FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  What is the name of the joint where the clavicle and scapula meet?

  A. Acromioclavicular joint
  B. Sternoclavicular
  C. Coracoclavicular joint
  D. Humeroclavicular joint
  A. Acromioclavicular joint

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The clavicle connects to the scapula at the acromion process and this juncture is called the acromioclavicular joint.

• Question 42:

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

  A. Future visits
  B. Evaluation
  C. Summary of findings
  D. Initial complaint
  A. Future visits

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The P is for plan, which details what the next step is for the client. The plan could suggest stretch and exercise options, whether there should be additional care with a doctor or determine future visits with the practitioner.

• Question 43:

  Which of the following muscle groupings are considered postural muscles?

  A. Pectoralis major, scalenes
  B. Serratus anterior, deep cervical flexors
  C. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus
  D. Vastus lateralis, vastus medialis
  A. Pectoralis major, scalenes

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Postural muscles work to sustain your posture within the gravity field. Both the pectoralis major and scalene muscles contribute to the postural integrity of the human body. Postural muscles consist of slow twitch fibers and are best suited for sustained work. They are also prone to hypertonicities.

• Question 44:

  Which best describes mitosis?

  A. Cell division
  B. Cell death
  C. Muscle infection
  D. Inflammation
  A. Cell division

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Mitosis is part process of cellular division in which a cell replicates its chromosomes and nucleus and divides them evenly into an identical cell.

• Question 45:

  What condition is Phalen's test used to assess?

  A. Thoracic outlet syndrome
  B. Piriformis syndrome
  C. Radial tunnel syndrome
  D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  D. Carpal tunnel syndrome

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The Phalen's test requires the client to firmly press the backs of the hands together for a duration up to a minute. If the client experiences pain, tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, middle and lateral half of the ring finger along the palmar side, then the test is positive for a carpal tunnel compression. The test can be done in reverse with palms pressed firmly together.

• Question 46:

  Which of the following best describes a massage therapist who routinely drapes clients in an immodest and unprofessional manner?

  A. The massage therapist needs additional training.
  B. The massage therapist is participating in a dual relationship.
  C. The massage therapists scope of practice needs to be redefined.
  D. The massage therapist has broken a code of ethics.
  D. The massage therapist has broken a code of ethics.

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  Explanation/Reference:

  There are times when undraping sensitive areas for treatment is within the scope of practice of massage. However, a massage therapist who routinely drapes in an unprofessional manner is breaking a standard of conduct indicated in the massage code of ethics.

• Question 47:

  With regard to range of motion testing, a hard end feel is typically a ____________ experience for a client.

  A. painless
  B. slightly painful
  C. moderately painful
  D. very painful
  A. painless

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Hard end feel is the natural sensation at the end range of motion where bone meets bone such as elbow or knee extension. Since a hard end feel would indicate that the client's joints are functioning normally, there would typically be no pain experienced.

• Question 48:

  Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand?

  A. Trigeminal
  B. Median
  C. Radial
  D. Sciatic
  B. Median

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The median nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand.

• Question 49:

  Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist abduction?

  A. Brachioradialis
  B. Extensor carpi radialis
  C. Flexor digitorum longus
  D. Extensor carpi ulnaris
  B. Extensor carpi radialis

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Wrist abduction is another term for radial deviation of the wrist. Of the muscles listed, the extensor carpi radialis is the muscle responsible for wrist abduction, which is to laterally extend the wrist away from the body while in correct anatomical position.

• Question 50:

  Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?

  A. Trapezius
  B. Pec minor
  C. Short head of the biceps brachii
  D. Supraspinatis
  A. Trapezius

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The acromion process is located at the top of the shoulder and articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle. It is the fibers of the middle trapezius that insert into the medial margin of the acromion process.