Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Test Professional Ethics and Laws 1

Question 1

A massage therapist notices signs of domestic abuse on a regular client who denies any problems. What is the therapist's most appropriate ethical and legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

Document the observations and report to appropriate authorities if required by state mandatory reporting laws

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Keep the observations confidential since the client denied any issues

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Immediately call law enforcement without informing the client

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Refuse to continue treating the client until the situation is resolved

Question 2

A massage therapist develops romantic feelings for a long-term client. Which action is most consistent with professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to another therapist and observe an appropriate transition period before pursuing any personal relationship

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Begin a romantic relationship after the current session ends

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Discuss the feelings openly with the client to gauge mutual interest

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Continue the professional relationship while also pursuing a personal relationship outside the office

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in the context of massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

The therapist explaining all possible techniques and receiving the client's voluntary, competent agreement before treatment begins

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A client signing a liability waiver before their first appointment

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A verbal agreement between the client and therapist about session length and cost

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Documentation that the client has read the office cancellation policy

Question 4

A massage therapist's client mentions they have been diagnosed with diabetes but says it is 'under control.' What is the most ethically and professionally appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Ask relevant intake questions about the condition and adjust the treatment plan accordingly within scope of practice

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Proceed with the session since the client says the condition is controlled

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Refuse to treat the client without a physician's note for every session

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Refer the client to a physical therapist instead

Question 5

A massage therapist overhears a colleague discussing a mutual client's health history loudly in the waiting room. What should the therapist do first?

Accepted Answer

Privately inform the colleague that discussing client information in public areas violates confidentiality standards

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Ignore the situation as it is not their client being discussed

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Join the conversation to provide additional client information

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Report the colleague immediately to the state licensing board

Question 6

A licensed massage therapist practicing in a state that requires license renewal every two years has let their license lapse by three months. A client schedules an appointment during this lapse period. What must the therapist do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to practice until the license is reinstated, as practicing on a lapsed license is illegal

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See the client but disclose the lapse verbally at the start of the session

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See the client since the license was valid when originally issued

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Practice only techniques that do not require a license to perform