MBLEX STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
Which of the following techniques is effective in the rehabilitation of post-acute anterior
cruciate ligament tear? - ANSWER-Cross-fiber friction around the knee joint
What condition develops when the placenta separates prematurely from the wall of the
uterus? - ANSWER-Abruption placentae
What term is used to describe neuritis of the cranial nerve VII that usually causes
paralysis to the side of the face? - ANSWER-Bell's palsy
What condition develops when there is a deficiency of dietary iodine? - ANSWER-Goiter
What is muscular dystrophy? - ANSWER-A group of muscular disorders in which there
is considerable muscle degeneration and weakness
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 highly vascular membranes thats surround the inside of the joint capsule
called? - ANSWER-Synovial
Where is the occipital region located? - ANSWER-Neck
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
Which of the following techniques is effective in the rehabilitation of post-acute anterior
cruciate ligament tear? - ANSWER-Cross-fiber friction around the knee joint
What condition develops when the placenta separates prematurely from the wall of the
uterus? - ANSWER-Abruption placentae
What term is used to describe neuritis of the cranial nerve VII that usually causes
paralysis to the side of the face? - ANSWER-Bell's palsy
What condition develops when there is a deficiency of dietary iodine? - ANSWER-Goiter
What is muscular dystrophy? - ANSWER-A group of muscular disorders in which there
is considerable muscle degeneration and weakness
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 highly vascular membranes thats surround the inside of the joint capsule
called? - ANSWER-Synovial
Where is the occipital region located? - ANSWER-Neck
