MBLEx Test Client Assessment and Treatment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client reports sharp pain at a 7/10 intensity in the right shoulder during active abduction beyond 90 degrees. Which assessment finding does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Supraspinatus tendon impingement
Pain during active abduction beyond 90 degrees is a hallmark sign of supraspinatus impingement in the subacromial space.
During a postural assessment, a massage therapist notices the client's right shoulder is significantly higher than the left. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Assess for possible scoliosis or muscular imbalance
An elevated shoulder warrants further assessment for underlying scoliosis or muscular imbalances before determining a treatment approach.
A client with chronic low back pain has been cleared by their physician for massage therapy. Which assessment technique is most appropriate to identify specific areas of muscular tension?
Answer: Palpation of the lumbar paraspinal muscles
Palpation is the primary hands-on assessment tool massage therapists use to locate areas of muscular tension, trigger points, and tissue changes.
When developing a treatment plan for a client with tension headaches, which muscle group should be prioritized in the assessment?
Answer: Suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius
Tension headaches are commonly associated with hypertonicity of the suboccipital muscles and upper trapezius, making them the priority for assessment.
A client presents with numbness and tingling in the fourth and fifth digits of the hand. Which treatment area should the therapist focus on during assessment?
Answer: Cubital tunnel and ulnar nerve pathway
Numbness in the fourth and fifth digits corresponds to ulnar nerve distribution, indicating potential compression at the cubital tunnel.
A returning client reports that their hip pain improved after the last session but returned within two days. What is the most appropriate clinical response?
Answer: Reassess the hip, review the treatment plan, and consider modifying the approach
When temporary improvement occurs, reassessment and treatment plan modification are appropriate to achieve more lasting results.