Updated Dec-2023 MBLEx Exam Practice Test Questions [Q96-Q115]

Posted On December 18, 2023

Updated Dec-2023 MBLEx Exam Practice Test Questions

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NO.96 Which of the following choices best describes the function of O, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?

Homework

Evaluation

Summary of findings

Client experience

The O is for objective, which is based on a therapist’s visual and physical findings of the client.

NO.97 Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.

TRUE

FALSE

Systole or systolic pressure is the measured amount of force required by the heart to pump or squeeze blood out of its chambers.

NO.98 Which of the following surrounds the individual fibers within a nerve?
Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Epineurium

Perineurium

Endoneurium

Microglia

NO.99 What condition would you use the Adson maneuver for?

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Sciatica

Piriformis syndrome

Hip hike

The Adson maneuver is used to determine a thoracic outlet compression. To conduct the Adson maneuver, a massage therapist places the clients arm into horizontal abduction on the affected side to a 45 degree angle while rotating their head toward the affected side. The massage therapist then instructs the client to extend their head which tightens the scalene muscles, which should magnify any preexisting compression of the subclavian artery and brachial plexus. The massage therapist palpates for a decrease in the radial pulse while the client takes deep breathes to exaggerate the compression.

NO.100 Refer to the following to answer the next 3 questions:A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What condition is the client most likely experiencing?

Carpal tunnel

Thoracic outlet

Cubital tunnel

Rotator cuff injury

Whole hand nerve sensations with arm discoloration indicate compression at the thoracic outlet.

NO.101 Where would you locate stratum lucidum?

heart

muscle

skin

bone

Stratum lucidum is a translucent buildup of two to three layers of dead skin cells typically found on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Stratum lucidum is located between the deeper stratum granulosum and the more superficial stratum corneum layers of skin. The thickness of stratum layers of cells is governed by the rate of mitosis (cellular division.)

NO.102 Over the past year, the relations between a massage therapist and a client has grown friendly. There are times when both parties talk during the massage session and sometimes things are shared that are beyond the regular scope of practice. Lately, the client, who openly talks about his financial success in business, has been having difficulties with the construction workers who are building the client’s dream home. The massage therapist, who lives in an apartment, has recently become irritated by the client’s personal problems and is having a difficult time performing her duties as a massage therapist. Which of the following best describes the relationship?

A dual relationship

Transference

Countertransference

Indifference

Countertransference is when a practitioner projects feelings or emotions onto a client. In this case, the massage practitioner is most likely jealous of the client’s fortunes and has lost the ability to be a compassionate professional towards them. If this were a dual relationship, the two parties would be engaging each other outside of the treatment office.

NO.103 Which activity is likely to cause the most lactic acid build up in a client?

A long car ride

Walking up stairs

A long walk

Sprinting

Lactic acid buildup occurs when the demand for energy exceeds the tissues ability to process the metabolic waste. Sprinting is the only activity mentioned that can create this scenario.

NO.104 A massage therapist that conducts a regular self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, respects the privacy of client information and upholds the standards of professionalism is adhering to Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

legal boundaries

informed consent

the massage code of ethics

personal boundaries

A
The massage code of ethics is a standard of conduct that defines ethical behavior for a massage therapist. The question lists principles of the massage code of ethics.

NO.105 The federal and state laws that govern the massage profession are the _______________.

professional boundaries

legal boundaries

HIPAA regulations

OSHA regulations

Federal and state law form the legal boundaries of the massage profession.

NO.106 Having a discussion with a client about the positive and potentially negative effects of massage for a certain condition is an example of _______________.

informed consent

ethics

framework

personal boundaries

Disclosing all of the details about a treatment to a client gives them the opportunity to decide how to proceed and is part of the process to obtain informed consent.

NO.107 A protrusion of the intestine thru the inguinal canal is referred to as ____________.

diverticulum

exophthalmos

hernia

bulqaria

A hernia occurs when an organ, or the surrounding fascial tissue of the organ, protrudes through the wall or membrane that contains it. Hernias can occur at various points within the body and are often named by their location. This question deals with an inguinal hernia. Hernias are classified as either reducible hernias or irreducible hernias. Reducible hernias can be manually reversed by applying direct pressure whereas irreducible hernias need surgery to reverse the condition.

NO.108 Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?

Emotional response

Massage technique

Neural pathway

Gait assessment

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that allows for the activation of spinal motor neurons to trigger without involving the brain for a response.

NO.109 With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.

painless

slightly painful

moderately painful

very painful

Hard end feel is the natural sensation at the end range of motion where bone meets bone such as elbow or knee extension. Since a hard end feel would indicate that the client’s joints are functioning normally, there would typically be no pain experienced.

NO.110 Which of the following would be a possible concern for a new client?

A detailed and thorough intake

Low lighting in the treatment room

Soft music played throughout the office

Locked door for privacy

A locked door can put the therapist at risk of being accused for entrapment of a client. If a door must be locked be sure to ask the client for permission.

NO.111 Using the AC joint during an assessment would give an indication of ____________ symmetry.

ankle

hip

shoulder

head

The AC joint is the acromioclavicular joint located at the junction of the acromion process and the clavicle. The AC joint is assessed to indicate the symmetry of the shoulder.

NO.112 Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

medial epicondylitis

thoracic outlet syndrome

lateral epicondylitis

cubital tunnel syndrome

The flexor carpi radailis muscle is part of the flexor muscle group of the forearm which inserts into the common flexor tendon. Medial epicondylitis is the condition which includes the flexor muscle group of the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is also called golfers elbow due to the end range of motion during a golf swing that causes the most damage to the flexor muscles.

NO.113 What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?

Astrocyte

endroglia

Axons

Neurilemma

The outside layer of the myelin sheath is called the neurilemma.

NO.114 Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

Establishing integrity

Demanding respect

Gaining acknowledgment from our peers

Expecting loyalty from clients

Having concise and clear boundaries is the best way to eliminate confusion and gain trust from a client, and in doing so the massage therapist establishes integrity.

NO.115 What is the medical term for the shoulder joint?

Facet joint

Acromioclavicular joint

Glenohumeral joint

Humeroclavicular

The shoulder joint is comprised of the glenoid fossa of the scapula and the head of the humerus. This juncture is called the glenohumeral joint.

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