Practice Exam 1 MBLEX TEST Questions
And Answers.
Massage demonstrates positive effects on some reflexes of the body that help support
homeostasis. A reflex is best defined as? -
\Agonist
The increase in serotonin production stimulated by massage is linked to a DECREASE
in symptoms of depression and? -
\Stress
Massage encourages the coordination or synchronization of the body's rhythms. This
reflexive effect is known as? -
\Entrainment
By inducing this type of nervous system response, massage promotes relaxation? -
\Parasympathetic
An area of the body where delicate structures like nerves, blood vessels, bony
prominences, organs, and lymph nodes are more superficial than in other areas is
referred to as? -
\An endangerment area
The styloid process of the temporal bone is tender to even moderate pressure. It should
be avoided when the practitioner is working the? -
\Neck and lateral portions of the face
Acute bronchitis is? -
\Contraindicated for massage
The collection of nerves that might be damaged if too much pressure is applied in the
posterior region of the neck or in the upper extremity is the? -
\Brachial plexus
A client reports she has a slight fever with sinus headache pain and pressure around
the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. This is? -
\An absolute contraindication
This type of document is written whenever an unusual event occurs that results in
distress or an unsafe environment to a client, practitioner, or business owner? -
\Incident report
Ringworm is? -
, \Highly contagious
When necessary, vinyl gloves are always worn during the application of massage
techniques because? -
\Latex breaks down when exposed to oils
Components of standard precautions include? -
\Properly cleaning surfaces contaminated with blood or bodily fluid
Which of these protocols best describes proper nail care for a massage therapist or
bodyworker? -
\Nails are short, natural, and filed to a smooth edge
In the S section of a SOAP form you might document? -
\The symptoms the client reports
Information you gather through observation of the client and palpation of the client's
tissue is called? -
\Objective data
The standard format used by health-care professionals to document health-related
sessions is? -
\A SOAP form
When the body is misaligned during massage application? -
\Strength and the ability to achieve efficient pressure is compromised
A psychological defense that involves the conscious pushing down of anxiety-producing
ideas, urges, desires, feelings or memories is? -
\Suppression
A client who brings gifts at every session, in addition to payment, is exhibiting? -
\Transference
Countertransference is when this person grants inappropriate or misplaced importance
on the therapeutic relationship? -
\Practitioner
The ethical principle of "do no harm" would lead to all of the following ethical behaviors
EXCEPT? -
\Using a technique that the client has requested not be used because the practitioner
believes it will be helpful
Keeping a client's personal information private except under limited and agreed-upon
circumstances is known as? -
\Confidentiality
And Answers.
Massage demonstrates positive effects on some reflexes of the body that help support
homeostasis. A reflex is best defined as? -
\Agonist
The increase in serotonin production stimulated by massage is linked to a DECREASE
in symptoms of depression and? -
\Stress
Massage encourages the coordination or synchronization of the body's rhythms. This
reflexive effect is known as? -
\Entrainment
By inducing this type of nervous system response, massage promotes relaxation? -
\Parasympathetic
An area of the body where delicate structures like nerves, blood vessels, bony
prominences, organs, and lymph nodes are more superficial than in other areas is
referred to as? -
\An endangerment area
The styloid process of the temporal bone is tender to even moderate pressure. It should
be avoided when the practitioner is working the? -
\Neck and lateral portions of the face
Acute bronchitis is? -
\Contraindicated for massage
The collection of nerves that might be damaged if too much pressure is applied in the
posterior region of the neck or in the upper extremity is the? -
\Brachial plexus
A client reports she has a slight fever with sinus headache pain and pressure around
the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. This is? -
\An absolute contraindication
This type of document is written whenever an unusual event occurs that results in
distress or an unsafe environment to a client, practitioner, or business owner? -
\Incident report
Ringworm is? -
, \Highly contagious
When necessary, vinyl gloves are always worn during the application of massage
techniques because? -
\Latex breaks down when exposed to oils
Components of standard precautions include? -
\Properly cleaning surfaces contaminated with blood or bodily fluid
Which of these protocols best describes proper nail care for a massage therapist or
bodyworker? -
\Nails are short, natural, and filed to a smooth edge
In the S section of a SOAP form you might document? -
\The symptoms the client reports
Information you gather through observation of the client and palpation of the client's
tissue is called? -
\Objective data
The standard format used by health-care professionals to document health-related
sessions is? -
\A SOAP form
When the body is misaligned during massage application? -
\Strength and the ability to achieve efficient pressure is compromised
A psychological defense that involves the conscious pushing down of anxiety-producing
ideas, urges, desires, feelings or memories is? -
\Suppression
A client who brings gifts at every session, in addition to payment, is exhibiting? -
\Transference
Countertransference is when this person grants inappropriate or misplaced importance
on the therapeutic relationship? -
\Practitioner
The ethical principle of "do no harm" would lead to all of the following ethical behaviors
EXCEPT? -
\Using a technique that the client has requested not be used because the practitioner
believes it will be helpful
Keeping a client's personal information private except under limited and agreed-upon
circumstances is known as? -
\Confidentiality
