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

Question 1

A client with hepatitis C asks about receiving massage therapy. What is the therapist's primary concern?

Accepted Answer

The therapist should assess whether the client's liver function can tolerate the metabolic demands of massage

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The virus can spread through casual skin contact during massage

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Hepatitis C makes massage completely contraindicated at all stages

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The client must bring proof of a negative viral load before treatment

Question 2

Which skin condition would require the massage therapist to avoid the affected area entirely?

Accepted Answer

An active herpes simplex outbreak

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A well-healed surgical scar

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Mild eczema in remission

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A small, stable mole

Question 3

A client is in the second trimester of pregnancy and requests a massage. Which position is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying position with proper pillow support

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Prone position with standard bolstering

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Supine position for the entire session

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Seated upright in a massage chair

Question 4

What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant tumor in terms of massage contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Malignant tumors are a systemic contraindication due to the risk of facilitating metastasis through increased circulation

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Benign tumors are always safe to massage directly over

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Both types present identical contraindication concerns

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Only malignant tumors cause pain, so benign tumors need no precautions

Question 5

A client with Type 1 diabetes wants to schedule regular massage sessions. What is an important consideration for the therapist?

Accepted Answer

The therapist should monitor for signs of hypoglycemia during the session

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Massage is absolutely contraindicated for all diabetic clients

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Diabetic clients cannot receive massage on their extremities

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Massage has no special considerations for diabetic clients

Question 6

Which of the following conditions involves degeneration of articular cartilage and is considered a local contraindication during acute flare-ups?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis

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Fibromyalgia

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Multiple sclerosis

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Myasthenia gravis