FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 61:

  The prefix nephro- refers to:

  A. Nerve
  B. Infant
  C. Kidney
  D. Brain
  C. Kidney

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Nephro and nephr both refer to the kidneys. An example is nephritis, which is an inflammation of the kidneys.

• Question 62:

  What are the ideal times to perform an assessment of the client to understand problem areas and the effectiveness of treatment?

  A. After the treatment
  B. During the treatment
  C. All of the above
  D. A and b only
  A. After the treatment

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Before starting treatment with a client, a massage therapist must first understand what the nature of the client's complaint is, whether the condition is indicated or contraindicated or if a referral is necessary. Once the therapy session is complete, an assessment is necessary to determine the benefit of the treatment to the client.

• Question 63:

  _______________ is the knowledge base and practice parameters of the massage profession.

  A. Therapeutic relationship
  B. Scope of practice
  C. Code of ethics
  D. Informed consent
  B. Scope of practice

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The knowledge base refers to education and special training/skills for providing care. The practice parameters refer to conduct and environment. These two combined explain the basic concept of the scope of practice.

• Question 64:

  The suffix -plegia refers to:

  A. Light
  B. Paralysis
  C. Formation
  D. Different parts
  B. Paralysis

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The suffix -plegia refers to a paralysis and is added to root words to distinguish a paralysis of that particular region or structure. An example is hemiplegia, which describes a paralysis on one half of the body.

• Question 65:

  What best describes pain that has no known physical cause?

  A. Neuroglia
  B. Psychosomatic
  C. Visceral
  D. Phantom
  B. Psychosomatic

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Psychosomatic pain is often caused by emotional distress and thus has no know physical cause. Psychosomatic pain can be a result from a broken heart after a break up, feelings of being inadequate or from any number of depressive thought patterns.

• Question 66:

  A therapist must recognize ____________ when assessing and treating soft tissue conditions.

  A. changes in skin coloration
  B. soft tissue barriers
  C. breathing patterns
  D. the lifestyle of a client
  B. soft tissue barriers

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Soft tissue barriers represent the degree to which soft tissues can be manipulated for effective treatments. Understanding soft tissue barriers is an integral part of the assessment process.

• Question 67:

  Which of the following massage techniques would be best suited for a healed fracture?

  A. Trigger point
  B. Petrissage
  C. Tapotement
  D. Deep tissue
  B. Petrissage

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The action of petrissage is best suited for moving stagnant blood and lymph away from an injury site and replacing it with nutrient rich blood and fresh lymph.

• Question 68:

  Which of the following is the only neurotransmitter used by the motor division of the somatic nervous system?

  A. Acetylcholi
  B. Dopamine
  C. Serotonin
  D. Glutamate
  A. Acetylcholi

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Acetylcholine is distinguished from other neurotransmitters due to its ability to transmit signals at the neuromuscular junction between the nervous system and the muscular system.

• Question 69:

  A potential client calls to make an appointment for a massage. You notice that they are slurring their words and having difficulty speaking in complete sentences. They claim they were in an auto accident yesterday but declined medical attention. They awoke this morning feeling very sore and achy as well as having a pounding headache. They insist they need a massage. What is the appropriate plan of action for the massage therapist?

  A. Book the appointment immediately
  B. Book them within next week
  C. Refer to another therapist
  D. Immediately refer them to a doctor
  D. Immediately refer them to a doctor

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  Explanation/Reference:

  A person who has been in an auto accident could have any number of injuries including shock. For the safety of the client and your protection as a therapist, the best recommendation is to refer the client for a medical evaluation before any treatment is considered.

• Question 70:

  The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?

  A. musculocutaneous
  B. anterior interosseous
  C. palmar digital
  D. posterior interosseous
  D. posterior interosseous

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The radial nerve divides into the superficial dorsal digital nerves and the deeper posterior interosseous nerve, located at the posterior aspect of the forearm.