NCBTMB NCBTMB MCQ 5

Question 1

Which Swedish massage technique involves lifting, squeezing, and rolling soft tissue between the fingers and thumbs?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Petrissage involves kneading, wringing, and rolling motions that compress and release tissue to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension.

Question 2

The thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) involves compression of structures passing through the thoracic outlet. Which structures are affected?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus and subclavian vessels

Answer

TOS results from compression of the brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery and vein between the clavicle, first rib, and surrounding muscles.

Question 3

When is it appropriate for a massage therapist to share a client's confidential health information?

Accepted Answer

When required by law, such as mandatory reporting of abuse

Answer

Confidentiality may be legally breached only in specific circumstances such as mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or when required by a court order.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct sequence of connective tissue layers from superficial to deep?

Accepted Answer

Skin → fascia superficialis → fascia profunda → periosteum

Answer

From the surface inward: skin (epidermis/dermis), superficial fascia (fascia superficialis), deep fascia (fascia profunda), and finally periosteum over bone.

Question 5

A client with fibromyalgia is best served by a massage session that emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Light-to-moderate pressure with a calming, systematic approach

Answer

Fibromyalgia clients often have heightened pain sensitivity (central sensitization), so light-to-moderate pressure in a predictable, soothing sequence is best tolerated.

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