MBLEX Pathology Test Bank with Correct Answers for
Disease Conditions & Contraindications 2025/2026
What are symptoms of a disease? - correct answer The described
problems of a disease
What are internal perceptions or external stimuli that demand a change in the
body? - correct answer Stressors
**What is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome?** - correct
answer Resistance reactions
**What is medial epicondylitits?** - correct answer Golfer's or pitcher's
elbow
Which nerve is associated with both supinator and the latural head of the
triceps? - correct answer Radial
**Where is the inguinal triangle endangerment site?** - correct answer
Sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament
**What is a reflexive effect of massage?** - correct answer Pain reduction
**What is an effect of massage on the skin?** - correct answer Reduces
superficial keloid formation
**Which condition can benefit from massage?** - correct answer Skin
conditions such as mild dryness
Stress and anxiety
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
, **Which is increased as one of the effects of massage?** - correct answer
Number of red and white blood cells
**What are body polishes, cold mittens, dry brush massages, ice massages,
salt glows, and shampoos examples of?** - correct answer Frictions
For which condition could cold be applied? - correct answer Swelling
Which is best for moving from one stroke to another? - correct answer
Effleurage
**Which stroke would be best for bronchitis?** - correct answer Cupping
What is not a physical effect of massage? - correct answer Reduced stress
What is a psychological effect of massage? - correct answer Reduces
stress
What is a stimulating massage technique? - correct answer Strong
percussion for a short period
What massage movement brings about a dilation and flushing of the
massaged area? - correct answer Deep stroking
Which is a petrissage movement? - correct answer Kneading
Which is a trembling or shaking movement? - correct answer Vibration
Disease Conditions & Contraindications 2025/2026
What are symptoms of a disease? - correct answer The described
problems of a disease
What are internal perceptions or external stimuli that demand a change in the
body? - correct answer Stressors
**What is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome?** - correct
answer Resistance reactions
**What is medial epicondylitits?** - correct answer Golfer's or pitcher's
elbow
Which nerve is associated with both supinator and the latural head of the
triceps? - correct answer Radial
**Where is the inguinal triangle endangerment site?** - correct answer
Sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament
**What is a reflexive effect of massage?** - correct answer Pain reduction
**What is an effect of massage on the skin?** - correct answer Reduces
superficial keloid formation
**Which condition can benefit from massage?** - correct answer Skin
conditions such as mild dryness
Stress and anxiety
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
, **Which is increased as one of the effects of massage?** - correct answer
Number of red and white blood cells
**What are body polishes, cold mittens, dry brush massages, ice massages,
salt glows, and shampoos examples of?** - correct answer Frictions
For which condition could cold be applied? - correct answer Swelling
Which is best for moving from one stroke to another? - correct answer
Effleurage
**Which stroke would be best for bronchitis?** - correct answer Cupping
What is not a physical effect of massage? - correct answer Reduced stress
What is a psychological effect of massage? - correct answer Reduces
stress
What is a stimulating massage technique? - correct answer Strong
percussion for a short period
What massage movement brings about a dilation and flushing of the
massaged area? - correct answer Deep stroking
Which is a petrissage movement? - correct answer Kneading
Which is a trembling or shaking movement? - correct answer Vibration
