MBLEX Review Chapters 5-9

Which condition is improved by massage therapy on the skin?

Which of the following sources of info is most likely to be the most reliable?

How does massage therapy influence pain?

Which of these factors is determined by the client seeking massage?

Most studies indicate that massage therapy decreases the level of which hormone related to stress?

Which research term means a group of individuals used to represent the entire population?

How does massage therapy influence fatigue?

Who determines the frequency of massage sessions?

Which means the minimum infection control measures used regardless of suspected/confirmed infection status of clients?

To avoid fatigue, it is suggested massage therapists spend what percentage of a massage session seated?

Which example is of a degenerative disease?

Which massage technique is a non-gliding method of pressure application?

Which type of glove is the most popular in professional settings?

Massage therapy's effect on the cardiovascular system is an increase in blood pressure.

Which type of publication informs a profession about industry trends, new techniques or products, research, or news?

Which type of complementary care is one of the most commonly used by the general public?

Friction as a massage term originated from the French word meaning “to flow” and “to glide?”

Which massage technique involves lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissues such as skin and muscle?

Which technique rubs one body surface against another while maintaining constant & equal pressure in all directions?

Current research suggests that massage therapy has which psychological effect?

Which description fits a massage therapist who perceives situations as wholes rather than chopped up parts?

Which term means attention given to present moments characterized by curiosity, openness, acceptance, and engagement?

Which term means recorded factual material that is used to confirm research findings?

Pétrissage is also called kneading?

Which procedure should the massage therapist do to manage the draping as the client turns over?

What is the minimal amount of recommended open space around all sides of a massage table?

Deep pressure be used on the posterior knee, the abdomen, and anterior elbow.

Which process is used to conduct investigations and pursue knowledge in a field?

What types of diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa?

Which complementary therapy has one of the highest physical referral rates?

Which example is an absolute contraindication for massage?

Research shows that massage has which effect on connective tissues?

Which effect did research find massage therapy has on the muscoloskeletal system?

Which activity involves the ability to locate, read, understand, and evaluate investigative studies?

Which term describes a system used to rank research based on strength of evidence?

Where is the body’s center of gravity located?

Which describes the when the client is laying face up on the table?

Which term means asking questions using specific methods to confirm or refine current ideas or to develop new ones?

Which means the amount of motion that occurs when one part of the body moves in relation to another part of the body?

What is the group of people that receive something other than the treatment studied during an experiment?

Which term means the outcome of an experiment?

Which term refers to a disease that has an abrupt onset and persists for a short time?

Where is the bolster typically placed when a client is prone?

Which term means the application of force?

When do research scientists analyze data?

Abdominal massage has been found to be helpful for which condition?

Pillows or cushions used for supporting clients in the various positions for massage therapy are called?

Which complementary therapy has one of the highest physician referral rates?

Effective use of body mechanics helpst to prevent repetitive stress injuries.

Which factor is a barrier to evidence-informed practice?

Which term means movement is produced entirely by external forces without voluntary muscle contraction?

Which method increases the pressure on and between tissues?

Which example is of a bacterial infection?

Which effect does using proper body mechanics have?

Research Scientists analyze data before it has been collected.

The anterior neck is an endangerment site because it contains which artery?

Which term means the application of gliding movements that follow the contours of the body?

What term means making therapeutic treatment choices by integrating research, expertise, & client preferences & values?

According to the Textbook, what is the best way to improve understanding of massage therapy?

Which term means information that supports an idea or conclusion?

During hand washing, briskly rub soapy hands, forearms, and elbows together for at least how many seconds?

What is defined as manipulation soft tissue using compression & traction for therapeutic, palliative, & recreation?

What is the minimal amount of recommended open space around all sides of a massage table?

Which term means the study of disease?

Which term means the use of one’s body that is safe, energy-conserving, reduces strain, and is anatomically efficient?

Which type of disease involves the body mistakenly attacking and destroying healthy tissue?

Which massage technique involves repetitive striking?

Which type of disease is characterized by growth of abnormal cells that can accumulate into masses or tumors?

What is an example of a fungal infection?

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that muscles should be in which state before being stretched?

What is the rate per minute for chest compressions used to perform CPR?

Research is determined to be reliable when an experiment is repeated and you get the same test result.

Which reason is a purpose for draping a client?

The massage stance that should be used when performing massage at the head of the table is archer stance?

Research shows that when massage therapists work at least 6 hours per day, pain develops in which area of their bodies?

Which description applies to both effleurage and pétrissage?

Which term means the steps taken to conduct the research experiment?

Which extension at the end of a website address means it's a learning site?

Which terms means when the client is lying face down?

Which term means a personal tendency towards a certain preference or outcome?

Which term means the physical contact of the therapist’s skin with the client’s skin?

Which description fits a massage therapist whose clinical behavior is rule-governed & inflexible?

Which guideline is recommended for effective body mechanics?

Which example is of a viral infection?

Which describes sites that contain tissue like nerves, blood vessels, & glands that are to open to harm from pressure?

Tapotement is also called gliding?

Which term means a situation in which massage should be postponed?

Which term means covering the client’s body and massage equipment with a cloth?

Which part of research is the presumed outcome of an experiment?

Which term means the client is resting on the left or right side of his or her body?

Which technique involves passive range of motion movements applied to a joint complex?

Which type of neurotransmitter regulates mood and sleep?

Which descriptions are types of tapotement?

What should the therapist do before asking the client to turn over on the massage table?

Which part of research is anything that can be changed in an experiment that might change the result?

Which term means the evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by experts in the same/similar fields?

Which type of publication is most likely to be peer reviewed?

Which approach would be most effective in reducing risk of fatigue and injury to massage therapists?

Which occurs from a combo of education, knowledge acquired, past treatment choices, & past client outcomes?

Which term means the order in massage techniques are arranged during the session?