Massage therapy practice test 11-11-23
MBLEX prep
In a pre-Massage assessment, the client states they have tightness in the hamstrings due to a recent
housing move, and it's been causing some pain and discomfort. The therapist palpates the area and
noticed there seems to be some hypertonicity to the muscle group. The therapist asked the client to
perform a range of motion which the client performs. The therapist then asked the client to stretch the
muscles. The client moves their hips into function and knees into extension bending forward in front of
them trying to touch the floor. Which of the following is occurring? - Answer-The client is performing an
unassisted stretch
Which of the following is a prime reason to avoid using latex gloves in the massage session? - Answer-
The client or therapist may be allergic to latex
Certain forms of hydrotherapy require water to be heated. Which of the following is the appropriate
temperature to heat water for use in hydrotherapy? - Answer-120-130 degrees Fahrenheit
All of the following are appropriate forms of Landons to use to drape a client except? - Answer-Foil
A Massage Therapist is performing a pre-massage assessment, and doing a verbal intake with a client
determining the best way to help treat the client. The client states they are just looking for general
relaxation, but do not want their feet to be massaged. In this statement what has the client established?
- Answer-The client has established a boundary
MBLEX prep
In a pre-Massage assessment, the client states they have tightness in the hamstrings due to a recent
housing move, and it's been causing some pain and discomfort. The therapist palpates the area and
noticed there seems to be some hypertonicity to the muscle group. The therapist asked the client to
perform a range of motion which the client performs. The therapist then asked the client to stretch the
muscles. The client moves their hips into function and knees into extension bending forward in front of
them trying to touch the floor. Which of the following is occurring? - Answer-The client is performing an
unassisted stretch
Which of the following is a prime reason to avoid using latex gloves in the massage session? - Answer-
The client or therapist may be allergic to latex
Certain forms of hydrotherapy require water to be heated. Which of the following is the appropriate
temperature to heat water for use in hydrotherapy? - Answer-120-130 degrees Fahrenheit
All of the following are appropriate forms of Landons to use to drape a client except? - Answer-Foil
A Massage Therapist is performing a pre-massage assessment, and doing a verbal intake with a client
determining the best way to help treat the client. The client states they are just looking for general
relaxation, but do not want their feet to be massaged. In this statement what has the client established?
- Answer-The client has established a boundary
