FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 111:

  Which of the following best describes a reflex arc?

  A. Emotional response
  B. Massage technique
  C. Neural pathway
  D. Gait assessment
  C. Neural pathway

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  Explanation/Reference:

  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.

• Question 112:

  Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “foramen”.

  A. A rounded articular process
  B. A shallow cavity or slight depression
  C. A hole or opening for nerves and other tissues to pass through
  D. A narrow projection of the spine
  C. A hole or opening for nerves and other tissues to pass through

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The anatomical term “foramen” refers to a hole or opening for nerves or tissues to pass through as in the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone on the skull which allows several nerves, arteries and veins to pass through.

• Question 113:

  Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.

  A. TRUE
  B. FALSE
  B. FALSE

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Lateral epicondylitis is the technical term for tennis elbow.

• Question 114:

  Which of the following muscles of the head and neck are not firing during eccentric extension?

  A. Sternocleidomastoid
  B. Longus colli
  C. Anterior scalenes
  D. Levator scapula
  D. Levator scapula

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  Explanation/Reference:

  An eccentric extension of the neck requires the flexors to fire during contraction, causing the extensor muscle levator scapulae to relax.

• Question 115:

  Your last client of the day asks to treat you to a few drinks. What is the correct response?

  A. Suggest another time
  B. Say “yes” as long as it is not too expensive
  C. End your professional relationship with them
  D. Decline the invitation in order to keep the relationship professional
  D. Decline the invitation in order to keep the relationship professional

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The concern with fraternizing with clients outside of the therapeutic environment is to avoid the possibility of creating a dual relationship.

• Question 116:

  Pulmonary circulation distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.

  A. TRUE
  B. FALSE
  B. FALSE

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Pulmonary circulation transfers blood from the heart to the lungs and then back to the heart for systemic circulation which distributes blood, nutrients and gases throughout the body.

• Question 117:

  Malpractice insurance is a requirement by Federal law.

  A. TRUE
  B. FALSE
  B. FALSE

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Malpractice insurance is not required by Federal law. Regulations on massage vary from state to state. However, to adhere to sound business practices and for the protection of yourself and your clients, malpractice insurance is considered a necessity within the massage community.

• Question 118:

  The tibial nerve is a distal branch of which nerve?

  A. Sciatic
  B. Brachial plexus
  C. Sacral plexus
  D. Lumbar plexus
  A. Sciatic

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The tibial nerve is a distal branch of the sciatic nerve which passes through the popliteal fossa where it divides into the medial and lateral plantar nerves.

• Question 119:

  Assisting your client with a concentric contraction of an antagonist to trigger the CNS to send a message to relax the agonist is a neural phenomenon called _______________.

  A. neurofibromatosis
  B. reciprocal inhibition
  C. contralateral flexion
  D. action potentials
  B. reciprocal inhibition

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Reciprocal inhibition is used to relax a muscle on one side of a joint by contracting the muscle on the other side of the joint. This is used to assist the reduction of a muscular tonicity. Caution should be used to prevent a simultaneous contraction which could result in a cramp or muscle tear.

• Question 120:

  Which of the following choices best describes the function of O, in the acronym S.O.A.P.?

  A. Homework
  B. Evaluation
  C. Summary of findings
  D. Client experience
  B. Evaluation

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  Explanation/Reference:

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