FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 151:

  Which muscle would be shortened in a client with an increased lordotic curvature?

  A. gluteals
  B. trapezius
  C. scalenes
  D. psoas
  D. psoas

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Lordosis is a condition of the lumbar spine which causes and anteriorly rotated pelvis. The anterior rotation causes the hip flexors to tighten which includes a shortening of the psoas muscle.

• Question 152:

  Which of the following is not part of the small intestine?

  A. Duodenum
  B. Jejunum
  C. Sigmoid
  D. Ilium
  C. Sigmoid

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The sigmoid colon is part of the large intestine that is closest to the anus.

• Question 153:

  Choose the correct muscle type that is fast twitch and prone to inhibition.

  A. postural
  B. phasic
  C. cardiac
  D. smooth
  B. phasic

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Phasic muscles are fast twitch muscles which are prone to inhibition or fatigue. Muscles that are designed to move our bodies are typically phasic while muscles that are designed to hold our bodies upright are typically postural.

• Question 154:

  There are moments when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure?

  A. Relationship difficulties
  B. Sharing information about a mutual friend
  C. Coming down with a cold
  D. Business concerns and financial woes
  C. Coming down with a cold

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Coming down with a cold directly affects the client within the therapeutic environment. The other three choices are irrelevant to a client.

• Question 155:

  Which of the following cells are important to blood clotting?

  A. Erythrocytes
  B. Leukocytes
  C. Phagocytes
  D. Thrombocytes
  D. Thrombocytes

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Thrombocytes or platelets, are essential to blood clotting. Thrombocytes create platelet plugs by releasing prothrombin at an injury site that bonds with calcium to form a clot.

• Question 156:

  Which muscle is responsible for initiating inhalation?

  A. Intercostals
  B. Abdominals
  C. Diaphragm
  D. Pectoralis major
  C. Diaphragm

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The diaphragm muscle which extends across the bottom of the rib cage is the muscle responsible for initiating inhalation.

• Question 157:

  Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

  A. Establishing integrity
  B. Demanding respect
  C. Gaining acknowledgment from our peers
  D. Expecting loyalty from clients
  A. Establishing integrity

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  Explanation/Reference:

  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.

• Question 158:

  Where are cubital lymph nodes located?

  A. Knees
  B. Thoracic cavity
  C. Neck
  D. Elbow
  D. Elbow

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Cubital refers to the elbow and will indicate that region when used with anatomical terms as cubital fossa, cubital tunnel and median cubital vein.

• Question 159:

  The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones?

  A. Humerus
  B. Tibia
  C. Uina
  D. Femur
  D. Femur

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The linea aspera is comprised of three raised ridges along the posterior aspect of the femur. These ridges include a lateral, intermediate and medial and are caused by the insertion of muscles along each line.

• Question 160:

  It's very cold outside and Bill gets into the spa, turning it up to its maximum temperature (106DegF). After several minutes in the water, he faints and would have drowned if a passerby had not saved him. Which best explains what happened?

  A. His body could not tolerate the shock going from cold to hot.
  B. He suffered a heart attack due to the excess heat.
  C. He fainted from a lack of oxygenated blood to his brain.
  D. He received second-degree burns and went into shock.
  C. He fainted from a lack of oxygenated blood to his brain.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  When the body is exposed to prolonged heat, more blood is shunted to superficial veins in order to lower body temperature. This results in decreased venous return to the heart. The resulting lowered cardiac output causes less oxygenated blood to reach the brain, causing dizziness and fainting.