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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE MBLEX AND NCBTMB LICENSURE EXAMS.
- 1.Some cases of lordosis or lower back pain are related to weakness in which muscle
- A.
Serratus anterior
- B.
Rectus abdominis
- C.
Iliopsoas
- D.
Erector spinae
- 2.Which form of hydrotherapy reduces inflammation
- A.
Cold packs
- B.
Hot packs
- C.
Contrast bath
- D.
Steam bath
- 3.What is an autoimmune disorder in which myelin sheaths in the central nervous system are progressively destroyed
- A.
Trigeminal neuralgia
- B.
Myasthenia gravis
- C.
Multiple sclerosis
- D.
Alzheimer disease
- 4.The mastoid process is located on which skull bone
- A.
Parietal
- B.
Frontal
- C.
Sphenoid
- D.
Temporal
- 5.A muscle is inhibited by contraction of its antagonist. This is an example of
- A.
Reciprocal inhibition
- B.
Active resisted range of motion
- C.
Law of facilitation
- D.
Hilton’s Law of Bilateral Symmetry
- 6.To reduce physical strain when performing massage, the therapist should keep his or her knees slighty
- A.
Inverted
- B.
Rotated
- C.
Flexed
- D.
Extended
- 7.Which structure lies between the stomach and small intestine
- A.
Pyloric sphincter
- B.
Sphincter of Oddi
- C.
Lower esophageal sphincter
- D.
Ileocecal sphincter
- 8.Which of the following refers to information gained from the client's perception
- A.
Statistical data
- B.
Objective data
- C.
Subjective data
- D.
Pertinent data
- 9.Which of the follow best describes a restriction of motion at the end of passive joint mobilization or stretching
- A.
Crepitus
- B.
End-feel
- C.
Turgor
- D.
Fulling
- 10.Which muscle would MOST likely be involved in adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder
- A.
Rhomboids
- B.
Trapezius
- C.
Subscapularis
- D.
Pectoralis major
- 11.The term costal refers to the
- A.
Vertebrae
- B.
Sternum
- C.
Great toe
- D.
Ribs
- 12.Lifting soft tissues vertically, then compressing and releasing them using rhythmic alternating pressures best describe which massage technique
- A.
Vibration or shaking movements
- B.
Pétrissage/kneading
- C.
Tapotement/percussion
- D.
Effleurage/gliding
- 13.Which of the following conditions is indicated for massage
- A.
Acute inflammation
- B.
Fever
- C.
Fibromyalgia
- D.
Abnormal lumps
- 14.What signed document gives the therapist permission to release client information
- A.
Release form
- B.
Confidentiality form
- C.
Consent form
- D.
Intake form
- 15.Which of the following represents the meningeal layers from superficial to deep
- A.
Dura mater – pia mater – arachnoid
- B.
Pia mater – dura mater – arachnoid
- C.
Dura mater – arachnoid – pia mater
- D.
Pia mater – arachnoid – dura mater
- 16.Which receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure
- A.
Meissner corpuscles
- B.
Krause bulbs
- C.
Pacinian corpuscles
- D.
Pressure spindles
- 17.If an independent contractor is compensated by a salon for massage services, what tax document does the salon provide the contractor annually
- A.
1099
- B.
W-2
- C.
1040
- D.
W-4
- 18.Crepitus can be detected by what means
- A.
Observation
- B.
Palpation
- C.
Listening
- D.
Range of motion
- 19.What best describes the initial response of blood vessels during ice application
- A.
Vasoactive
- B.
Vasodilation
- C.
Vasoconstriction
- D.
Vasogenic
- 20.Thixotropism describes
- A.
Diseases marked by stages of exacerbation and remission
- B.
The acute and subacute phases of injury or trauma
- C.
Fascia's ability to change from a more solid to a more gelatinous state and back
- D.
Latent trigger points that become active trigger points by overstimulation of nerves
- 21.Which of the following is a term used to describe motor nerves
- A.
Afferent
- B.
Receptor
- C.
Efferent
- D.
Sensory
- 22.Which term is used to describe decubitus ulcers
- A.
Bedsores
- B.
Herpes whitlow
- C.
Plantar warts
- D.
Athlete's foot
- 23.Which muscle is antagonist to gastrocnemius
- A.
Tibialis anterior
- B.
Biceps femoris
- C.
Plantaris
- D.
Soleus
- 24.What is the accounting term for monies owed to you or your business
- A.
Depreciation
- B.
Accounts payable
- C.
Equity
- D.
Accounts receivable
- 25.Cervical acceleration/deceleration injury is also known as
- A.
Whiplash
- B.
Migraine
- C.
Sciatic
- D.
Tetanus
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