NCE Practice Exam MCQ Quiz!
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- 1.
To fully stretch the triceps, _______ the shoulder and _______ the elbow.
- A.
Flex, extend
- B.
Flex, flex
- C.
Extend, flex
- D.
Extend, extend
Correct Answer
B. Flex, flex -
- 2.
Petrissage is used to create what results in a massage?
- A.
Warm the superficial layers of dermis
- B.
Apply lotion and introduce touch to the body
- C.
Create a space between the muscle and bone
- D.
Create space between the muscle and fascia
Correct Answer
C. Create a space between the muscle and bone -
- 3.
SOAP is an acronym for?
- A.
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
- B.
Signs, observations, assessment, plan
- C.
Subjective, observation, assessment, progress
- D.
Subjective, objective, analysis, plan
Correct Answer
A. Subjective, objective, assessment, plan -
- 4.
The tunica mucosa of the trachea is made up of what type of tissue?
- A.
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
- B.
Stratified squamous epithelium
- C.
Simple columnar epithelium
- D.
Transitional epithelium
Correct Answer
A. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium -
- 5.
A trigger point found in the extensor digitorum muscle may affect which nerve?
- A.
Radial nerve
- B.
Median nerve
- C.
Ulnar nerve
- D.
Musculocutaneous nerve
Correct Answer
A. Radial nerve -
- 6.
The myelin sheath wrapped around a nerve fiber is segmented, or interrupted at regular intervals by gaps called?
- A.
Oligodendrocytes
- B.
Saltatory conduction
- C.
Schwann cells
- D.
Nodes of ranvier
Correct Answer
D. Nodes of ranvier -
- 7.
A client reports that he is being treated with anticoagulant medication. which one of the following techniques would be indicated?
- A.
Skin rolling
- B.
Effleurage
- C.
Tapotement
- D.
Deep tissue
Correct Answer
B. Effleurage -
- 8.
The thin fibrous covering found on the surfacing of all bone that acts as a protection to the bone is called the:
- A.
Articular cartilage
- B.
Diaphysis
- C.
Compact bone
- D.
Periosteum
Correct Answer
D. Periosteum -
- 9.
In the cranial rhythm, extension is:
- A.
The decompression stage
- B.
The stillpoint
- C.
The contraction stage
- D.
The expansion stage
Correct Answer
C. The contraction stage -
- 10.
Which muscle attaches to the anterior superior iliac spine?
- A.
Rectus femoris
- B.
Sartorius
- C.
Semimembranosus
- D.
Semitendonosus
Correct Answer
B. Sartorius -
- 11.
Which of the following is a yang meridian?
- A.
Stomach
- B.
Lung
- C.
Heart
- D.
Liver
Correct Answer
A. Stomach -
- 12.
A client is experiencing a digestive disorder and would like to receive touch therapy that will directly compliment her medical treatments. her abdominal area is too sensitive to touch. which modality would be the best choice for her?
- A.
Reflexology
- B.
Trigger point therapy
- C.
Cranial sacral therapy
- D.
Seated massage
Correct Answer
A. Reflexology -
- 13.
A client receiving a massage suddenly lapses into a convulsive epileptic seizure. what is the proper first aid procedure?
- A.
Protect the person from injury and begin rescue breathing
- B.
Protect the person from injury and send for an ambulance
- C.
Place an object between the teeth and forcibly hold the person down
- D.
Roll the person to her side and wait for the seizure to stop
Correct Answer
B. Protect the person from injury and send for an ambulance -
- 14.
After a traumatic experience, a client developed a fear of being home alone. he is also experiencing insomnia and increase back pain. which meridians most likely need extra attention?
- A.
Heart and kidney
- B.
Liver and gallbladder
- C.
Spleen and liver
- D.
Heart and lung
Correct Answer
A. Heart and kidney -
- 15.
All of the following are stated directly in the NCBTMB Code of Ethics except:
- A.
Refusing to accept gifts or benefits that are intended to influence a referral, decision or treatment
- B.
Exercising the right to refuse to treat any person for just and reasonable cause
- C.
Refusing to unjustly discriminate against clients or other health professionals
- D.
Avoid dual and multidimensional relationships that could impair professional judgment
Correct Answer
D. Avoid dual and multidimensional relationships that could impair professional judgment -
- 16.
For IRS purposes, a massage given through barter arrangement is considered:
- A.
Free trade
- B.
Income
- C.
Expense
- D.
Disbursement
Correct Answer
B. Income -
- 17.
What is the term used for bacteria that can survive without oxygen?
- A.
Aerobic
- B.
Anaerobic
- C.
Protozoa
- D.
Metazoa
Correct Answer
B. Anaerobic -
- 18.
Which one of the following conditions could make a person susceptible to an opportunistic pathogen?
- A.
Conjunctivitis
- B.
Aids
- C.
Congenital heart disease
- D.
Diabetes
Correct Answer
B. Aids -
- 19.
When performing a postural analysis, all of the following planes are assessed except the:
- A.
Coronal
- B.
Transverse inferior
- C.
Transverse horizontal
- D.
Midsagittal
Correct Answer
B. Transverse inferior -
- 20.
All of the following conditions are regional contraindications for massage except:
- A.
Fibromyalgia
- B.
Phlebothrombosis
- C.
Contusion
- D.
Acute neuritis
Correct Answer
A. Fibromyalgia -
- 21.
The description of an expected outcome of a disease is the:
- A.
Etiology
- B.
Diagnosis
- C.
Prognosis
- D.
Pathogenesis
Correct Answer
C. Prognosis -
- 22.
A client informs the massage therapist that she is recovering from surgery that discovered malignant tumors on her ovaries and uterus. she is scheduled to start chemotherapy treatments in a few days. she is very anxious about the treatments as well as the prognosis of her condition. as a result, her upper body is very tense and she has been having headaches. Which of the following would be an appropriate course of action for the therapist?
- A.
Recovery from a malignant tumor is very low so it is best to make her comfortable by proceeding with the massage to relieve her tension and anxiety
- B.
Get a thorough health history from the client and if there are no other contraindications proceed with a combination of cranial sacral and acupressure
- C.
Proceed with polarity therapy as it is not contraindication for cancer and is very helpful in relieving the effects of stress
- D.
With the clients consent, speak with the oncologist to discuss the appropriateness of bodywork at this time and if it is appropriate, decide which form of bodywork would be best.
Correct Answer
D. With the clients consent, speak with the oncologist to discuss the appropriateness of bodywork at this time and if it is appropriate, decide which form of bodywork would be best. -
- 23.
Which structure controls the movement of food between the esophagus and stomach?
- A.
Ileocecal valve
- B.
Cardiac sphincter
- C.
Pyloric sphincter
- D.
Stomach sphincter
Correct Answer
B. Cardiac sphincter -
- 24.
The growth hormone, GH is secreted from which of the following glands?
- A.
Pancreas
- B.
Adrenal
- C.
Thryoid
- D.
Pituitary
Correct Answer
D. Pituitary -
- 25.
A client with MS has been referred for bodywork. the referring chiropractor has indicated that the splenius capitis and the splenius cervicis are not to be worked. Which part of the body would this be?
- A.
The extensor muscles of the vertebral column
- B.
The superficial muscles of the back
- C.
Suboccipital muscles
- D.
Ventral muscles of the cervical body wall
Correct Answer
A. The extensor muscles of the vertebral column -
- 26.
Researching the effects of bodywork is important because:
- A.
It dispels the importance of intuitive guidance
- B.
It provides objective validity to the benefits reported
- C.
It upholds the validity of subjective experience
- D.
It provides data to be interpreted subjectively
Correct Answer
B. It provides objective validity to the benefits reported -
- 27.
Where would you bolster a client with an anterior tilt in the pelvis lying in the supine position?
- A.
Under the ankle
- B.
Under the right hip
- C.
Under the left hip
- D.
Under the knees
Correct Answer
D. Under the knees -
- 28.
Which technique is most appropriate for a kyo tsubo?
- A.
Friction
- B.
Holding
- C.
Vibration
- D.
Stretching
Correct Answer
B. Holding -
- 29.
It is important to get a client's medical history.
- A.
Only if they are under a physician's care
- B.
For only the last 5 years of their life
- C.
Only if they are seeking massage for medical related issues
- D.
As far in their history as they can recall and are comfortable revealing
Correct Answer
D. As far in their history as they can recall and are comfortable revealing -
- 30.
All of the following may be indicated for a whirlpool treatment except
- A.
Painful scars
- B.
Acute inflammation
- C.
Chronic sprains
- D.
Arthritis
Correct Answer
B. Acute inflammation -
- 31.
Massage can stimulate the release of what chemical into the brain and central nervous system that act as the body's natural pain killers.
- A.
Histamines
- B.
Cortisone
- C.
Endorphins
- D.
Substance P
Correct Answer
C. Endorphins -
- 32.
Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis is the pathology of what system?
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Lymphatic
- C.
Endocrine
- D.
Vascular
Correct Answer
D. Vascular -
- 33.
The name of the membrane that separates the left and right hemisphere of the brain is:
- A.
Pia mater
- B.
Tentorium cerebelli
- C.
Falx cerebelli
- D.
Falx cerebri
Correct Answer
D. Falx cerebri -
- 34.
When lengthening the fascia, if the tissue reacts by tightening, closing and shortening, it is best to:
- A.
Back off
- B.
Push through the resistance
- C.
Press firmly on the tissue until it opens
- D.
Apply cross fiber deep friction
Correct Answer
A. Back off -
- 35.
Postural assessment of clients legs includes measuring:
- A.
Weakness in the joints
- B.
Strength in the joints
- C.
Energy blocks
- D.
Horizontal and vertical alignment
Correct Answer
D. Horizontal and vertical alignment -
- 36.
A client lying supine on the table has a right foot and knee that is more laterally rotated than the left. this could indicate:
- A.
The right deep hip rotators are short
- B.
The right abductors are short
- C.
The left adductors are short
- D.
The left deep hip rotators are short
Correct Answer
A. The right deep hip rotators are short -
- 37.
A client is very upset with the massage he just received. he does not believe it is worth the amount he is being charged. the therapist should:
- A.
Explain to the client that his inability to relax made it very hard for the therapist to do top quality work
- B.
Reiterate to the client the price of the massage and that there are not guarantees
- C.
Agree with the clients and charge him nothing
- D.
Listen to the clients complaints, stay calm, validate the clients experience and offer choices to remedy the situation
Correct Answer
D. Listen to the clients complaints, stay calm, validate the clients experience and offer choices to remedy the situation -
- 38.
A client experiences frequent headaches and jaw pain. she is very sensitive to touch and fees uncomfortable undressing. an appropriate modality for her might be:
- A.
Shiatsu
- B.
Cranial sacral
- C.
Structural bodywork
- D.
Trigger point therapy
Correct Answer
B. Cranial sacral -
- 39.
A client arrives at his massage appointment with a pained look on his face. he is rubbing his left chest and shoulder area and is short of breath. he reports that the pain started as he was getting out of his car. he is also nauseated. What would be the best treatment for that session?
- A.
A lung acupressure flow to help the client relax and increase his breath
- B.
Structural bodywork to lengthen the tissues of the chest and shoulder
- C.
Trigger point therapy to the muscle of the chest and shoulder
- D.
Get the client comfortable and call 911 because the client may be experiencing a stroke
Correct Answer
D. Get the client comfortable and call 911 because the client may be experiencing a stroke -
- 40.
Which muscle type can be described as involuntary?
- A.
Striated smooth
- B.
Striated skeletal
- C.
Nonstriated smooth
- D.
Nonstriated skeletal
Correct Answer
C. Nonstriated smooth -
- 41.
Marma points are associated with
- A.
Shiatsu
- B.
Ayurveda
- C.
Polarity
- D.
Acupressure
Correct Answer
B. Ayurveda -
- 42.
A client complains that her knee hurts on the lateral side every time she flexes it. Which muscle most likely is tight and should be massaged to help alleviate her pain?
- A.
Medial collateral
- B.
Rectus femoris
- C.
Vastus lateralis
- D.
Biceps femoris
Correct Answer
C. Vastus lateralis -
- 43.
Directly after a sporting event, an athlete is in line to receive a massage. the therapist notices she is not sweating and she complains of being dizzy with a headache on the top of her head. What is most likely contributing to her symptoms?
- A.
Excessive fatigue from the event
- B.
Dehydration
- C.
Not eating enough carbohydrates the meal before the event
- D.
Psychologically down from not winning her race
Correct Answer
B. Dehydration -
- 44.
If a client requests deep work including trigger point therapy on their legs to help the diabetic symptoms of numbness in their feet, the therapist should:
- A.
Listen and honor the clients request while staying in communication with the client about the amount of pressure
- B.
Agree but complete the session without actually incorporating deep trigger point work because the client will never notice
- C.
Refuse and educate the client about the contraindications pertaining to diabetes.
- D.
Refuse to do trigger point therapy because structural bodywork is the only deep work indicated for diabetic clients.
Correct Answer
C. Refuse and educate the client about the contraindications pertaining to diabetes. -
- 45.
Blood enters the renal artery from which structure?
- A.
Kidney
- B.
Inferior vena cava
- C.
Common iliac vein
- D.
Aorta
Correct Answer
D. Aorta -
- 46.
Friction strokes
- A.
Create heat by moving tissue in a counterclockwise direction with light pressure
- B.
Create heat by moving superficial layers of tissue against deeper layers of tissue
- C.
Should never be used over scar tissue more than 6 weeks old
- D.
Should be used only around joints to create heat
Correct Answer
B. Create heat by moving superficial layers of tissue against deeper layers of tissue -
- 47.
Which of the following is a breach of client confidentiality?
- A.
Protecting the clients identity in social situations
- B.
Soliciting information that is irrelevant to the professional relationship
- C.
Securing permission from a guardian of clients who are minors
- D.
Maintaining client files in a secure manner for a minimum period of 4 years
Correct Answer
B. Soliciting information that is irrelevant to the professional relationship -
- 48.
Which of the following is an example of a deductible expense?
- A.
Full mortgage payments of a home for a home office
- B.
100% of business related meals and travel
- C.
Expense of maintaining a car based on the percentage of business use
- D.
Tuition fees for training in a new field
Correct Answer
C. Expense of maintaining a car based on the percentage of business use -
- 49.
Which specific type of joint is found between the radius and ulna?
- A.
Synovial
- B.
Syndemosis
- C.
Synchondrosis
- D.
Suture
Correct Answer
B. Syndemosis -
- 50.
When referring a client to a physician, the therapist should:
- A.
Explain to the client why she is making the referral and offer names of qualified practitioners if the client doesn't already have a physician
- B.
Explain to the client why she is making the referral and refer her to a specific physician who understands bodywork
- C.
Give a diagnosis and tell the client to get it confirmed by a physician
- D.
Explain to the client why she is making the referral and make the appointment for the client
Correct Answer
A. Explain to the client why she is making the referral and offer names of qualified practitioners if the client doesn't already have a physician -
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