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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
- 26.What is the medial clavicular joint called
- A.
Sternocostal joint
- B.
Costochondral joint
- C.
Acromioclavicular joint
- D.
Sternoclavicular joint
- 27.Lifting soft tissues vertically, then compressing and releasing them using rhythmic alternating pressures best describe which massage technique
- A.
Vibration or shaking movements
- B.
Effleurage/gliding
- C.
Pétrissage/kneading
- D.
Tapotement/percussion
- 28.What is another name for the zygomatic arch
- A.
Cheekbone
- B.
Forehead
- C.
Chin
- D.
Jaw
- 29.Which of the following best describes and increase in localized blood flow
- A.
Polyuria
- B.
Hyperemia
- C.
Hematuria
- D.
Ischemia
- 30.Which of the following joints moves in only one plane
- A.
Saddle
- B.
Ellipsoid
- C.
Ball and socket
- D.
Hinge
- 31.Bell palsy involves which cranial nerve
- A.
V
- B.
X
- C.
VII
- D.
I
- 32.Proper body mechanics are important to prevent injury to the therapist. Which of the following demonstrates good body mechanics
- A.
Knees flexed while shifting weight between the feet
- B.
Majority of weight on the right foot
- C.
Knees locked with back straight
- D.
Feet close together and bent at the waist
- 33.A client comes into your office and states that he is HIV positive. Which of the following is part of your treatment plan
- A.
Adjust the massage to his vitality and stamina and avoid any open sores
- B.
Massage is contraindicated.
- C.
Proceed with the massage while avoiding wearing disposable gloves
- D.
Obtain medical clearance, then use vibration over the sternum to stimulate the thymus
- 34.A person who habitually smokes cigarettes is more likely than a nonsmoker to develop which of the following
- A.
Pleurisy
- B.
Emphysema
- C.
Pleurisy
- D.
Tuberculosis
- 35.When a person is raised up on his toes, the ankle is in what position
- A.
Dorsiflexion
- B.
Inversion
- C.
Plantar flexion
- D.
Eversion
- 36.Which of the following is a fibrous protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin
- A.
Melanin
- B.
Carotene
- C.
Sebum
- D.
Keratin
- 37.Which muscle is located directly inferior to the scapular spine
- A.
Subscapularis
- B.
Infraspinatus
- C.
Supraspinatus
- D.
Teres minor
- 38.A hinge joint is capable of making which of the following movements
- A.
Inversion and eversion
- B.
Adduction and abduction
- C.
Flexion and extension
- D.
Pronation and supination
- 39.Why should you avoid scented massage lubricants
- A.
Client may have allergies or scent sensitivities
- B.
They are cost-prohibitive
- C.
They often stain linens
- D.
They may interfere with releasing energy blocks
- 40.A client approaches you at a social function and asks about another one of your clients’ progress with treatment. This conflicts directly with which code of ethics principle
- A.
Networking
- B.
Dual relationships
- C.
Confidentiality
- D.
Networking
- 41.If a client has pain in the acromial region, which joint is most likely involved
- A.
Knee
- B.
Hip
- C.
Elbow
- D.
Shoulder
- 42.If you come across an unconscious adult, what should you do first
- A.
Try to rouse the person to consciousness
- B.
Clear the person’s airway by tilting the head back
- C.
Try to locate a pulse in the person’s throat
- D.
Call emergency services immediately
- 43.What percentage of income from bartered goods or services is reportable to the Internal Revenue Service
- A.
None is reportable
- B.
50%
- C.
75%
- D.
100%
- 44.Which muscles are parts of the rotator cuff
- A.
Teres minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus
- B.
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, pectoralis minor, and subscapularis
- C.
Infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres major, and subclavius
- D.
Subclavius, infraspinatus, teres major, and supraspinatus
- 45.When calling Emergency Medical Services (EMS: 911), what is the most valuable information given to the dispatcher
- A.
Time and place of the accident
- B.
If police are needed with the emergency
- C.
What the emergency is and where it happened
- D.
Your name and your credentials
- 46.What muscle is a synergist to the iliopsoas
- A.
Rectus femoris
- B.
Semitendinosus
- C.
Piriformis
- D.
Gluteus maximus
- 47.What are trigger points
- A.
Gap between two nerves where information is transmitted
- B.
Junction between a muscle and a tendon that is hypermobile
- C.
Localized areas of hyperirritability that, when pressed, may refer pain
- D.
Areas of numbness brought on by neuropathy
- 48.What type of insurance protects the therapist if he or she injures a client during a procedure
- A.
Workman's compensation insurance
- B.
Health and wellness insurance
- C.
Disability insurance
- D.
Professional liability insurance
- 49.What is the most common cause of chronic bronchitis
- A.
Family history
- B.
Alcohol overconsumption
- C.
Mineral deficiency
- D.
Cigarette smoking
- 50.A coronal plane
- A.
Could pass through both ears
- B.
Lies parallel to the midsagittal plane
- C.
Could pass through the nose and spine
- D.
Lies in the horizontal plane
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