Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination FREE MBLEx Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which body system is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis through the release of hormones?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine system

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Nervous system

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Lymphatic system

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Integumentary system

Question 2

A client presents with numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Which nerve is most likely compressed?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

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Ulnar nerve

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Radial nerve

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Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using draping during a massage session?

Accepted Answer

To maintain client modesty and professional boundaries

Answer

To keep the client warm throughout the session

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To reduce friction during massage strokes

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To protect the massage table linens

Question 4

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle generates force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Isotonic

Question 5

The ischial tuberosity serves as the origin for which group of muscles?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Hip adductors

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Gluteal muscles

Question 6

According to standard sanitation practices, how should a massage therapist handle linens that have come into contact with a client?

Accepted Answer

Wash in hot water with detergent and bleach after each client use

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Reuse if the client will return the same day

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Air dry and reuse for the next client

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Spray with disinfectant between clients