Massage Therapy Ethics & Professionalism 2

Question 1

Scope of practice for a licensed massage therapist includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Performing soft-tissue manipulation and client education about self-care

Answer

Massage therapists are trained to perform soft-tissue manipulation and educate clients on self-care; diagnosing and prescribing are outside their scope.

Question 2

SOAP notes stand for:

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

SOAP notes—Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan—are the standard clinical documentation format used by massage therapists.

Question 3

Transference in the therapeutic relationship refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client projecting feelings or expectations onto the therapist

Answer

Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects feelings from past relationships onto the therapist; recognizing it helps maintain professional boundaries.

Question 4

Which organization provides the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)?

Accepted Answer

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)

Answer

The MBLEx is developed and administered by the FSMTB and is the most widely accepted massage licensing exam in the United States.

Question 5

A client asks the therapist whether their chronic headaches are caused by muscle tension. The therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that diagnosis is outside scope of practice and suggest they see their physician

Answer

Diagnosis is outside the massage therapist's scope of practice; the therapist should acknowledge the concern and refer the client to a physician for diagnosis.

Massage Therapy Practice Test

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Massage Therapy Ethics & Professionalism 2