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MBLEX EXAM COACH QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS.
Define the term: Extensibility -
\A characteristic of muscle tissue where the muscle is able to be stretched or extended.
With diabetic clients, massage therapists should be aware that: -
\Massage increases the use of glucose and insulin.
A straight line that passes vertically from the top of the body to the bottom of the body is
a: -
\Superior-inferior axis.
Define the term: Endocardium -
\The inner lining of the heart.
Gastritis -
\Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, caused by a variety of issues and often
related to infection from the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. The term is often used
generally to describe symptoms of burning and discomfort in the stomach.
Elastin -
\A fibrous protein that coils and recoils like a spring and accounts for the elasticity of
structures such as the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, intestines, tendons, and
ligaments is:
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called: -
\Cholecystitis
Define the term: Kidneys -
\Two bean-shaped organs in the posterior abdominal cavity that produce urine and also
have endocrine functions.
Define the term: Coronoid process (mandible) -
\A flattened triangular projection located anterior to the condyle of the mandible that
serves as an attachment site for the temporalis muscle.
What is the anatomical name for the knee joint? -
\Tibiofemoral joint
Define the term: Right lateral deviation -
,\A movement at a joint in the frontal or transverse plane that brings a body part to the
right.
Define the term: Norepinephrine -
\The hormone and neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla that increases
heart rate.
Who was Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957)? -
\An Austrian psychoanalyst who studied with Sigmund Freud and is considered the
founder of psychotherapeutic body therapies, sometimes called body-mind therapy or
somatic therapy. Reich introduced the idea of "body armor" to explain what he called
unreleased psychosexual energy that produced physical blocks in muscles and organs.
He is the author of a number of books, most notably "Character Analysis" (1933).
When addressing business accessibility make sure: -
\Doorways, hallways, and room spaces should be wide enough to accommodate a
wheelchair.
Question What term refers to concave, semicircular fibrocartilaginous discs on the tibial
condyles? -
\Menisci
A life-threatening condition in which the core temperature of the body falls below 96
degrees F, and is characterized by pronounced shivering, numbness, and a feeling of
cold throughout the body is: -
\Hypothermia
Define the term: Interphalangeal joint (hand) -
\A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges. Each finger has a proximal and
distal interphalangeal joint that allows flexion and extension. The thumb has only one
interphalangeal joint.
An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive and used in some
treatments for hyperthyroid conditions. A physician's release is required for anyone
using radioactive iodine within the last 12 weeks. -
\Radioactive iodine
Define the term: Axon termi -
\The distal termination of the branches of an axon.
When Sarah takes part in group discussions at clinic team meetings, she dominates the
conversation and has difficulty hearing the views of others. She exhibits an: -
\Aggressive relating style
A massage practitioner working with a chiropractor would want to master: -
\Joint structure, function, and the muscles of the body.
,Define the term: Osteoclasts -
\A type of cell found in bone tissue that breaks down bone as part of bone matrix
resorption.
An involuntary, low-grade, long-lasting contraction of skeletal muscle is best defined as
a: -
\Spasm
Because peripheral neuropathy can be a side effect of antiarrhythmic medications, this
should be avoided on the extremities without a physician's release: -
\The use of hot hydrotherapy
Define the term: Agonist -
\The muscle mainly responsible for creating a given movement through contraction; the
prime mover.
Define the term: Conflict resolution process -
\The methods or processes involved in facilitating an equitable solution to
disagreements, disputes, or struggles between people.
The muscle that flexes the first digit of the foot is the: -
\Flexor hallucis longus
A practitioner who refuses to work on a client because of race or sexual orientation is
presenting which type of boundary? -
\Impermeable
Define the term: Proprioceptors -
\Sensory receptors that register position and movement of skeletal muscles and joints.
Define the term: Sexual abuse -
\In a therapeutic relationship, the practitioner develops a power advantage over the
client (power differential) and is considered a legal caregiver. For this reason, any
sexual misconduct (regardless if the client consents) is considered sexual abuse. The
practitioner is responsible and liable for sexual abuse, even if the client initiates sexual
behavior. Sexual abuse is punishable by the law and may lead to severe fines or
imprisonment.
Parking area safety -
\To assess a parking area for safety, ensure that the pavement is smooth and even
(creaks or uneven surfaces may cause a client to fall), the area has adequate lighting,
and the pathway to the front door of the massage facility is unobstructed. If clients must
climb stairs or use a wheelchair ramp, these areas should be well lit and offer handrails.
, A heat-producing, chafing technique applied with light, brisk strokes used to produce
heat in the tissue: -
\Superficial friction
A superficial muscle of the anterior forearm that flexes the second through fifth fingers
and the wrist. -
\Flexor digitorum superficialis
A more experienced person that provides guidance to a professional who is establishing
a career or transitioning into a new career path. -
\Mentor
The amount of resistance the tissue exhibits in response to a load is called: -
\Tissue stress
Define the term: Terminal illness -
\A disease that is considered ultimately incurable and likely to cause death within a
short period of time (typically a life expectancy of 6 months or less). An illness is
considered terminal when there are no standard therapies to eliminate it from the body
or cure it.
The uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung producing a malignant lung tumor that
can spread beyond the lung and metastases to nearby tissue. The primary cause is
smoking, but exposure to radon gas, asbestos, air pollution, and genetics, among
others, can cause it. -
\Lung cancer
To correctly sanitize and store linens: -
\Wash them in hot water with detergent, dry them with heat, and store them in a closed
container.
A synovial joint formed by the body of L5 and the base of the sacrum and between the
inferior facets of L5 and the superior facets of the sacrum. -
\Lumbosacral joint
Insurance that covers an individual's expenses (e.g., mortgage, food, utilities, etc.) in
the event of illness or injury that leaves a person unable to work. -
\Disability insurance
The bottle holding the lubricant should be: -
\Wiped with an antiseptic between clients.
A mastectomy is the surgical removal of: -
\The breast
Client autonomy means: -
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