Mblex Official Practice Quiz (87)

Areas of hyperirritability with referred pain or other sensations are

The involuntary contraction of which of the following muscles would cause hiccups?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), homeostasis is represented by the delicate maintenance of the balance of

A client with osteoporosis may subsequently suffer from

Receptors that sense pain and damage are called

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The mineral in the body that is essential for the structure of bones, muscle contractions, and blood coagulation is

What technique interacts with the balance mechanisms in the inner ear creating a parasympathetic response?

What is the name of the connective tissue surrounding the fibers, fasciculi and bulk of skeletal muscles?

Which of the following terms describes a horizontal plane?

What part of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the release of hormones by the adrenal medulla?

What type of massage session would focus on improving quality of life by relieving symptoms and reducing suffering?

Which of the following should be completed before a client’s records can be shared with an insurance company?

Analgesics are medications used to relieve

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The bumpy ridges located along either side of the external occipital protuberance are called

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Which type of arthritis involves the autoimmune system and is a contraindication to massage in the acute phase?

The best course of action for practitioners to take to clean massage tools is to

The coracoid process of the scapula serves as an attachment site for

What technique may reduce edema and scar tissue formation, ease pain, and remove metabolic waste?

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Which structure leads from the bladder to the exterior of the body?

Which organ produces urine?

The type of lubricant that would best be avoided when working on an infant, contains

Which of the following would be appropriate to discuss with a client during a massage?

The chronic accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues may result in

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Which of the following includes tools such as networking, brochures, or offering specials?

The proprioceptors located within the muscle belly that monitor muscle length are called

What action occurs at the ankle to allow for standing on the heel, with toes off the ground?

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After the onset of menopause, which hormone is produced in lower levels?

Which of the following muscles would be easiest to palpate in a side-lying position?

Which of the following chemicals break down protein in the stomach?

Which receptors sense vibration and touch?

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Which of the following range of motion movements is performed by the client without involvement of the practitioner?

During the client intake, the verbal information from the client will be recorded in the session notes as

What muscle will lengthen during lateral rotation of the humerus?

One function of the integumentary system is to

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An example of a repetitive strain injury is

Which of the following would be appropriate to discuss with a potential employee during an interview?

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A client with a first-degree tear of a supraspinatus muscle may not be able to

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Blood circulating to the lungs from the heart would pass through which of the following structures?

When following the general rule for a massage sequence, how would the practitioner work?

Which of the following glands has both endocrine and exocrine gland characteristics?

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The diaphysis of a bone is the

What is an effect of locally applied cryotherapy?

Which muscle has fibers running parallel to the body’s midline?

What action causes the palm of the hand to face up?

Identifying business goals and the steps required to accomplish those goals best describes

An effective way to restore fascia to its normal non-binding state is with

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The rules governing practice for a licensed massage professional are defined as the

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the skin, from deep to superficial?

A hemorrhage from, or cessation of blood flow through cerebral blood vessels is

Tissue that is different from typical tissue, such as an unexpected lump, would best be described as a/an

For safety reasons, jewelry should be removed before

Prior to a client’s first bodywork session, the client should complete a/an

What is the best response when a practitioner must interrupt the treatment to sneeze?

The function of the cochlear nerve is to

Which of the following techniques would be beneficial for a client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis?

The structure extending from the larynx to the primary bronchi is the

The autonomic nervous system consists of which of the following two principal divisions?

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What type of lubricant is safe to use if the practitioner is wearing latex gloves?

In most jurisdictions, which of the following must be secured before opening a massage establishment?

The passage of hereditary traits and conditions from one generation to another is called

Which of the following is the most common reason a small business fails?

Which open-ended vascular system begins in the interstitial spaces and drains fluid from nearly all tissues and organs?

A compensatory pattern is often used to

Ninety percent of the absorption of nutrients takes place in the

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In which of the following pathologies do blood sugar levels become dangerously high, while cells starve for nutrition?

In a partnership, the business must

The single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body is the

A release of medical information form is used when