MBLEx Sim. Flashcards
In what way could massage therapy help with clients that suffer from osteoarthritis?
By increasing Range of Motion
What are the divisions found inside each kidney?
Cortex, Medulla, Nephron
Which vertebra does not have a spinous process?
C-1 (atlas)
Which massage techniques are performed on the back, and are most effective for encouraging the expectoration of mucous in the lungs?
Cupping and Tapotement
Which types of muscles are striated?
Skeletal and Smooth
Which muscle does NOT flex the trunk?
Piriformis
Which is not characteristic of a fever, making fever an effective body defense?
Fever decreases metabolic rate of tissue cells in general, speeding up repair processes.
Which is not a therapeutic use for hydrotherapy?
Systemic edema
What is the meaning of the suffix -algia?
Pain
Erythropoietin is a hormone that is produced by the kidneys. What is its purpose?
To stimulate the production of red blood cells by the red bone marrow.
If a client has a very flat or minimal lordotic curve in the lumbar region, which muscle is most likely to be short/tight?
Hamstrings
What tool is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
Nerve tissue is derived from which type of germ layer?
Ectoderm
Which hydrotherapy treatment is beneficial after using a heating treatment, and to enhance skin stimulation, esp for persons who are sedentary or bedridden?
Cold mitten friction
Which structure in males has prostatic, membranous, and spongy components?
Urethra
Which structure conveys both sperm and urine through the penis?
Urethra
Muscle atrophy of the entire arm would most likely be the cause of a
Brachial plexus injury
What is the unique function of interneurons (association neurons)?
They connect motor and sensory neurons in neural pathways
In what form is energy stored in the muscles?
Glycogen
Which nerves innervate the forearm supinators?
Radial and musculocutaneous
Which muscle is the most anterior thigh muscle?
Rictus femoris
Which drug class is acetaminophen (Tylenol) in?
Antipyretic
Keratin is found in which layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Which is the hydrotherapy modality in which the client is in a steam cabinet with his head protruding?
Russian Bath
What will hypo secretion of human growth hormone cause?
Dwarfism
Which of the following describes control of pathogens by sterilization?
Use of pressurized steam bath, extreme temperature, or irradiation
Where is the stomach located?
Below the central tendon of the diaphragm
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?
Massage therapy to help normalize soft tissue distortion, and teach the client balancing and stretching exercises
What is the function of the serous membrane and serous fluid?
Reduce friction between visceral organs
Where is venous blood found?
Pulmonary Artery
What method cleanses but does not kill all pathogens?
Disinfectant
Which can be found only in the pelvic cavity?
Sigmoid Colon
What is the most beneficial effect of hydrotherapy?
Muscular
When the right lymphatic duct return lymph from the right upper quadrant, what does it flow into?
Right subclavian vein
Which muscles stabilize the scapula?
Rhomboid major and minor and serratus anterior
What do muscles not use to store and supply energy?
Nucleus acids
What is the pathway of sperm from the testes to the urethra?
Seminiferous tubule to epididymis to vas deferens
What part of the brain controls respiration?
Brain stem
Which modality works to activate body fluid circulation and stimulate proper functioning of the parasympathetic nervous and immune systems?
Lymphatic drainage therapy
What is the outermost layer of arteries and veins?
Tunica adventitia
What is one of the functions of the large intestine?
Absorption of water
Where are daily business expenses recorded?
Disbursement ledger
Which is NOT a function of the spleen?
To filter the lymph
Which muscle abducts the scapula?
Serratus anterior
Which is NOT a function of the medulla oblongata?
Regulation of urine
Which course of treatment should the MT follow for periostitis?
Refer to a doctor to rule out exertional compartment syndrome
Which are characteristics of tenosynovitis?
Inflammation of the fluid filled sheath that surrounds a tendon, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joint
Where are the ovaries located?
Lower abdomen, just medial to the ASIS
Where is the endometrium found?
Uterus
What is the main function of B lymphocytes?
Antibody formation
What controls the flow of venous blood?
Contraction of skeletal muscle and valves in the veins that prevent back flow of blood
What effects does massage have?
Decreases heart rate and respiratory rate and increases skin temperature
Which are the origin and insertion attachment sites of piriformis?
Anterior surface of sacrum and greater trachanter
