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MBLEX PRACTICE TEST

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following massage techniques involves long, gliding strokes?

a)

Petrissage

b)

Effleurage

c)

Friction

d)

Tapotement

2.

What is the primary benefit of lymphatic drainage massage?

a)

Stimulates sebaceous glands

b)

Improves lymph flow

c)

Reduces scar tissue

d)

Increases muscle strength

3.

Which muscle is located in the posterior thigh?

a)

Biceps femoris

b)

Rectus femoris

c)

Sartorius

d)

Vastus medialis

4.

The nerve that innervates the diaphragm is:

a)

Phrenic nerve

b)

Vagus nerve

c)

Hypoglossal nerve

d)

Accessory nerve

5.

Which term refers to the body's ability to maintain internal stability?

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Hemostasis

c)

Metabolism

d)

Adaptation

6.

What type of joint is the shoulder?

a)

Hinge

b)

Saddle

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Pivot

7.

Which stroke is commonly used to warm up tissues and apply oil?

a)

Friction

b)

Tapotement

c)

Effleurage

d)

Petrissage

8.

What is the main function of red blood cells?

(a)  

9.

Which hormone is associated with the "fight or flight" response?

a)

Insulin

b)

Cortisol

c)

Testosterone

d)

Estrogen

10.

In SOAP notes, where does the therapist document clinical impressions?

a)

Subjective

b)

Objective

c)

Assessment

d)

Plan

11.

Which condition is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points?

a)

Multiple sclerosis

b)

Myasthenia gravis

c)

Fibromyalgia

d)

Osteoporosis

12.

Which of the following is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement?

a)

Parkinson’s disease

b)

Gout

13.

Which of the following is considered a relative contraindication for massage?

a)

Contagious skin disease

b)

Severe edema

c)

Fever

d)

Mild sunburn

14.

What is the ethical term for maintaining client privacy and not sharing their information?

a)

Scope of practice

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Disclosure

d)

Consent

15.

When is it appropriate to drape a client in massage therapy?

a)

Only if the client requests

b)

Only during deep tissue massage

c)

At all times to protect privacy

d)

Only when working on the back

16.

What is the primary goal of palpation in assessment?

a)

Relax the client

b)

Identify areas of tension or dysfunction

c)

Replace range of motion testing

d)

Stretch the tissue

17.

Which of the following is a component of active range of motion testing?

a)

The therapist moves the limb

b)

The client moves the limb

c)

Both client and therapist move the limb together

d)

The client resists therapist’s movement

18.

What structure connects muscle to bone?

a)

Ligament

b)

Cartilage

c)

Tendon

d)

Fascia

19.

What term describes the inability of a muscle to fully relax before the next contraction?

a)

Flaccidity

b)

Spasm

c)

Tetany

d)

Fatigue

20.

A pregnant client in her third trimester should not be positioned:

a)

Supine with knees bolstered

b)

In a semi-reclined position

c)

Prone

d)

Side-lying with support

21.

What muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

a)

Biceps brachii

b)

Triceps brachii

c)

Deltoid

d)

Brachioradialis

22.

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Ball-and-socket

d)

Saddle

23.

Which structure is involved in proprioception and balance?

(a)  

24.

Which of the following massage techniques uses circular, kneading movements?

a)

Tapotement

b)

Petrissage

c)

Effleurage

d)

Friction

25.

What is an absolute contraindication for massage therapy?

a)

Muscle strain

b)

Varicose veins

c)

Acute infection

d)

Anxiety

26.

Which ethical principle requires the therapist to avoid causing harm?

a)

Justice

b)

Autonomy

c)

Non-maleficence

d)

Beneficence

27.

What is the appropriate action if a client exhibits signs of a stroke during a session?

a)

Give them water

b)

Let them rest

c)

Call emergency services immediately

d)

Finish the session quickly

28.

What is the largest organ of the human body?

a)

Liver

b)

Skin

c)

Brain

d)

Heart

29.

Which condition would benefit from lymphatic drainage massage?

a)

Deep vein thrombosis

b)

Lymphedema

c)

Osteomyelitis

d)

Appendicitis

30.

Which of the following is a sign of inflammation?

a)

Coldness

b)

Bruising

c)

Redness

d)

Numbness

31.

What is the correct protocol when a client reports new pain during a massage session?

a)

Ignore it and continue

b)

Stop the session immediately

c)

Check in, modify pressure or techniques, and proceed if appropriate

d)

Advise the client to see a doctor after the session

32.

What is the most effective way to sanitize your hands between clients?

a)

Rinse with cold water

b)

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

c)

Use essential oils

d)

Use lotion

33.

Which technique is most beneficial for breaking down scar tissue?

a)

Effleurage

b)

Friction

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

34.

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

a)

40–60 bpm

b)

60–100 bpm

c)

100–120 bpm

d)

120–140 bpm

35.

In the SOAP note, what does "O" stand for?

a)

Outcome

b)

Opinion

c)

Objective

d)

Observation

36.

Which law protects a client's health information?

a)

OSHA

b)

HIPAA

c)

ADA

d)

FDA

37.

Which of the following is a soft tissue structure?

a)

Bone

b)

Cartilage

c)

Muscle

d)

Joint

38.

Which body system is responsible for transporting oxygen?

a)

Respiratory

b)

Muscular

c)

Circulatory

d)

Digestive

39.

Which population requires lighter pressure and careful bolstering?

a)

Athletes

b)

Pregnant women

c)

Elderly clients

d)

Both B & C

40.

What type of stroke is used at the beginning and end of a Swedish massage session?

a)

Tapotement

b)

Vibration

c)

Friction

d)

Effleurage

41.

A therapist should avoid massage in an area that is:

a)

Slightly tender

b)

Recently tattooed

c)

Healthy

d)

Itchy

42.

A person with which condition should be referred to a physician before massage?

a)

Bruise

b)

Cancer

c)

Sprained ankle

d)

Fatigue

43.

What muscle abducts the arm at the shoulder?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Trapezius

d)

Latissimus dorsi

44.

What muscle group is primarily used in knee extension?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Gluteals

45.

The ethical term for gaining permission to treat a client is:

a)

Permission slip

b)

Legal waiver

c)

Informed consent

d)

Client contract

46.

If a client becomes sexually inappropriate, what is the appropriate response?

a)

Laugh it off

b)

Continue and ignore it

c)

Immediately stop the session and address the behavior professionally

d)

Ask the client to apologize

47.

Which of the following is a benefit of massage therapy?

a)

Increased cortisol levels

b)

Increased inflammation

c)

Reduced muscle tension

d)

Increased anxiety

48.

What is fascia?

a)

A type of bone

b)

Nerve tissue

c)

Connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs

d)

An internal organ

49.

If a client has a pacemaker, what area should be avoided for deep massage?

a)

Abdomen

b)

Lower back

c)

Chest

d)

Feet

50.

What structure connects bones at joints?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Fascia

d)

Bursae

51.

What should be documented after every massage session?

a)

Therapist’s opinion of the client

b)

SOAP notes

c)

The client’s payment method

d)

Favorite techniques used

52.

What is a bruise also known as?

a)

Hematoma

b)

Erythema

c)

Edema

d)

Lesion

53.

Which of the following is a characteristic of deep tissue massage?

a)

Fast and light strokes

b)

Gentle kneading

c)

Slow, sustained pressure

d)

Tapping

54.

Which system includes the spleen and lymph nodes?

a)

Muscular

b)

Endocrine

c)

Lymphatic

d)

Nervous

55.

A person with high blood pressure should avoid:

a)

Gentle massage

b)

Reflexology

c)

Heat therapy

d)

Deep abdominal work

56.

What is the best practice if a client discloses abuse?

a)

Confront the abuser

b)

Document and report according to legal requirements

c)

Ignore it

d)

Tell the client to relax

57.

What does the term "medial" mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Toward the back

b)

Toward the midline

c)

Toward the head

d)

Toward the feet

58.

What is a possible side effect of massage?

a)

Sleepiness

b)

Increased blood pressure

c)

Skin cancer

d)

Heart murmur

59.

What is the antagonist to the quadriceps during knee extension?

a)

Tibialis anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Iliopsoas

60.

What action does the sternocleidomastoid perform?

a)

Knee extension

b)

Neck rotation and flexion

c)

Shoulder retraction

d)

Elbow extension

61.

The __________ is the largest organ of the human body.

a)

skin

b)

liver

c)

heart

d)

lungs

62.

__________ is a technique used to break down adhesions and scar tissue.

a)

Deep tissue massage

b)

Aromatherapy

c)

Hot stone therapy

d)

Reflexology

63.

The __________ system transports lymph and supports immunity.

a)

lymphatic

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

64.

The __________ muscle is the primary muscle used for breathing.

a)

diaphragm

b)

biceps

c)

trapezius

d)

deltoid

65.

__________ is the kneading technique used in massage therapy.

a)

Petrissage

b)

Effleurage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Friction

66.

A(n) __________ joint allows for movement in all directions.

a)

ball-and-socket

b)

hinge

c)

pivot

d)

saddle

67.

The __________ plexus innervates the upper limb.

a)

brachial

b)

lumbar

c)

sacral

d)

cervical

68.

The __________ cavity contains the heart and lungs.

a)

thoracic

b)

abdominal

c)

pelvic

d)

cranial

69.

The __________ position is used when a client lies on their stomach.

a)

prone

b)

supine

c)

lateral

d)

Fowler's

70.

The __________ test is used to assess sciatic nerve involvement.

a)

straight leg raise

b)

patellar reflex

c)

Phalen's

d)

Romberg

71.

__________ is the process of recording client information before treatment.

a)

Intake

b)

Discharge

c)

Assessment

d)

Evaluation

72.

Massage therapy may be contraindicated in cases of __________.

a)

infection

b)

muscle relaxation

c)

hydration

d)

good posture

73.

The __________ plane divides the body into left and right sections.

a)

sagittal

b)

coronal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

74.

A(n) __________ is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

a)

tendon

b)

ligament

c)

cartilage

d)

fascia

75.

__________ is inflammation of a tendon.

a)

Tendinitis

b)

Arthritis

c)

Bursitis

d)

Myositis

76.

A massage therapist must obtain __________ before beginning treatment.

a)

consent

b)

payment

c)

equipment

d)

appointment

77.

__________ is the study of how disease affects body function.

a)

Pathology

b)

Anatomy

c)

Physiology

d)

Biochemistry

78.

The __________ muscle group extends the knee.

a)

quadriceps

b)

hamstrings

c)

deltoids

d)

biceps

79.

A __________ refers to a localized area of muscle tension or knot.

a)

trigger point

b)

muscle fiber

c)

tendon sheath

d)

ligament

80.

The __________ reflex occurs when a muscle contracts in response to stretch.

a)

myotatic (or stretch)

b)

withdrawal

c)

crossed extensor

d)

Babinski

81.

A client presents with swelling and redness around the ankle. The appropriate action is:

a)

Apply ice and elevate the ankle

b)

Advise immediate weight-bearing exercise

c)

Ignore the symptoms

d)

Apply heat immediately

82.

A pregnant client in her third trimester arrives for a massage. What adjustments should be made?

a)

Place her in a prone position with deep pressure on the abdomen.

b)

Use a side-lying position with supportive pillows and avoid deep abdominal work.

c)

Have her lie flat on her back for the entire session.

d)

No adjustments are necessary for pregnancy massage.

83.

A client complains of numbness in the fingers after a neck massage. The nerve that may be involved is:

a)

Median nerve

b)

Ulnar nerve

c)

Radial nerve

d)

Brachial plexus

84.

A client with fibromyalgia requests deep tissue work. You should:

a)

Proceed with deep tissue work as requested.

b)

Explain the risks and use gentle techniques instead.

c)

Refuse to provide any massage.

d)

Ignore the client's condition and proceed.

85.

After massage, a client reports dizziness and nausea. What should you do?

a)

Continue the massage as planned.

b)

Stop the massage and assist the client to a comfortable position.

c)

Ignore the symptoms and finish the session.

d)

Increase the pressure of the massage.

86.

A new client has uncontrolled high blood pressure. Is massage appropriate?

a)

Yes, massage is appropriate.

b)

No, massage is not appropriate.

c)

Massage is only appropriate with a doctor's note.

d)

Massage is only appropriate if the client feels fine.

87.

You observe a mole that has changed in size and color. What is your ethical obligation?

a)

Ignore the change

b)

Document and monitor the mole

c)

Report the change to a healthcare professional

d)

Remove the mole yourself

88.

During palpation, you detect a lump in the quadriceps. What is the next step?

a)

Order imaging studies

b)

Ignore the finding

c)

Start immediate surgery

d)

Prescribe antibiotics

89.

A client discloses a recent surgery with no clearance. What is your response?

a)

Proceed with the session as planned

b)

Refer the client back to their physician for clearance

c)

Ignore the disclosure and continue

d)

Advise the client to rest at home

90.

A client requests a massage focused on performance recovery post-triathlon. The best techniques are:

a)

Effleurage and petrissage

b)

Deep tissue and trigger point therapy

c)

Shiatsu and acupressure

d)

Hot stone massage