QUIZLET MBLEX EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
The dorsal root ganglion contain which structures? -
\sensory neurons
: What is the carotid tubercle? -
\anterior tubercle of transverse process of C6
Which of the following helps to form the vertebral arch? -
\laminae
The wavelike, rhythmic, smooth muscle contractions by which food is propelled along
the digestive tract is known as what? -
\peristalsis
A massage therapist palpates a trigger point in the posterior thigh. Which of the
following is the muscle most likely involved? -
\biceps femoris
A movement that increases the angle of a joint is: -
\extension
The lateral arcuate ligament of the diaphragm surrounds what muscle? -
\quadratus lumborum
What are the three subgroups of the erector spinae group? -
\iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis
How many muscles are usually considered to be part of the deep lateral rotators of the
thigh group? -
\6
Emphysema is -
\also known as a COPD
Inflammation of the urinary bladder is called -
\cystitis
What type of disease or illness DOES NOT respond best to antibiotics? -
\viral infection
,Hepatitis is: -
\a liver inflammation caused by a virus
If massage produces ecchymosis, what is the best procedure? -
\stop
To reduce edema? -
\slow, rhythmical effleurage with the part in elevation
What massage technique best increases lymph flow? -
\effleurage
For a patient with phlebitis, which technique would you use? -
\no massage
After the data derived from assessment have been collected and organized, what is the
next step in the analysis process? -
\brainstorm possibilities
During the gait muscle testing, as the flexors of the left leg are activated, the: -
\flexors and adductors of the right arm should strength-test strong
SOAP is one type of: -
\problem-oriented medical record
: Movement of a joint through its range of motion by the client is called: -
\active joint movement
A client has an arthritic knee and finds that rubbing a cream on it that makes it feel cool
helps the aching. Which of the following best explains this response? -
\increase in hyperstimulation analgesia
Jeff's client is ticklish, so the best way he can approach the massage session with this
client is to: -
\explain each therapeutic touch ahead of time
Extensive training in mental health is required to interact with what chakra? -
\sixth
The interpretation of touch is characterized by: -
\having influences from cultures and subcultures
According to the Eastern chakra system, the chakra that concerns the reflection of the
total, or essential, self is the: -
\sixth, or brow, chakra
,A 38-year-old female massage therapist is moving to a small city adjacent to a large
military base. Previously she worked in a large city at an exclusive day spa with an
affluent client base. What may seem to be the biggest business challenge in her new
environment? -
\the economics in her new location
Respect for the privacy of information is called: -
\confidentiality
A client is having difficulty telling his massage therapist that he is uncomfortable with the
deep pressure she is applying. Which of the following is the most likely issue? -
\power differential
Which of the following is the science or study of morals, values or principles, including
ideals of autonomy, beneficence, justice and principles of right and good conduct? -
\ethics
Which of the following actions puts client confidentiality at risk? -
\client files on the desk
A massage therapist has been working in a medical wellness spa and is considering
various continuing education courses. The best option for this environment and the
application of massage would be to study: -
\aromatherapy
The area of contact between the practitioner and client is called the: -
\balance point
An individual is being prescribed a medication to control pain. What classification does
the medication fall into? -
\analgesic
What is the collective term for the eight bones of the wrist? -
\carpals
The cells of which organ detoxify poisons, bacteria, and various drugs? -
\liver
In shiatsu, the hara is located in the -
\abdomen
An A-band is defined by the presence of: -
\myosin
On which of the following bones is the glenoid fossa located? -
\scapula
, Which spinal nerves are included in the brachial plexus? -
\C5 and T1
The protective membrane of the CNS is named what? -
\meninges
Meissner's corpuscle of the integumentary system is the receptor for what? -
\light touch
Which of the following connective tissue layers surrounds an entire skeletal muscle? -
\epimysium
An accurate characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue is that it: -
\liquefies on agitation and reverts to gel when standing
What carpal bone is located immediately proximal to the base of the 3rd metacarpal? -
\capitate
If the massage practitioner is incorporating polarity therapy concepts and is gently
holding the little finger and the little toe of the left, he is: -
\balancing the earth current
Another name for the Adam's apple is what? -
\thyroid cartilage
The primary function of red blood cells (RBC's) is what? -
\transport of gases
The cerebrospinal fluid emerges from which structure? -
\choroid plexus
The molecule that provides the energy for the sliding filament mechanism is: -
\ATP
Which bone does not articulate directly with another bone? -
\hyoid
Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining body temperature and regulating
thirst and hunger? -
\hypothalamus
An artery... -
\carries blood away from the heart
Which of the following projects laterally from the vertebral arch? -
AND ANSWERS.
The dorsal root ganglion contain which structures? -
\sensory neurons
: What is the carotid tubercle? -
\anterior tubercle of transverse process of C6
Which of the following helps to form the vertebral arch? -
\laminae
The wavelike, rhythmic, smooth muscle contractions by which food is propelled along
the digestive tract is known as what? -
\peristalsis
A massage therapist palpates a trigger point in the posterior thigh. Which of the
following is the muscle most likely involved? -
\biceps femoris
A movement that increases the angle of a joint is: -
\extension
The lateral arcuate ligament of the diaphragm surrounds what muscle? -
\quadratus lumborum
What are the three subgroups of the erector spinae group? -
\iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis
How many muscles are usually considered to be part of the deep lateral rotators of the
thigh group? -
\6
Emphysema is -
\also known as a COPD
Inflammation of the urinary bladder is called -
\cystitis
What type of disease or illness DOES NOT respond best to antibiotics? -
\viral infection
,Hepatitis is: -
\a liver inflammation caused by a virus
If massage produces ecchymosis, what is the best procedure? -
\stop
To reduce edema? -
\slow, rhythmical effleurage with the part in elevation
What massage technique best increases lymph flow? -
\effleurage
For a patient with phlebitis, which technique would you use? -
\no massage
After the data derived from assessment have been collected and organized, what is the
next step in the analysis process? -
\brainstorm possibilities
During the gait muscle testing, as the flexors of the left leg are activated, the: -
\flexors and adductors of the right arm should strength-test strong
SOAP is one type of: -
\problem-oriented medical record
: Movement of a joint through its range of motion by the client is called: -
\active joint movement
A client has an arthritic knee and finds that rubbing a cream on it that makes it feel cool
helps the aching. Which of the following best explains this response? -
\increase in hyperstimulation analgesia
Jeff's client is ticklish, so the best way he can approach the massage session with this
client is to: -
\explain each therapeutic touch ahead of time
Extensive training in mental health is required to interact with what chakra? -
\sixth
The interpretation of touch is characterized by: -
\having influences from cultures and subcultures
According to the Eastern chakra system, the chakra that concerns the reflection of the
total, or essential, self is the: -
\sixth, or brow, chakra
,A 38-year-old female massage therapist is moving to a small city adjacent to a large
military base. Previously she worked in a large city at an exclusive day spa with an
affluent client base. What may seem to be the biggest business challenge in her new
environment? -
\the economics in her new location
Respect for the privacy of information is called: -
\confidentiality
A client is having difficulty telling his massage therapist that he is uncomfortable with the
deep pressure she is applying. Which of the following is the most likely issue? -
\power differential
Which of the following is the science or study of morals, values or principles, including
ideals of autonomy, beneficence, justice and principles of right and good conduct? -
\ethics
Which of the following actions puts client confidentiality at risk? -
\client files on the desk
A massage therapist has been working in a medical wellness spa and is considering
various continuing education courses. The best option for this environment and the
application of massage would be to study: -
\aromatherapy
The area of contact between the practitioner and client is called the: -
\balance point
An individual is being prescribed a medication to control pain. What classification does
the medication fall into? -
\analgesic
What is the collective term for the eight bones of the wrist? -
\carpals
The cells of which organ detoxify poisons, bacteria, and various drugs? -
\liver
In shiatsu, the hara is located in the -
\abdomen
An A-band is defined by the presence of: -
\myosin
On which of the following bones is the glenoid fossa located? -
\scapula
, Which spinal nerves are included in the brachial plexus? -
\C5 and T1
The protective membrane of the CNS is named what? -
\meninges
Meissner's corpuscle of the integumentary system is the receptor for what? -
\light touch
Which of the following connective tissue layers surrounds an entire skeletal muscle? -
\epimysium
An accurate characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue is that it: -
\liquefies on agitation and reverts to gel when standing
What carpal bone is located immediately proximal to the base of the 3rd metacarpal? -
\capitate
If the massage practitioner is incorporating polarity therapy concepts and is gently
holding the little finger and the little toe of the left, he is: -
\balancing the earth current
Another name for the Adam's apple is what? -
\thyroid cartilage
The primary function of red blood cells (RBC's) is what? -
\transport of gases
The cerebrospinal fluid emerges from which structure? -
\choroid plexus
The molecule that provides the energy for the sliding filament mechanism is: -
\ATP
Which bone does not articulate directly with another bone? -
\hyoid
Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining body temperature and regulating
thirst and hunger? -
\hypothalamus
An artery... -
\carries blood away from the heart
Which of the following projects laterally from the vertebral arch? -
