NCBTMB Ethics, Laws, and Business 5

Question 1

Which of the following actions would constitute insurance fraud by a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

Billing for a longer session than was provided

Answer

Billing for services or time not actually provided constitutes insurance fraud, which is both illegal and a serious ethical violation.

Question 2

A client discloses they have HIV during the intake process. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Treat the client with standard precautions as with any client

Answer

HIV status alone is not a contraindication; therapists use universal/standard precautions with all clients regardless of known infection status.

Question 3

The concept of 'scope of practice' for massage therapists is primarily defined by:

Accepted Answer

State law and professional certification standards

Answer

Scope of practice is legally defined by state statutes and further shaped by national certification body standards.

Question 4

A client asks a therapist to adjust their spinal vertebrae. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Decline, as spinal manipulation is outside the massage therapy scope of practice

Answer

Spinal manipulation is within the scope of chiropractic or osteopathic medicine, not massage therapy, regardless of therapist confidence.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an informed consent form in massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the client understands the treatment, risks, and their right to refuse

Answer

Informed consent ensures clients understand what treatment involves, potential risks, and that they retain the right to refuse or stop treatment at any time.

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Ethics, Laws, and Business 5