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MBLEx Practice Test

MBLEx Practice Test

Take this free MBLEx practice test to check your knowledge of the subjects covered on the FSMTB massage licensing exam. After completing all questions and clicking Finish Quiz, the results page will show your total score and your score breakdown in each MBLEx content area. You can then click on View Questions to see the correct answers as well as the answer rationales.

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Question 1 of 50

1. Question

With regard to homeostasis, what is the primary difference in positive feedback and negative feedback mechanisms?

negative feedback promotes equilibrium and positive feedback creates instability and imbalance
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negative feedback loops occur much faster than positive feedback loops
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positive feedback has a positive (good) effect on the body, and negative feedback has a negative (bad) effect
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positive feedback establishes homeostasis and negative feedback mechanisms create instability
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Question 2 of 50

2. Question

What is the smallest and simplest level of organization in the body?

cellular level
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tissue level
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organ level
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system level
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Question 3 of 50

3. Question

Which of the following is NOT in the abdominal cavity?

urinary bladder
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gall bladder
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pancreas
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stomach
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Question 4 of 50

4. Question

What is the two-layer membrane that covers organs and lines body cavities, and secretes a clear, watery, lubricating fluid?

serous membrane
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synovial membrane
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fascia
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epimysium
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Question 5 of 50

5. Question

Which of the following is one of the 4 main types of tissues in the body, that binds cells and organs together, and provides protection, support and integration of body parts?

connective tissue
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epithelial tissue
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nervous tissue
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muscle tissue
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Question 6 of 50

6. Question

Which of the following has the greatest influence on blood pressure?

hormones
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muscle mass
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cholesterol
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age
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Question 7 of 50

7. Question

What muscle is shown in the image above?

gluteus medius
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gluteus maximus
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gluteus minimus
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piriformis
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Question 8 of 50

8. Question

The bones of the upper and lower extremities make up the __________.

appendicular skeleton
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axial skeleton
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apical skeleton
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axillary skeleton
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Question 9 of 50

9. Question

What is the function of cartilage at synovial joints?

to provide a smooth joint surface and reduce compression forces
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to provide increased blood supply to joints and promote healing after injury
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to provide an attachment point for tendons and ligaments
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to provide the lubricating synovial fluid to reduce friction
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Question 10 of 50

10. Question

What bones does the clavicle articulate with?

manubrium & scapula
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manubrium & humerus
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1st rib & scapula
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1st rib and humerus
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Question 11 of 50

11. Question

Which long bone can be palpated on the thumb side of the forearm?

radius
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ulna
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humerus
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fibula
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Question 12 of 50

12. Question

A muscle always lengthens during what type of muscle contraction?

eccentric contraction
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concentric contraction
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isometric contraction
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isotonic contraction
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Question 13 of 50

13. Question

Which muscle does NOT originate at the common flexor tendon of the forearm?

extensor carpi ulnaris
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pronator teres
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flexor carpi radialis
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flexor digitorum superficialis
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Question 14 of 50

14. Question

Which of the following skin conditions presents as a dry, red, itchy rash, which is most commonly located behind the knees and at the crease of the elbows?

eczema
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bursitis
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Baker’s cyst
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acne
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Question 15 of 50

15. Question

Which of the following is most likely to result in an injury to the glenohumeral labrum?

fall on an outstretched hand
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repetitive work at a computer
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excessive jumping on a trampoline
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training for a marathon
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Question 16 of 50

16. Question

A new client informs the massage practitioner that she is also being treated for psoriasis. What is the best action for the practitioner to take at this point?

proceed with the massage, avoiding contact with the affected areas during acute stages
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inform the client that massage is contraindicated until he/she no longer has this skin disease
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proceed with the massage; include lavender oil in the treatment to calm acute flareups and heal the skin
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educate the client that their inability to deal with stress and blocked flow of energy is the cause
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Question 17 of 50

17. Question

Inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon is called ________.

tenosynovitis
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epicondylitis
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myositis
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arthritis
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Question 18 of 50

18. Question

What class of drugs is used to thin the blood and increase clotting time?

anticoagulant
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diuretic
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vasodilator
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decongestant
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Question 19 of 50

19. Question

Which of the following structures is vulnerable at the anterior triangle of the neck?

carotid artery
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aorta
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spinal cord
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vertebral artery
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Question 20 of 50

20. Question

What extra precautions should a massage therapist be prepared to provide to elderly clients?

assistance getting on and off the table
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assistance with taking their medications
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helping them sign the consent form
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help them learn how to reduce their amount of medication safely
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Question 21 of 50

21. Question

Which of the following is an immediate effect of heat when applied to the skin?

increased pain threshold
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superficial vasoconstriction
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pilomotor reflex (goose bumps)
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stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
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Question 22 of 50

22. Question

What is the therapeutic application of water to deliver mechanical and thermal changes to the body called?

hydrotherapy
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fluidotherapy
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lymphedema
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hydrostasis
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Question 23 of 50

23. Question

Which of the following is a potential mechanical effect of a light effleurage stroke?

improved lymphatic flow
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stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
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stimulation of the central nervous system
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decreased blood pressure
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Question 24 of 50

24. Question

A reflexive effect of massage therapy is a(n) ________.

indirect effect
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direct effect
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mechanical effect
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placebo effect
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Question 25 of 50

25. Question

What is the correct direction of an effleurage stroke when working on the extremities?

distal to proximal
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inferior to superior
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deep to superficial
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anterior to posterior
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Question 26 of 50

26. Question

Which technique modification can help to overcome tissue resistance?

reduce speed of movement and wait for tissue to respond/release
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increase speed of technique to overpower tissue resistance
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rapidly alternating between techniques to reduce tissue accommodation
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apply additional lubrication to reduce friction and heat
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Question 27 of 50

27. Question

Massage therapy can be a beneficial component of a comprehensive treatment plan for people with depression because massage ________.

stimulates increased serotonin and dopamine levels
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makes the client receptive to massage therapist’s counseling
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is proven to balance energy flow and relieve Chi stagnation
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can relieve fascia restrictions and adhesions
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Question 28 of 50

28. Question

A client complained of left shoulder weakness and arm pain since falling last month. The massage therapist observes muscle atrophy around the left shoulder. This atrophy is a ________.

sign of the problem
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symptom of the problem
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assessment of the problem
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cause of the problem
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Question 29 of 50

29. Question

Light tapping over the median nerve at the anterior wrist that produces a tingling sensation in the thumb side of the hand is a positive ________, and can indicate ________.

Tinel’s sign; carpal tunnel syndrome
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Elbow Flexion test; cubital tunnel syndrome
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Phalen’s sign; carpal tunnel syndrome
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Cozen’s test; lateral epicondylitis
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Question 30 of 50

30. Question

A massage therapist assessing a client’s standing posture notices a decreased space between the client’s knees. This posture abnormality is commonly called “knock knees”, or ________.

genu valgus
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hallux varus
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hindfoot varus
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cubital valgus
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Question 31 of 50

31. Question

In which section of a SOAP note should clinical reasoning from visual observations or palpation be documented?

assessment
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objective
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subjective
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plan
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Question 32 of 50

32. Question

What action is most likely to be painful for a person with bicipital tendonitis?

active glenohumeral flexion
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passive elbow flexion
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shoulder abduction against resistance
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resisted elbow extension
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Question 33 of 50

33. Question

A patient is referred to you from a physician for a subacute muscle strain. What is the best choice of treatments for the massage therapist to apply?

manual therapy
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cold pack
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hot pack
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assisted stretching
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Question 34 of 50

34. Question

What is the normal ROM of the elbow, from full extension to full flexion?

0 – 150 degrees
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0 – 90 degrees
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90 – 180 degrees
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20 – 120 degrees
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Question 35 of 50

35. Question

Active range of motion (ROM) of a joint is assessed by having the client demonstrate their full or available ROM at the joint ________.

without assistance from the therapist
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with some assistance from the therapist
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with the therapist moving the client’s joint for him or her
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against partial resistance from the therapist
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Question 36 of 50

36. Question

What situation occurs when multiple roles exist between the massage therapist and a client?

dual relationship
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informed consent
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professional boundaries
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ethical behavior
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Question 37 of 50

37. Question

What term refers to the authority that a client gives the massage therapist, which is based on the assumption that the therapist is skilled and knowledgeable?

power differential
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absolute authority
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traditional authority
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legitimate power
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Question 38 of 50

38. Question

Which of the following are examples of professionalism for a massage therapist?

being on time and dressing appropriately
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requesting that customers tip you
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accepting any rate that an employer is willing to pay
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completing all client documentation at the end of the day
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Question 39 of 50

39. Question

What is the defense mechanism that involves a person saying or doing something in order to avoid receiving blame or criticism for their own mistake, by redirecting this blame onto someone or something else?

deflection
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transparency
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accountability
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denial
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Question 40 of 50

40. Question

Which of the following is a communication technique that uses verbal and nonverbal “attending cues” letting the person who is speaking know that he or she is being heard and understood?

reflective listening
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passive listening
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selective listening
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distracted listening
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Question 41 of 50

41. Question

What is the state agency that is responsible for granting specific health providers the permission and privilege of working in a particular occupation within that state?

state licensing board
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American Massage Therapy Association
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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam
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Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
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Question 42 of 50

42. Question

What term refers to the client’s right to determine what happens to his or her own body?

client autonomy
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ethical behavior
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confidentiality
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inherent worth
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Question 43 of 50

43. Question

It is unethical for a massage practitioner to act outside of the limitations of their profession, also called their ________.

scope of practice
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professional boundaries
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functional capacity
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area of expertise
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Question 44 of 50

44. Question

It is important for massage therapists to keep their fingernails short and clean in order to ________.

practice good hygiene
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apply proper sanitation
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be an ethical therapist
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apply for a license
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Question 45 of 50

45. Question

A chemical that is applied to living tissue such as skin to eliminate most microorganisms and prevent infection is a(n) ________.

antiseptic
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disinfectant
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sterilant
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anesthetic
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Question 46 of 50

46. Question

Why is it better for a massage therapist to use an elbow or a massage tool rather than thumbs or fingertips when applying trigger point therapy to large muscle groups?

to protect the joints of the hand
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because the elbow is more sensitive
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to avoid scratching the client
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to minimize bruising
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Question 47 of 50

47. Question

What is the broad set of activities that a business uses to identify and attract potential customers, convert them into paying customers, and build lasting relationships with these customers?

marketing
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selling
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advertising
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promoting
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Question 48 of 50

48. Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use correct draping techniques?

to establish emotional boundaries
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to respect client modesty
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to keep the client warm
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to abide by state rules and regulations
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Question 49 of 50

49. Question

The prefix “supra-” as in the terms supraspinatus, suprasternal, suprarenal or suprapubic means ________.

over, above, beyond or before
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below, beneath, under or behind
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between, among or during
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around, about, beyond or enclosing
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Question 50 of 50

50. Question

What popular type of business entity or structure may be formed and operated by one or more people, and provides the business owner the advantage of personal asset protection and pass-through taxation?

limited liability company
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partnership
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independent contractor
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sole proprietorship
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