NCBTMB Professional Ethics and Standards 4

Question 1

A massage therapist is approached by a former client who wants to begin a romantic relationship. According to most ethical guidelines, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid pursuing any personal relationship, recognizing the power dynamic may persist

Answer

Most professional ethics codes caution against personal relationships with former clients because the inherent power imbalance of the therapeutic relationship may persist after it ends.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

Accepted Answer

A therapist who also serves as the employer of their massage client

Answer

A dual relationship exists when a therapist holds two different roles simultaneously with a client, such as being both their employer and their massage therapist.

Question 3

When a client withdraws consent in the middle of a session, the therapist must:

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and respect the client's decision

Answer

Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and the therapist must immediately cease treatment when a client withdraws consent.

Question 4

A therapist is unsure whether a technique is within their scope of practice. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Research the technique and consult with a supervisor or the state licensing board

Answer

When uncertain about scope of practice, the therapist should seek clarification from their supervisor, professional organization, or state licensing board before proceeding.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'countertransference'?

Accepted Answer

A therapist unconsciously projecting their own unresolved feelings onto the client

Answer

Countertransference occurs when the therapist projects their own unresolved emotions or past experiences onto the client.

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Professional Ethics and Standards 4