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A short review quiz to help prepare for the NCBTMB/MBLEx
- 1.What is the term for fluid that lubricates joints?
- A.
Lymph
- B.
Plasma
- C.
Serous
- D.
Synovial
- 2.When massaging a client, the mssage/bodywork practitioner notices a rapid respiratory rate and a rapid heart rate, The client is MOST likely in a state of ____________?
- A.
Anxiety
- B.
Depression
- C.
Fatigue
- D.
Happiness
- 3.The earliest symptom of osteoarthritis is _______?
- A.
Pain usually worse with exercise
- B.
Radiating heat
- C.
Shooting muscular pain
- D.
Tingling in extremities
- 4.When massaging a large area of the body, the practicioner should _____?
- A.
Brace the shoulders to gain power
- B.
Focus on movement in the wrists for rhythm
- C.
Shift weight from one foot to the other
- D.
Tense the hips to provide a good foundation
- 5.Which of the following actions BEST assesses a joint or ligament without muscle contraction?
- A.
Active range of motion
- B.
Assisted movement
- C.
Passive range of motion
- D.
Resisted movement
- 6.Which of the following skin conditions is contagious?
- A.
Acne
- B.
Herpes
- C.
Hives
- D.
Psoriasis
- 7.Net income is defined as ___________?
- A.
Income recieved as cash
- B.
Income recieved as checks
- C.
Total income less expenditures
- D.
Total income recieved
- 8.Which of the following treatments is an example of allopathic medicine?
- A.
Aromatherapy
- B.
Chemotherapy
- C.
Chiropractic adjustment
- D.
Herban Infusions
- 9.The function of ligaments is to __________?
- A.
Connect muscle to bone
- B.
Connect muscle to muscle
- C.
Move joints
- D.
Stabilize joints
- 10.The proximal attachment for the long head of the biceps brachii is at the ___________?
- A.
Coracoid process of the scapula
- B.
Inferior aspect of the glenoid fossa
- C.
Infraspinatus fossa
- D.
Upper rim of the glenoid fossa
- 11.Injured cartilage takes a long time to heal because it is ________?
- A.
Articular
- B.
Composed of dense tissues
- C.
Difficult to massage
- D.
Poorly vascularized
- 12.Which of the following diseases primarily affects the lymph nodes and other lymphatic structures?
- A.
Crones
- B.
Hodgkins
- C.
Huntington's
- D.
Parkinsons
- 13.Which organ is protected by the sternum and vertebral column?
- A.
Heart
- B.
Liver
- C.
Spleen
- D.
Stomach
- 14.In order to document the client's progress throughout multiple treatments, It is important to __________?
- A.
Have the client fill out a history form before each treatment
- B.
Keep a log of the client's appointments
- C.
Record and maintain S.O.A.P notes
- D.
Verbally check in with the client before each session
- 15.What type of membrane lines the digestive tract?
- A.
Cutaneous
- B.
Mucous
- C.
Serous
- D.
Synovial
- 16.The massage/bodywork practitioner's major source of information about the clients medical profile comes from
- A.
History
- B.
Muscle testing
- C.
Observation
- D.
Palpation
- 17.What are the primary actions of the Teres Major muscle?
- A.
Extension, adduction, medial rotation
- B.
Flexion, abduction, medial rotation
- C.
Flexion, adduction, medial rotation
- D.
Lateral rotation, extension, adduction
- 18.The effects of post menopaus would include ______?
- A.
Increase in estrogen production
- B.
Increase in progesterone production
- C.
Loss of bone density matrix
- D.
Thickening of the epithelial linings
- 19.Which of the following treatments is indicated for inflammation within the first twenty four hours?
- A.
Analgesic balm
- B.
Contrast bath
- C.
Ice pack
- D.
Paraffin dip
- 20.Which of the following appearances BEST describes varicose veins?
- A.
Dry and flaky surrounding tissue
- B.
Knotty appearance under the skin
- C.
Localized edema
- D.
Red and swollen
- 21.On the way to a massage session, a client is bitten on the ankle by a dog, The practicioner should _______?
- A.
Avoid any work distal to the knee of the effected ankle
- B.
Cancel the session and suggest the client go to a hospital
- C.
Give the client a band-aid
- D.
Wear gloves for the session
- 22.Done Rhythmically, what is the effect of passive range of motion?
- A.
Hypoxia in the joint being mobilized
- B.
Relaxation of the nervous system
- C.
Stimulation of the nervous system
- D.
Release of epinephrine
- 23.What is the average resting ventilation rate for an adult?
- A.
1-10 breaths per minute
- B.
12-18 breaths per minute
- C.
30-60 breaths per minute
- D.
40-50 breaths per minute
- 24.Applying sustained deep pressure to a small area, followed by a slow release and stretching, is a technique of
- A.
Chakra balancing
- B.
Craniosacral therapy
- C.
Trager approach
- D.
Trigger point therapy
- 25.A 21-year-old female client comes in for a massage treatment. She is extremely thin, and her hair is dry and brittle. The massage/bodywork practitioner suspects the client has anorexia nervosa. How should the practitioner proceed?
- A.
Bolster carefully and proceed wtih the massage
- B.
Gather more information before proceeding with the massage
- C.
Immediately notify the client's healthgiver
- D.
Refer teh client for psychological counselling instead of performing the massage.
- 26.Which of the following describes and infection of the bone?
- A.
Osteamalacia
- B.
Osteomyelitis
- C.
Osteopenia
- D.
Osteoporosis
- 27.Which of the following terms is defined as an increase in the diameter of the lumen of a blood vessel
- A.
Arteriosclerosis
- B.
Atherosclerosis
- C.
Vasoconstriction
- D.
Vasodilation
- 28.Which term can be used to describe protraction of the scapulae?
- A.
Abduction
- B.
Adduction
- C.
Downward rotation
- D.
Upward Rotation
- 29.The art of assessing tissues with the hands in order to note changes in tension and position BEST defines: ___________?
- A.
Articulation
- B.
Delineation
- C.
Paplation
- D.
Sensation
- 30.When getting off the table from the supine position, which of the following is the BEST action to minimize strain on the neck and back?
- A.
Contract the abdominal muscles while lifting the head and rocking to a sitting position
- B.
Keep neck relaxed while lifting the head and pushing posteriorly ith the elbows
- C.
Lead with the head and help to leverage the body upright with hands on knees and thighs leave back and neck open to strain
- D.
Roll to the side while keeping the neck relaxed, swing legs off the table, and push up with the arms
- 31.During a massage session, a client tells the practitioner they just took vicoden. The massage practitioner should ____?
- A.
Avoid any abdominal work
- B.
Avoid deep work
- C.
Continue the session
- D.
Stop the session
- 32.The popliteal fossa is an endangerment site for which structure?
- A.
Basilic vein
- B.
Femoral artery
- C.
Obturator nerve
- D.
Tibial nerve
- 33.A major principle of holistic health is ___________?
- A.
Each part of the body is a separate entity
- B.
The body has no influence on the emotions
- C.
The mind and body cannot be divided
- D.
The mind is independent from the body
- 34.During prolonged excessive stress, the body experiences: ___________?
- A.
Increased blood pressure
- B.
Increased peristalsis
- C.
Reduced heart rate
- D.
Reduced respiration rate
- 35.Which of the following chakras is associated with the color green?
- A.
Crown
- B.
Heart
- C.
Root
- D.
Solar plexus
- 36.The income from a gift certificate becomes taxable when the certificate is : _______________
- A.
Donated
- B.
Expired
- C.
Purchased
- D.
Redeemed
- 37.What is the volume of air inspired or expired during a normal breath called?
- A.
Residual volume
- B.
Tidal volume
- C.
Total lung capacity
- D.
Vital capacity
- 38.Which of the following chakras is represented by the color red?
- A.
Crown
- B.
Heart
- C.
Root
- D.
Solar Plexus
- 39.Which of the following muscles is palpable directly inferior to the spine of the scapula?
- A.
Infraspinatus
- B.
Subscapularis
- C.
Suprasinatus
- D.
Teres Minor
- 40.Which of the following is a biaxial joint?
- A.
Ellipsoid
- B.
Gliding
- C.
Hinge
- D.
Pivot
- 41.A client who was exposed to repeated domestic violence during childhood may exhibit symptoms of :_________?
- A.
De Quevain's Disease
- B.
Guillian-Barre Syndrome
- C.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- D.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
- 42.While replacing clean linen, the pillow case falls to the floor. The mssage/bodywork practitioner SHOULD:________________?
- A.
Find a matching case fo the sheet set
- B.
Place the case in the dirty laundry
- C.
Shake the case out and continue to cover the pillow
- D.
Spray the case with disinfectant
- 43.If a client experiences pain radiating distally while a practitioner is palpating the piriformis, the practitioner may be putting undue pressure on which of the following nerves?
- A.
Femoral
- B.
Obturator
- C.
Peroneal
- D.
Sciatic
- 44.A contraction of the arrector pili muscles could indicate that a client is: ___________?
- A.
Cold
- B.
Hungry
- C.
Nauseous
- D.
Sleep deprived
- 45.What is the common term for myocardial infarction?
- A.
Blood clot
- B.
Dropsy
- C.
Heart attack
- D.
Stroke
- 46.The chamber of the heart that recieves oxygen-rich blood through the pulonary viens is the: ________________?
- A.
Left Atrium
- B.
Left Bentricle
- C.
Right Atrium
- D.
Right Ventricle
- 47.How should the massage/bodywork practitioner have a client turn over
- A.
Give instructions to the client, leave the room and return when the client calls out
- B.
Hold the border of the drape at the head of the table and have the client turn over
- C.
Let the client handle turning with the draping and do not interfere
- D.
Lift and hold the border of the draping farthest from the practitioner and ask the client to roll towards the practitioner under the drape
- 48.Which muscle acts to medially rotate the tibia?
- A.
Gastrocnemius
- B.
Pectineus
- C.
Plantaris
- D.
Popliteus
- 49.What is the hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland that helps regulate fluid and electrolyte balance?
- A.
Antidiuretic hormone
- B.
Luteinizing hormone
- C.
Oxytocin
- D.
Serotonin
- 50.A client who experiences an intense emotional release during a session is asked to breath into his/her abdomen. This style of breathing causes relaxation by activating the:__________________
- A.
Efferent network
- B.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
- C.
Reticular activating system
- D.
Sympathetic nervous system
- 51.What knee flexor attatches to the fibula
- A.
Biceps Femoris
- B.
Gastrocnemius
- C.
Plantaris
- D.
Semitendinosis
- 52.When providing massage/bodywork to someone with an end stage terminal illness, the focus is: ___________?
- A.
Injury repair
- B.
Movement performance
- C.
Providing comfort
- D.
Rehabilitation
- 53.Deep circular friction should be avoided posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus in order to prevent compression of which nerve?
- A.
Median
- B.
Musculotcutaneous
- C.
Radial
- D.
Ulnar
- 54.The purpose of using a lubricant in mssage is to : ____________?
- A.
Avoid uncomfortable friction
- B.
Increase excretion from pores
- C.
Increase pressure
- D.
Kill bacteria
- 55.The short-term application of cold agents has which of the following immediate effects?
- A.
Increased local production of lymph
- B.
Increased pain and arterial dilation
- C.
Reduced local production of white blood cells
- D.
Reduced pain and vasoconstriction
- 56.Which of the following actions is performed by the biceps brachii?
- A.
Extension of the arm at the shoulder joint
- B.
External rotation of the arm at the shoulder joint
- C.
Supination of the forearm at the radio-ulnar joints
- D.
Ulnar deviation of the hand at the radio-ulnar joints
- 57.If a client requests sexual services during a massage session the massage/bodywork practitioner should respond by: _________?
- A.
Avoiding the clients request and moving on
- B.
Negotiating the clients request off-site
- C.
Terminating the session
- D.
Trying to talk the client out of the requested services
- 58.The chakra's are:_____________?
- A.
Bony landmarks
- B.
Channel pathways
- C.
Energy centers
- D.
Longitudinal currents
- 59.Which of the following muscles is MOST accible when a client is lying prone with a shoulder abducted to 90 degrees and the forearm hanging freely off the table?
- A.
Biceps Brachii
- B.
Corocobrachialis
- C.
Pectoralis Major
- D.
Triceps Brachii
- 60.During forceful inspiration, elevation of the sternum is aided by the contraction of which muscles?
- A.
Iliopsoas and middle scalene
- B.
Pectoralis major and transversus abdominis
- C.
Semispinalis capitis and sternohyoid
- D.
Sternocleidomastoid and scalenes
- 61.Which of the following activities is BEST in helping to maintain bone mass?
- A.
Elliptical trainers
- B.
Weight-bearing exercise
- C.
Yoga
- D.
Sauna
- 62.Which of the following muscles flexes,abducts and laterally rotates the hip?
- A.
Rectus Femoris
- B.
Sartorius
- C.
Tensor Fasciae Latae
- D.
Vastus Lateralis
- 63.If a client resists filling out a client information sheet, the massage/bodywork practitioner should:___________?
- A.
Ask the client to complete the sheet at the end of the session
- B.
Ask the client questions and write the responses on the sheet
- C.
Cancel the massage session
- D.
Interview the client in another session
- 64.Massage can lower the bodies overproduction of:_________________?
- A.
Adrenaline
- B.
Lipase
- C.
Melanin
- D.
Somatotropin
- 65.When a client looks to the massage/bodywork practitioner for emotional support beyond the ethical scope of practice, the practicioner SHOULD:___________?
- A.
Continue the massage session to diffuse the client's emotions
- B.
Encourage the client to find the required support
- C.
Talk about one's own emotions to help relate to the client
- D.
Talk with and counsel the client as needed
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