MBLEX Practice Exam 2 September 22, 2016/0 Comments/by admin MBLEX Practice Exam 2 Name Expected Graduation Month/Year Email (Results will be sent here) Phone 1. Which organ stores and excretes bile into the small intestine? gallbladder spleen pancreas liver None 2. Which gland begins to function during puberty? thyroid apocrine pituitary eccrine None 3. Which part of a cell engulfs and digests bacteria? lysosome ribosome nucleus mitochondrion None 4. What layer of the embryo develops in the epidermis and brain? ectoderm mesoderm endoderm periderm None 5. What is the most abundant and diverse tissue type in the body? epithelial nervous muscle connective None 6. Most blood clots causing deep vein thrombosis occur in which area of the body? arms legs neck chest None 7. Which nerve is entrapped by carpal tunnel syndrome? ulnar radial median musculocutaneous None 8. What is the primary type of bone forming cell? osteon osteoblast osteoclast osteocyte None 9. What bony landmark is the insertion site for the piriformis, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus? lateral sacrum iliac crest greater trochanter lesser trochanter None 10. What type of fascia separates various muscles of the extremities? aponeurosis superficial fascia retinaculum deep fascia None 11. Which of the following is an example of dense connective tissue? cartilage bones adipose tendons None 12. Wolff’s Law states that: If muscle ends are brought closer together, the pull on tonus is increased. Bone tissue, placed under stress, will form stronger bone Nerves supplying the muscles across a joint also innervate the joint. Weak stimuli excite physiological processes and strong stimuli inhibit them. None 13. Which muscle performs only one action of compression of abdominal contents? rectus abdominis external oblique internal oblique transverse abdominis None 14. Which stance is most appropriate when effleurage is performed on the posterior lower extremity? bow warrior horse crane None 15. Which muscle is the strongest supinator? brachialis supinator brachioradialis biceps brachii None 16. What is the basic unit of contraction in skeletal muscle? actin myofibril sarcomere sarcolemma None 17. Which of the following terms describes a ligamentous tear? sprain strain contusion avulsion None 18. Which receptors are found in joint capsules and respond to a stretch? Meissner Corpuscle Ruffini Corpuscle Krause End Bulb Pacinian Corpuscle None 19. What is the common attachment of the wrist extensors? olecranon process coracoid process medial epicondyle lateral epicondyle None 20. What is the only muscle on the posterior arm? extensor digitorum deltoid triceps brachii biceps brachii None 21. What type of connective tissue covers the entire muscle? endomysium epimysium ectomysium perimysium None 22. What type of connective tissue is a band that wraps around tendons and acts like a pulley? myofascia retinaculum ligament aponeurosis None 23. Which of the following are the myofilaments of a muscle? sarcomere and sarcolemma Z Line and H Line actin and relaxin actin and myosin None 24. An eighteen-year-old male client arrives for his massage and states he has just been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease by his primary health care provider. How should the practitioner proceed? Obtain written consent from his primary care provider. Primarily treat the client’s quadriceps. Refer the client to an orthopedic physician for treatment. Primarily treat the client’s pectoralis. None 25. A client complains of congestion in their lungs. What technique should the practitioner use primarily to the client’s back to address the pain? fine vibration cupping tapotement cross fiber friction sustained compression None 26. A client with multiple sclerosis, which is in remission, arrives for their massage. What is the most appropriate technique for the practitioner to apply? thermotherapy joint mobilization cross fiber friction tapotement None 27. A client with a history of seizures begins to have a tonic-clonic seizure 30 minutes into their massage treatment. What initial action should the practitioner take? Place a cushion under their head and lift their chin. Leave the room and call 911. Sit the client up and restrain their arms. Leave the room and call their emergency contact person. None 28. Which pathology leads to a calcification and fusion of the vertebral joints? scoliosis spondylosis ankylosing spondylitis adhesive capsulitis None 29. Placing a cushion under the right side of a pregnant client decreases compression to what structure? umbilical cord superior vena cava vagus nerve inferior vena cava None 30. The use of a whirlpool is contraindicated for which of the following conditions? fibromyalgia pregnancy Raynaud’s syndrome Cushing Syndrome None 31. A regular client calls and states his inguinal surgery went well and today is the first day he is ambulatory. He would like to receive a deep massage to his legs. When is the earliest the practitioner can perform his request? today 3 days 7 days 10 days None 32. What is the cause of Lyme Disease? virus fungus bacteria parasite None 33. A client presents with a Baker cyst. What area of the body should the practitioner primarily avoid? carpal antecubital fossa axilla popliteal fossa None 34. Which type of cyst is primarily located in the carpal region? Baker Ganglion Pilonidal Nabothian None 35. Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? osteoarthritis lupus multiple sclerosis polio None 36. What type of force is being applied during myofascial release technique? shear torsion tension bending None 37. Which stroke is most beneficial in aiding in venous return? moderate pressure gliding toward the heart light, repetitive gliding toward lymph nodes deep, centripetal compression to the extremities superficial, centrifugal kneading to the chest. None 38. Which stroke involves lifting the tissue? gliding kneading friction oscillation None 39. Strokes that increase tension in the tendon causes the muscle to spasm. eccentrically contract. concentrically contract. relax. None 40. Skin rolling is a variation of effleurage petrissage compression friction None 41. Which of the following strokes is most beneficial for a client with lymphedema? light pumping stroke moderate gliding stroke vigorous cross fiber friction slow, sustained tapotement None 42. Which of the following strokes is most beneficial for treating a client’s two-week-old cosmetic surgery scar? light pumping stroke moderate gliding stroke vigorous cross fiber friction slow, sustained tapotement None 43. Which of the following nerve impingement syndromes is massage most directly beneficial for? compression subluxation compensation entrapment None 44. What is the primary effect on the body of cold applications? depressant rubefacient stimulant emollient None 45. What is the primary effect on the body of heat applications? depressant rubefacient stimulant emollient None 46. A cold application is contra-indicated for a client with fibromyalgia hypotension Raynaud’s disease eczema None 47. A heat application is contra-indicated for a client with fibromyalgia hypertension Raynaud’s disease eczema None 48. A client is receiving massage therapy once a week for six weeks. Where does the practitioner record this information in note charting? subjective objective assessment plan None 49. A client states their right wrist hurts when they are cutting heavy fabric. Where does the practitioner record this information in note charting? subjective objective assessment plan None 50. During the consultation, the practitioner notices the client has an elevated right shoulder. Where does the practitioner record this information in note charting? subjective objective assessment plan None 51. Where should the following statement be recorded in a chart? “Client indicates a reduction in headache by 50% in the shoulders and increased range of motion of the neck to the left.” subjective objective assessment plan None 52. Which bony landmarks are commonly used during an assessment in the transverse planes? pubic symphysis and xyphoid process iliac crest and acromion process greater trochanter and olecranon process lateral malleolus and coronoid process None 53. A practitioner observes the client’s head and neck are slightly tilted and rotated to the right as they perform a consultation. What muscles should the practitioner primarily treat to address this observation? left sternocleidmastoid and right splenius capitis left splenius capitis and right sternocleidomastoid light medial scalenes and right levator scapula left obliquus capitis superior and inferior None 54. What are the phases of the gait cycle? stance and lope stride and strike stance and swing hinge and push off None 55. A client presents with muscular torticollis. What is the best course of action for the practitioner to take? apply an ice pack to the affected area. pincer compression to the sternocleidomastoid. stretch the external obliques. effleurage to the sternocleidomastoid. None 56. A client presents with thoracic outlet syndrome. What is the best course of action for the practitioner to take? apply gliding strokes to the levator scapula. pincer compression to the pectoralis major. utilize an active stretch to the pectoralis minor. perform muscle energy techniques to the splenii. None 57. A client states that a week ago they twisted their ankle and had a grade 1 inversion sprain. What is the best first course of action for the practitioner to take for the sprain? perform friction to the anterior talofibular ligament pincer compression to the gastrocnemius apply ice to the area for 20 minutes. utilize a passive stretch to the tibialis anterior None 58. Which of the following strokes is the best first course of action for the practitioner to take when starting a massage? effleurage petrissage friction vibration None 59. The practitioner asks the client to bend their right wrist while the practitioner helps them. What type of range of motion assessment has been performed? passive active active assisted passive resisted None 60. A client, who wants a full body massage, states they have a poison ivy rash on their left arm from walking in the forest last weekend. What is the best course of action for the practitioner to take? Reschedule the client. Avoid the area. Proceed with massage request. Wear nitrile gloves. None 61. A client has been diagnosed with kyphosis. What type of pelvic tilt would the practitioner most likely observe? excessive anterior tilt excessive posterior tilt a laterally deviated tilt a rotationally deviated tilt None 62. A client has been diagnosed with hyperlordosis. What type of pelvic tilt would the practitioner most likely observe? excessive anterior tilt excessive posterior tilt a laterally deviated tilt a rotationally deviated tilt None 63. A client presents with hyperlordosis. What muscle should the practitioner primarily treat for this condition? gluteus maximus hamstrings iliopsoas vastus medius None 64. What muscle should the practitioner primarily treat when they observe a client with an elevated shoulder? scalenes sternocleidomastoid splenius cervicis levator scapula None 65. What technique was popularized by Dr. James Cyriax? cross-fiber friction sustained compression fine vibration strain counterstrain None 66. Which massage modality would be most appropriate for a post-surgical (Harrington rods) client? Hot stone Cold stone Swedish Deep tissue None 67. Which of the following is a right of the client in the therapeutic relationship? to have one’s own interest placed above and before the therapist’s interests. to solely determine the plan of treatment. receive treatment according to client’s time specifications. receive treatment according to client’s desired modality. None 68. Which of the following practices is advisable to desexualize the touch experience? Provide treatment in a client’s home, where the client is most comfortable. Observe and know yourself. Dress in a very casual manner, so that you are most comfortable. Ignore any sexual innuendo from a client. None 69. Which of the following should be a consideration for employers? religious affiliation of therapists sexual orientation of therapists secure office environment for therapists gender of therapists None 70. It is acceptable to breach the limits of confidentiality when The client reveals that he was once acquitted for murder. There is clear and imminent danger to someone. The client is a family member of the practitioner. There are common interests shared between client and practitioner. None 71. Which of the following is the primary issue to consider when communicating with a client outside the treatment room? assertion in communication methods of communication clarity in communication brevity of communication None 72. What is the best practice for Social Media Marketing? Post complaints about a client as soon as possible Forward links to any articles that might appear interesting so that clients may review them before you do so. Use privacy settings to limit the visibility of communication and photos Forward links to any videos that might appear interesting so that clients may review them before you do so. None 73. When sending an electronic message, a practitioner should include name and contact information. leave the subject line blank. fill in the “To” line last, in case you accidentally hit “Send.” use a generic subject line title, like Hello. None 74. When using the telephone for client communication, a practitioner should answer the phone, no matter where you are. record a voicemail greeting that is quirky. allow your family to answer your phone. record a voicemail greeting that is clear. None 75. The Assertion Sequence of Communication is designed to establish the power differential in boundary discussions minimize misunderstandings in boundary discussions establish the Assertiveness of the practitioner minimize communication with the practitioner None 76. Why is direct barter sometimes a problem? There is no cash involved. It isn’t a legal form of compensation. Goods and services can be inequitable or not needed. Barter prices can’t be established. None 77. A client mentions a deep feeling of sadness when the practitioner touches her lower back. An appropriate question to ask would be Do you know why you feel sad when I touch your back? Do you need a short break before we continue? Do you remember the first time this ever happened to you? Do I remind you of someone in your family or past? None 78. What is the best way to build rapport with clients? Don’t call them by name in case you get their names confused. Use complex technical terms so that the client is assured of your proficiency. Move quickly from task to task throughout the session, so that the client doesn’t have time to think about the treatment. Speak with conviction and enthusiasm when addressing the client. None 79. Which of the following psychological factors are most used to define and assess intimacy? intellectual intimacy cultural factors verbal intimacy satisfaction factors None 80. Which psychological boundary type represents the most vulnerability? rigid semi-permeable stationary permeable None 81. The physical environment of the practitioner’s office should probably have light streaming through the windows. include photos and personal memorabilia. have a robe or sheet laid out for the client. be sterile and austere. None 82. An effective way for the practitioner to outline what they knows about the breadth and width of their acquired knowledge base, thereby clarifying their Scope is a/an policy statement assessment form resume signed release form None 83. The Electronic Health Transactions Standards facet of HIPAA assigns a national provider number to each practitioner limits the non-consensual use and release of private health information requires all practitioners to provide uniform levels of all stored health information requires practitioners to use the Current Procedural Terminology codes None 84. The privacy and confidentiality facet of HIPAA assigns a national provider number to each practitioner limits the non-consensual use and release of private health information requires all practitioners to provide uniform levels of all stored health information requires practitioners to use the Current Procedural Terminology codes None 85. Group practices can be legally formed in which of the following ways? communal interest legal partnership group interest legal trust None 86. Which type of glove is the most hypoallergenic and allows the most sensitivity in a practitioner’s hands? vinyl rubber nitrile latex None 87. What is the medical term for a headache? neuralgia myalgia cephalgia arthralgia None 88. Which of the following circumstances requires a practitioner to wear gloves? A client has AIDS. A client has Hepatitis C. The practitioner has a three-day-old poison ivy rash on his hands. The practitioner is performing an intra-oral treatment. None 89. Which of the following items is the most unsafe in a treatment room environment? candles aromatherapy space heater water fountain None 90. Which type of flooring is most safe for the client in a massage treatment room? tile wood carpet area rugs None 91. According to the American Heart Association, howmany minutes of moderate-intensity exercise should adults perform each week? 20 60 120 150 None 92. Where is the center of gravity located in the body? at the tip of the sacrum at the tip of the sternum 1-2 inches below and behind umbilicus 1-2 inches above and behind umbilicus None 93. The practitioner’s feet should contact the ground at what three points? calcaneal tuberosity, head of first metatarsal and head of fifth metatarsal talus tuberosity, head of second metatarsal and head of fifth metatarsal calcaneal condyle, base of fifth metatarsal and head of first metatarsal navicular condyle, base of first metatarsal and base of fifth metatarsal None 94. What is the most efficient way for a practitioner to transfer force into the client’s tissues? raise the table, glide down and forward raise the table, glide up and back lower the table, glide down and forward lower the table, glide up and back None 95. Which modality would be most appropriate for a post-surgical radical mastectomy client? Swedish Deep tissue Lymphatic drainage Craniosacral None 96. Which of the following is contagious? eczema psoriasis impetigo dermatitis None 97. Which of the following strokes is most beneficial for a client undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer? vigorous cross fiber friction light, gliding strokes moderate kneading strokes slow, sustained tapotement None 98. Which of the following are the five elements in traditional Chinese medicine? fire, earth, metal, water, wood earth, sky, sea, fire, stone water, wood, fire, stone, earth stone, fire, metal, water, wood None 99. What does the term shiatsu literally mean? life force well spring finger pressure open palm None 100. Which researcher demonstrated that monkeys preferred touch contact rather than food? Harlow Krieger Field Maslow None Time's up /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logo-1.png 0 0 admin /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logo-1.png admin2016-09-22 14:46:092024-08-20 14:59:37MBLEX Practice Exam 2
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