MBLEx 1

Which ribs are termed the floating ribs? a. 8-12 b. 11&12 c. 10-12 d. 9-12

11&12

How many curvatures are there in the spine? a. 3 b. 5 c. 4 d.2

4

What is Transference? a. A biological time machine into childhood emotions b. Referring a client to another healthcare therapist c. The nerve conduction from the spinal columan to the peripheral limbs d. Applying your own current feelings, emotions, or motivations onto another person

A biological time machine into childhood emotions

You work in the city and just instructed a co-worker to call 911 while beginning CPR on your unconscious boss, how long do you continue CPR? a. After two 30/2 cycles b. When you get tired c. After five 15/2 cycles d. A doctor or paramedic tells you to stop or takes over

A doctor or paramedic tells you to stop or takes over

what is a definition of a dual or multidimensional relationship?

A relationship that includes a complex and interwoven connection between a massage therapist and another person

The Deltoid muscle has groups of fibers that perform different actions; the anterior fibers flex, medially rotate and horizontally ADduct the glenohumeral joint. The posterior fibers extend, laterally rotate, and horizontally ABduct the glenohumeral joint. What is the one action that all the fibers (anterior, middle and posterior) are in charge of? a. ABduction of the glenohumeral joint b. ADduction of the glenohumeral joint c. Elevate the scapulothoracic joint d. Depress the scapulothoracic joint

ABduction of the glenohumeral joint

When trying to determine if your client is in acute or chronic stage of inflammation, when would pain manifest to the affected area? a. acute pain is aggravated by specific activity chronic is activated by activity and when at rest b. Acute pain is constant and chronic has no pain c.Acute pain is aggravated by activity and when at rest and chronic is only with specific activity d. Acute pain has a decrease in the morning, and chronic is without pain in the morning

Acute pain is aggravated by activity and when at rest and chronic is only with specific activity

Hypermobility is a joint dysfunction and defined as: a. a disorder of the muscles of mastication and associated structures b. a degeneration of the annular fibers of the intervertebral disc c. a loss of motion and normal joint play movement at the joint d. an increased degree of motion at the joint

An increase degree of motion at the joint

Choose from the following the definition of profession? a. An occupation requiring training and specialized study b. skilled touch delivered to achieve a specific outcome with the recipient reimbursing for services rendered c. A group of interaction elements that function as a complex whole d. replicating structures or functions that intertwine and influence each other

An occupation requiring training and specialized study

Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness in your practice. When is the best time to wash your hands?

Before and after massage

Palpation is always performed ____________ , starting with the unaffected side

Bilaterally

the use of radiography to detect spinal subluxations and misalignment is within which scope of practice? a. podiatric medicine b. chiropractic c. Athletic training d. psychology

Chiropractic

In order to locate the insertion site for the tempoalis, what is the best action to have your client perform? a. Open your mouth b. Rotate your jaw from c. Clench and relax your jaw d.all of the above

Clench and relax your jaw

carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is peripheral nervous system condition and is defined as a(n) a.Condition that results from a compression of the median nerve b. condition that involves compression of the brachial plexus c.Compression of the nerve as it passes through the anterior and middle scalenes d. Compression of the nerve as it passes through the coracoid process and pectoralis minor

Condition that results from a compression of the median nerve

what is the purpose of a treatment description a. Create informed health care consumers b. create rapport c. create trust d. all of the above

Create informed health care consumers

Of the following effects of hydrotherapy which is not an effect of a heat application? a. decrease circulation b. increase metabolism c. decrease pain d. decrease tissue stiffness

Decrease circulation

What is the name of the two brothers who introduced swedish massage to the U.S. in 1856? A. Dr. Charles Fayette Taylor and dr. Gerorge Henry Taylor b. Jacobi and victoria a white c. ambrose pare and per henrik ling d. dr. johann Mezger and john harvey kellogg

Dr. Charles Fayette Taylor and dr. Gerorge Henry Taylor

A _________ is an overlapping alliance that a client and therapist share in addition to the therapeutic relationship a. scope of practice b. dual or multidimensional relationship c. transference d. counter-transference

Dual or Multidimensional relationship

The superficial SCM is on the lateral anterior aspect of the neck. At its origin it has two heads a sternal and clavicular, and the insertion is the mastoid process and lateral portion of the superior nuchal line on the occiput. Unilaterally it has two actions, bilaterally one, What is the bilateral action of the SCM? a. extend the head b. flex the head c. Lateral flexion of head and neck to the same side d. rotation of the head and neck to the opposite side

Flex the head

What regulates the body temperature and is known as the thermostat of the body? a. skin b.liver c. hypothalamus d. cerebral cortex

Hypothalamus

For the effectiveness of the massage, a comfortable balance of communication from both the client and the therapist is: a. up to the therapist b. Ideal for treatment c. determine by client d. covered on the intake form

Ideal for treatment

To be able to have proper access to the supraspinatus tendon, which positioning would work best? a. Internally rotating, extending and ADducting the humerus b. Externally rotating, extending and ADducting the humerus c. Internally rotating, flexing and ADducting the humerus d. Externally rotating, flexing and ADducting the humerus

Internally rotating, extending and ADducting the humerus

Which muscle ADucts the arm? a. biceps brachii b. latissumus dorsi c. supraspinatus d. rhomboid major

Latissumus dorsi

what muscle is palpable at the lateral cervical vertebrae and deep to the upper trapezius and is capable of moving the scapula a. splenius capitis b. levator scapula c. scalenes d. Rhomboid major

Levator scapula

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves? a. Frontal b. Sagittal c. Midsagittal d. Transverse

Midsagittal

The muscle approximation technique uses the reflex effect of these cells to reduce tone or spasm in a muscle? a. Golgi tendon b Mitochondria c. Muscle spindle d. memory

Muscle spindle

Tendosn are a fibrous tissue that connect: a. muscle to bone b. bone to bone c. muscle to muscle d. none of the above

Muscle to bone

What body system maintains posture, produces body heat, and movement a. circulatory b. muscular c. gastronitestinal d. nervous

Muscular

What are considered the main supportive components of the nervous system? a. fotons b. neurons c.protons d. axons

Neurons

Which of the following pathologies is not a musculoskeletal injury? a. Strain/sprain b. fracture c. wounds and burns d. Pes Planus

Pes planus

_____________ is the study of the functions of an organism? a. pathophysiology b. physiology c. anatomy d. None of above

Physiology

The endocrine system contains? a. pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands b. Lymph nodes and lymph vessels c. skin, hair and sweat glands d. gonads and genitals

Pituitary adrenal and thyroid glands

The P in the acronym SOAP stands for? a. passive b. palpate c. project d. plan

Plan

The linea aspera is on the _______________ aspect of the femur? a. posterior b. anterior c. lateral d. Ipsilateral

Posterior

A cramp is a: a. Prolonged muscle spasm b. Voluntary, prolonged muscle contraction c. Involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle d. Short, painless, protective contraction

Prolonged muscle spasm

As a person exhales the diaphragm will? a. expand and create a negative pressure drawing air into the lungs b. Depress and create a positive pressure drawing air into the lungs c. Contract and create a negative pressure drawing air into the lungs. d. Relaxes and creates a positive pressure drawing air out the lungs

Relaxes and creates a positive pressure drawing air out the lungs

Which muscle group is located between the SCM and anterior flap of the Trapezius and unilaterally rotates the head and neck to the opposite side? a. Splenius Capitis b. Subclavius c. Scalenes d. Longissimus Capitis

Scalenes

The two joints which create inversion and eversion are: a proximal radioulnar and distal radioulnar b. metacarpophalangeal and talocalcaneal c talocrural and talocalcaneal d. talocalcaneal( subtalar) and talocalcaneonavicular

Talocalcaneal (subtalar) and talocalcaneonavicular

The main function of the spring ligament is to support the head of which bone? a. talus b. Fibula c. Tibia d. Humerus

Talus

If you were talking about the integumentary system, you would be discussing?

The skin, nails, hair, and sweat glands

In order to palpate the SITS rotator cuff muscles insertion sites, you must place your thumb and fingers where?

Thumb on the lesser tubercle and 2nd-4th fingers tips on the greater tubercle

The cause of Ankylosing spondylitis is idiopathic and defined as: a. an increase in the normal thoracic curve accompanied by protracted scapulae and head-foward posture b. a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder involving specific areas of the body, primarily the spine c. a lateral rotatory deviation of the spine d. an increase in normal lumbar curve and an increase in anterior pelvic tilt/ shortened hip flexors

a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder involving specific areas of the body, primarily the spine

Osteoarthritis is a joint dysfunction and is defined as: a. an increased degree of motion at the joint b.a loss of motion and normal joint play movement at the joint c. a degeneration of the annular fibers of the intervertebral disc d. a group of chronic dengerative conditions that affect the articulat cartilage and subchondral bone of joints

a group of chronic degenerative conditions that affect the articular cartilage and subchondral bone of joints

To integrate your entire body within your manual manipulations utilizing all your tools, it is best to? a. use a variety of movements b. use the bodies weight c. Use proper alignment d. all of the above

all of the above

________ is the study of the structure of organisms a. anatomy b. physiology c. athletic training d. psychology

anatomy

The muscle that performs opposite actions of the prime mover is an: a. synergist b. agonist c. aggressor d. antagonist

antagonist

Which of the following occupations is the study of athletic performance,injury prevention, and rehabilitation? a. Osteopathic medicine b. massage therapy c. physical therapy d. athletic training

athletic training

The hamstrings muscles from lateral to medal are? a.biceps femoris semitendensous and semimembranosus b. biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendenous c.semimembranosus, semitendenosus, and biceps femoris

biceps femoris semitendensous and semimembranosus

The deltopectoral triangle sites of caution consist of: a. cephalic vein, clavicular artery, and pectoral never b. cephalic vein and throid gland c. Superficial temporal artery and facial nerve d. Hyoid bone, thyroid gland and pectoral nerve

cepahlic vein, clavicular artery, and pectoral nerve

which of the following causes wounds is a thermal force a. chemical b. trauma c. joints d. capillaries

chemical

Asthma is a respiratory pathology that is defined as a(n): a. chronic inflammatory disorder with bronchospasms b. condition that results in the production of purulent sputum c. enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiloes and the destruction of the alveolar walls d. Acute or chronic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses

chronic inflammatory disorder with bronchospasms

Which technique is specifically intended to disrupt and break down existing and forming adhesions in muscles, tendons, and ligaments

cross-fiber friction

What is the correct order of the muscle layers, from superficial to deep, between the thoracic vertebrae and the medial border of the scapula? a.Trapezius, ESGs, and rhomboids b. Rhomboids, trapezius, and ESGs c. Rhomboids, ESGs, trapezius d. Trapezius, rhomboids, ESGs

d. Trapezius, rhomboids, ESGs

The glenohumeral joint is freely moveable and is functionaly classified as: a. synarthrotic b. fibrous c. diarthrotic d. cartilaginous

diarthrotic

What bilateral action does the scalenes group perform? a. elevate ribs during inhalation b. depress ribs during expiration c. rotate head to the opposite side d. Laterally flex the head and neck same side

elevate ribs during inhalation

A new client intake reports they are diabetic, what treatments are contraindicated for this condition? a. petrissage and manual lymphatic drainage b. extreme hydrotherapy and deep cross fiber friction c. petrissage and tapotement d. effleurage and petrissage

extreme hydrotherapy and deep cross fiber friction

In order to palpate the contraction of serratus anterior using resistive techniques with your client in supine position, what position should the arm be in? a. Anatomical position b. flexed shoulder with the fist raised to the ceiling c. Flexed elbow tucked into their side d. arms at their side with hands curled into a fist

flexed shoulder with the fist raised to the ceiling

The ______________ is a strong plantarflexor and crosses both the knee and the ankle joints? a. Tibialis anterior b. Fibularis (peroneus) longus c. Soleus d. Gastrocnemius

gastrocnemius

The muscle's reaction to dysfunction can be categorized into two groups; primarily postural and primarily phasic, which of the following is primarily a postural muscle? a. gastrocneumius b. peroneals c. tibialis anterior d. vastus lateralis

gastrocneumius

So that therapists can develop a safe and effective treatment plan, it is necessary to have which of the following? a. receive payment before massage b. Get a complete assessment of client's past and current health history c. Include a disclaimer posted on your wall d. All of the above

get a complete assessment of clients past and current health history

Hyper/Hypomobility, TMJD, degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis are all? a. Overuse injuries b. Joint dysfunctions c. musculoskeletal injuries d. postural dysfunctions

joint dysfunctions

To protect your radiocarpal joint when giving a massage, it is best to: a. keep your radiocarpal joint in radial deviation(ABduction) b. keep your radiocarpal joint in a neutral position c. Keep your radiocarpal joint in ulnar deviation( ADduction) d. keep your radiocarpal joint in flexion

keep your radiocarpal joint in a neutral position

What muscle would be affected if the area of the superior angle on the scapula was tender to the touch? a. sternocleidomastoid b. scalenes c.trapezius d. levator scapula

levator scapula

To palpate the posterior fibers of the scalenes, what muscles must you go between? a. levator scapula and middle scalenes b. longus capitis and middle scalenes c. splenius capitis and middle scalenes d. scm and middle scalenes

levator scapula and middle scalenes

the muscle spindles are proprioceptive nerve receptors or minute sensory organs located in the a. muscle belly b. tendons c. joints d. capillaries

muscle belly

How many kilocalories does each gram of fat produce

nine

the O in the acronym SOAP stands for a. objective b. outline c. occurrence d. outsource

objective

When communicating with a client, care is taken NOT to lead the client or make assumptions about symptoms. What kind of questions are asked to assess the client's conditions

open-ended

Hydrotherapy is a form of complementary therapy that combines well with massage, one therapeutic use is analgesic which means a(n) a reduction in sensation b. pain relief c. reduction in swelling d. reduction in fever

pain relief

Out of all the muscles that attach to the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints, what muscle would be assessed when flexion is performed a. triceps brachii b. ancones c. palmaris longus d. all of the above

palmaris longus

Rotation of the head occurs because of this type of joint between the axis and atlas of the cervical vertebrae? a. hinge b. Ellipsoid c. saddle d. pivot

pivot

Consent to treat is? a. Not required for the client's insurance b. required to be filled out each massage c. required by law for therapists regulated under the health care act d. not required unless you feel it is necessary

required by law for therapists regulated under the health care act

Chronic bronchitis results in the production of purulent sputum and is termed a(n) a. Condition of the CNS b. Condition of the PNS c. Circulatory pathology d. Respiratory pathology

respiratory pathology

To treat trigger points and check for fascial restrictions with petrissage, what type would be used as an assesment technique? a. light effleurage b. skin rolling c. lymphatic drainage d. vibration

skin rolling

A person in the _______ position is lying face up? a. prone b. supine c. recumbent d. ventral

supine

What muscle extends the arm? a. Coracobrachialis b. Subclavius c. subscapularis d. teres major

teres major

Each state has varying regulations, of the following is the best overall definition of scope of practice? a. A group of interacting elements that function as a complex whole b. A collection of tactile sensations that arise from sensory stimulation for the skin and deeper structures of the body c. the knowledge base and practice parameters of a profession d. The adherence to professional status, methods, standards, and character

the knowledge base and practice parameters of a profession

Which plane divides the body into an upper and lower portion

transverse

Of the following choices, what would be a mechanical force a wound? a. Extreme temperature b. Chemical source c. trauma d. electrical source

trauma

what is the best way to access the rhomboid muscles while your client is in the prone position? a. both arms off the superior edge of the table b. with their hand in the small of his back c. with arm at a 90 degree angle off the table d.the arm is placed right next to their side

with their hand in the small of his back