Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx MCQ 1

Question 1

Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Answer

Mild muscle soreness from exercise

Answer

Chronic low back pain

Answer

Tension headache

Question 2

The reciprocal inhibition principle in neuromuscular therapy states that when an agonist muscle contracts, the antagonist muscle will:

Accepted Answer

Reflexively relax to allow movement

Answer

Contract simultaneously to stabilize the joint

Answer

Increase its tone to protect the joint

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Remain unaffected by the agonist's activity

Question 3

A massage therapist notices a suspicious mole on a client's back that is asymmetrical with irregular borders and multiple colors. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and recommend the client consult a physician

Answer

Massage around the area and say nothing to avoid alarming the client

Answer

Apply extra lubricant and continue working over the mole

Answer

Refuse to continue the session entirely

Question 4

Which draping technique best respects client privacy while allowing work on the posterior leg?

Accepted Answer

Untuck the sheet and fold it diagonally to expose only the leg being worked on

Answer

Remove all draping from the lower half of the body

Answer

Place a towel across the gluteal region only and leave both legs fully exposed

Answer

Ask the client to hold the sheet in place while you work

Question 5

The petrissage technique primarily affects which tissue component?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue and deeper connective tissue

Answer

Superficial fascia only

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Skin and epidermis exclusively

Answer

Periosteum of underlying bone

Question 6

When performing range of motion assessment, a capsular end feel is most commonly associated with:

Accepted Answer

Pathological shortening of the joint capsule

Answer

A healthy joint at the end of its normal range

Answer

Muscle spasm limiting movement before anatomical end range

Answer

A bony block preventing further motion