Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Pathology and Contraindications Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A client diagnosed with fibromyalgia reports a current flare-up with widespread pain and fatigue. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Use gentle, lighter-pressure techniques and shorter session duration

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Perform deep tissue massage to break up adhesions causing the pain

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Cancel the appointment since fibromyalgia is an absolute contraindication

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Apply aggressive stretching to increase range of motion

Question 2

Which type of skin cancer appears as an asymmetrical mole with irregular borders and multiple colors?

Accepted Answer

Melanoma

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Kaposi sarcoma

Question 3

A client has been diagnosed with Grade 2 sprain of the lateral ankle ligaments one week ago. What is the appropriate massage approach?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the acute injury site but work on compensating structures above and below

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Apply deep cross-fiber friction directly to the injured ligament

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Massage is absolutely contraindicated for the entire body

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Perform aggressive range-of-motion exercises on the ankle joint

Question 4

Which autoimmune condition causes the body to attack the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Multiple sclerosis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Lupus

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

Question 5

When is massage absolutely contraindicated regardless of the area being treated?

Accepted Answer

When the client has a systemic infection with fever

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When the client has a small bruise on the upper arm

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When the client has a healed surgical scar from six months ago

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When the client reports mild delayed-onset muscle soreness

Question 6

A client with Parkinson's disease requests massage therapy. Which consideration is most important for the therapist?

Accepted Answer

Position the client comfortably and be aware of rigidity and tremors when applying techniques

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Massage is contraindicated for all neurological conditions

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Only perform massage if the client can lie perfectly still on the table

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Use maximum pressure to counteract muscle rigidity