MBLEX STUDY GUIDE 2024 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
In what direction are most swedish massage stokes provided? -
ANSWER-Towards the heart
How is the technique of kneading performed? - ANSWER-
Lifting, grasping, rolling and compressing the skin
According to professional code of ethics, dual relationships
should be avoided when there is a risk of: - ANSWER-
Exploitation and loss of objectivity
Under what circumstance would allow a practitioner be allowed
to divulge otherwise confidential client information? - ANSWER-
When the client requests it in writing prior to disclosure.
What movement of the foot occurs when it rolls outward,
placing most the weight on the outside of the foot? - ANSWER-
Supination
Range of motion is determined by? - ANSWER-Assessing joint
movement
What hormone does the pineal gland produce? - ANSWER-
Melatonin
The mitral valve is aslo known as the - ANSWER-Bicuspid
valve
,What are warts? - ANSWER-A contagious infection of the
epidermal layer of skin
What causes poliomyelitis? - ANSWER-Viral infection
What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? -
ANSWER-Independent contractor wages
What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by
massage therapist? - ANSWER-Dating a client
What is a mechanical effect of massage? - ANSWER-The
break down of adhesions
Your client arrives complaining of acute whiplash symptoms
that are the result of a car crash the day before, the client
thinks massage will help. What is the MOST appropriate
action? - ANSWER-Refer client to a doctor and reschedule
Massage can reduce pain by? - ANSWER-Reducing the cause
behind pain stimulation
What term is used to describe a birthmark or mole? -
ANSWER-Nevus
What is a thrombus? - ANSWER-A stationary blood clot
What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder when
rolling a ball forward? - ANSWER-Flexion
What action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on your
tippy toes? - ANSWER-Plantar flexion
What happens to a muscle during eccentric contraction? -
ANSWER-The muscle contracts and lengthens
, What structure transports sperms cells from the testes to the
prostate gland? - ANSWER-Vas deferens
What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? -
ANSWER-C5 to T1
What term is used to describe an injury in which the tendon is
partially torn? - ANSWER-Strain
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-
Median nerve
What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or
duodenum called? - ANSWER-Peptic Ulcer
What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? -
ANSWER-Endorphins
What statement describes the effects of percussion effects? -
ANSWER-It invigorates the client by stimulating the nervous
system
What is a condition where massage is indicated? - ANSWER-
Hypertonic Musculature
What is the Alexander Technique? - ANSWER-A method of
posture evaluation and correction
Which of the following is a definition of professional ethics? -
ANSWER-Promotion of public welfare, the client's welfare, and
reputation of the profession
Which of the following statement best describes deep specific
friction? - ANSWER-Small, deep and specific movements on a
local area to move tissue under the skin
CORRECT ANSWERS
In what direction are most swedish massage stokes provided? -
ANSWER-Towards the heart
How is the technique of kneading performed? - ANSWER-
Lifting, grasping, rolling and compressing the skin
According to professional code of ethics, dual relationships
should be avoided when there is a risk of: - ANSWER-
Exploitation and loss of objectivity
Under what circumstance would allow a practitioner be allowed
to divulge otherwise confidential client information? - ANSWER-
When the client requests it in writing prior to disclosure.
What movement of the foot occurs when it rolls outward,
placing most the weight on the outside of the foot? - ANSWER-
Supination
Range of motion is determined by? - ANSWER-Assessing joint
movement
What hormone does the pineal gland produce? - ANSWER-
Melatonin
The mitral valve is aslo known as the - ANSWER-Bicuspid
valve
,What are warts? - ANSWER-A contagious infection of the
epidermal layer of skin
What causes poliomyelitis? - ANSWER-Viral infection
What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? -
ANSWER-Independent contractor wages
What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by
massage therapist? - ANSWER-Dating a client
What is a mechanical effect of massage? - ANSWER-The
break down of adhesions
Your client arrives complaining of acute whiplash symptoms
that are the result of a car crash the day before, the client
thinks massage will help. What is the MOST appropriate
action? - ANSWER-Refer client to a doctor and reschedule
Massage can reduce pain by? - ANSWER-Reducing the cause
behind pain stimulation
What term is used to describe a birthmark or mole? -
ANSWER-Nevus
What is a thrombus? - ANSWER-A stationary blood clot
What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder when
rolling a ball forward? - ANSWER-Flexion
What action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on your
tippy toes? - ANSWER-Plantar flexion
What happens to a muscle during eccentric contraction? -
ANSWER-The muscle contracts and lengthens
, What structure transports sperms cells from the testes to the
prostate gland? - ANSWER-Vas deferens
What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? -
ANSWER-C5 to T1
What term is used to describe an injury in which the tendon is
partially torn? - ANSWER-Strain
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER-
Median nerve
What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or
duodenum called? - ANSWER-Peptic Ulcer
What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? -
ANSWER-Endorphins
What statement describes the effects of percussion effects? -
ANSWER-It invigorates the client by stimulating the nervous
system
What is a condition where massage is indicated? - ANSWER-
Hypertonic Musculature
What is the Alexander Technique? - ANSWER-A method of
posture evaluation and correction
Which of the following is a definition of professional ethics? -
ANSWER-Promotion of public welfare, the client's welfare, and
reputation of the profession
Which of the following statement best describes deep specific
friction? - ANSWER-Small, deep and specific movements on a
local area to move tissue under the skin
