FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 201:

  Refer to the following to answer the next 3 questions:A 43 year old female client presents with pain in the right hand with episodes of pins and needles and occasional numbness. Upon inspection you notice a slight bluish discoloration of her arm and sensitivities of her right anterior neck. She claims to be under a lot of stress at work and she has been working overtime lately at a desk job typing 8-10 hours a day. What condition is the client most likely experiencing?

  A. Carpal tunnel
  B. Thoracic outlet
  C. Cubital tunnel
  D. Rotator cuff injury
  B. Thoracic outlet

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Whole hand nerve sensations with arm discoloration indicate compression at the thoracic outlet.

• Question 202:

  Where are the lumbrical muscles located?

  A. Lumbar region
  B. Hands and feet
  C. Pelvic floor
  D. Neck
  B. Hands and feet

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Despite their name, the lumbricals are located in the hands and feet and assist with movement of the phalanges in both locations.

• Question 203:

  Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “linea“.

  A. A passage or canal
  B. A line or long ridge
  C. A hole or opening
  D. A meeting point of two or more bones
  B. A line or long ridge

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The anatomical term “linea” refers to a line or long ridge, such as the attachment site of the hamstrings along the linea aspera on the posterior aspect of the femur.

• Question 204:

  A client has asked a massage therapist to volunteer at a special event for the mentally disabled. The massage therapist would be the only massage therapist at the event. The therapist has over 10 years of experience and is well trained in massage. However, the massage therapist is uncomfortable working with people who have difficulties with communication. Which of the following is a valid explanation for declining the request in this situation?

  A. Inability to work with people who cannot communicate
  B. Lack of necessary training and skills
  C. Lack of additional support during the event
  D. Only works for money
  A. Inability to work with people who cannot communicate

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Communication is a very important component of the client/therapist relationship. A therapist who prefers the feedback and open communication from a client is justified to decline work if the client cannot communicate with the massage therapist.

• Question 205:

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

  A. Homework
  B. Treatment
  C. Summary of findings
  D. Initial complaint
  C. Summary of findings

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The A is for assessment, which is a summary of our findings.

• Question 206:

  What does a “z-line” refer to?

  A. A spinal disorder
  B. Border of a sarcomere
  C. A cardiology report
  D. Type of bone fracture
  B. Border of a sarcomere

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  Explanation/Reference:

  A z-line is the dark band that separate sarcomeres and forms the borders where actin molecules within a muscle combine.

• Question 207:

  Which of the following best describes HIPAA?

  A. Therapeutic relationship
  B. Patient rights
  C. Office safety
  D. Credentialing
  B. Patient rights

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  Explanation/Reference:

  HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was established in 1996 to restrict access to individuals private medical records in an effort to protect patient/client rights.

• Question 208:

  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 movement
  A. empty end feel

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  Explanation/Reference:

  An empty end feel is a case where the therapist cannot determine the true range of motion due to the client contracting their muscles (also known as muscle guarding) to prevent movement. This is typically due to an injury and is recommended to refer the client to seek medical attention.

• Question 209:

  What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?

  A. Astrocyte
  B. Oligodendroglia
  C. Axons
  D. Neurilemma
  D. Neurilemma

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The outside layer of the myelin sheath is called the neurilemma.

• Question 210:

  A hematocrit is a medical test for ____________________.

  A. healthy liver function
  B. identifying peptic ulcers
  C. measuring blood and plasma
  D. pupil dilation
  C. measuring blood and plasma

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  Explanation/Reference:

  A hematocrit is a medical test where blood is placed into a test tube and spun on a centrifuge to separate the whole blood into its liquid elements to help access the various components within the blood.