MBLEx Massage Therapy Questions and
Answers.
In what direction are MOST Swedish massage strokes provided? -
\Towards the heart
How is the technique of kneading preformed? -
\Lifting, grasping, rolling, and compressing the skin
According to professional codes of ethics, dual relationships should be avoided when
there is a risk of: -
\Exploitation and loss of objectivity
What circumstances would allow a practitioner divulge otherwise confidential client info?
-
\When client requests it in writing prior to disclosure
What movement of the foot occurs when it rolls outward, placing most of the weight on
the outside of the foot? -
\Supination
Range of motion is determined by: -
\Assessing joint movement
What hormone does the pineal gland produce? -
\Melatonin
The mitral valve is also known as the: -
\Bicuspid valve
What are warts? -
\A contagious infection of the epidermal layer of the skin
what causes poliomyelitis? -
\Viral infection
What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? -
\Independent contractor wages
What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by massage therapists? -
\Dating a client
What is a mechanical effect of massage? -
\The break down of adhesions
,Your client arrives complaining of acute whiplash symptoms that are a result of a car
accident the day before. The client thinks massage will help. what is the MOST
appropriate course fo action? -
\Refer client to doctor and reschedule
Massage can reduce pain by: -
\reducing the cause behind pain stimulation
What term s used to describe a birthmark or mole? -
\Nervus
What is a thrombus? -
\Stationary blood clot
What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder joint when rolling a bowling
ball forward? -
\Flexion
what action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on the tips of the toes? -
\Plantar flexion
What happens to a muscle during an eccentric contraction? -
\Muscle contracts and lengthens
What structure transports sperm cells from the testes to the prostate gland? -
\Vas deferens
What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? -
\C5 to T1
What term is used to describe an injury in which a tendon is partially torn? -
\Strain
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? -
\Medial nerve
What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum called? -
\Peptic ulcer
What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? -
\Endorphins
What describes the effects of percussion? -
\Invigorate the client by stimulating the nervous system
, Massage is indicated for: -
\Hypertonic musculature
What is the Alexander Technique? -
\Method of postural evaluation and correction
Define professional ethics: -
\Promotion of public welfare, the client's welfare, and the reputation of the profession
What is deep specific friction -
\Small, deep, and specific movements on a local area to move tissue under the skin.
In Oriental medicine, what meridian funs up the middle of the spine? -
\Governing vessel
What muscle is involved in causing symptoms of sciatica? -
\Piriformis
Definition of chronic pain: -
\Pain that persists or reoccurs for definite periods, usually longer that 6 months
What technique is effective in the rehabilitation of a post-acute anterior cruciate
ligament tear? -
\Cross-fiber friction around the knee joint
What condition develops when the placenta separates prematurely from the wall of the
uterus? -
\Abruption placentae
What term is used to describe neuritis of cranial nerve VII that usually causes paralysis
to one side of the face? -
\Bell's palsy
What condition develops when there is a deficiency of dietary iodine? -
\Goiter
What is a group of muscular disorders in which there is a considerable muscle
degeneration and weakness? -
\Muscular dystrophy
What is a greenstick fracture? -
\Incompletely broken bone
what vessel carries blood from the common iliac artery to the femoral artery? -
\External iliac artery
Answers.
In what direction are MOST Swedish massage strokes provided? -
\Towards the heart
How is the technique of kneading preformed? -
\Lifting, grasping, rolling, and compressing the skin
According to professional codes of ethics, dual relationships should be avoided when
there is a risk of: -
\Exploitation and loss of objectivity
What circumstances would allow a practitioner divulge otherwise confidential client info?
-
\When client requests it in writing prior to disclosure
What movement of the foot occurs when it rolls outward, placing most of the weight on
the outside of the foot? -
\Supination
Range of motion is determined by: -
\Assessing joint movement
What hormone does the pineal gland produce? -
\Melatonin
The mitral valve is also known as the: -
\Bicuspid valve
What are warts? -
\A contagious infection of the epidermal layer of the skin
what causes poliomyelitis? -
\Viral infection
What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? -
\Independent contractor wages
What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by massage therapists? -
\Dating a client
What is a mechanical effect of massage? -
\The break down of adhesions
,Your client arrives complaining of acute whiplash symptoms that are a result of a car
accident the day before. The client thinks massage will help. what is the MOST
appropriate course fo action? -
\Refer client to doctor and reschedule
Massage can reduce pain by: -
\reducing the cause behind pain stimulation
What term s used to describe a birthmark or mole? -
\Nervus
What is a thrombus? -
\Stationary blood clot
What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder joint when rolling a bowling
ball forward? -
\Flexion
what action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on the tips of the toes? -
\Plantar flexion
What happens to a muscle during an eccentric contraction? -
\Muscle contracts and lengthens
What structure transports sperm cells from the testes to the prostate gland? -
\Vas deferens
What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? -
\C5 to T1
What term is used to describe an injury in which a tendon is partially torn? -
\Strain
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? -
\Medial nerve
What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum called? -
\Peptic ulcer
What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? -
\Endorphins
What describes the effects of percussion? -
\Invigorate the client by stimulating the nervous system
, Massage is indicated for: -
\Hypertonic musculature
What is the Alexander Technique? -
\Method of postural evaluation and correction
Define professional ethics: -
\Promotion of public welfare, the client's welfare, and the reputation of the profession
What is deep specific friction -
\Small, deep, and specific movements on a local area to move tissue under the skin.
In Oriental medicine, what meridian funs up the middle of the spine? -
\Governing vessel
What muscle is involved in causing symptoms of sciatica? -
\Piriformis
Definition of chronic pain: -
\Pain that persists or reoccurs for definite periods, usually longer that 6 months
What technique is effective in the rehabilitation of a post-acute anterior cruciate
ligament tear? -
\Cross-fiber friction around the knee joint
What condition develops when the placenta separates prematurely from the wall of the
uterus? -
\Abruption placentae
What term is used to describe neuritis of cranial nerve VII that usually causes paralysis
to one side of the face? -
\Bell's palsy
What condition develops when there is a deficiency of dietary iodine? -
\Goiter
What is a group of muscular disorders in which there is a considerable muscle
degeneration and weakness? -
\Muscular dystrophy
What is a greenstick fracture? -
\Incompletely broken bone
what vessel carries blood from the common iliac artery to the femoral artery? -
\External iliac artery
