The MBLEx is a standardized certification exam produced by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (United States) and is used by many states to license or certify massage therapists. The massage board exam covers these topics:
Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology & Contraindications: Physiological Effects of Massage, Client Assessment,Ethics, Boundaries, Laws & Regulations and Guidelines for Professional Practice.
 

MBLEx Practice Test

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25 Questions

1. A client is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following accurately describes her arm movement?

She moves her arms toward her trunk.She rotates her arms at the wrists while holding them toward her feet.She crosses her arms over her abdomen.She moves her arms away from her trunk.

2. While flexing the little toe, which muscle do we employ?

Flexor hallucis brevisFlexor digiti minimi brevisAbductor digiti minimiExtensor hallucis brevis

3. A client informs the massage therapist that she has been feeling "stressed" lately. The therapist suggests the use of Swedish massage. What hormone is typically reduced during Swedish massage?

DopamineSerotoninOxytocinCortisol

4. All of the following are necessary to the legal practice of massage therapy, except:

Insurance for practiceCorporate formationMaintenance of client confidentialityA state license of massage therapy

5. Therapists should maintain clear standards of practice for client draping to avoid crossing the:

professional boundarysocial boundaryphysical boundaryemotional boundary

6. A client has a hairline fracture in the left anterior, medial, distal femur. Where is this fracture located?

The fracture is at the bottom of the inner femur, on the front of the bone.The fracture is at the bottom of the femur behind the knee.The fracture is at the top, outer part of the upper arm on the front of the shoulder.The fracture is at the top of the femur where it connects to the iliac.

7. When performing a post isometric relaxation stretch the target muscle is lengthened until a mild stretch is felt. At that point the target muscle is contracted and then relaxed so the muscle can lengthen further. This is an example of innervating this proprioceptor:

Golgi tendon organPacinian corpuscleMeissner corpuscleMuscle spindle

8. A new client's intake form states they have been diagnosed with Cataplexy. What does this mean?

Weakness of the jointsTemporary muscle weaknessTrouble breathing while reclinedPressure build up behind the eyes

9. What is the physiology behind the feeling of wellbeing brought on by massage attributed to?

Heightened postural awarenessTriggering of Golgi Tendon OrgansRelease of endorphinsImproved Immunity

10. A client's demeanor reminds a massage therapist of her beloved uncle. This is an example of:

CountertransferencePower differentialTransferenceDual relationship

11. During your intake interview, your client tells you that she has had lower back pain and she points to her lower left back area. In what section of the S.O.A.P. notes would this go?

PASO

12. This is an image of a long bone. The arrow is pointing to ________________.

Compact boneSpongy bonePeriosteumEpiphyseal line

13. This set of muscles perform the same actions and are synergists.

Pectoralis Major and Pectoralis MinorLatissimus Dorsi and Teres MajorSupraspinatus and Teres MinorGluteus Medius and Gluteus Maximus

14. A client presents with a small bulge at the bottom of his rib cage above his abdomen. The client tells you he has a hernia. What type of hernia does he have?

Umbilical herniaIncisional herniaHiatal herniaInguinal hernia

15. If a client has autonomy in a healthcare relationship, it means he or she has:

A strong immunity systemThe ability to pay for services.Self-determinationGood reflexes

16. All of the following are anatomical planes of the body except:

Axial PlaneSagittal PlaneDistal PlaneTransverse Plane

17. Which of the following muscles attach to the ischial tuberosity?

QuadricepsExtensor Hallucis LongusSartoriusHamstrings

18. During the repair phase of healing, stretching is a preferred technique. Why?

To create a mild inflammation.The focus is to break down the scar tissue.Want to allow scar formation.Inflammation is still present.

19. If a massage therapist invokes a therapist's "right of refusal" to give massage in a case where massage is contraindicated, which specific principle of massage therapy is upheld?

Non-beneficenceNon-maleficenceBeneficenceMaleficence

20. You go outside into cold weather without a coat. Your body reacts to the exposure with goosebumps and shivers. These reactions are all an attempt to return your body to ____.

HypothermiaHomeostasisOrthostatic HypotensionHemostasis

21. While performing a deep tissue massage on a client, you notice the client's breathing change, almost like they are holding their breath. What is this an indication of?

They are relaxing.The pressure is too much.You are not applying enough pressure.The client is asleep.

22. The kidneys are free floating organs that are held in place by adipose tissue in the thoracic area. What structure protects the kidneys from harm?

True ribsFalse ribsFloating ribsManubrium

23. A 30 year old client states that he has pes planus. How might this affect the client's body and movements?

The posture and movement may be more rigid, s/he may even walk on tiptoes, due to more tension in the gastrocnemius.The gait could be unstable causing back pain due to the collapsed arch.This will likely only have positive effects if any.It may make it quite difficult to walk or sit upright at all.

24. A client complains of feeling cranky, being nervous, having frequent headaches, with a tingly feeling in her skin. She also has trouble sleeping. Of the following, which condition may be causing these symptoms?

AnxietyHypoglycemiaADHDHyperglycemia

25. Which of the following is not one of the organ systems of the body?

ChakraEndocrineUrinaryIntegumentary