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MASSAGE THERAPY BOARD EXAM
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Question 1
According to NRS 640C, which of the following defines the
legal scope of massage therapy in Nevada?
A) Diagnosis and treatment of disease
B) Manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes,
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excluding diagnosis of illness or injury
C) Joint manipulation beyond normal range of motion
D) Prescription of therapeutic exercises
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 640C.015 defines massage therapy as soft
tissue manipulation for wellness, pain relief, or injury recovery,
but explicitly excludes diagnosis, prescribing, or joint
manipulation.
Question 2
A client asks you to “crack their neck” like a chiropractor. As a
Nevada LMT, you should:
A) Perform the technique if you have chiropractic training
B) Decline, as joint manipulation is outside the scope of
massage therapy in Nevada
C) Perform it only with written consent
D) Refer to a physical therapist
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Answer: B
Rationale: NAC 640C.230 prohibits massage therapists from
performing chiropractic adjustments, joint manipulations, or
spinal mobilizations of any kind.
Question 3
Which action is expressly prohibited for a massage therapist
in Nevada?
A) Using cupping tools
B) Providing hot stone massage
C) Using microcurrent device for muscle stimulation
D) Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome
Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis is a medical act outside massage therapy
scope. Cupping, stones, and microcurrent (with proper training)
are within scope if not contraindicated.
Question 4
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You suspect a client has deep vein thrombosis. Legally, you
must:
A) Continue massage but avoid the legs
B) Diagnose and recommend aspirin
C) Refuse massage and refer to a physician immediately
D) Perform light effleurage only
Answer: C
Rationale: DVT is a medical emergency and absolute
contraindication. Massage can dislodge clot → pulmonary
embolism. Refer to MD.
Question 5
According to NRS 640C.150, which of the following requires
the massage therapist to report to the Board within 10 days?
A) Change of business address
B) Receiving a traffic ticket
C) Being named in a civil lawsuit
D) Change of marital status
MASSAGE THERAPY BOARD EXAM
2026/2027 ACCURATE EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION|
GUARANTEED PASS A+| BRAND NEW!
Question 1
According to NRS 640C, which of the following defines the
legal scope of massage therapy in Nevada?
A) Diagnosis and treatment of disease
B) Manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes,
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excluding diagnosis of illness or injury
C) Joint manipulation beyond normal range of motion
D) Prescription of therapeutic exercises
Answer: B
Rationale: NRS 640C.015 defines massage therapy as soft
tissue manipulation for wellness, pain relief, or injury recovery,
but explicitly excludes diagnosis, prescribing, or joint
manipulation.
Question 2
A client asks you to “crack their neck” like a chiropractor. As a
Nevada LMT, you should:
A) Perform the technique if you have chiropractic training
B) Decline, as joint manipulation is outside the scope of
massage therapy in Nevada
C) Perform it only with written consent
D) Refer to a physical therapist
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Answer: B
Rationale: NAC 640C.230 prohibits massage therapists from
performing chiropractic adjustments, joint manipulations, or
spinal mobilizations of any kind.
Question 3
Which action is expressly prohibited for a massage therapist
in Nevada?
A) Using cupping tools
B) Providing hot stone massage
C) Using microcurrent device for muscle stimulation
D) Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome
Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis is a medical act outside massage therapy
scope. Cupping, stones, and microcurrent (with proper training)
are within scope if not contraindicated.
Question 4
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You suspect a client has deep vein thrombosis. Legally, you
must:
A) Continue massage but avoid the legs
B) Diagnose and recommend aspirin
C) Refuse massage and refer to a physician immediately
D) Perform light effleurage only
Answer: C
Rationale: DVT is a medical emergency and absolute
contraindication. Massage can dislodge clot → pulmonary
embolism. Refer to MD.
Question 5
According to NRS 640C.150, which of the following requires
the massage therapist to report to the Board within 10 days?
A) Change of business address
B) Receiving a traffic ticket
C) Being named in a civil lawsuit
D) Change of marital status
