NCBTMB Practice Cards
Practice questions for NCBTMB test
- 1.
What organs are associated with FIRE
- A.
Stomach and spleen
- B.
Liver and lung
- C.
Small intestine, triple heater, heart, heart constrictor
- D.
Galbladder, liver
Correct Answer
C. Small intestine, triple heater, heart, heart constrictor -
- 2.
What controls fire?
- A.
Water
- B.
Earth
- C.
Wood
- D.
Metal
Correct Answer
A. Water -
- 3.
What organs are associated with WATER?
- A.
Liver, lung
- B.
Bladder, kidney
- C.
Galbladder, liver
- D.
Stomach, spleen
Correct Answer
B. Bladder, kidney -
- 4.
What organs are associated with Earth
- A.
Liver, lung
- B.
Bladder, kidney
- C.
Small intestine, triple heater, heart, heart constrictor
- D.
Stomach, spleen
Correct Answer
D. Stomach, spleen -
- 5.
What organs are associated with METAL?
- A.
Liver, lung
- B.
Bladder, kidney
- C.
Galbladder, liver
- D.
Stomach, spleen
Correct Answer
A. Liver, lung -
- 6.
What organs are associated with WOOD?
- A.
Stomach, spleen
- B.
Liver, lung
- C.
Heart, heart constrictor, small intestine, triple heater
- D.
Galbladder, liver
Correct Answer
D. Galbladder, liver -
- 7.
What color is associated with EARTH?
- A.
Green
- B.
Yellow
- C.
White
- D.
Red
Correct Answer
B. Yellow -
- 8.
What color is associated with METAL?
- A.
White
- B.
Green
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Black
Correct Answer
A. White -
- 9.
What color is associated with WATER?
- A.
Green
- B.
Blue/Black
- C.
Yellow
- D.
White
Correct Answer
B. Blue/Black -
- 10.
What color is associated with WOOD?
- A.
Green
- B.
White
- C.
Black
- D.
Red
Correct Answer
A. Green -
- 11.
Of Yin and YangYin is associated with which Nervous System?
- A.
Parasympathetic
- B.
Sympathetic
- C.
Central Nervous System
Correct Answer
A. Parasympathetic -
- 12.
Of Yin and YangYang is associated with which Nervous System?
- A.
Parasympathetic system
- B.
Sympathetic system
- C.
Central Nervous system
Correct Answer
B. Sympathetic system -
- 13.
What controls EARTH
- A.
Fire
- B.
Wood
- C.
Water
- D.
Metal
Correct Answer
B. Wood -
- 14.
What controls METAL?
- A.
Fire
- B.
Water
- C.
Wood
- D.
Earth
Correct Answer
A. Fire -
- 15.
What controls WATER?
- A.
Earth
- B.
Wood
- C.
Fire
- D.
Metal
Correct Answer
A. Earth -
- 16.
What controls WOOD?
- A.
Water
- B.
Metal
- C.
Earth
- D.
Fire
Correct Answer
B. Metal -
- 17.
How many chakras are there?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
12
Correct Answer
C. 7 -
- 18.
How many elements are there?
- A.
7
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
13
Correct Answer
B. 5 -
- 19.
How many Meridians are there?
- A.
25
- B.
17
- C.
12
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 20.
How many Zones are there?
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
25
- D.
12
Correct Answer
A. 10 -
- 21.
True or FalseYin energy is in the front of the body?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
True or FalseYang energy is in the back of the body
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
KYO is the same as...
- A.
Yin (-) parasympathetic
- B.
Yang (+) sympathetic
Correct Answer
A. Yin (-) parasympathetic -
- 24.
JITZU is the same as...
- A.
Yang (+) sympathetic
- B.
Yin (-) parasympathetic
Correct Answer
A. Yang (+) sympathetic -
- 25.
What muscle originates on the thoracolumbar aponerosis and posterior ililac crest?
- A.
Teres major
- B.
Latissiums dorsi
- C.
Infraspinatus
- D.
Gluteus mdeius
Correct Answer
B. Latissiums dorsi -
- 26.
What is the interstitial tissue fluid that bathes the cells called?
- A.
Blood
- B.
Lymph
- C.
Lacteal
- D.
Lymphoid
Correct Answer
B. Lymph -
- 27.
This type of massage technique prevents and reduces excessive scarring following trauma?
- A.
Vibration
- B.
Effleurage
- C.
Friction
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Friction -
- 28.
The large bone at the heel of the foot is called the?
- A.
Calcaneus
- B.
Epicondyle
- C.
Phalanx
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Calcaneus -
- 29.
Peroneus Longus and Peroneus Brevis evert the foot and assist in?
- A.
Dorsi flexion of the ankle
- B.
Extension of the great toe
- C.
Plantar flexion of the ankle
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Plantar flexion of the ankle -
- 30.
Tibialis anterior and extensor Hallucis Longus work with this muscle to dorsiflex the ankle
- A.
Tibialis posterior
- B.
Extensor digitorum longus
- C.
Peroneus longus
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Extensor digitorum longus -
- 31.
A client has a cough and nasal mucus, diarrhea and intestinal cramping are also present. The large intestine meridian is tender to the touch. Which other meridian that is part of the metal element is directly involved?
- A.
Pericardium
- B.
Lung
- C.
Bladder
- D.
Heart
Correct Answer
B. Lung -
- 32.
Characterized by swelling, redness, heat and pain
- A.
Inflammation
- B.
Varicose veins
- C.
Osteoprosis
- D.
Edema
Correct Answer
A. Inflammation -
- 33.
The axilla, popliteal fossa and femoral triangle are
- A.
Endangerment sites
- B.
Vulunerable to deep pressure
- C.
Areas of concern during massage
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Endangerment sites -
- 34.
Tibialis anterior and posterior have this action in common
- A.
Planter flexion
- B.
Inversion
- C.
Extension
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Inversion -
- 35.
What is the thick, superficial band of fascia stretching from the heel to the ball of the foot?
- A.
A spring ligament
- B.
Extensor
- C.
Plantar aponeurosis
- D.
None of above
Correct Answer
C. Plantar aponeurosis -
- 36.
The tendons of the flexor muscles are held in place by the
- A.
Plantar aponeurosis
- B.
Flexor retinaculum
- C.
Spring ligament
- D.
Anterior calcaneal ligament
Correct Answer
B. Flexor retinaculum -
- 37.
Highly sensitive nerve endings which send messages back to the brain are referred to as
- A.
Meridian points
- B.
Pustules
- C.
Tsubo points
- D.
Sensory neurons
Correct Answer
D. Sensory neurons -
- 38.
Touch outer membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord is called
- A.
Arachnoid mater
- B.
Lamina groove
- C.
Dura mater
- D.
Pia mater
Correct Answer
C. Dura mater -
- 39.
Which of the following would be contraindicated for hot hydrotherapy treatment
- A.
An athlete
- B.
A referred client from a psychologist
- C.
A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy
- D.
Someone with neck a neck impingement
Correct Answer
C. A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy -
- 40.
Ayuvedic means
- A.
Finger pressure
- B.
A personalized approach
- C.
Science of life
- D.
Moxibustion
Correct Answer
C. Science of life -
- 41.
Moxibustion, acupuncture and herbal medicine are part of
- A.
Western medicine
- B.
Modern medicine
- C.
Chinese medicine
- D.
Ancient medicine
Correct Answer
C. Chinese medicine -
- 42.
The word Shiatsu means
- A.
Yin and Yang
- B.
Finger pressure
- C.
Long broad strokes
- D.
A personalized approach
Correct Answer
B. Finger pressure -
- 43.
Which energy type flows up from the feet to the chest and out the fingertips
- A.
Yin
- B.
Tsubo
- C.
Yang
- D.
Governing Vessel
Correct Answer
A. Yin -
- 44.
Which principle represents the negative dark principles?
- A.
Yin
- B.
Tsubo
- C.
Yang
- D.
Governing vessel
Correct Answer
A. Yin -
- 45.
How many pairs of primary meridian through the body
- A.
24
- B.
15
- C.
12
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 46.
Alveoli are small sacs located in the
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Liver
- C.
Heart
- D.
Adrenal gland
Correct Answer
A. Lungs -
- 47.
Sexual behavior with a client is violation of
- A.
Scope of practice
- B.
Code of ethics
- C.
City law
- D.
State law
Correct Answer
B. Code of ethics -
- 48.
The pleura encases the
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Brain
- C.
Heart
- D.
Brachial plexus
Correct Answer
A. Lungs -
- 49.
What is the function of the noniceptor
- A.
To alert the brain of tissue damage
- B.
To alert bones of tissue damage
- C.
To alert muschle of tissue damage
- D.
To alert sensory neurons of tissue damage
Correct Answer
A. To alert the brain of tissue damage -
- 50.
The largest organ of the skin is
- A.
Heart
- B.
Skin
- C.
Liver
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Skin -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Dec 14, 2012Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Jan 08, 2009Quiz Created by
Breakerfan4
- ACE Quizzes
- BCBA Quizzes
- CCP Quizzes
- CDC Quizzes
- CDCs Quizzes
- CEH Quizzes
- CISA Quizzes
- CISCO Quizzes
- CISSP Quizzes
- CompTIA Quizzes
- CPA Quizzes
- CPAT Quizzes
- CPFA Quizzes
- CPP Quizzes
- CPT Quizzes
- CSA Quizzes
- CSET Quizzes
- CST Quizzes
- CSWIP Quizzes
- FTCE Quizzes
- HIPAA Quizzes
- IAHCSMM Quizzes
- ISTQB Quizzes
- LEED Ga Quizzes
- MBLEx Quizzes
- NCIDQ Quizzes
- PMP Quizzes
- PRAXIS Quizzes
- PTCB Quizzes
- Six Sigma Quizzes
- TEAS Quizzes
Back to top