- ANSWERS-Soleus strain
A client is highly agitated with her massage. She states that it wasn't similar to the
massages she has received in the past. Which strategies are appropriate?
- ANSWERS-Report and active listening
A client is referred to a therapist after a car accident. The client has received many
treatments and even back surgery to fuse and stabilize the vertebrae and nothing has
worked to relieve the clients pain. During the treatment the client begins to speak
angrily about the treatments she has received, stating that nothing has worked in the
past. How should the therapist outwardly respond?
- ANSWERS-Actively listen to and hold space for the client.
A client lets the therapist know that she has been suffering from headaches and
dizziness. The client asks the therapist not to tell anyone. While on the table the client
loses function in her left arm and her headaches become severe. The therapist calls 911.
What is the next course of action?
- ANSWERS-Call the clients emergency contact.
A client must be ___________________________ for Trendelenburg sign assessment.
- ANSWERS-Standing
A client on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is immediately referred to a physician
if which of the following signs or symptoms is noted by the massage therapist?
- ANSWERS-severe throbbing headache
A client presents symptoms of acute plaque psoriasis; the best course of action is to:
- ANSWERS-avoid the area because acute plaque psoriasis is a local contraindication
A client presents with a swollen ankle but no bruising. How should the therapist
proceed?
- ANSWERS-Treat the ankle as a local contraindication.
A client presents with low back pain due to sitting all day. Elongating which group of
muscles will eleviate the pain?
- ANSWERS-Hip flexors
A client requests a female massage therapist because her religion forbids her to be
touched by a man other than her husband. What is the best course of action?
- ANSWERS-Assign a female massage therapist to the client.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
_____________ describes uncoordinated movement.
- ANSWERS-Ataxia
_______________ is caused by brain damage involving the whole brain or pyramidal
tracts. This pathology results in muscle spasticity, impaired speech, vision, hearing
touch and seizures.
- ANSWERS-Cerebral palsy
___________________ is a chronic nervous system disorder manifested by gradually
spreading resting tremors, muscle weakness, muscle rigidity and abnormal gait.
- ANSWERS-Parkinsons disease
______________________ refers to the expected result of a research study.
- ANSWERS-Hypothesis
____________________________ are found in tendons and musculotendinous junctions
and respond to increases in tension.
- ANSWERS-Golgi tendon organs
A 16 year old client asks the therapist not to tell her parents that she has been thinking
about hurting herself. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Contact the parents and disclose the information when the session is
complete.
,A 16 year old client comes for work on her back. Her mother is present and signs the
consent form. Who decides whether or not the mother may remain in the room during
the massage?
- ANSWERS-Client
A Ballottable Patella test is used to:
- ANSWERS-test for a sprained knee during its acute stage.
A bedridden elderly is more susceptible to develop bed sores due to which of the
following integumentary changes related to aging?
- ANSWERS-thinning of skin related to loss of skin elasticity
A cancer client on chemotherapy treatment with nausea can receive which of the
following massage techniques?
- ANSWERS-nerve stroke
A characteristic of Fifth or Throat Chakra blockage:
- ANSWERS-hyperthyroidism
A chronic disease is manifested by signs and symptoms occurring more than:
- ANSWERS-6 months
A client arrives for her appointment agitated and complaining about a fight she just had
with her boss. What is the best course of action the massage therapist should take?
- ANSWERS-Create a safe calming environment for the client.
A client asks a therapist what he can do about night calf cramping. How should the
therapist reply?
- ANSWERS-I have had that issue in the past. When it happened to me I increased my
intake of Magnesium and stretched regularly. I haven't had night cramps in years.
A client begins fidgeting and asks the therapist to stop the massage. What should the
therapist do in this situation?
- ANSWERS-Stop the work immediately.
A client comes in for her monthly deep tissue massage. During her assessment she
states that she may be a month pregnant but she doesn't know because she is currently
spotting. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client comes in with tingling and numbness down the back of the leg and requests
work on the leg. The therapist is certain that the pain is caused by piriformis syndrome
from the symptoms. How should the therapist proceed?
,- ANSWERS-The therapist should work on the area requested by the client but explain
what may be happening in the piriformis and ask if the client would like some work in
the area.
A client complains of dull pain on the medial epicondyle. Which muscles should the
therapist concentrate on?
- ANSWERS-Medial wrist flexors
A client complains of low back and adductor pain but is not comfortable with the
therapist working on his inner thigh. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Work the areas agreed on in the treatment plan but explain the work that
will help alleviate the issue.
A client diagnosed with peritonitis is complaining of nausea, vomiting and fever. How
should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Reschedule the appointment for another time.
A client discloses that he has had gastrointestinal pain due to a change of diet and asks
the therapist to eliminate abdominal massage from the treatment. How should the
therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Listen to the client and focus on a stress reducing massage.
A client discloses that he suffered a complete shoulder dislocation yesterday and is
under doctor's supervision. How should you proceed with the treatment?
- ANSWERS-Refrain from working on the area until healing is complete.
A client discloses that she is experiencing fluctuating blood pressure. She requests
reflexology. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client discloses that she is taking an herbal remedy for sleeplessness and asks the
therapist's opinion. How should the therapist respond?
- ANSWERS-Refer the client to her doctor.
A client has an emotional release during the massage. How should a therapist react?
- ANSWERS-The therapist should remain quiet and only ask the client if she needs
anything.
A client has frequent bouts of dizziness due to a past injury. The client has seen a doctor
about the issue and the client is cleared for massage. How should the therapist proceed?
- ANSWERS-Reschedule the appointment if the client is complaining of dizziness.
, A client has stated pain in the lower anterior leg from hiking down hill. What is the
cause?
- ANSWERS-Soleus strain
A client is highly agitated with her massage. She states that it wasn't similar to the
massages she has received in the past. Which strategies are appropriate?
- ANSWERS-Report and active listening
A client is referred to a therapist after a car accident. The client has received many
treatments and even back surgery to fuse and stabilize the vertebrae and nothing has
worked to relieve the clients pain. During the treatment the client begins to speak
angrily about the treatments she has received, stating that nothing has worked in the
past. How should the therapist outwardly respond?
- ANSWERS-Actively listen to and hold space for the client.
A client lets the therapist know that she has been suffering from headaches and
dizziness. The client asks the therapist not to tell anyone. While on the table the client
loses function in her left arm and her headaches become severe. The therapist calls 911.
What is the next course of action?
- ANSWERS-Call the clients emergency contact.
A client must be ___________________________ for Trendelenburg sign assessment.
- ANSWERS-Standing
A client on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is immediately referred to a physician
if which of the following signs or symptoms is noted by the massage therapist?
- ANSWERS-severe throbbing headache
A client presents symptoms of acute plaque psoriasis; the best course of action is to:
- ANSWERS-avoid the area because acute plaque psoriasis is a local contraindication
A client presents with a swollen ankle but no bruising. How should the therapist
proceed?
- ANSWERS-Treat the ankle as a local contraindication.
A client presents with low back pain due to sitting all day. Elongating which group of
muscles will eleviate the pain?
- ANSWERS-Hip flexors
A client requests a female massage therapist because her religion forbids her to be
touched by a man other than her husband. What is the best course of action?
- ANSWERS-Assign a female massage therapist to the client.
