MBLEX Study guide 2024 Exam|231
Questions with Solutions
In what direction are most swedish massage stokes provided? - -Towards the
heart
- How is the technique of kneading performed? - -Lifting, grasping, rolling
and compressing the skin
- According to professional code of ethics, dual relationships should be
avoided when there is a risk of: - -Exploitation and loss of objectivity
- Under what circumstance would allow a practitioner be allowed to divulge
otherwise confidential client information? - -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? - -Supination
- Range of motion is determined by? - -Assessing joint movement
- What hormone does the pineal gland produce? - -Melatonin
- The mitral valve is aslo known as the - -Bicuspid valve
- What are warts? - -A contagious infection of the epidermal layer of skin
- What causes poliomyelitis? - -Viral infection
- What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? - -Independent
contractor wages
- What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by massage
therapist? - -Dating a client
- What is a mechanical effect of massage? - -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? - -Refer client to a doctor and reschedule
- Massage can reduce pain by? - -Reducing the cause behind pain
stimulation
, - What term is used to describe a birthmark or mole? - -Nevus
- What is a thrombus? - -A stationary blood clot
- What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder when rolling a
ball forward? - -Flexion
- What action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on your tippy toes? - -
Plantar flexion
- What happens to a muscle during eccentric contraction? - -The muscle
contracts and lengthens
- What structure transports sperms cells from the testes to the prostate
gland? - -Vas deferens
- What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? - -C5 to T1
- What term is used to describe an injury in which the tendon is partially
torn? - -Strain
- What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - -Median nerve
- What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum
called? - -Peptic Ulcer
- What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? - -Endorphins
- What statement describes the effects of percussion effects? - -It
invigorates the client by stimulating the nervous system
- What is a condition where massage is indicated? - -Hypertonic Musculature
- What is the Alexander Technique? - -A method of posture evaluation and
correction
- Which of the following is a definition of professional ethics? - -Promotion of
public welfare, the client's welfare, and reputation of the profession
- Which of the following statement best describes deep specific friction? - -
Small, deep and specific movements on a local area to move tissue under
the skin
- In oriental medicine, what meridian runs up the middle of the spine? - -
Governing vessel
Questions with Solutions
In what direction are most swedish massage stokes provided? - -Towards the
heart
- How is the technique of kneading performed? - -Lifting, grasping, rolling
and compressing the skin
- According to professional code of ethics, dual relationships should be
avoided when there is a risk of: - -Exploitation and loss of objectivity
- Under what circumstance would allow a practitioner be allowed to divulge
otherwise confidential client information? - -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? - -Supination
- Range of motion is determined by? - -Assessing joint movement
- What hormone does the pineal gland produce? - -Melatonin
- The mitral valve is aslo known as the - -Bicuspid valve
- What are warts? - -A contagious infection of the epidermal layer of skin
- What causes poliomyelitis? - -Viral infection
- What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? - -Independent
contractor wages
- What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by massage
therapist? - -Dating a client
- What is a mechanical effect of massage? - -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? - -Refer client to a doctor and reschedule
- Massage can reduce pain by? - -Reducing the cause behind pain
stimulation
, - What term is used to describe a birthmark or mole? - -Nevus
- What is a thrombus? - -A stationary blood clot
- What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder when rolling a
ball forward? - -Flexion
- What action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on your tippy toes? - -
Plantar flexion
- What happens to a muscle during eccentric contraction? - -The muscle
contracts and lengthens
- What structure transports sperms cells from the testes to the prostate
gland? - -Vas deferens
- What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? - -C5 to T1
- What term is used to describe an injury in which the tendon is partially
torn? - -Strain
- What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? - -Median nerve
- What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum
called? - -Peptic Ulcer
- What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? - -Endorphins
- What statement describes the effects of percussion effects? - -It
invigorates the client by stimulating the nervous system
- What is a condition where massage is indicated? - -Hypertonic Musculature
- What is the Alexander Technique? - -A method of posture evaluation and
correction
- Which of the following is a definition of professional ethics? - -Promotion of
public welfare, the client's welfare, and reputation of the profession
- Which of the following statement best describes deep specific friction? - -
Small, deep and specific movements on a local area to move tissue under
the skin
- In oriental medicine, what meridian runs up the middle of the spine? - -
Governing vessel
