NCBTMB Professionalism, Ethics, and Law 2

Question 1

A client discloses they are HIV-positive before a massage session. What is the legally and ethically correct response?

Accepted Answer

Treat the client the same as any other unless contraindicated

Answer

Refuse service to protect your own health

Answer

Require a physician's clearance before every session

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Inform your next client as a precaution

Question 2

Which document describes the mutual expectations, boundaries, and policies agreed upon between therapist and client?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent agreement

Answer

SOAP note

Answer

Intake form

Answer

Insurance superbill

Question 3

A massage therapist posts a photo of a celebrity client on social media without permission. This violates which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Justice

Answer

Non-maleficence

Question 4

Under HIPAA, who is considered a 'covered entity' in the massage therapy context?

Accepted Answer

Therapists who electronically transmit health information for billing

Answer

Any massage therapist who accepts cash

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All licensed massage therapists regardless of billing method

Answer

Only therapists employed by hospitals

Question 5

A client asks you to massage a severely bruised area they say 'doesn't hurt much.' What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Explain the contraindication and avoid the area

Answer

Massage it lightly since the client consented

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Defer to the client's preference as they know their body best

Answer

Proceed but document it thoroughly

Question 6

Which behavior best demonstrates professional boundaries in therapeutic massage?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining draping standards consistently for all clients

Answer

Accepting a small gift from a long-term client

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Sharing personal relationship problems with a client to build rapport

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Offering discounted sessions to clients you find attractive

Question 7

A therapist's license lapses but they continue practicing for two weeks. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed practice, which is illegal

Answer

A minor administrative oversight

Answer

Practicing outside scope of practice

Answer

A violation of ethics only, not law