MBLEX STUDY GUIDE 2022/2023

MASSAGE - ANSWER Systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the body's soft tissue? MASSEUSE - ANSWER A female massage was called? BENEFITS OF MASSAGE - ANSWER Increased circulation, muscle relaxation & pain r ...

MASSAGE - ANSWER Systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the body's soft tissue? MASSEUSE - ANSWER A female massage was called? BENEFITS OF MASSAGE - ANSWER Increased circulation, muscle relaxation & pain relief are? 3000 - ANSWER Massage has been part of Western medical traditions for at least how many years? TUI-NA - ANSWER Modern Chinese massage is called? 1875 - ANSWER The term massage 1st appeared in American or European literature around? SHIATSU - ANSWER Finger pressure technique used by Japanese is? DECLINE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE - ANSWER The popularity of bathing & massage lessened with the? PERSIANS - ANSWER Much of Greco-Roman culture was preserved by the? PER HENRIK LING - ANSWER The father of physical therapy is? PASSIVE - ANSWER In Swedish movement system, movements are classified as active, duplicated and? THE TAYLOR BROTHERS - ANSWER The Swedish movement cure was brought to the US by? AESCULAPIUS - ANSWER The Greek physician/priest credited w/founding the 1st gymnasiums in the 7th century BC was? FRENCH - ANSWER Much of modern massage terminology is based on terms from this language? 1960 - ANSWER Public interest in massage began to re-emerge in the US around? 1992 - ANSWER National Cert in M&B has been available since? JAPANESE - ANSWER The finger pressure massage method called shiatsu is? MENTASTICS - ANSWER The Trager method uses movement exercises called? ROLFING METHOD - ANSWER Aligning major body segments through manipulation of connective tissue is? REFLEXOLOGY - ANSWER Stimulation of particular body points effects other areas is called? BORIS CHAITOW & STANLEY LIEF - ANSWER Neuromuscular techniques were developed in the 1940's by? NCBTMB - ANSWER The National organization that certifies massage therapist is the? LEGALLY ACCEPTABLE PROF ACTIVITIES - ANSWER What is scope of practice? REFER CLIENT TO PROPER PROF - ANSWER If a client's condition is outside the therapist scope of practice what should be done? PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC - ANSWER What is the main reason for massage licensing? REGULATORY BOARD - ANSWER Testing & licensing of massage professionals is generally overseen by? DOES NOT GUARANTEE - ANSWER Being licensed in 1 city or state ______ validation in another location? 500 HOURS - ANSWER The amount of education recommended for M&B is? CERTIFICATE - ANSWER A document awarded in recognition of achieving or maintaining a set standard is a/an? CERTIFICATION - ANSWER Completing a course of study or passing an examination is a? SCHOOL; PROF ORG; INSTITUTIONS - ANSWER Certificates can be awarded by? ETHICS - ANSWER The code of morals of a profession, group, or individual is called? PROFESSIONAL - ANSWER An individual in an occupation that requires advanced training to gain skills & knowledge is known as a? SATISFIED CLIENTS - ANSWER A massage therapist's best method of advertising is? AVOIDED - ANSWER Intimate or sexual relationships b/w client & practitioner are? PERSONAL BOUNDARIES - ANSWER Guidelines that help define us emotionally, spiritually; determined by our experiences & beliefs & are our safety net & personal protection are what type of boundaries? PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES - ANSWER Policies & procedure statements to protect the safety of the client & therapies are what type of boundaries? THERAPEUTIC - ANSWER A relationship b/w practitioner & client that is client centered to benefit client's well being & promote their welfare is what type of relationship? CONFIDENTIALITY - ANSWER A relationship where the foundation is safety, trust & respect for the client to relax, open, release & heal is? POWER DIFFERENTIAL - ANSWER A relationship where more authority is held by the person on 1 side while the other person is in a more vulnerable or submissive role is the? TRANSFERENCE - ANSWER When a client unconsciously projects attributes of someone from a former relationship onto a therapist or seeks more out of the relationship than is therapeutically appropriate is called? COUNTERTRANSFERENCE - ANSWER When a practitioner begins to personalize or take a therapeutic relationship w/ the client personally is called? A DUAL RELATIONSHIP - ANSWER Any situation that combines the therapeutic relationship w/a secondary relationship that extends beyond the massage practitioner/client relationship is a ? THE THERAPIST OR PRACTITIONER - ANSWER Who is responsible to maintain appropriate boundaries? SEEK SUPERVISION - ANSWER When a therapist becomes involved in instances of transference, countertransference, or dual relationship, the therapist should? KINESIOLOGY - ANSWER The scientific study of body movement is known as? PHYSIOLOGY - ANSWER Normal functions of body systems are studied in? REFLEX EFFECTS - ANSWER Indirect responses to touch that affect body functions are called? FRICTION MASSAGE - ANSWER Adhesion development and excessive scarring following trauma can be prevented or reduced with? TOWARD THE HEART - ANSWER In Swedish massage, movements should generally be? CONTRAINDICATED - ANSWER The term that means that the expected treatment is not advisable is? FRICTON - ANSWER A massage technique that increases the permeability of the capillary beds and produces an increased flow of interstitial fluid is? FEVER - ANSWER A contraindication of massage is? CONTRAINDICATION - ANSWER Acute inflammation is a massage (what)? PHLEBITIS - ANSWER Inflammation of a vein is called? MAKE THEM AN APPOINTMENT FOR ANOTHER TIME AND SEND THEM HOME - ANSWER If a client comes for a massage and has a low-grade fever (100.5F) the practioner should? EMBOLUS - ANSWER A piece of a blood clot floaing in the blood is called? HEMATOMA - ANSWER A mass of blood trapped in tissue or a body cavity as a result of internal bleeding is callled? PROTEIN IMBALANCES - ANSWER Massage is contraindicated if edema is due to a? LYMPHATIC SYSTEM - ANSWER Cancer is a disease that is often spread through the? PASSIVE JOINT MOVEMENT - ANSWER The method in which the client's arm is moved through its range of motion by the therapist while the client remains relaxed is? CANCER - ANSWER Any massage that increases lymph flow should not be performed on clients with? USUALLY BENEFICIAL - ANSWER Massage during pregnancy is? a) pleasure b) relaxation c) comfort d) ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER The purpose of massage for the critically ill is to bring? ENDANGERMENT SITES - ANSWER Body areas where caution should be used to avoid damaging underlying anatomical structures are called? INCREASED CIRCULATION TO THE INTERNAL ORGANS - ANSWER Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes? SEROTONIN - ANSWER A relaxing, full-body massage will tend to raise the concentration of_____ in the blood. a) interrupting the transmission of pain sensations in the CNS b) increasing the number of endorphins in the bloodstream c) restoring circulation in ischemic tissues ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER Relaxing massage helps reduce pain sensations by? CONDITIONAL CONTRAINDICATIONS - ANSWER Conditions that require the practitioner to adjust the massage when there are health concerns where certain massage techniques may cause discomfort or have adverse effects are? METASTASIS - ANSWER The manner in which cancer spreads is? STAGE IV CANCER - ANSWER Cancer that is well developed and has spread to several organs in the body is termed? a) through the bloodstream b) by directly invading neighboring tissues c) through the lymph system d) all of the above ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER Cancer can spread within a person's body? 10 FEET BY 12 FEET - ANSWER The size of a massage room should be at least? 75 DEGREES - ANSWER The ideal fahrenheit temperature for a massage room is? NOT DESIRABLE - ANSWER Matching massage movements to the tempo of the music is? PRACTITIONER'S HEIGHT - ANSWER The height of a massage table is determined by the? VINYL - ANSWER The best covering for a massage table is? ESSENTIAL OIL - ANSWER If oil has an unpleasant odor but is not rancid, add a few drops of? TO REDUCE THE FRICTION BETWEEN THE CLIENT'S SKIN AND PRACTITIONER'S HANDS - ANSWER The primary purpose for a good massage lubricant is? DURING CONSULTATION - ANSWER The time to determine product allergies is? a) to keep the vinyl from the table or bolsters from touching the client's skin. b) to provide warmth to the client. c) to provide a modest covering for the client d) all of the above. Answer: all of the above - ANSWER The purpose of linens is? LAWS - ANSWER Every state protects the public health through? PATHOGENIC - ANSWER Disease- producing bacteria are termed? STERILIZATION - ANSWER The mode of decontamination that destroys microorganisms, including bacterial spores is? ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP - ANSWER The practitioner's hand's should be washed before client's contact using? HEALTY SKIN - ANSWER One of the body's most important defenses against the invasion of harmful bacteria is? INFLAMMATION - ANSWER A sign that the body is working to destroy harmful microorganisms is? DISINFECTING - ANSWER What level of decontamination will be acheived by immersing implements in a 10 percent bleach solution for 10 minutes? CLORINE BLEACH - ANSWER To disinfect linens, add to wash water 1/4 to 1/2 cup of? SOAP AND WATER - ANSWER Hands can be sanitized with? DISCARDED - ANSWER Sheets and towels with a rancid odor should be? FIRE SAFETY - ANSWER Marketing exits and having working fire extinguishers are two examples of? PERSONAL SAFETY - ANSWER Using proper lifting techniques when moving equipment or clients is an example of? TELL SOMEONE YOUR DESTINATION - ANSWER When going on an outcall, you should always? SCREENING - ANSWER The process of clarifying the appropriateness of an appointment is called? a) consulting with a doctor b) personal history forms c) client interviews d) all of the above ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER Client information can be obtained by? a) client history b) client observation c) client examination d) all of the above ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER A thorough preliminary client assessment will include? SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - ANSWER how the client holds his body and how he moves is called? TREATMENT PLAN - ANSWER An outline that the practitioner's can follow for giving treatments is called a(n)? SOAP NOTES - ANSWER Work performed on a client is documented in the? ACHEIVE BETTER RESULTS - ANSWER Accurate records of a client's treatment help the therapist CONFIDENTIAL - ANSWER All client information should be considered? a) at the end of the consultation. b) when a treatment plan has been agreed upon. c) when there are changes in the course of treatment . d) all of the above ANSWER: all of the above - ANSWER When should the practitioner get informed consent from the client? BODY LANGUAGE - ANSWER Downcast eyes, slouching shoulders, a bright smile, and fidgeting hands are all examples of? REVIEW OUTCOMES RELATED TO DESIRED GOALS - ANSWER Which of the following is not part of an initial consultation? ANATOMY - ANSWER The study of the gross structure of the body or an organism and its parts is known as? PHYSIOLOGY - ANSWER Describing how the organs or body parts function & relate to one another is? HISTOLOGY - ANSWER The branch of biology concerned w/ the microscopic structure of living tissues is? PATHOLOGY - ANSWER The study of structural & functional changes caused by disease is? INDIRECT - ANSWER Lower blood pressure & general relaxation are _______ effects of massage HOMEOSTASIS - ANSWER The body's internal balance is called? SYMPTOMS - ANSWER Perceived conditions such as dizziness, nausea, pain are called? SIGNS OF DISEASE - ANSWER Observable indications such as fever, abnormal pulse rate, or abnormal skin color are? STRESS - ANSWER Psychological or physical situation or condition that causes tension or strain is called? CORTISOL - ANSWER The adrenal hormone that acts as an anti-inflammatory & anti-allergenic in stressful situations is? THE PAIN-SPASM-PAIN CYCLE - ANSWER A condition that responds well to massage & is associated w/ muscle spasms & ischemic pain is? EXHAUSTED - ANSWER Prolonged adrenal excretions make the body?