MBLEx Practice Test 1

study guide for Level 2 Finals and Boa

Which best describes the function of the epiglottis

Prevents food and liquid from moving into the larynx upon swallowing

*A client states they are under the care of a physician who has referred them to a physical therapist to rehabilitate a soft tissue injury. The massage therapist suggests to the client that SOAP notes could be shared between the massage therapist, physical therapist, and physician to provide the client with a clearer path to recovery. What would the client need to sign for the massage therapist to share the SOAP notes with the client’s healthcare team

Authorization Form

*Medical procedures used to remove waste products and toxic substances from the blood when the kidneys are unable to function properly

Dialysis

*Muscle primarily responsible of the forearm

Biceps Brachii

Which of the following is an example of an asset of a massage business

A hydraulic massage table

During a massage, the massage therapist performs tapotement to aid in loosening phlegm in the respiratory tract. If loosening of phlegm is accomplished, what has occurred.

A mechanical effect of massage has occurred

*Pain experienced at the glenohumeral joint upon extension may be the result of an injury to which of the following muscles

Triceps brachii

*Licensing regulations detail the activities a massage therapist may engage in for their practice. These are known as

Scope of practice

*Which of the following massage strokes is best in releasing metabolic waste from tissues

Petrissage

*Reddening and increased heat of the skin as the result of a massage

Hyperemia

*Carpal tunnel syndrome affects which nerve of the brachial plexus

Median

*Anatomical law which states soft tissue will change length and strengthen under specific amounts of load or tension

Davis’s Law

*If a client experiences lower back pain due to a hypertonic psoas major while in the prone position, a bolster should be placed

Under the ankles

*Which of the following massage strokes is best in increasing venous circulation

Effleurage

*Light touch massage used to increase the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the base of the vertebral column to the skull, which aids in treatment of many medical conditions

Craniosacral Therapy

Sports massage is primarily used to increase

Circulation

*A client is referred to a massage therapist by a physical therapist to help with increasing range-of-motion and structural stability in the back. The client presents with a hunched appearance. After ten sessions, the massage therapist assesses the client’s range-of-motion in the back compared to their first appointment. There seems to be no change. The client seems displeased with a lack of progress. Which of the following is not an appropriate response to the lack of progress by the massage therapist.

Refer the client to a therapist who specializes in energy modalities

A massage therapist is working on a client when they reach the client’s thigh. The client begins breathing more rapidly and shaking. The therapist asks the client if everything is okay, and the client doesn’t respond, but visual cues on the client’s face indicate that they are not okay. What is the client experiencing

An emotional release

*Massage stroke designed to stimulate muscle spindle activity, especially useful in the pre-event sports massage

Tapotement

*Determining potential customer value money spent in specific locations and on specific products and information on competitors is detailed in which aspect of business planning

Market analysis

*Essential oil commonly used to aid in relaxation of smooth muscles in the respiratory track

Eucalyptus

A statement given under oath and outside of court, used to determine what the person specifically knows about the case, and to document testimony for trial

Deposition

Gross income minus expenses deducted results in

Net income

Wheezing accompanied by progressive loss of function due to alveolar degeneration in the lungs may be a sign of

Emphysema

*Money owed to another company, such as credit card debt

Accounts payable

Measurable information is detailed in which section of SOAP notes

Objective

Mononucleosis, warts, and cold sores are all caused by

Virus

While performing posture analysis, the massage therapist notices the client’s left ear is tilted slightly lower than the right ear. The therapists asks the client to perform lateral flexion of the head on the left side, and then the right side. The client is able to place their left ear to their left shoulder, but unable to place their right ear to the right shoulder. What can the massage therapist assume based on this information

The client may have hypertonicity in the splenius capitis on the left side

Which of the following is not a mechanical effect of massage therapy

Production and release of melatonin

A massage therapist has been working for a local spa for two years, developing a decently sized clientele. The therapist thinks they should be making more money and increasing their clientele size, so they opt to put in an application at another spa a mile from their current employer, hoping to work at both locations. If the massage therapist were to be hired, what might this be considered

Conflict of interest

Upon dilation of blood vessels in the inflammatory response, the following type of cell moves into the location to destroy bacteria and debris

Leukocytes

*Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation utilizes what specific kind of contraction before the second stretch.

Isometric

The widest muscle in the body is

Latissimus Dorsi

Which of the following is not a characteristic of muscle tissue?

Protectability

A client complains of numbness in the fingers and hands. After doing visual assessment, the therapist notices pallor in the fingers, but nowhere else on the limb, what would be an appropriate treatment modification for this client?

Increase room temperature

Attack of the epithelial cells of the skin by the bodies immune system results in

Psoriasis

An independent contractor receives which tax form from the contracting party for income over $600

1099

A client and massage therapist are conversing during a massage treatment. The client begins detailing their thoughts on religion. The massage therapist response in kind, explaining how they view religion and their differences between various faiths. What is this an example of?

Permeable boundary

An injury to the gracilis would partially inhibit which action

Hip abduction, knee flexion

Massage produces what effect on blood vessels

Increases the size of blood vessel lumen

A massage therapist gives a diabetic client a massage. After the massage, the client tells a massage therapist that they feel lightheaded and dizzy, and feel extremely tired. In this instance, what should a massage therapist do.

As the client to sit and provide the client with something to consume with sugar such as fruit juice

*Shortening of the tibialis anterior can be achieved with the following actions

Dorsiflexion and inversion

During an assessment, the massage therapist request to view the soles of the clients shoes. Upon viewing the soles, therapist observes wear on the Medial side of the shoe’s sole. This may be indicative of hypertonicity in which of the following muscles.

Peroneus longus

Cranial nerve with three branches, inserting into the eye socket, the nose and upper teeth, and mandible

Facial

Pain experienced at the acetabulofemoral joint upon extension, may be the result of an injury to which of the following muscles

Seditendinosus

All of the following are proper forms of time boundaries except

Not beginning or ending the massage session at the scheduled time

A protrusion of nucleus pulposus from its normal location through the annulus fibrosis

Herniated disc

A massage therapist client is suing their doctor for negligence. The client states to the court that the doctor recommend recommended massage therapy for the clients condition, despite the condition being in contraindicated for the massage therapy. The massage therapist is sued, a subpoena, duces tecum by the court. What is required of the massage therapist after receiving this writ?

The massage therapist must appear in court and submit documentation as evidence

A client arrives for a massage, stating they have Had a persistent cough for weeks and they can’t seem to get rid of. The massage therapist asked the client if they are experienced any other symptoms. The client says they have also experienced fever, chills, and had bloody coughs that they contribute to the amount of coughing that they are doing damaging the airways. Which of the following is a medical condition the therapist should suspect, and what would be the prime cause of the condition

Tuberculosis, caused by bacterial infection

Tearing up a muscle is considered a

Strain

Which numbered muscle inserts into the lesser trochanter

3

Streptococcal infection which enters the body through wounds, resulting in infection of the skin and surrounding tissues

Cellulitis

What format should a TIN be written when submitting documentation to a court or the IRS

12–4 5–6789

*Three or four rotator cuff muscles insert into the greater to be tubercle of the humorous. The only one that does not is

Subscapularis

Massage stroke Consisting of needing strokes, used to break up, adhesions between tissues and increase local circulation

Petrissage

An ideal massage lubricant should be

Hypoallergenic

Unspoken communication, including posture, eye contact, and crossing the arms

Body language

*All of the following muscles attached to either of the medial or lateral lip of the bicipital group except

Infraspinatus

Goals are

Measurable or attainable accomplishments

*Pain in the lower back, presenting with fever, nausea and vomiting may be a sign of

Pyelonephritis

*Over the course of several months, a massage. Therapist sees a client on a regular basis, almost weekly. The therapist has begun, developing a sexual attraction to the client. What should the massage therapist do in regards to the situation?

Refer the client to another therapist

Which of the following is likely irrelevant information to be listed on a clients medical history

Future surgeries or medical treatments the client is scheduled to receive

*Muscle Inserting on the pes anserinus Responsible for flexing and externally, rotating the hip, and flexing the knee

Sartorius

A self-employed business owner reports gross income, net income, and deductions using which of the following tax forms

Schedule C

The groin area is also known as which body region

Inguinal

What actions do the muscles number two, three, and four share

Hip adduction

during a massage, the client states they are looking to buy a house. The massage therapist tells the client that they are selling their house, and invites them to come see the house later that day. Describe what could occur as the result of this interaction.

ethical dilemma

Stomach acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus is a result of the following structure, not functioning properly

Cardiac sphincter

A client states that they have recently participated in a double-blind study. Which best describes a double-blind study.

A study in which neither the researcher or subjects know if the treatment is a placebo or not

Mister Green suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, which affects his interconvertebral disc. If you were to schedule a massage appointment, the massage therapist would.

Perform the massage if the massage does not result in pain

The coronal structure connects the following bones of the cranium

Parietal and frontal

*The trapezium joins the metacarpal of the thumb to create which synovial joint

Saddle

*Action of spinalis on the vertebrae

Support and extension

All of the following may be appropriate reasons to ask a client to breathe during a clients assessment except

To determine if the client has recently received a massage treatment

The right hypochondriac region contains all of the following organs, except

Esophagus

*Self-disclosure

The client sharing feelings and emotions during the massage session

*In a business setting, a massage therapist’s credentials must be

Posted in invisibility of all clients

*The coronoid process wrapping around the trochlea produces what joint

Elbow

In a pre-massage assessment, a client states that they have been experiencing pain in the ankle while walking for unknown reasons. They state the pain started a week prior, and don’t recall a specific traumatic event that may have caused the pain to occur. Which of the following should the massage therapist do to properly access the client’s pain?

Ask The client to rate their pain from 1 to 10 on a pain scale

*What personal information is usually listed on a W-2

The employees, full name, address, and complete Social Security number

Which of the following accurately describes malignant melanoma

Least common, most serious, fastest growing form of skin cancer

*Professional liability insurance protects the massage therapist and lawsuits arising in instances such as

Malpractice

*A client calls a massage therapist to schedule a massage for later in the day. During the conversation, they indicate to the therapist that they are currently experiencing a low-grade fever and chills do to an infection of influenza. They ensure the therapist that they feel fine, and insist on coming in that day. What is the appropriate response on behalf of the massage therapist?

The therapist should explain to the client that influenza is an absolute contraindication for massage, they will need to reschedule the massage for later in the future to ensure the condition has passed

Blood flowing backwards in the heart between Chambers due to decrease in function of valves

Heart murmur

Areas of the body in which caution is advised during massage of a pregnant client include all of the following except

Face

*HIPAA was enacted in order to

Protect the client from having medical information and confidentiality breach

Sympathy is best described as

A person feeling compassion or pity for the other person in the situation that they are in

A step backwards, psychologically when faced with stress is known as

Regression

A client who suffers from pitting edema would most likely be referred to which specialist after consulting of physician

Nephrologist

*Abduction of the shoulder can be accomplished by a concentric contraction of what muscle

Supraspinatus

*Glucagon, produced by the pancreas, is an enzyme responsible for

Increasing glucose levels in the blood

*A client seeks a massage appointment after visiting their primary physician, who has indicated the client has pre-hypertension and blood pressure reading of 133/87. If during the course of a massage, and after the massage the client’s blood pressure lowers, what occurs

A reflexive effect occurs

A client states on a intake form that they are currently prescribed a thrombolytic. What are thrombolytics used for?

Increase production of blood clots

*In medicolegal terms, “pro bono” refers to

Work performed without compensation

Describe an order the position of the right ankle left knee right hip left shoulder and right elbow

Dorsiflexed, Extended, flex, flex, extended

*A client notifies a massage therapist that they have a small area of skin affected by cellulitis. The appropriate response by the massage therapist would be.

Avoid the affected area, but continue massaging the rest of the body

wearing a clean uniform, brushing teeth, daily, Keeping fingernails, trimmed and clean Massage shift are all important aspects of

Personal hygiene

if a client suffers from menopause, an ideal essential oil to use during treatment

Lavender

*All of the following are the result of bacteria infection except

Emphysema

During the course of a massage, the massage therapist discovers a clients right scapula is slightly elevated in relation to the left scapula. This information should be documented under which section of SOAP notes

Objective