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

Answer

SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, which is the standard documentation format used in healthcare settings including massage therapy.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Compression

Answer

Compression involves rhythmic pressing into the muscle belly without gliding and is widely used in sports massage to increase circulation and warm tissue.

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

DVT is an absolute contraindication for massage on the affected limb because manipulation could dislodge the clot and cause a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.

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)

Answer

The vagus nerve (CN X) is the primary parasympathetic nerve and massage therapy stimulates it to promote the relaxation response including decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Side-lying

Answer

Side-lying position is safest for third-trimester pregnant clients because it avoids compression of the inferior vena cava that can occur in supine position.

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