NCBTMB General 4

Question 1

A client presents with edema in one leg only after a long flight. What condition should the therapist suspect and how should they respond?

Accepted Answer

Deep vein thrombosis; refer immediately and do not massage

Answer

Unilateral leg edema after prolonged travel is a red flag for deep vein thrombosis, and massage could dislodge a clot causing a pulmonary embolism.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines the term 'scope of practice' for a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

The range of services legally and professionally permitted for a licensed therapist

Answer

Scope of practice defines the procedures, actions, and processes permitted by law and professional standards for a given license.

Question 3

The rotator cuff is composed of which four muscles?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

Answer

The rotator cuff consists of supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis — the SITS muscles.

Question 4

Which type of joint movement occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Answer

Flexion decreases the angle between articulating bones, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Question 5

A client reports tingling and numbness in the pinky and ring fingers. Which nerve is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

The ulnar nerve innervates the ring and pinky fingers; compression or irritation of this nerve causes tingling in those digits.

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