Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Professional Ethics and Laws 5

Question 1

A client requests that the massage therapist not document any notes about their session for privacy reasons. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that maintaining accurate records is a professional and legal obligation

Answer

Record-keeping is a professional and often legal obligation that protects both the client and therapist; the therapist cannot ethically forgo documentation based on client preference.

Question 2

A massage therapist realizes mid-session that they have inadequate training to safely perform a technique the client is requesting. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop and explain that the requested technique exceeds their current training

Answer

Practicing outside one's competence level violates the ethical principle of non-maleficence and may cause the client harm.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios represents a potential HIPAA violation by a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

Mentioning a client's name and condition to a friend in a public restaurant

Answer

Disclosing a client's identity and health information in a public place where others can overhear constitutes an unauthorized disclosure under HIPAA.

Question 4

A massage therapist is approached by a client to enter into a barter arrangement, exchanging massage sessions for landscaping services. This arrangement:

Accepted Answer

May be acceptable if clearly agreed upon, with no exploitation of either party

Answer

Barter may be ethically acceptable when both parties freely agree, the terms are clear, and neither party is exploited or put at a disadvantage.

Question 5

What is the significance of a written therapeutic massage contract or agreement with clients?

Accepted Answer

It clarifies expectations, boundaries, and the nature of the therapeutic relationship for both parties

Answer

A written agreement helps establish mutual understanding of the professional relationship, services, policies, and boundaries before treatment begins.

Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Practice Test

Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Practice Test

Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Professional Ethics and Laws 5