MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. a) Effleurage
b) Petrissage
c) Tapotement
d) Friction
Focuses on kneading and lifting muscles to increase circulation.
2. a) Deep breathing
b) Diaphragmatic breathing
c) Chest expansion
d) Shallow breathing
Uses the diaphragm to maximize oxygen intake and relaxation.
3. a) 37°C
b) 32°C
c) 38°C
d) 40°C
Optimal temperature for massage room comfort and muscle
relaxation.
4. a) Swedish Massage
b) Shiatsu
c) Deep Tissue Massage
, d) Hot Stone Massage
Targets deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
5. a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungus
d) Parasite
Fungi can infect skin and nails, requiring proper hygiene.
6. a) Effleurage
b) Tapotement
c) Petrissage
d) Vibration
Rhythmic tapping to stimulate nerves and muscles.
7. a) Heat
b) Cold
c) Massage oil
d) Friction
Cold therapy reduces inflammation and swelling.
8. a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutaneous layer
d) Muscle
Fat and connective tissue layer beneath the skin.
9. a) Reflexology
b) Acupressure
c) Shiatsu
d) Myofascial release
Applies pressure to specific points to relieve tension.
, 10. a) Flexion
b) Extension
c) Abduction
d) Adduction
Straightening a joint increases the angle between bones.
11. a) Headache
b) Muscle tension
c) Dizziness
d) Nausea
Common reason clients seek massage therapy.
12. a) Chronic
b) Acute
c) Degenerative
d) Latent
Sudden onset, often with inflammation or pain.
13. a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%
Average water composition in the human body.
14. a) Effleurage
b) Friction
c) Petrissage
d) Tapotement
Circular rubbing to break down adhesions and scar tissue.
15. a) 10–15 minutes
b) 20–30 minutes
c) 40–50 minutes
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. a) Effleurage
b) Petrissage
c) Tapotement
d) Friction
Focuses on kneading and lifting muscles to increase circulation.
2. a) Deep breathing
b) Diaphragmatic breathing
c) Chest expansion
d) Shallow breathing
Uses the diaphragm to maximize oxygen intake and relaxation.
3. a) 37°C
b) 32°C
c) 38°C
d) 40°C
Optimal temperature for massage room comfort and muscle
relaxation.
4. a) Swedish Massage
b) Shiatsu
c) Deep Tissue Massage
, d) Hot Stone Massage
Targets deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
5. a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungus
d) Parasite
Fungi can infect skin and nails, requiring proper hygiene.
6. a) Effleurage
b) Tapotement
c) Petrissage
d) Vibration
Rhythmic tapping to stimulate nerves and muscles.
7. a) Heat
b) Cold
c) Massage oil
d) Friction
Cold therapy reduces inflammation and swelling.
8. a) Epidermis
b) Dermis
c) Subcutaneous layer
d) Muscle
Fat and connective tissue layer beneath the skin.
9. a) Reflexology
b) Acupressure
c) Shiatsu
d) Myofascial release
Applies pressure to specific points to relieve tension.
, 10. a) Flexion
b) Extension
c) Abduction
d) Adduction
Straightening a joint increases the angle between bones.
11. a) Headache
b) Muscle tension
c) Dizziness
d) Nausea
Common reason clients seek massage therapy.
12. a) Chronic
b) Acute
c) Degenerative
d) Latent
Sudden onset, often with inflammation or pain.
13. a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%
Average water composition in the human body.
14. a) Effleurage
b) Friction
c) Petrissage
d) Tapotement
Circular rubbing to break down adhesions and scar tissue.
15. a) 10–15 minutes
b) 20–30 minutes
c) 40–50 minutes
