Massage Therapy Ethics & Professionalism 2

Question 1

Scope of practice for a licensed massage therapist includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Performing soft-tissue manipulation and client education about self-care

Answer

Diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions

Answer

Prescribing therapeutic exercises as a rehabilitation plan

Answer

Ordering diagnostic imaging

Question 2

SOAP notes stand for:

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

Symptoms, Observations, Analysis, Prescription

Answer

Session, Outcome, Actions, Protocol

Answer

Subjective, Outcome, Analysis, Plan

Question 3

Transference in the therapeutic relationship refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client projecting feelings or expectations onto the therapist

Answer

The therapist's personal feelings about the client

Answer

Transferring client records to another provider

Answer

Switching from one massage technique to another

Question 4

Which organization provides the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)?

Accepted Answer

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)

Answer

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Answer

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Answer

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Question 5

A client asks the therapist whether their chronic headaches are caused by muscle tension. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that diagnosis is outside scope of practice and suggest they see their physician

Answer

Diagnose tension-type headache and recommend a treatment plan

Answer

Prescribe magnesium supplements for muscle tension

Answer

Perform a neurological examination

Question 6

Professional boundaries protect:

Accepted Answer

Both the client and the therapist

Answer

Only the therapist from liability

Answer

Only the client from harm

Answer

Only the therapist's business reputation