Professional Ethics and Laws Flashcards
7 cards from real Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A client becomes emotionally dependent on the massage therapist, calling frequently outside session times. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Set clear boundaries and refer the client to a mental health professional if needed
Setting clear professional boundaries and referring clients to appropriate resources for emotional support maintains the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.
Which of the following best describes sexual misconduct in the massage therapy profession?
Answer: Any sexual behavior, communication, or exploitation of the therapeutic relationship
Sexual misconduct encompasses any sexualized behavior, communication, or exploitation of the power differential in the therapeutic relationship, not only physical contact.
A massage therapist is asked to testify as an expert witness about massage techniques in a personal injury lawsuit. Before accepting, they should confirm that:
Answer: Their testimony falls within their actual scope of knowledge and expertise
Expert witnesses must only testify within the boundaries of their genuine knowledge and expertise to maintain integrity and avoid misleading the court.
What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in the massage therapy profession?
Answer: To guide professional behavior and establish standards that protect clients and the profession
A professional code of ethics serves as a guide for conduct that protects clients, promotes professional integrity, and upholds the reputation of the profession.
A massage therapist who owns a practice hires an unlicensed assistant to perform intake and draping. Which statement is most accurate?
Answer: Draping performed by unlicensed staff may violate state practice acts
Many state practice acts define draping as part of massage practice, meaning it may only be performed by licensed individuals.
Transference in a therapeutic relationship refers to:
Answer: A client projecting feelings from past relationships onto the therapist
Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects feelings and expectations from past significant relationships onto the therapist.
A massage therapist wishes to advertise that their sessions can cure chronic back pain. This claim is:
Answer: Unethical and potentially illegal, as it constitutes a false or misleading health claim
Claiming that massage therapy can cure medical conditions is a false and misleading health claim that violates professional ethics and advertising regulations.