Mblex Massage Test Questions And
Answers.
Regarding lung volume, what is the vital capacity of a normal, healthy adult? -
\3.5 to 5.5 liters of air
What is a wellness program? -
\Nutrition is an important component of wellness, it should be uniquely tailored to every
clients needs, it is usually designed to reduce physical and emotional stress
What are reasons to refer a physician? -
\pursed lips with exhaling, cyanosis, inspiratory flaring of the nostrils
The _______ is a 4-5 inch tube that begins at the glottis and functions as the main
airway to the lungs -
\trachea
What is the concentric action of the psoas major? -
\Flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint
A massage therapist is assessing the soft tissue of a clients calf. After she presses one
finger into the tissue, the identation of her finger lasts for more than a minute. What
does this indicate? -
\3+ pitting edema because it lasted longer than 15 seconds
A massage therapist notes the following findings after an initial session: 150 degrees
shoulder flexion passively on the right, increased rounding of the mid back, pelvis
tucked under the spine, pain rated at 5/10. What is the most appropriate way to
document these findings? -
\Client rated pain at 5/10. Increased thoracic kyphosis. Postures in posterior pelvic tilt.
Passive range of motion of right shoulder 150 degrees.
What organ has the greatest effect on a clients blood sugar levels? -
\The Pancreas because it contains the insulin
When working with a client a massage therapist notices his client is very nervous,
breathing heavily, and seems anxious. When asked how she is feeling, the client states
she feels nervous and anxious but cannot figure out why. What type of anxiety is this? -
\Endogenous because it doesnt have anything to do with the external environment
a client laying face down is -
\prone
, a client laying face up is -
\supine
what is hydrotherapy? -
\the use of extreme temperatures during massage such as hot or cold stones
during which phase of tissue healing is it most appropriate to focus on development of
strong scar tissue, restoring firing patterns, and reducing compensatory patterns? -
\Chronic
Which ligament is most commonly injured with a hyperextension motion of the knee? -
\Anterior cruciate ligament
What is active stretching? -
\when a person stretches themselves
in a condyloid joint two or more bones... -
\articulate with each other and allow for movement
When a client is laying prone you should never position a bolster where? -
\under the clients knees
What are the four basic principles that constitute the code of ethics for massage? -
\respect for the dignity of people, responsible caring, integrity in relationships, and
responsibility to society
What muscles are most likely to compress the brachial plexus? -
\pectoralis minor, subclavius, and scalenes
muscle fibers are arranged in parallel bundles called -
\fascicles
what are sarcomeres? -
\the structural unit of contraction in skeletal muscle fibers
Which anatomical structure connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum? -
\Corpus Callosum
A new client who has been diagnosed with a mild peptic ulcer schedules a massage. If
this is the client's only serious concern, how should the massage therapist proceed? -
\Perform relaxation massage to relieve stress
A person breaks their ankle and is placed in a cast for eight weeks. Once the fracture is
healed, the cast is removed, and they notice significant stiffness in the ankle. This
stiffness could be caused by any of the following -
Answers.
Regarding lung volume, what is the vital capacity of a normal, healthy adult? -
\3.5 to 5.5 liters of air
What is a wellness program? -
\Nutrition is an important component of wellness, it should be uniquely tailored to every
clients needs, it is usually designed to reduce physical and emotional stress
What are reasons to refer a physician? -
\pursed lips with exhaling, cyanosis, inspiratory flaring of the nostrils
The _______ is a 4-5 inch tube that begins at the glottis and functions as the main
airway to the lungs -
\trachea
What is the concentric action of the psoas major? -
\Flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint
A massage therapist is assessing the soft tissue of a clients calf. After she presses one
finger into the tissue, the identation of her finger lasts for more than a minute. What
does this indicate? -
\3+ pitting edema because it lasted longer than 15 seconds
A massage therapist notes the following findings after an initial session: 150 degrees
shoulder flexion passively on the right, increased rounding of the mid back, pelvis
tucked under the spine, pain rated at 5/10. What is the most appropriate way to
document these findings? -
\Client rated pain at 5/10. Increased thoracic kyphosis. Postures in posterior pelvic tilt.
Passive range of motion of right shoulder 150 degrees.
What organ has the greatest effect on a clients blood sugar levels? -
\The Pancreas because it contains the insulin
When working with a client a massage therapist notices his client is very nervous,
breathing heavily, and seems anxious. When asked how she is feeling, the client states
she feels nervous and anxious but cannot figure out why. What type of anxiety is this? -
\Endogenous because it doesnt have anything to do with the external environment
a client laying face down is -
\prone
, a client laying face up is -
\supine
what is hydrotherapy? -
\the use of extreme temperatures during massage such as hot or cold stones
during which phase of tissue healing is it most appropriate to focus on development of
strong scar tissue, restoring firing patterns, and reducing compensatory patterns? -
\Chronic
Which ligament is most commonly injured with a hyperextension motion of the knee? -
\Anterior cruciate ligament
What is active stretching? -
\when a person stretches themselves
in a condyloid joint two or more bones... -
\articulate with each other and allow for movement
When a client is laying prone you should never position a bolster where? -
\under the clients knees
What are the four basic principles that constitute the code of ethics for massage? -
\respect for the dignity of people, responsible caring, integrity in relationships, and
responsibility to society
What muscles are most likely to compress the brachial plexus? -
\pectoralis minor, subclavius, and scalenes
muscle fibers are arranged in parallel bundles called -
\fascicles
what are sarcomeres? -
\the structural unit of contraction in skeletal muscle fibers
Which anatomical structure connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum? -
\Corpus Callosum
A new client who has been diagnosed with a mild peptic ulcer schedules a massage. If
this is the client's only serious concern, how should the massage therapist proceed? -
\Perform relaxation massage to relieve stress
A person breaks their ankle and is placed in a cast for eight weeks. Once the fracture is
healed, the cast is removed, and they notice significant stiffness in the ankle. This
stiffness could be caused by any of the following -
