Massage Therapy Fundamentals, Exams of Advanced Education

Download Massage Therapy Fundamentals and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! MASSAGE & BODYWORK LICENSING EXAMINATION MBLEXSTUDY GUIDE BY THE FEDERATION OF STATE MASSAGE THERAPY BOARD FSMTB PRACTICE EXAM Maintaining professionalism and professional boundaries may be more challenging in which of the following settings? A. Outdoor location B. Practitioner's home C. Client's home D. Athletic event - C, Client's home The facet joints of the spine are also known as __________. A. vertebral apophyses. B. zygapophyseals. C. zygomatic arches. D. transverse processes. - B, zygapophyseals Which of the following syndromes causes swelling of the muscles in the lower leg, resulting in impingement of the neurovascular structures? A. Restless leg B. Tarsal tunnel C. Piriformis D. Compartment - D, Compartment Deciding whether to take on a client, who is a friend, requires __________. A. permission from state/local massage board. B. professional judgement. C. a permeable boundary. D. the practitioner to make special accommodations. - B, professional judgement. Which of the following assessments is used by a practitioner to observe how a client walks? A. Gait B. Postural C. Range of motion D. Post-treatment - A, Gait Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the quadratus lumborum on the right side of the body? A. Hip elevation B. Lateral flexion to the right C. Lateral flexion to the left D. Extension of the vertebral column - C, Lateral flexion to the left Which of the following external forces is best used by the practitioner to elongate soft tissue? A. Twisting B. Shearing C. Compressive D. Tensile - D, Tensile One component of proper body mechanics is to __________. A. stabilize with the front foot while performing long strokes. B. remain in a neutral position throughout the session. C. utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight. D. keep the feet and hips in a symmetric stance. - C, utilize the back foot to support the practitioner's weight Which movement will shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis? A. Extension B. Flexion B. Modify the original treatment plan to incorporate the legs and feet and inform the chiropractor of the changes made to this session C. Continue with original treatment plan and inform client that the legs and feet may be addressed in the next session after consulting with the chiropractor D. Have the client sign a new treatment plan and send a copy to the chiropractor - C, Continue with original treatment plan and inform client that the legs and feet may be addressed in the next session after consulting with the chiropractor The acronym HIPAA stands for __________. A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. B. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act. C. Health Information Portability and Assurance Act. D. Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act. - A, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Which of the following components of a business plan comes first but should be written last? A. Company highlights B. Executive summary C. Business objectives D. Market analysis - B, Executive summary Which of the following muscles forms the anterior border of the axilla? A. Teres major B. Pectoralis major C. Latissimus dorsi D. Serratus anterior - B, Pectoralis major Which of the following types of joints is classified as synarthrotic? A. Transverse tarsal B. Symphysis pubis C. Glenohumeral D. Gomphosis - D, Gomphosis Which of the following structures is made up of involuntary striated fibers? A. Esophagus B. Intestines C. Heart D. Lungs - C, Heart If a practitioner's table is too high, the practitioner is more likely to feel discomfort in which of the following areas? A. Neck and shoulders B. Wrist and hands C. Back and legs D. Knees and ankles - A, Neck and shoulders Excessive curvature of the lumbar spine is sometimes called __________. A. lordosis. B. osteoporosis. C. scoliosis. D. kyphosis. - A, lordosis Joint play is best described as the __________. A. synovial membrane. B. shape of the bones in the joint. C. pathologic barrier within the joint. D. laxity within an articulation. - D, laxity within an articulation Which of the following conditions can cause chronic spasticity of the iliopsoas? A. Kyphosis B. Lordosis C. Scoliosis D. Osteoporosis - C, Scoliosis Guidelines for behavior that allows an individual to behave with honor is called __________. A. competence. B. principles. C. advice. D. empathy. - B, principles Which of the following processes results in a sanitized massage table? A. Utilizing a product that is effective against bacteria B. Utilizing a product that kills germs C. The physical removal of dirt D. The application of sterilization techniques - B, Utilizing a product that kills germs A practitioner is working with a client for the first time. When the practitioner begins to undrape the client's gluteals, the client interrupts the practitioner and states that the area is off limits. Which of the following did the practitioner fail to obtain? A. Informed consent B. Disclosure C. Confidentiality D. Scope of practice - A, Informed consent Which of the following structures is found between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus? A. Intercostals B. Tricipital tendon D. A ledger detailing transactions from the petty cash account - A, A record of monies owed by a practitioner to individuals or organizations A regular client often calls his practitioner by his late wife's name and shares stories of his marriage with the practitioner. At times, the client mentions that the practitioner reminds him of his wife. Which of the following terms best describes this situation? A. Countertransference B. Sexual harassment C. Transference D. Power differential - C, Transference The medial attachment(s) of rhomboid major is/are __________. A. the occipital ridge. B. spinous processes of T2-T5. C. transverse processes of C1-C6. D. the nuchal Iigament. - B, spinous processes of T2-T5 Sarcomeres are composed of __________. A. actin and myosin filaments that allow a muscle to contract. B. creatine phosphate cells that limit oxygen to a muscle. C. oxytocin and histamine hormones to alert the body to pathogens. D. fibroblasts to provide the body with energy. - A, actin and myosin filaments that allow a muscle to contract What is a local effect of cold application? A. Increased vasoconstriction B. Therapeutic inflammation C. Release of metabolic residue D. Increased general metabolism - A, Increased vasoconstriction In which of the following cases is a hot pack to the abdomen contraindicated? A. Flatulence B. Constipation C. Abdominal trigger points D. High blood pressure - D, High blood pressure What type of insurance protects a business a business from alleged negligence by a practitioner? A. Disability B. General liability C. Malpractice D. Personal Injury - C, Malpractice Which substance aids the body in creating scar tissue? A. Keratin B. Collagen C. Elastin D. Plasma - B, Collagen Which of the following circumstances is an indication for the use of cold application? A. Extreme hyperactivity B. Cold sensitivity C. Frostbite D. Acute inflammation - D, Acute inflammation What hormone is responsible for an increase in focused attention after receiving a massage? A. Cortisol B. Epinephrine C. Oxytocin D. Dopamine - D, Dopamine A practitioner who is an independent contractor makes her own schedule and A. receives a W-2 from her employer. B. purchases her own supplies. C. is exempt from paying taxes. D. must offer mobile massage sessions. - B, purchases her own supplies Which of the following movements of the vertebral column will lengthen the fibers of the external oblique on the right side of the body? A. Rotation to the right B. Rotation to the left C. Lateral flexion to the right D. Bilateral flexion - A, Rotation to the right Which movement will lengthen the fibers of the trapezius? A. Extension of the neck B. Rotation of the head ipsilaterally C. Depression of the scapula D. Flexion of the shoulder contralaterally - B, Rotation of the head ipsilaterally Which of the following best describes a strain? A. Ligament tear B. Joint subluxation C. Overstretch injury to a muscle D. Hairline osseous fracture - C, Overstretch injury to a muscle Which of the following conditions is associated with pregnancy? A. Dysmenorrhea Which of the following best describes informed consent? A. A form on which a client provides health information to the practitioner performing the massage session B. The most popular method of recording client and session information in many health care professions C. An intake process that ensures in writing that the client agrees to the nature and extent of the treatment D. The requirement of a notary public's signature on a health history form - C, An intake process that ensures in writing that the client agrees to the nature and extent of the treatment What term is synonymous with prime mover? A. Fixator B. Antagonist C. Synergist D. Agonist - D, Agonist What type of lubricant would a practitioner use for clients with sensitive skin? A. Petroleum based B. Alcohol based C. Nonhypoallergenic D. Hypoallergenic - D, Hypoallergenic Tension, compression, shearing and bending are examples of __________. A. reflexive effects. B. mechanical applications. C. reciprocal inhibition. D. isometric stretching. - B, mechanical applications Why would a practitioner change linens after a treatment session? A. To comply with HIPAA standards B. For aesthetic purposes C. To avoid contracting an autoimmune disease D. For client safety - D, For client safety A practitioner notices increasing tension in the client's muscles as the session is progressing. The practitioner is performing what type of observation? A. Ethical B. Psychological C. Objective D. Personal - C, Objective Which of the following conditions is a result of the reactivation of the chickenpox virus? A. Shingles B. Eczema C. Psoriasis D. Cellulitis - A, Shingles Which of the following situations is an example of transference? A. A client bringing a gift for the practitioner every session B. A practitioner feeling angry when a client does not relax C. A practitioner offering to pick up a client for a session D. A client leaving a voicemail on business line after hours - A, A client bringing a gift for the practitioner every session Which of the following conditions is considered an autoimmune disease? A. Autism B. Multiple Sclerosis C. Cerebral Palsy D. Gigantism - B, Multiple Sclerosis A practitioner trades bodywork sessions with her colleagues in order to __________. A. comply with continuing education requirements. B. fill up her appointment book. C. become a sports massage practitioner. D. reduce the risk of burnout. - D, reduce the risk of burnout What action does serratus anterior and pectoralis minor perform on the scapula? A. Protraction B. Retraction C. Elevation D. Rotation - A, Protraction A primary concern for treating a client who has peripheral neuropathy is that the __________. A. client's blood pressure may drop too low. B. client may be hyposensitive to pressure level. C. client may develop severe headaches. D. client's glucagon level will elevate. - B, client may be hyposensitive to pressure level Heat, redness, edema and pain are indications of __________. A. chronic psoriasis. B. hypertrophic adhesions. C. acute inflammation. D. Raynaud's disease. - C, acute inflammation Massage increases levels of which of the following hormones that results in an enhanced sense of well- being? A. Cortisol B. Serotonin B. avoid massaging the affected area. C. have the client wash their feet and return to the session. D. disregard and continue the massage. - B, avoid massaging the affected area. Which of the following would increase flexibility for a client who is diagnosed with chronic rheumatoid arthritis? A. Heavy tapotement on the surrounding muscles B. Passive range of motion of the affected joints C. Cross fiber friction distal to the affected joints D. Application of cryotherapy - B, Passive range of motion of the affected joints Which of the following statements best describes compensation patterns? A. A suggested salary that should be paid to employees B. Comfort aides for special population clients C. A sliding scale to calculate client fees D. Postural deviations to protect an area of injury - D, Postural deviations to protect an area of injury During a session, the practitioner talks to the client about parties the practitioner attends in her free time. Which of the following boundaries is the practitioner crossing? A. Sexual B. Emotional C. Physical D. Social - D, Social For client safety, a practitioner must refuse service to a client if the __________. A. massage is locally contraindicated. B. client is a friend of the practitioner's friend. C. massage is systemically contraindicated. D. client received services from a rival practitioner. - C, massage is systemically contraindicated. During a client intake, the practitioner observes that the client is exhibiting face droop and beginning to slur her speech. What is the best course of action for the practitioner to take? A. Give the client water and have her sit down B. Call emergency services for assistance C. Document the incident and proceed with the session D. Call the client's relative to escort the client to hospital - B, Call emergency services for assistance Which muscle acts as an antagonist to the gastrocnemius during plantar flexion? A. Tibialis anterior B. Peroneus brevis C. Soleus D. Plantaris - A, Tibialis anterior A client reports experiencing moderate neck pain that refers to the shoulders and arms, and has a severe headache. Yesterday her activities included riding a roller coaster. In addition to referring her to a physician for diagnosis, the best course of action for the practitioner is to __________. A. perform a hydrotherapy treatment. B. provide a general relaxation massage. C. avoid deep tissue work on the neck. D. postpone the massage. - D, postpone the massage A pain scale is used to assess __________. A. the client's pain tolerance. B. how much pain a client is experiencing. C. the client's nociceptor count. D. how long a client's nociceptors have been firing. - B, how much pain a client is experiencing A client requests a Rolfing session; however, the practitioner is not formally trained in Rolfing. The most appropriate course of action for the practitioner to take is to __________. A. inform the client that a simulation of Rolfing can be performed. B. accept the appointment because Rolfing was introduced jn school. C. refer the client to a practitioner trained in Rolfings. D. convince the client that Rolfing is not beneficial for them. - C, refer the client to a practitioner trained in Rolfings A client presents with stiffness and mild pain in her leg. The practitioner notes that her foot is everted. Which of the following muscles would the practitioner target to lengthen? A. Tibialis anterior B. Extensor digitorum longus C. Peroneus longus D. Plantaris - C, Peroneus longus Which of the following strokes would best aid in breaking up chest congestion? A. Compression B. Friction C. Petrissage D. Tapotement - D, Tapotement Palpation can assess tissue __________. A. textures, blood pressure and strength. B. rhythms, textures and temperature. C. elasticity, dehydration and excitability. D. contractility, sensitivity and end feel. - B, rhythms, textures and temperature While working with a client that has been taking a prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the practitioner would consider the client's __________. A. loss of connective tissue integrity. B. vulnerability to muscle contusions. C. frequent need to urinate.