MBLEx exam

Having a discussion with a client about the positive and potentially negative effects of massage for a certain condition is an example of _______________.A . informed consent B. ethics C. framework D. personal boundariesView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: Disclosing all of the details about a treatment to a client gives them...

Celiac refers to which location in the body?A . Abdomen B. Mouth C. Brain D. ChestView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The term celiac describes the location of the abdomen and is used to describe the location of nerves as in the celiac plexus or the location of cardiovascular tissue as in...

Which of the following massage techniques should not be offered in a medical massage office?A . Feldenkrais B. ITantric C. Neuromuscular D. HellerworkView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Tantra is a Sanskrit word meaning expanding liberation and has a place amongst certain spiritual practices. However, tantric massage is often associated with massage...

The dynamics between a client and a massage professional are complex, which creates an immediate _______________.A . friendship B. relationship C. power imbalance D. power equalityView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Power imbalances occur naturally when one person is perceived as being an authority over another in a certain situation. This is...

The cerebral cortex is responsible for ____________.A . consciousness B. hormone production C. regulating the heartbeat D. muscle motor functionsView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The cerebral cortex is the largest part of the brain and plays a key role in awareness, communication, consciousness and memory.

During a range of motion assessment, the client contracts their muscles to prevent movement due to pain and discomfort. This is referred to as a/n ____________.A . empty end feel B. hard end feel C. gait assessment D. active resisted movementView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: An empty end feel is a...

What is the control center of a cell? Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)A . Cytoplasm B. Mitochondrion C. Nucleolus D. RibosomeView AnswerAnswer: C

ABCDE is used as a guideline to detect changes in the _______________.A . eyes B. muscles C. skin D. mouthView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: ABCDE refers to irregularities in skin. A - asymmetrical shape of skin B - border unevenness C - color variations D - diameter E - evolution Any...

When are massage therapists allowed to disclose confidential information about the client to third parties without the client's consent?A . When the massage therapist is placed in danger B. When required by law or court order C. When the massage therapist has suspicion of child abuse D. All of the...

The smallest blood vessels in the human body are called ____________.A . arterioles B. veins C. venules D. capillariesView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body. Arterioles are the connecting vessels between arteries and capillaries. Venules are the connecting vessels between capillaries and veins.