MBLEX massage therapy; Questions & Answers
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In what direction are MOST Swedish massage strokes provided? Correct answer-Towards
the heart
How is the technique of kneading preformed? Correct answer-Lifting, grasping, rolling,
and compressing the skin
According to professional c...
MBLEX massage therapy; Questions & Answers
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In what direction are MOST Swedish massage strokes provided? Correct answer-Towards
the heart
How is the technique of kneading preformed? Correct answer-Lifting, grasping, rolling,
and compressing the skin
According to professional codes of ethics, dual relationships should be avoided when there is a
risk of: Correct answer-Exploitation and loss of objectivity
What circumstances would allow a practitioner divulge otherwise confidential client info?
Correct answer-When client requests it in writing prior to disclosure
What movement of the foot occurs when it rolls outward, placing most of the weight on the
outside of the foot? Correct answer-Supination
Range of motion is determined by: Correct answer-Assessing joint movement
What hormone does the pineal gland produce? Correct answer-Melatonin
The mitral valve is also known as the: Correct answer-Bicuspid valve
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What are warts? Correct answer-A contagious infection of the epidermal layer of the skin
what causes poliomyelitis? Correct answer-Viral infection
What financial data does the 1099 tax form contain? Correct answer-Independent
contractor wages
What action violates the code of ethics generally accepted by massage therapists?
Correct answer-Dating a client
What is a mechanical effect of massage? Correct answer-The break down of adhesions
Your client arrives complaining of acute whiplash symptoms that are a result of a car accident
the day before. The client thinks massage will help. what is the MOST appropriate course fo
action? Correct answer-Refer client to doctor and reschedule
Massage can reduce pain by: Correct answer-reducing the cause behind pain stimulation
What term s used to describe a birthmark or mole? Correct answer-Nervus
What is a thrombus? Correct answer-Stationary blood clot
What is the primary action of the humerus at the shoulder joint when rolling a bowling ball
forward? Correct answer-Flexion
what action occurs at the ankle joint when standing on the tips of the toes? Correct
answer-Plantar flexion
What happens to a muscle during an eccentric contraction? Correct answer-Muscle
contracts and lengthens
What structure transports sperm cells from the testes to the prostate gland? Correct
answer-Vas deferens
What nerve roots are contained in the brachial plexus? Correct answer-C5 to T1
What term is used to describe an injury in which a tendon is partially torn? Correct
answer-Strain
What nerve is involved in carpal tunnel syndrome? Correct answer-Medial nerve
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What is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum called? Correct
answer-Peptic ulcer
What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? Correct answer-Endorphins
What describes the effects of percussion? Correct answer-Invigorate the client by
stimulating the nervous system
Massage is indicated for: Correct answer-Hypertonic musculature
What is the Alexander Technique? Correct answer-Method of postural evaluation and
correction
Define professional ethics: Correct answer-Promotion of public welfare, the client's
welfare, and the reputation of the profession
What is deep specific friction Correct answer-Small, deep, and specific movements on a
local area to move tissue under the skin.
In Oriental medicine, what meridian funs up the middle of the spine? Correct answer-
Governing vessel
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