Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination FREE MBLEx MCQ Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What does the abbreviation SOAP stand for in massage therapy documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Standard, Observation, Analysis, Procedure

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Subjective, Observation, Action, Protocol

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Summary, Objective, Assessment, Procedure

Question 2

Which massage technique involves rhythmic compression and release of soft tissue and is commonly used in sports massage?

Accepted Answer

Compression

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Effleurage

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Petrissage

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Tapotement

Question 3

A client with diagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg presents for massage. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

DVT is an absolute contraindication for massage of the affected limb

Answer

Massage the right leg only and avoid the left

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Perform light effleurage on the affected leg

Answer

Apply heat to the affected area before massaging

Question 4

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the parasympathetic relaxation response that massage therapy is known to activate?

Accepted Answer

Vagus nerve (CN X)

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Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

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Facial nerve (CN VII)

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Accessory nerve (CN XI)

Question 5

When positioning a pregnant client in the third trimester for massage, which position is generally safest?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying

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Supine

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Prone

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Seated upright

Question 6

What is the insertion point of the deltoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus

Answer

Acromion process

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Coracoid process

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Greater tubercle of the humerus