Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Test Ethics, Boundaries, and Laws Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A massage therapist discovers that a long-time client is also a close friend's spouse. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the dual relationship with the client and consider a referral

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Continue treatment without acknowledging the relationship

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Immediately terminate the therapeutic relationship

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Inform the friend about the client's treatments

Question 2

Which federal law requires massage therapists to maintain client health information confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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OSHA

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ADA

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FERPA

Question 3

A client requests that the massage therapist perform a technique outside their scope of practice. What should the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the client to an appropriate practitioner

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Attempt the technique to satisfy the client

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Perform a modified version of the technique

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Agree but charge extra for the specialized service

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

To establish standards of professional conduct and protect the public

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To increase revenue for practitioners

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To limit the number of practicing therapists

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To create legal liability for practitioners

Question 5

In which situation would a massage therapist be legally required to break client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When a client reports suspected child abuse to the therapist

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When a client discloses marital problems

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When another therapist asks about the client's condition

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When the client's employer requests health information

Question 6

A massage therapist accepts expensive gifts from a client on multiple occasions. This practice is problematic because it:

Accepted Answer

Creates a power imbalance and blurs professional boundaries

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Violates tax reporting requirements

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Is only inappropriate if the gifts exceed $100

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Is acceptable as long as both parties consent