MBLEx NCBTMB 4
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE MBLEX AND NCBTMB LICENSURE EXAMS.
- 1.
The description of the probable progression of a disease pattern for an individual is the
- A.
Etiology
- B.
Diagnosis
- C.
Prognosis
- D.
Idiopathic Nature
Correct Answer
C. Prognosis -
- 2.
The sternum is inferior to the:
- A.
Pelvis
- B.
Clavicles
- C.
Diaphragm muscle
- D.
Pancreas
Correct Answer
B. Clavicles -
- 3.
The thyroid, thymus, parathyroid, pineal are organs of what system
- A.
Endocrine
- B.
Integumentary
- C.
Digestive
- D.
Lymphatic
Correct Answer
A. Endocrine -
- 4.
An air space in the facial bones is a
- A.
Sinus
- B.
Trabeculae
- C.
Foramen
- D.
Meatus
Correct Answer
A. Sinus -
- 5.
The involuntary movement that occurs between joint surfaces is called
- A.
Hypermobility
- B.
Anatomic range of motion
- C.
Osteokinematic
- D.
Joint play
Correct Answer
D. Joint play -
- 6.
The stimulus at which the first noticeable muscle contraction occurs is called the
- A.
Static force
- B.
Maximal stimulas
- C.
Threshold stimulus
- D.
Tone pattern
Correct Answer
C. Threshold stimulus -
- 7.
A force applied to a lever to overcome resistance is called the
- A.
Equilibrium
- B.
Fulcrum
- C.
Acceleration
- D.
Effort
Correct Answer
D. Effort -
- 8.
What is the main neurotransmitter affecting muscles
- A.
Serotonin
- B.
Histamine
- C.
Dopamine
- D.
Acetylcholine
Correct Answer
D. Acetylcholine -
- 9.
What is the sac around the heart that secretes a lubricating fluid to prevent frictions from the movement of the heart?
- A.
Atrium
- B.
Epicardium
- C.
Myocardium
- D.
Pericardium
Correct Answer
D. Pericardium -
- 10.
The right lymphatic duct drains the
- A.
Lower right limp and abdomen
- B.
Left and right upper body
- C.
Upper right half of the body
- D.
Lower limbs
Correct Answer
C. Upper right half of the body -
- 11.
A substance that causes the immune system to respond is called a (n):
- A.
Antigen
- B.
Phagocyte
- C.
Anaphylactic Substance
- D.
Natural killer cell
Correct Answer
A. Antigen -
- 12.
What is the primary muscle(s) that produces quiet inspiration?
- A.
Anterior Scalene
- B.
Diaphragm
- C.
Internal intercostals
- D.
Abdominals
Correct Answer
B. Diaphragm -
- 13.
The rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle in the intestine is called
- A.
Peritonitis
- B.
Mastication
- C.
Ingestion
- D.
Peristalsis
Correct Answer
D. Peristalsis -
- 14.
Oxytocin is secreted by the
- A.
Thyroid
- B.
Hypothalamus
- C.
Pituitary
- D.
Ovaries
Correct Answer
C. Pituitary -
- 15.
Which of the following is a contagious skin pathology?
- A.
Corn
- B.
Psoriasis
- C.
Scleroderma
- D.
Scabies
Correct Answer
D. Scabies -
- 16.
A procedure that filters blood through an external source is used for those with progressive renal failure. What is the process called?
- A.
Hemodialysis
- B.
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
- C.
Micturition
- D.
Urinalysis
Correct Answer
A. Hemodialysis -
- 17.
What do secondary sexual characteristics appear?
- A.
Menstruation
- B.
Parturition
- C.
Puberty
- D.
Androgyny
Correct Answer
C. Puberty -
- 18.
What is the spreading of a pathogen by particles of air?
- A.
Opportunistic invasion
- B.
Person to person contact
- C.
Invasion by ingestion
- D.
Transmission by inhalation
Correct Answer
D. Transmission by inhalation -
- 19.
The ability to endure sustained stress is related to which aspect of the general adaptation syndrome?
- A.
The resistance phase
- B.
The alarm phase
- C.
The exhaustion phase
- D.
The chronic phase
Correct Answer
B. The alarm phase -
- 20.
The client reports at the beginning of the massage that they did not sleep well and are fatigued. This information is recorded in what section of SOAP?
- A.
S
- B.
O
- C.
A
- D.
P
Correct Answer
A. S -
- 21.
What is the method of massage that reflects the concept of Swedish gymnastics?
- A.
Tapotement
- B.
Shaking
- C.
Petrissage
- D.
Passive ROM
Correct Answer
D. Passive ROM -
- 22.
In which way do wellness approaches to bodywork differ from medical approaches?
- A.
Wellness approaches focus on reduce suffering
- B.
Medical approaches are mainly palliative
- C.
Wellness approaches focus on remedial intervention
- D.
Medical approaches are remedial and palliative
Correct Answer
D. Medical approaches are remedial and palliative -
- 23.
What are channels of energy that flow up and down the body with relationship to internal organs?
- A.
Five elements
- B.
Chakras
- C.
Kundalini
- D.
Meridians
Correct Answer
D. Meridians -
- 24.
What type of insurance provides coverage if a person is injured in a fall at a place of business?
- A.
Disability Insurance
- B.
Product Liability Insurance
- C.
Professional liability insurance
- D.
Premise liability insurance
Correct Answer
D. Premise liability insurance -
- 25.
What defines the practice parameters of a particular profession?
- A.
Code of ethics
- B.
Standards of Practice
- C.
Scope of Practice
- D.
Informed Consent
Correct Answer
C. Scope of Practice -
- 26.
When a female client prefers to have a female bodywork professional, what type of touch issue is being displayed?
- A.
Culture
- B.
Gender
- C.
Diversity
- D.
Intimacy
Correct Answer
B. Gender -
- 27.
The exacerbation of an acute illness means the illness: The exacerbation of an acute illness means the illness:
- A.
Is beginning to reverse to a healthy state
- B.
Has become worse
- C.
Is infectious
- D.
Is becoming chronic
Correct Answer
B. Has become worse -
- 28.
The client has a bruise on the bottom of their foot. How would you describe the location of the bruise in your charting? The bruise is located:
- A.
On the dorsal aspect of the foot
- B.
On the volar aspect of the foot
- C.
Plantar aspect of the foot
- D.
Caudad portion of the foot
Correct Answer
C. Plantar aspect of the foot -
- 29.
When considering the relationship between anatomy and physiology, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
- A.
Anatomy is the function of the body parts and physiology is the structure of the body
- B.
Anatomy describes structure and physiology describes function
- C.
Physiologic functions are best studied during dissection and anatomy is best studied by observation
- D.
Physiology is more concrete while anatomy is more fluctuating.
Correct Answer
B. Anatomy describes structure and physiology describes function -
- 30.
Which set of bones represent the tarsal group?
- A.
Tibia, talus, hamate
- B.
Glenoid, trapezium
- C.
Cuneiform, cuboid, talus
- D.
Ethmoid, vomer, calcaneus
Correct Answer
C. Cuneiform, cuboid, talus -
- 31.
A major ligament supporting the medial aspect of the tibiotalar joint is the
- A.
Tibial collateral ligament
- B.
Deltoid ligament
- C.
Coacohumeral ligament
- D.
Labrum ligament
Correct Answer
B. Deltoid ligament -
- 32.
A muscle synergistic to the triceps brachii is the
- A.
Pronator quadratus
- B.
Flexor carpi radialis
- C.
Palmaris Longus
- D.
Anconeus
Correct Answer
D. Anconeus -
- 33.
Which set of bones represent the tarsal group?
- A.
Tibia, talus, hamate
- B.
Glenoid, trapezium
- C.
Cuneiform, cuboid, talus
- D.
Ethmoid, vomer, calcaneus
Correct Answer
C. Cuneiform, cuboid, talus -
- 34.
A client often experiences soreness the day after a resistance training routine with weights. Which of the following types of muscle contraction is likely the cause of this tenderness?
- A.
Concentric
- B.
Eccentric
- C.
Isometric
- D.
Isotonic
Correct Answer
B. Eccentric -
- 35.
Which of the following sensory receptors detects changes in muscle length?
- A.
Chemoreceptors
- B.
Photoreceptors
- C.
Nociceptors
- D.
Proprioceptors
Correct Answer
D. Proprioceptors -
- 36.
A client has systolic pressure of 112 mmhg. What is being measured?
- A.
Maximal pressure when the ventricles relax
- B.
Pressure that occurs when the ventricles relax
- C.
Maximal pressure when ventricle contract
- D.
Increases blood pressure and cardiac output
Correct Answer
C. Maximal pressure when ventricle contract -
- 37.
Which of the following most supports flow of lymph through the healthy body?
- A.
Movement
- B.
Lymphatic drainage massage
- C.
Hydrotherapy
- D.
Fluid Intake
Correct Answer
A. Movement -
- 38.
Which of the following sensory receptors detects changes in muscle length?
- A.
Chemoreceptors
- B.
Photoreceptors
- C.
Nociceptors
- D.
Proprioceptors
Correct Answer
D. Proprioceptors -
- 39.
The inflammatory response is part of what type of immune response?
- A.
Development of antigens
- B.
Homeopathy
- C.
Nonspecific Immunity
- D.
Opportunistic invasion
Correct Answer
C. Nonspecific Immunity -
- 40.
The gas exchange between blood and tissue is called
- A.
pulmonary respiration
- B.
Quiet inspiration
- C.
External respiration
- D.
Internal respiration
Correct Answer
D. Internal respiration -
- 41.
What type of food is broken down by amylase in the saliva
- A.
Carbohydrates
- B.
Fats
- C.
Proteins
- D.
Amino Acids
Correct Answer
A. Carbohydrates -
- 42.
Androgens are secreted by the gonads and the
- A.
Adrenals
- B.
Pancreas
- C.
Pituitary
- D.
Thymus
Correct Answer
A. Adrenals -
- 43.
What are the glands in the skin involved in sweating to cool off the body
- A.
Sebaceous
- B.
Eccrine
- C.
Apocrine
- D.
Ceruminous
Correct Answer
B. Eccrine -
- 44.
A client has stress incontinence. Which bodywork method may be uncomfortable for them?
- A.
Vibration of kidneys
- B.
Passive ROM
- C.
Compression of lower abdomen
- D.
Compression to the Kidney meridian
Correct Answer
C. Compression of lower abdomen -
- 45.
A client coughs into their hands during a session. There is no opportunity for the client to wash their hands before leaving the area. What sanitary procedures would the professional need to do before the next client.
- A.
Disinfect the table and change the linens
- B.
Wash their hands and forearms with hot soapy water
- C.
Disinfect any object touched by the client
- D.
Spray the air with disinfectant to clear the air.
Correct Answer
C. Disinfect any object touched by the client -
- 46.
A client informs you that they have been taking two aspirin every four to six hours for a mild ankle sprain for the past two days. What modifications to the bodywork approach may need to be made?
- A.
Use of lubricant may need to be modified to reduce increased skin sensitivity caused by the aspirin.
- B.
Compression approaches would be the methods of choice since the aspirin would increase the potential for blood clotting.
- C.
Intensity of compressive force for the methods used may need to be reduced to prevent bruising since the aspirin thins the blood and decrease clotting ability
- D.
Only energetic methods would be advisable to avoid an inflammatory response.
Correct Answer
C. Intensity of compressive force for the methods used may need to be reduced to prevent bruising since the aspirin thins the blood and decrease clotting ability -
- 47.
Care plan development is based on the information obtained during the needs assessment, applicable benefits of bodywork, general description of methodology to be used, time frames and
- A.
Textbook protocols
- B.
Informed consent
- C.
Narrative reporting
- D.
Client goals
Correct Answer
D. Client goals -
- 48.
What is the massage method that requires lubricant for effective application
- A.
Tapotement
- B.
Friction
- C.
Effleurage
- D.
Compression
Correct Answer
C. Effleurage -
- 49.
With what approach is Randolph Stone credited with
- A.
Myofascial release
- B.
Orthobionomy
- C.
Polarity
- D.
Trager
Correct Answer
C. Polarity -
- 50.
What is the meridian or vessel that is located on the ventral aspect of the body along the mid-sagittal plane?
- A.
Bladder meridian
- B.
Pericardium meridian
- C.
Governing Vessel
- D.
Central Vessel
Correct Answer
D. Central Vessel -
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