MBLEX UPDATED CORRECT EXAM PAPER
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Unassisted stretch - ✔✔Client stretches into resistance without help of therapist.
✔✔Assisted Strech - ✔✔Client stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
✔✔Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation - ✔✔Assisted stretch in which the muscle
stretch into resistance followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client.
The client then relaxes the contraction, which allows the stretch to move further.
✔✔End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
✔✔Soft End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling the
structure in the opposite way.
✔✔Hard End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing any
further motions.
✔✔Empty End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an effected
muscle or joint.
,✔✔Assessment - ✔✔Preliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after the
massage treatment.
✔✔Methods of Assessment - ✔✔Intake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics,
contraindications, communication and palpation.
✔✔Bolsters when Side-lying - ✔✔Bolsters should be place between the client's knees,
arms, and under the head.
✔✔Bolsters when Semi-Reclined - ✔✔Bolsters should be placed under the knees and
under the head. May be used for pregnant clients to reduce pressure on the abdominal
aorta which may cause dizziness.
✔✔Aromatherapy - ✔✔Using essential oils for healing. Different oils have specific effect
in the body ranging from physical to emotional. Aromatherapy effects the limbic system.
✔✔Craniosacral Therapy - ✔✔Developed by John Upledger, very light massage
technique that releases blockage in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranium to
the sacrum.
✔✔Deep Tissue - ✔✔Focuses on treating deeper muscular and facial tissue.
✔✔Hot Stone - ✔✔Treatment utilizing heated stones which can be placed or rubbed on
the body. Used to increase circulation and relax the muscles.
✔✔Hydrotherapy - ✔✔Treatment utilizing water in any form.
✔✔Contrast Bath (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Utilizes both a heated bath and a cold bath,
alternately. Always ends with cold.
✔✔Turkish Bath (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Sauna inside a large stone building
✔✔Vichy Shower (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Shower utilizing seven shower heads with a client
placed on a water proof table.
✔✔Lomi Lomi - ✔✔Hawaiian massage, using rhythmic gliding strokes on the entire
body using minimal draping.
✔✔Lymphatic Drainage - ✔✔Light massage strokes moving in the direction of the heart
used to increase lymph, circulation, and reduce swelling.
✔✔Myofascial Release - ✔✔Massage aimed at releasing restrictions in muscles and
fascia utilizing light strokes moving in the direction of the restriction.
, ✔✔Reflexology - ✔✔Treating the reflex points on the hands and feet and ears which
may effect corresponding organs or tissues.
✔✔Reiki - ✔✔Manipulation of energy into and throughout the client without touching the
client.
✔✔Rolfing - ✔✔Structure realignment technique. Helps the client regain vertical
realignment. Takes place in 10 sessions with the focus on a different part of the body in
each session.
✔✔Sports Massage - ✔✔Pre-event massage should be invigorating with the use of
tapotement. Post- event should be rhythmic without tapotement.
✔✔Thai Massage - ✔✔Clothes massage performed on the floor utilizing stretching
techniques.
✔✔Reciprocity - ✔✔Massage license in one jurisdiction being recognized as valid in
another jurisdiction.
✔✔General Liability Innsurance - ✔✔Protects the massage therapists in case of
accidental falls by the client.
✔✔Professional liability insurance - ✔✔Protects the massage therapist in lawsuits
related to malpractice or negligence.
✔✔Client Files - ✔✔Should be retained for minimum of 6 years per IRS.
✔✔Tranferance - ✔✔Client viewing a massage therapist similar to a person in their
early life.
✔✔Counter-Tranferance - ✔✔A massage therapist bringing up their own unresolved
issues into the therapeutic relationship.
✔✔Self-Disclosure - ✔✔Client sharing their own thoughts and emotions during a
massage session.
✔✔Independent Contractor - ✔✔Massage therapist who contracts to work for a person
or company and receives no benefits.
✔✔Sole Proprietorship - ✔✔Business that only has one owner.
✔✔Partnership - ✔✔Business with 2 or more owners.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Unassisted stretch - ✔✔Client stretches into resistance without help of therapist.
✔✔Assisted Strech - ✔✔Client stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
✔✔Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation - ✔✔Assisted stretch in which the muscle
stretch into resistance followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client.
The client then relaxes the contraction, which allows the stretch to move further.
✔✔End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
✔✔Soft End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling the
structure in the opposite way.
✔✔Hard End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing any
further motions.
✔✔Empty End Feel - ✔✔Stoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an effected
muscle or joint.
,✔✔Assessment - ✔✔Preliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after the
massage treatment.
✔✔Methods of Assessment - ✔✔Intake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics,
contraindications, communication and palpation.
✔✔Bolsters when Side-lying - ✔✔Bolsters should be place between the client's knees,
arms, and under the head.
✔✔Bolsters when Semi-Reclined - ✔✔Bolsters should be placed under the knees and
under the head. May be used for pregnant clients to reduce pressure on the abdominal
aorta which may cause dizziness.
✔✔Aromatherapy - ✔✔Using essential oils for healing. Different oils have specific effect
in the body ranging from physical to emotional. Aromatherapy effects the limbic system.
✔✔Craniosacral Therapy - ✔✔Developed by John Upledger, very light massage
technique that releases blockage in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranium to
the sacrum.
✔✔Deep Tissue - ✔✔Focuses on treating deeper muscular and facial tissue.
✔✔Hot Stone - ✔✔Treatment utilizing heated stones which can be placed or rubbed on
the body. Used to increase circulation and relax the muscles.
✔✔Hydrotherapy - ✔✔Treatment utilizing water in any form.
✔✔Contrast Bath (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Utilizes both a heated bath and a cold bath,
alternately. Always ends with cold.
✔✔Turkish Bath (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Sauna inside a large stone building
✔✔Vichy Shower (hydrotherapy) - ✔✔Shower utilizing seven shower heads with a client
placed on a water proof table.
✔✔Lomi Lomi - ✔✔Hawaiian massage, using rhythmic gliding strokes on the entire
body using minimal draping.
✔✔Lymphatic Drainage - ✔✔Light massage strokes moving in the direction of the heart
used to increase lymph, circulation, and reduce swelling.
✔✔Myofascial Release - ✔✔Massage aimed at releasing restrictions in muscles and
fascia utilizing light strokes moving in the direction of the restriction.
, ✔✔Reflexology - ✔✔Treating the reflex points on the hands and feet and ears which
may effect corresponding organs or tissues.
✔✔Reiki - ✔✔Manipulation of energy into and throughout the client without touching the
client.
✔✔Rolfing - ✔✔Structure realignment technique. Helps the client regain vertical
realignment. Takes place in 10 sessions with the focus on a different part of the body in
each session.
✔✔Sports Massage - ✔✔Pre-event massage should be invigorating with the use of
tapotement. Post- event should be rhythmic without tapotement.
✔✔Thai Massage - ✔✔Clothes massage performed on the floor utilizing stretching
techniques.
✔✔Reciprocity - ✔✔Massage license in one jurisdiction being recognized as valid in
another jurisdiction.
✔✔General Liability Innsurance - ✔✔Protects the massage therapists in case of
accidental falls by the client.
✔✔Professional liability insurance - ✔✔Protects the massage therapist in lawsuits
related to malpractice or negligence.
✔✔Client Files - ✔✔Should be retained for minimum of 6 years per IRS.
✔✔Tranferance - ✔✔Client viewing a massage therapist similar to a person in their
early life.
✔✔Counter-Tranferance - ✔✔A massage therapist bringing up their own unresolved
issues into the therapeutic relationship.
✔✔Self-Disclosure - ✔✔Client sharing their own thoughts and emotions during a
massage session.
✔✔Independent Contractor - ✔✔Massage therapist who contracts to work for a person
or company and receives no benefits.
✔✔Sole Proprietorship - ✔✔Business that only has one owner.
✔✔Partnership - ✔✔Business with 2 or more owners.
