MBLEX EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
Trigger point - ANSWER-massage therapist applies pressure to a specific area of the
right upper trapezius, and the client reports pain with this that radiates along his upper
arm. What is the most likely direct origin of these symptoms?
Semimembranosus - ANSWER-If a client states that a muscle in his upper leg hurts
when he flexes his knee, which muscle is most likely causing the pain?
You should be professional and prepared - ANSWER-Which of the following best
identifies what you should do when screening new patients?
The massage therapist must refer to the primary care physician before assessing a
client - ANSWER-Which of the following is false regarding client assessment?
Compassion, competent, courteous - ANSWER-What are the "three C's" in relation to
the success of a massage therapist?
The skin - ANSWER-In regards to organs of the body, which organ is considered the
largest?
A condition for which an approach could be harmful - ANSWER-In regards to the safety
of therapeutic massage, which of the following is a correct definition of a
contraindication?
Development of a treatment plan - ANSWER-What is a supervisor typically involved in
as it relates to client care?
Withdrawal referrals - ANSWER-Pulling the hand away from a hot stove is an example
of which type of reflex?
Lordosis - ANSWER-If your client has an abnormal increased concavity in the curvature
of the lumbar spine, what type of spine curvature does the client have?
Head - ANSWER-Which region of the body does the term "cephalic" refer to?
Set up a mobile documentation station in the client lobby - ANSWER-A massage
therapy practitioner is setting up a new wellness clinic and is working to do so in a
manner that maintains HIPAA regulations for compliance. What is an example of a
strategy that may lead to a breach in patient privacy?
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
Trigger point - ANSWER-massage therapist applies pressure to a specific area of the
right upper trapezius, and the client reports pain with this that radiates along his upper
arm. What is the most likely direct origin of these symptoms?
Semimembranosus - ANSWER-If a client states that a muscle in his upper leg hurts
when he flexes his knee, which muscle is most likely causing the pain?
You should be professional and prepared - ANSWER-Which of the following best
identifies what you should do when screening new patients?
The massage therapist must refer to the primary care physician before assessing a
client - ANSWER-Which of the following is false regarding client assessment?
Compassion, competent, courteous - ANSWER-What are the "three C's" in relation to
the success of a massage therapist?
The skin - ANSWER-In regards to organs of the body, which organ is considered the
largest?
A condition for which an approach could be harmful - ANSWER-In regards to the safety
of therapeutic massage, which of the following is a correct definition of a
contraindication?
Development of a treatment plan - ANSWER-What is a supervisor typically involved in
as it relates to client care?
Withdrawal referrals - ANSWER-Pulling the hand away from a hot stove is an example
of which type of reflex?
Lordosis - ANSWER-If your client has an abnormal increased concavity in the curvature
of the lumbar spine, what type of spine curvature does the client have?
Head - ANSWER-Which region of the body does the term "cephalic" refer to?
Set up a mobile documentation station in the client lobby - ANSWER-A massage
therapy practitioner is setting up a new wellness clinic and is working to do so in a
manner that maintains HIPAA regulations for compliance. What is an example of a
strategy that may lead to a breach in patient privacy?
