MBLEX EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Suffix: algia, itis, oma, and pathy? - ANSWER-Suffixes:
algia: pain
itis: inflammation
oma: tumor
pathy: disease
If you charge a client $60 for a massage, but the client gives you a $20 tip. What
amount would you need to declare to the IRS for tax purposes? - ANSWER-Answer:
$80
Therapist would need to declare all money earned to the IRS, regardless of how it was
paid.
What is Force Stability and Form Stability? - ANSWER-Force Stability: comes from the
muscles surrounding a joint and could also be known as dynamic stability since it
occurs as a result of the contraction of muscles. [Each of the muscles exerts a force in a
different direction, which ultimately helps to stabilize the hip in different positions and
movements(gluteus maximus & medius, psoas and adductor magnus).]
Form Stability: comes from the bones and ligaments that make up a joint. It can also be
thought of as static or passive stability since these structures are non-contractile. [The
structures providing form stability at the hip include: iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral
ligament, ischiofemoral ligament, the acetabulum, and the labrum.]
What should massage therapist obtain to protect themselves from malpractice and legal
issues ? - ANSWER-Liability Insurance
If a clients joints are inflamed and painful, what does the client most likely have ? -
ANSWER-Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint and can be due to degenerative changes or
autoimmune disease. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis.
Tendinitis is when tendon sheaths are inflamed.
Bursitis is when bursa is inflamed.
Phlebitis is when veins are inflamed.
What are massage benefits for the reproductive system ? - ANSWER-Massage will help
relax the body and promote a less stressful environment for conceiving.
, What scenarios would require a physician referral ? - ANSWER-A pulse over 90
beats/min and below 60 beats/min are both indications for a physician referral.
Warm, tender, hard veins are also an indication for a referral since these signs may
indicate a deep vein thrombosis or an infectious process.
A massage therapist is working with a client who has an injured facet joint in the lumbar
region and is in significant pain. All of the following are potential responses of muscle to
the injury except. - ANSWER-Answer: Synergize
Typically when a joint is injured, the muscles surrounding that joint will spasm, become
inhibited or whatever else the body decides is necessary to protect the joint.
Synergize can be used to describe the action of a muscle working in coordination with
other muscles to create joint movement.
When a muscle has the ability to return to its normal resting position, what
characteristics is it said to have ? - ANSWER-Answer: Elasticity
Extensibility is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to stretch.
Excitability is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to respond to stimuli.
Contractibility is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to shorten.
What is a congenital disease ? - ANSWER-A disease present at birth
A rounded bump on a bone is known as: - ANSWER-Answer: Condyle
Ridge on a bone is known as a Crest.
Sharp bump on a bone is known as a Spine.
Large Rough bump on a bone is known as a Tuberosity.
What describes a cutaneous region of the body supplied by a single spinal nerve? -
ANSWER-Dermatome is a cutaneous(skin) part of the body supplied by a single spinal
nerve. Dermatomes are useful when assessing for sensory response and determining
nerve involvement for a particular condition.
Myotome is a skeletal muscle or group of muscles that are supplied from a given spinal
nerve.
Plexus is a network of intertwining nerves that innervate a specific part of the body(the
lumbar plexus comes from the low back and innervates the legs).
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Suffix: algia, itis, oma, and pathy? - ANSWER-Suffixes:
algia: pain
itis: inflammation
oma: tumor
pathy: disease
If you charge a client $60 for a massage, but the client gives you a $20 tip. What
amount would you need to declare to the IRS for tax purposes? - ANSWER-Answer:
$80
Therapist would need to declare all money earned to the IRS, regardless of how it was
paid.
What is Force Stability and Form Stability? - ANSWER-Force Stability: comes from the
muscles surrounding a joint and could also be known as dynamic stability since it
occurs as a result of the contraction of muscles. [Each of the muscles exerts a force in a
different direction, which ultimately helps to stabilize the hip in different positions and
movements(gluteus maximus & medius, psoas and adductor magnus).]
Form Stability: comes from the bones and ligaments that make up a joint. It can also be
thought of as static or passive stability since these structures are non-contractile. [The
structures providing form stability at the hip include: iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral
ligament, ischiofemoral ligament, the acetabulum, and the labrum.]
What should massage therapist obtain to protect themselves from malpractice and legal
issues ? - ANSWER-Liability Insurance
If a clients joints are inflamed and painful, what does the client most likely have ? -
ANSWER-Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint and can be due to degenerative changes or
autoimmune disease. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis.
Tendinitis is when tendon sheaths are inflamed.
Bursitis is when bursa is inflamed.
Phlebitis is when veins are inflamed.
What are massage benefits for the reproductive system ? - ANSWER-Massage will help
relax the body and promote a less stressful environment for conceiving.
, What scenarios would require a physician referral ? - ANSWER-A pulse over 90
beats/min and below 60 beats/min are both indications for a physician referral.
Warm, tender, hard veins are also an indication for a referral since these signs may
indicate a deep vein thrombosis or an infectious process.
A massage therapist is working with a client who has an injured facet joint in the lumbar
region and is in significant pain. All of the following are potential responses of muscle to
the injury except. - ANSWER-Answer: Synergize
Typically when a joint is injured, the muscles surrounding that joint will spasm, become
inhibited or whatever else the body decides is necessary to protect the joint.
Synergize can be used to describe the action of a muscle working in coordination with
other muscles to create joint movement.
When a muscle has the ability to return to its normal resting position, what
characteristics is it said to have ? - ANSWER-Answer: Elasticity
Extensibility is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to stretch.
Excitability is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to respond to stimuli.
Contractibility is the characteristic that gives the muscle the ability to shorten.
What is a congenital disease ? - ANSWER-A disease present at birth
A rounded bump on a bone is known as: - ANSWER-Answer: Condyle
Ridge on a bone is known as a Crest.
Sharp bump on a bone is known as a Spine.
Large Rough bump on a bone is known as a Tuberosity.
What describes a cutaneous region of the body supplied by a single spinal nerve? -
ANSWER-Dermatome is a cutaneous(skin) part of the body supplied by a single spinal
nerve. Dermatomes are useful when assessing for sensory response and determining
nerve involvement for a particular condition.
Myotome is a skeletal muscle or group of muscles that are supplied from a given spinal
nerve.
Plexus is a network of intertwining nerves that innervate a specific part of the body(the
lumbar plexus comes from the low back and innervates the legs).
