MBLEx Sim.

Question 1

In what way could massage therapy help with clients that suffer from osteoarthritis?

Answer 1

By increasing Range of Motion

Question 2

What are the divisions found inside each kidney?

Answer 2

Cortex, Medulla, Nephron

Question 3

Which vertebra does not have a spinous process?

Answer 3

C-1 (atlas)

Question 4

Which massage techniques are performed on the back, and are most effective for encouraging the expectoration of mucous in the lungs?

Answer 4

Cupping and Tapotement

Question 5

Which types of muscles are striated?

Answer 5

Skeletal and Smooth

Question 6

Which muscle does NOT flex the trunk?

Answer 6

Piriformis

Question 7

Which is not characteristic of a fever, making fever an effective body defense?

Answer 7

Fever decreases metabolic rate of tissue cells in general, speeding up repair processes.

Question 8

Which is not a therapeutic use for hydrotherapy?

Answer 8

Systemic edema

Question 9

What is the meaning of the suffix -algia?

Answer 9

Pain

Question 10

Erythropoietin is a hormone that is produced by the kidneys. What is its purpose?

Answer 10

To stimulate the production of red blood cells by the red bone marrow.

Question 11

If a client has a very flat or minimal lordotic curve in the lumbar region, which muscle is most likely to be short/tight?

Answer 11

Hamstrings

Question 12

What tool is used to measure blood pressure?

Answer 12

Sphygmomanometer

Question 13

Nerve tissue is derived from which type of germ layer?

Answer 13

Ectoderm

Question 14

Which hydrotherapy treatment is beneficial after using a heating treatment, and to enhance skin stimulation, esp for persons who are sedentary or bedridden?

Answer 14

Cold mitten friction

Question 15

Which structure in males has prostatic, membranous, and spongy components?

Answer 15

Urethra

Question 16

Which structure conveys both sperm and urine through the penis?

Answer 16

Urethra

Question 17

Muscle atrophy of the entire arm would most likely be the cause of a

Answer 17

Brachial plexus injury

Question 18

What is the unique function of interneurons (association neurons)?

Answer 18

They connect motor and sensory neurons in neural pathways

Question 19

In what form is energy stored in the muscles?

Answer 19

Glycogen

Question 20

Which nerves innervate the forearm supinators?

Answer 20

Radial and musculocutaneous

Question 21

Which muscle is the most anterior thigh muscle?

Answer 21

Rictus femoris

Question 22

Which drug class is acetaminophen (Tylenol) in?

Answer 22

Antipyretic

Question 23

Keratin is found in which layer of the skin?

Answer 23

Epidermis

Question 24

Which is the hydrotherapy modality in which the client is in a steam cabinet with his head protruding?

Answer 24

Russian Bath

Question 25

What will hypo secretion of human growth hormone cause?

Answer 25

Dwarfism

Question 26

Which of the following describes control of pathogens by sterilization?

Answer 26

Use of pressurized steam bath, extreme temperature, or irradiation

Question 27

Where is the stomach located?

Answer 27

Below the central tendon of the diaphragm

Question 28

Abby has a client with work-related habitual postural distortion of the shoulders and neck. What two things can she provide to help the client alleviate and overcome this issue?

Answer 28

Massage therapy to help normalize soft tissue distortion, and teach the client balancing and stretching exercises

Question 29

What is the function of the serous membrane and serous fluid?

Answer 29

Reduce friction between visceral organs

Question 30

Where is venous blood found?

Answer 30

Pulmonary Artery

Question 31

What method cleanses but does not kill all pathogens?

Answer 31

Disinfectant

Question 32

Which can be found only in the pelvic cavity?

Answer 32

Sigmoid Colon

Question 33

What is the most beneficial effect of hydrotherapy?

Answer 33

Muscular

Question 34

When the right lymphatic duct return lymph from the right upper quadrant, what does it flow into?

Answer 34

Right subclavian vein

Question 35

Which muscles stabilize the scapula?

Answer 35

Rhomboid major and minor and serratus anterior

Question 36

What do muscles not use to store and supply energy?

Answer 36

Nucleus acids

Question 37

What is the pathway of sperm from the testes to the urethra?

Answer 37

Seminiferous tubule to epididymis to vas deferens

Question 38

What part of the brain controls respiration?

Answer 38

Brain stem

Question 39

Which modality works to activate body fluid circulation and stimulate proper functioning of the parasympathetic nervous and immune systems?

Answer 39

Lymphatic drainage therapy

Question 40

What is the outermost layer of arteries and veins?

Answer 40

Tunica adventitia

Question 41

What is one of the functions of the large intestine?

Answer 41

Absorption of water

Question 42

Where are daily business expenses recorded?

Answer 42

Disbursement ledger

Question 43

Which is NOT a function of the spleen?

Answer 43

To filter the lymph

Question 44

Which muscle abducts the scapula?

Answer 44

Serratus anterior

Question 45

Which is NOT a function of the medulla oblongata?

Answer 45

Regulation of urine

Question 46

Which course of treatment should the MT follow for periostitis?

Answer 46

Refer to a doctor to rule out exertional compartment syndrome

Question 47

Which are characteristics of tenosynovitis?

Answer 47

Inflammation of the fluid filled sheath that surrounds a tendon, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joint

Question 48

Where are the ovaries located?

Answer 48

Lower abdomen, just medial to the ASIS

Question 49

Where is the endometrium found?

Answer 49

Uterus

Question 50

What is the main function of B lymphocytes?

Answer 50

Antibody formation

Question 51

What controls the flow of venous blood?

Answer 51

Contraction of skeletal muscle and valves in the veins that prevent back flow of blood

Question 52

What effects does massage have?

Answer 52

Decreases heart rate and respiratory rate and increases skin temperature

Question 53

Which are the origin and insertion attachment sites of piriformis?

Answer 53

Anterior surface of sacrum and greater trachanter