MBLEx Sample Exam

1. Which artery is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the lower limb?

2. The "master gland" of the endocrine system, responsible for controlling many other endocrine glands, is the:

3. The skin's role in vitamin D synthesis begins with the absorption of which type of radiation from the sun?

4. What is the main function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

5. Which muscle primarily drives the process of inhalation during quiet breathing?

6. The bones of the spine are known as what?

7. Which of the following is the primary function of the venae cavae?

8. What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

9. Which of the following is the primary function of the respiratory system?

10. Which of the following hormones is not directly involved in the regulation of the urinary system?

11. Which type of tissue has the poorest regenerative capacity?

12. A 'stiff neck' is most commonly due to active trigger points in which muscle?

13. Active trigger points in this muscle would cause pain while walking and commonly causes nocturnal calf cramps.

14. Patellar tendonitis can cause symptoms such as trigger points and contracture in this muscle:

15. A client with poor blood circulation seeks massage therapy to improve this. Which type of stroke would be most beneficial for this scenario?

16. A client with a high-stress job seeks massage therapy to help with relaxation. Which sequence of application should the RMT follow?

17. A client with high levels of stress asks for a massage to relax. What is a likely physiological outcome of the massage?

18. An elderly client with limited mobility due to joint stiffness seeks massage therapy. Which of the following benefits might the therapist anticipate?

19. A client seeks massage therapy for muscle stimulation. What sequence of application would be most effective for this client?

20. A pregnant client experiencing lower back pain comes for a massage. What benefit can the therapist aim to provide?

21. A client with a high-stress job seeks massage therapy to help with relaxation. Which type of stroke should the RMT use primarily to promote relaxation?

22. Which of the following statements is an example of pain intensity?

23. A client comes in looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing session. What modality would you recommend?

24. Which of the following client conditions is not suitable for cold applications?

25. What is a key component to include in a health history form for a massage therapy client?

26. During a verbal intake, a client mentions they are currently taking blood thinners. What should be your course of action?

27. A client is experiencing chronic lower back pain and wants to use massage therapy for pain management. What is a realistic treatment goal?

28. A client received a relaxation massage for stress relief but reports feeling more tense. What should the massage therapist do?

29. A client who was treated for shoulder pain last week returns and reports feeling a slight decrease in pain. What should be the massage therapist's next step?

30. A massage therapist checks a deep tendon reflex and finds a very brisk response by the client. What would be the deep tendon reflex grading in this scenario?

31. During a palpation assessment, you feel an irregular rhythm in a client's calf muscle. What could this suggest?

32. Which of the following orthopedic test will let you know if your client has thoracic outlet syndrome?

33. Which orthopedic test involves having your client place his legs in a figure four position and then slowly lowering his flexed knee towards the table?

34. Which of the following is a pain provocation test which stresses the posterior sacroiliac joint ligament to attempt to replicate the client's symptoms?

35. Your client complains of feeling nervous, has frequent headaches, shakes, trouble sleeping, skin numbness and unclear thinking. Which of the following conditions might your client be suffering from?

36. A 21-year-old male sustained a patella fracture in a snowboarding accident. The patient's knee is maintained in extension using a straight leg knee immobilizer. Which gait deviation would be most likely when using this type of immobilizer?

37. When a client's head is held in neutral position, painful limitation of the neck movement due to idiopathic global muscle spasm is called:

38. When performing a postural assessment, a therapist identifies the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) as a bony landmark on the pelvis. Which of the following structures is located just superior to the PSIS?

39. Your client Vivian is a stage performer. During her bi-monthly massage, she is excited to tell you that she has been given an enormous, influential roll in a play. She has been waiting for her big break and she does not want to mess it up. Even though she is an untrained actress, she knows that knowledge of body mechanics while performing is important. She has been told her projection needs work and to make specific postural changes to fit the character's disposition. Of the following techniques, which one would be most appropriate for Vivian to help increase her knowledge of posture and improve her performance?

40. Why is written data collection essential for a massage therapist?

41. How does written data collection improve a massage therapist's practice?

42. If a massage therapist provides treatment to a minor without parental consent, is this an ethical violation?

43. A therapist provides massage services in exchange for gardening services from the client. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics?

44. A massage therapist makes a social media post about a challenging session they had with a client but doesn't mention the client's name. Is this acceptable?

45. What should a massage therapist do if they inadvertently breach client confidentiality?

46. A client offers the massage therapist a job at their company. What is the most ethical action to take?

47. A client makes a sexual remark to the massage therapist during a session. What is the ethical response?

48. Is it ethically appropriate for a massage therapist to provide services to a close family member?

49. If a client experiences an adverse event during a massage session, what should a massage therapist do according to most laws and regulations?

50. What is the potential consequence for a massage therapist who practices without a license in a state that requires it?

51. What principle should a massage therapist prioritize to ensure that the massage process does not harm the client?

52. A massage therapist who provides equal care to all clients, regardless of their race, religion, or socioeconomic status, is upholding which ethical principle?

53. If a client starts sharing personal issues unrelated to their treatment, what should a massage therapist do?

54. What should a massage therapist do when a client shares personal information that doesn't relate to their treatment?

55. How can a massage therapist ensure effective communication with a client who has hearing loss?

56. If a massage therapist performs a service outside of their scope of practice, what might be the potential consequence?

57. A client makes an inappropriate comment about the massage therapist's appearance during a session. How should the therapist respond?

58. How long should a massage therapy business retain its financial records?

59. How can a massage therapy business ensure its electronic financial records are secure?

60. How long should a massage therapist retain client records after the last treatment?

61. Why is it necessary to document any changes in a client's health status or treatment plan?

62. In massage therapy, what does the term 'contraindication' refer to?

63. In massage therapy, what does "client retention" refer to?

64. When a massage therapist is going to be moving a limb through a full ROM during treatment, the draping should be:

65. When should a massage therapist adjust the drape during a session?

66. What is the primary purpose of draping in massage therapy?

67. What should a massage therapist do if the client accidentally exposes themselves due to improper draping?

68. What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection during a massage?

69. What is the main reason for a massage therapist to use an apron during a session?

70. When is the most appropriate time for a massage therapist to explain the draping process to a new client?

71. A client feels uncomfortable with the draping technique. As a massage therapist, what is the most appropriate response?

72. What is the primary purpose of draping in a massage therapy session?

73. During the contraction of a muscle, what is the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

74. Active resisted flexion of the torso will strengthen ______________.

75. Reflex of the temporomandibular joint (jaw reflex) is used to assess:

76. Where does the gastrocnemius muscle insert?

77. An example of a slow-twitch muscle is:

78. What is the main action of the trapezius muscle?

79. A muscle's ability to return to its original length when the tension of contraction is released is referred to as what?

80. Active resisted knee flexion and hip extension will _____ your client's _____.

81. What is the primary function of synovial fluid?

82. Which of the following types of range of motion exercises does not require that the therapist or another person to help the client?

83. Which muscle is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm and is primarily responsible for flexion of the wrist and fingers?

84. Your client has been experiencing lower back pain and has completed a phase of passive range of motion exercises. How would you incorporate RROM?

85. Which of the following usually develops due to infection, trauma and sometimes pathologies like gout or OA, or with any trauma that causes inflammation?

86. This pathogen produces a form of food poisoning manifested by progressive flaccid paralysis:

87. Your client recently had a surgery and still has stitches. What should be the approach?

88. Which of the following statements describes both Erb's and Klumpke's paralysis?

89. A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) wishes to receive a massage. How should the massage therapist proceed?

90. A client is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and requests a massage. What is the best approach?

91. Which of the following is an overuse condition resulting in inflammation of the plantar fascia?

92. A client with high blood pressure is taking a beta blocker medication. How might this affect the massage therapy session?

93. An elderly client with osteoporosis wishes to receive a massage. What is the most appropriate approach for the therapist?

94. A client with a spinal cord injury wishes to receive a massage, what is the best approach?

95. A client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis requests a massage, how should the therapist proceed?

96. A client with a fever wishes to receive a massage. How should the massage therapist proceed?

97. A client with a history of blood clots wants a massage with essential oils. What should the therapist do?

98. What is the name of the pathology where a portion of the lung tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply?

99. A pregnant client experiencing lower back pain comes for a massage. What benefit can the therapist aim to provide?

100. Which of the following helps to specify the injury site in the muscle and where the frictions should be applied?