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MBlex 2024 Exam Practice Questions and Answers Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy? A. It increases metabolism. B. It provides analgesia. C. It reduces fever. D. It reduces bleeding and swelling. - ANSWER-A. It increases metabolism The theory that massage...

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MBlex 2024 Exam Practice Questions and

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Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy?




A. It increases metabolism.


B. It provides analgesia.


C. It reduces fever.


D. It reduces bleeding and swelling. - ANSWER✔✔-A. It increases metabolism


The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimuli by activating large nerve

fibers called which of the following?




A. Gate-Control theory


B. Noxious control theory



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C. Relaxation theory


D. Massage theory - ANSWER✔✔-A. Gate-Control theory


The vibration or shaking of the body to achieve relaxation is called which of the following?




A. Percussion


B. Friction


C. Petrissage


D. Oscillation - ANSWER✔✔-Oscillation


As a massage therapist about to administer cold therapy to a patient, which health condition should you

withhold therapy?




A. Shoulder pain


B. Cardiac disorder


C. A sprained wrist


D. A mild forearm burn - ANSWER✔✔-B. Cardiac disorder

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When massaging an athlete, which of the following does a massage therapist need to know to improve

the athlete's performance?




A. Marital status


B. Religion


C. Biomechanics of the sport


D. Athlete's drinking habits - ANSWER✔✔-C. Biomechanics of the sport


In general, the geriatric population includes people of which of the following age groups?




A. Greater than 50


B. Less than 70


C. 65 years and older


D. 45 years and older - ANSWER✔✔-C. 65 years and older


Which of the following changes does not occur in the aging or geriatric population?




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A. Connective tissue becomes more pliable.


B. Skin becomes thinner.


C. Bones are prone to fractures.


D. Muscle tissue diminishes - ANSWER✔✔-A. Connective tissue becomes more pliable.


Which of the following tissues are resistant to strong compressive loads?




A. Tendons


B. Muscles


C. Neurons


D. Blood vessels - ANSWER✔✔-A. Tendons


You are about to massage a 68-year-old man. Which of the following precautions should you take to

prevent injuries?




A. Massage only with balsam oil.


B. Massage only while patient is seated.

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