Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination FREE MBLEx Test Professional Ethics and Laws Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A massage therapist witnesses a colleague performing a technique that could potentially harm clients. What is the therapist's ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Address the concern directly with the colleague or report it to the appropriate licensing authority

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Ignore it since it is not their concern

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Post about it on social media to warn the public

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Wait until a client is actually injured before taking action

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship that a massage therapist should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Entering into a romantic relationship with a current client

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Treating a client who was referred by another healthcare provider

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Providing massage services to a family member for compensation at a professional clinic

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Attending a continuing education seminar with a colleague

Question 3

What document must a massage therapist obtain before sharing a client's health information with the client's physician?

Accepted Answer

A signed written release or authorization from the client

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A business license

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A referral letter from the physician

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A court order

Question 4

A massage therapist moves to a new state. Which of the following is required before they can legally practice?

Accepted Answer

They must obtain licensure or meet the requirements of the new state

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They can practice immediately using their previous state license

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They only need to notify their previous state board

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They can practice if they have liability insurance

Question 5

Which ethical principle requires a massage therapist to act in the best interest of the client above their own financial gain?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

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Nonmaleficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

Question 6

A client reveals during intake that they are involved in an ongoing legal case related to an injury. What should the massage therapist do regarding documentation?

Accepted Answer

Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all treatments and findings

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Avoid keeping any records to prevent being subpoenaed

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Only document sessions if requested by the client's attorney

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Destroy records after each session for liability protection