MBLEx Review

Which of the following is most important when using a lubricant

The primary function of red blood cells (RBC’s) is what?

Reciprocity means that:

Which of the following is NOT true of a contraindication?

Which type of joint is classified as slightly movable?

Which of the following is a skin condition resulting from rapid replication of epithelial cells?

According to the NCBTMB code of ethics, draping is for:

Alpha and beta cells are most closely associated with which body system?

Unethical behavior is always…..

The term ischemia describes:

Who or what is amma?

Which of the following are Asian approaches to body work?

For a patient with phlebitis, which technique would you use?

Which of the following spa treatment is primarily hydrotherapy based

A treatment plan for general full-body massage with the goal of relaxation would be considered:

Which of the following career paths would be most likely appropriate for insurance reimbursement?

What is a contraindication to pregnancy massage?

The autonomic nervous system is broken down into which two sub categories?

Inspiration occurs when the pressure within what structure falls below the atmospheric pressure?

Massage is contraindicated for?

What stretching technique directs the stretch to a more specific aspect of a muscle or muscle group?

What is the name of the sphincter that is located at the junction of the stomach and small intestine?

Which of the following characterizes polarity?

What happens to the body in the sympathetic nervous system?

The normal adult respiratory rate per minute is in which range?

Polarity therapy, a central neutral energy axis is formed by:

The information collected from the client during history taking and assessment procedures is called:

If one experiences weight loss, palm sweating, and tachycardia, a probable cause would be?

What makes massage of the face more difficult than massage of the back?

Which muscles attach onto the tibial tuberosity?

Which is the Yang organ of digestion that peaks from 9pm to 11p? It’s element is fire, and has 23 acupressure points.

The position in which the body weight is shifted from one foot to the other while standing is called what type of stance

Inflammation of the mucous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity is called

Which of the following belongs in a treatment plan?

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

A therapeutic relationship…

All of the following or healthy workplace practices except

When developing a treatment plan for a client with a special need, which of the following applies?

Career support given by someone more experienced is called:

Critical thinking skills include…

What stages does the client’s body go through when receiving a cold treatment?

All but one of the following massage modalities were developed by osteopaths. Which one?

What term did Hippocrates use to classify phlegm, blood, yellow bile, and black bile?

The primary function of the kidney is to do what?

Peyer’s patches and tonsils are most closely associated with which body system?

Which of the following is a method that prevent the spread of disease?

A massage practitioner considering advertising and other promotional options is most likely:

The brain’s hypothalamus prompts which part of the pituitary gland to release, and inhibit its release of, hormones?

Which of the following will most likely result in neck pain when performing massage therapy?

Transverse friction produces increased blood which creates?

Which of the statements pertaining to the Ayurvedic approach is NOT true?

Lubricants are used in massage therapy for:

If the weight is placed on the front foot during massage, the client is likely to experience the massage as:

Which of the following is most affected by a light depth of pressure with slight drag?

The lateral arcuate ligament of the diaphragm surrounds what muscle?

Which of the following is a quality of an Unsuccessful employee

Which of the following is NOT true about Pehr Henrik Ling?

What should be included in the A of a SOAP note?

In traditional Chinese medicine, which element represents late summer and nurturing?

Sometimes, as you massage, you may notice the client’s body repeatedly becoming tense. You may need to:

When working with a client with pain of a musculoskeletal origin, What structures are the most sensitive to pain?

A massage therapist often works with athletes during training. Occasionally, what will he have to do?

Ethics are characterized as:

A personal space that exist within an arm’s-length perimeter is a:

When the strength of a nerve impulse causes the muscle to tense, but not contract, it is called:

A massage therapist can prevent injury by:

One of the most influential massage researchers of current times is:

A massage therapist takes a few moments before each massage to clear they mine. This is called:

Which spinal nerves are included in the brachial plexus?

Massage over injection sites is avoided because the massage can interfere with what aspect of a medicine?

Touch applied with the intent of achieving a specific anatomical or physiologic outcome is called:

Law is…

If a massage practitioner receives an hourly wage, he is considered:

Which muscle attaches onto the lesser tubercle of the humerus?

Of the following options, Which is not a mechanical force That can be produced by massage Techniques?

Which massage technique is indicated for acute rheumatoid arthritis?

A general rule that applies to body mechanics is to keep:

Which of the following accurately describes scope of practice for therapeutic massage?

How do trigger points develop?

Your client has been diagnosed with CHF and states his doctor says “Massage is okay.” Your best choice is to:

Which gland produces bile?

Temporary cessation of breathing is called what?

What is an eccentric function of the gastrocnemius?

How long should a massage therapist keep a client’s records?

Massage would be most useful in treating?

Which muscles are lateral hamstring muscles?

The hormones that increase the overall metabolic rate of cells are secreted by which gland?

Which type of contraction occurs when an antagonist muscle contracts?

Which muscle of facial expression puckers the lips?

For basic massage, the physical assessment is often limited to:

Filtrate is a fluid in the urinary system. Which of the following is TRUE about filtrate?

Inflammation

A therapist-client role presents itself as a what?

Which of the following should not be included in an incident report?

Regarding burns, which statement is NOT correct?

Which of the following behaviors would interfere with the success of co-workers?

Which layer of the epidermis is held in place by a basement membrane?

What does “being safe” mean for a massage therapist?

If a client arrives for a massage drunk, the therapist can refuse to massage based on what?

Unmyelinated axons are also referred to as what?