MBLEX Practice Study Guide Questions With A-Level
Solution Version 2025/2026
Pain at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is likely to be a symptom of
what pathology? - correct answer Golfer's elbow
A genetic condition that results in a lack of clotting factors in the blood is? -
correct answer Hemophilia
A client presents with plantar warts on his foot. He has asked the practitioner
to spend extra time on his feet. The best course of action for the practitioner to
take is to? - correct answer Inform the client that massage is contraindicated
for plantar warts
The primary concern for a practitioner when a client has peripheral
neuropathy is that the..? - correct answer Client may be unable to sense the
pressure level
When would a hot pack to the abdomen be contraindicated? - correct answer
High blood pressure
Application of heat to the neck and head is contraindicated for what kind of
headache? - correct answer Migrane
Which bony landmark of the temporal bone is best palpated with caution? -
correct answer Styloid process
What is the name of the skin disorder that can occur in people that are
bedridden? - correct answer Decubitus ulcer
, Analgesics are medications used to relieve...? - correct answer Pain
What type of techniques would best broaden, separate, and align scar tissue?
- correct answer Deep transverse friction
What is a example of a psychological benefit of massage? - correct answer
Reduce stress
A fast and rhythmic stroke which makes use of both hands is called - correct
answer Tapotement
What stroke is known for being used as a connective stroke? - correct
answer Resting stroke
What is a local effect of heat? - correct answer Increased vasodilation of
capillaries
Which step of the therapeutic procedure includes obtaining the client history?
- correct answer Assessment
Which type of skill is used by the practitioner and is the most important during
the client intake? - correct answer Good listening skills
Which form assists the practitioner in deciding treatment strategies? - correct
answer Health history
A release of medical information form is used when...? - correct answer A
client wishes to share their confidential files.
Solution Version 2025/2026
Pain at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is likely to be a symptom of
what pathology? - correct answer Golfer's elbow
A genetic condition that results in a lack of clotting factors in the blood is? -
correct answer Hemophilia
A client presents with plantar warts on his foot. He has asked the practitioner
to spend extra time on his feet. The best course of action for the practitioner to
take is to? - correct answer Inform the client that massage is contraindicated
for plantar warts
The primary concern for a practitioner when a client has peripheral
neuropathy is that the..? - correct answer Client may be unable to sense the
pressure level
When would a hot pack to the abdomen be contraindicated? - correct answer
High blood pressure
Application of heat to the neck and head is contraindicated for what kind of
headache? - correct answer Migrane
Which bony landmark of the temporal bone is best palpated with caution? -
correct answer Styloid process
What is the name of the skin disorder that can occur in people that are
bedridden? - correct answer Decubitus ulcer
, Analgesics are medications used to relieve...? - correct answer Pain
What type of techniques would best broaden, separate, and align scar tissue?
- correct answer Deep transverse friction
What is a example of a psychological benefit of massage? - correct answer
Reduce stress
A fast and rhythmic stroke which makes use of both hands is called - correct
answer Tapotement
What stroke is known for being used as a connective stroke? - correct
answer Resting stroke
What is a local effect of heat? - correct answer Increased vasodilation of
capillaries
Which step of the therapeutic procedure includes obtaining the client history?
- correct answer Assessment
Which type of skill is used by the practitioner and is the most important during
the client intake? - correct answer Good listening skills
Which form assists the practitioner in deciding treatment strategies? - correct
answer Health history
A release of medical information form is used when...? - correct answer A
client wishes to share their confidential files.
