MT Unit I Exam

Which massage system is the most widely used in general massage?

The Board Certification Crediential does NOT ___

Modern Chinese massage is called ___

For clients with very oily skin or who cannot tolerate oil, ___ may be preferred as a massage lubricant.

Put these lubricants in order of highest viscosity to lowest

What is a reson your massage therapy license can be revoked?

What percentage of massage therapists are sole practitioners according to a 2014 industry survey conducted?

What is a massage therapist's main piece of equipment?

___ established the first institute in England to teach Swedish movement gymnastics

About ___ inches of high-density foam is the best padding for a massage table

Which one of the following licensed professionals may NOT practice massage as part of their therapeutic treaments?

___ is a method based on idea that stimulation of points on the body has an effect on other areas or organs of the body

A good length for a massage table is about ___ inches.

The optimum height of a massage table depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

The optimal temperature for a massage room is ___

A document issued by a regulatory agency that is required to practie a trade or profession is a

Of what organization's website should you consult to confirm use of a device you'd like to use in your treatments?

The popularity of bathign and rubbing the body for health benefits lessened with the ___.

A face cradle is a useful piece of equipment when the client is ___

What was the first year massage was offered at the Summer Plympics?

Who is known as the "father of physical therapy"

Massage _often provide properties that may stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide nutrients to the area massaged

"Do no harm: refers to ___

The therapist should wait ___ minutes after a patch test for signs of itching, inflammation, sensitivity, or stinging.

Testing and licensing of massage professionals is generally overseen by

Massage has been part of Western medical traditions for at least ___.

___ lighting is preferred in the treatment area.

By checking massage therapy equipment regularly ____

What are the recommended minimum dimensions for a massage room?

Mathias Roth established the first institute in England to teach ____

A massage therapist shall not ___

According to the text, where would an individual client or other practitioner file a consumer complaint?

The Scope of Practice of therapeutic massage is defined by _____

___ should be displayed in your office or place where most massage therapy is completed.

___ oil is not recommended for massage because it tends to dry the skin, deplete nutrients, and clog the pores.

Who is know as the "father of physical therapy"?

Which is NOT typically considered one of the 3 areas of operation or activity in massage business?

The Greek physicial later worshipped as the "god of medicine"

The time to determine product allergies is

If a client's condition is outside the massage technician's scope of practice, the technician should

Massage room decor should be ___

Which one of the following is NOT a service that falls outside a massage therapist's scope of practice?

"Mechanical Devices" means any tool or device which

The min education requirement for the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Board Certification is

Table narrower than 27 inches provide too little ___ support for large clients.

The main reason for massage licensing is

Some employers may request a(n) ___ prior to allowing a massage practitioner to work for them.

Which of the following are NOT a term created by Dr. Johann G Mezger?

A massage practitioner could have their license revoked, suspended, or canceled for any of the following EXCEPT:

What is the role of regulatory boards?

Dr. Emil Rodder developed ____

Physicians who introduced the Swedish movements to the United States in 1858

How often should linens be changed?

What are the appropriate letters or words to designate a massage therapist correctly?

On going training that is required to renew a license or certification is termed:

Scope of practice defines

The primary purpose for a good massage lubricant is

Shiatsu is a Japanese style of massage using

___ Can add another dimension to a relaxing massage

Where should you display your massage therapy license?

Upward rubbing movement refers to ____.

Completion of __ earns an individual the designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork

The term _ refers to forms, methods, & styles including massage that positively influence the body thru various methods

If a client begins to have a reaction to a lubricant, the therapist should ___

When considering client comfort, all of the following are important EXCEPT:

Anatripsis is the art of rubbing a body part

Which of the following is NOT part of the curriculum to take the MBLEx

Which item should NOT be kept in the massage area of a practice?

Which would be the best keyword(s) to use when searching for a specific massage technique?

___ Aligns the major body segments through manipulation of the fascia or the connective tissue

When cleaning a massage table with a vinyl cover, you should use

Greek physician who became known as the father of medicine

What are the requirements for licensure in most states?

On which part of the client's body should you perform a patch test?

A professional massage practitioner must have ___

If laundry if done weekly, a massage practice should have enough linens to last ___.

In 2005 the ___ was created.

Being licensed in one city or state ___ validation in another location.

Certificates can be awarded by all of the followingEXCEPT:

____ are often the choice lubricant for deep tissue practitioners because they allow penetration without irritation

A document awarded for achieving or maintaining some standard or accomplishment is a(n)