MBLEx Pathology and Contraindications Quiz

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4. Which pregnancy complication is a contraindication to massage?

Gestational diabetes

Preeclampsia

Mild morning sickness

Increased appetite

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6. A client has active shingles (herpes zoster). What is the appropriate response?

Massage the opposite side of the body

Refer to physician; avoid massage

Use antifungal cream before massage

Massage with light strokes only

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8. Which cardiovascular condition typically requires physician approval before massage?

Uncontrolled arrhythmia

Well-managed hypertension

History of high cholesterol

Past stroke with full recovery

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10. A client takes anticoagulants. What precaution is most important?

Avoid massage entirely

Use light pressure and avoid deep tissue

Apply heat before massage

Massage only the lower extremities

11. Which condition is an absolute contraindication to massage therapy?

Acute thrombophlebitis

Chronic hypertension

Mild muscle strain

Recent bruising

12. Which systemic condition typically requires physician clearance before massage?

Myocardial infarction within 6 weeks

Fully controlled hypertension

History of migraines

Seasonal allergies

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15. Contraindications specific to deep tissue massage include which condition?

Recent surgery with incomplete healing

Mild anxiety

Age over 65

Previous massage experience

16. A client has uncontrolled diabetes. Which concern is most relevant to massage safety?

Massage will raise blood glucose

Impaired healing and tissue fragility

Diabetes is always a contraindication

Massage prevents diabetic complications

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18. Which skin condition requires referral and is generally a contraindication to massage?

Eczema in remission

Active herpes simplex lesions

Healed scars

Dry skin

19. A client presents with fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. What is the most appropriate action?

Proceed with massage to improve circulation

Refer to physician; do not provide massage

Massage only the unaffected areas

Use lighter pressure to avoid spreading infection

20. Edema caused by venous insufficiency typically presents with which characteristic?

Pitting quality that improves with elevation

Non-pitting swelling unaffected by position

Localized to one limb only

Accompanied by fever

MBLEx Pathology and Contraindications Quiz

1. Inflammation in acute phase is characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and ____.

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2. A client reports recent radiation therapy. The primary concern for massage is ____.

3. Fibromyalgia clients may benefit from massage but require modified pressure because of ____.

4. Which pregnancy complication is a contraindication to massage?

5. Kidney disease or renal failure requires caution with massage because of potential ____.

6. A client has active shingles (herpes zoster). What is the appropriate response?

7. Rheumatoid arthritis affects massage planning because joints may have ____.

8. Which cardiovascular condition typically requires physician approval before massage?

9. Cellulitis is contraindicated for massage because it is a ____.

10. A client takes anticoagulants. What precaution is most important?

11. Which condition is an absolute contraindication to massage therapy?

12. Which systemic condition typically requires physician clearance before massage?

13. Lymphedema requires modified pressure because normal massage may ____.

14. A client reports recent chemotherapy. Massage modifications should account for ____.

15. Contraindications specific to deep tissue massage include which condition?

16. A client has uncontrolled diabetes. Which concern is most relevant to massage safety?

17. Osteoporosis affects massage therapy planning because it increases risk of ____.

18. Which skin condition requires referral and is generally a contraindication to massage?

19. A client presents with fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. What is the most appropriate action?

20. Edema caused by venous insufficiency typically presents with which characteristic?