FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which massage technique is best to work on keloids?

  A. Light effleurage
  B. trigger point
  C. Cross fiber friction
  D. None/contraindicated
  C. Cross fiber friction

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Keloids are a type of scar tissue with an overgrowth of type 3 collagen fibers, creating firm, often shiny fibrous nodules. Cross fiber friction is best suited to break up and smooth over keloid tissue.

• Question 172:

  What is another name for the alimentary canal?

  A. Ear canal
  B. Digestive tract
  C. Hepatic portal vein
  D. Nasal cavity
  B. Digestive tract

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The alimentary canal is the passageway from the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. This canal is also the digestive tract.

• Question 173:

  A client who is prone to attack posturing will have an overproduction of which neuroendocrine chemical?

  A. Epinephrine
  B. Serotonin
  C. Oxytocin
  D. Enkephalins
  A. Epinephrine

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Epinephrine or adrenalin activates arousal mechanisms which are triggers for the fight-or-flight response and posturing. Physical queues of attack posturing are elevated shoulders, clenched jaw and fists, flexed arms and aggressive behavior.

• Question 174:

  In which region of the lung does the gaseous exchange occur?

  A. Alveoli
  B. Atrium
  C. Bronchii
  D. Trachea
  A. Alveoli

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The alveoli also known as the pulmonary alveolus is the anatomical structure of the lung that has a hollow cavity in which air is compressed and then exchanged with blood. There is roughly 170 alveoli in one square millimeter in the functional structure (parenchyma) of the lung.

• Question 175:

  Which heart valve is the mitral valve?

  A. Tricuspid
  B. Bicuspid
  C. Pulmonary semilunar
  D. Aortic semilunar
  B. Bicuspid

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid, which controls blood flow between the opening of the left atrium into the left ventricle.

• Question 176:

  Which is the correct order of anatomical organization in the human body, from the most basic to the more complex?

  A. Cell, organ, tissue
  B. Cell, tissue, organ
  C. Tissue, cell, organ
  D. Organ, cell, tissue
  B. Cell, tissue, organ

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The cell is the basic building block of all living things. Cells are organized into tissues having specialized properties and functions. Tissues are further organized into organs (and organ systems).

• Question 177:

  ABCDE is used as a guideline to detect changes in the _______________.

  A. eyes
  B. muscles
  C. skin
  D. mouth
  C. skin

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  Explanation/Reference:

  ABCDE refers to irregularities in skin. A - asymmetrical shape of skin B - border unevenness C - color variations D - diameter E - evolution Any changes in the ABCDE category is cause for a referral to a dermatologist.

• Question 178:

  The structure that connects the liver to the gall bladder is the:

  A. Hepatic portal vein
  B. Hepatic duct
  C. Bile duct
  D. The liver is not connected to the gall bladder
  B. Hepatic duct

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The hepatic duct transports bile secreted in the liver into the gall bladder. The gall bladder stores and concentrates bile. The bile duct releases bile from the gall bladder into the small intestine.

• Question 179:

  Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?

  A. Excess iron in the blood
  B. A bacterial infection
  C. Insufficient carbohydrate intake
  D. Lowered glucose levels in the blood
  B. A bacterial infection

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Sepsis is a serious immunity response and inflammation of the entire body. It is often caused by a pathogenic infection but sometimes the condition can arise from or is complicated by an organ malfunction. Some symptoms are high fever, irregular heart and breathing rate, altered mental state and edema pathology.

• Question 180:

  Upon administering the passive range of motion test on the neck of your client, you find a mild decrease in rotation to the right. Which muscle would be shortened?

  A. Left levator scapularis
  B. Right levator scapularis
  C. Left trapezius
  D. Right semispinalis capitis
  A. Left levator scapularis

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The passive range of motion test assesses the antagonist muscles of the body. We are looking for the muscle that would inhibit rotation to the right. In this case, the left levator scapularis is the shortened muscle.