NCBTMB MCQ Flashcards

Which massage technique is most appropriate during the acute phase of a muscle strain?

Answer: Lymphatic drainage

Lymphatic drainage reduces swelling and supports healing during the acute phase without traumatizing inflamed tissue.

The rotator cuff is composed of which four muscles?

Answer: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

SITS—Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis—form the rotator cuff that stabilizes the glenohumeral joint.

A SOAP note's 'O' (Objective) section should contain:

Answer: Observable and measurable findings from assessment

The Objective section documents what the practitioner observes and measures, such as range of motion, posture, or palpation findings.

Which of the following best describes the piezoelectric effect relevant to massage therapy?

Answer: Mechanical pressure on connective tissue generates an electrical charge that can alter tissue behavior

The piezoelectric effect describes how mechanical deformation of collagen fibers in connective tissue generates small electrical currents that influence cellular activity.

When performing massage on a client who is in their first trimester of pregnancy, the therapist should:

Answer: Obtain physician clearance and avoid known reflex points linked to uterine stimulation

First-trimester massage is generally safe with physician clearance, but practitioners should avoid reflex points (e.g., SP6, BL60) associated with uterine stimulation.

Which bone is the most commonly fractured bone in the wrist after a fall on an outstretched hand?

Answer: Scaphoid

The scaphoid is the most frequently fractured carpal bone and is notorious for poor healing due to limited blood supply.

The endangerment site located in the posterior triangle of the neck contains which critical structure?

Answer: Brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and lymph nodes

The posterior triangle of the neck contains the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and lymph nodes, making deep unguided pressure risky.