MBLEx Ethics, Boundaries, Laws Practice Test 2023 [Massage Therapy Exam]

Working on which of the following is considered unethical in massage?

As Jennifer is getting draping material out of the dyer for her next massage, part of the bottom sheet contacts the floor. What should she do?

Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior?

A Licensed massage therapist injures herself. When should she begin to take care of her clients again?

When is it appropriate for the massage professional to answer the phone during a session?

What might it be considered if a massage therapist is selling products and providing massage?

A client asks a massage therapist to “crack my back”. What should the therapist do?

Which of the professionals below cannot legally give a massage?

Tom, a massage practitioner, smokes. Which of the following accommodations is most appropriate for him to make?

What should the massage therapist do if a client reports having suicidal thoughts?

If a client requests to end the massage session the therapist should:

If a client tells the massage practitioner that he/she has an eating disorder, what should the therapist do?

Developing and maintaining professional boundaries in massage are: 

Which could be considered sexually inappropriate behavior of the massage professional?

Which is the appropriate response when a client requests sexual release during a massage/bodywork session?

A massage therapist who has been prescribed a new medication notices that the required dosage makes him feel a little woozy. He has a full day of clients scheduled and needs the income. What should he do?

It is acceptable to practice outside one’s scope of practice if:

What is the definition of a Massage Therapist?

Therapeutic breast massage:

When is it appropriate or necessary to share confidential client information when a release from the client has NOT been obtained?

If a client inquires as to the nature of a diagnosis, what should the massage therapist do?

What should the massage therapist do if the client asks not to have his/her lower back worked on?

The obligation to build and maintain a safe, healthy, and effective therapeutic relationship is whose responsibility?

If a client comes In and indicates that (s)he is depressed, which is the best course to take?

A massage therapist works on an obese client, and finds it difficult to discern tight muscles through the excess adipose tissue. During the session, the client apologizes for “my rolls of fat”. At the end of the session, the massage therapist tells the client about an effective diet plan and suggests the client look into it. What, if anything, is the problem?

A massage professional has made an appointment with a client over the phone. When the client arrives, he is accompanied by another man who he introduces as his partner. The massage professional personally disagrees with this kind of lifestyle, and is uncomfortable doing the massage. Which is the appropriate ETHICAL response?

Each massage establishment is required to display the massage establishment license issued by the appropriate state regulatory agency in a prominent area at the location for which it was issued.

What should the massage therapist do if, during the massage, the client complains of pain as a result of the massage? 

What is the role of a massage therapist when consulting with a doctor about a particular medical condition?

Which of the following cannot legally prescribe pharmaceutical medications to their patients?

An attractive client has been receiving massage therapy from a massage professional on a weekly basis for three months. The client arrives for a regular appointment and the therapist greets the client by saying, “Hey, sexy, how are you?” What might this be considered?

A client expresses feelings of connectedness with the massage therapist, which makes the therapist feel uncomfortable. What is this situation considered?

Which statement is most ethically true?

What is NOT considered misconduct for massage therapists?

A 50-year-old obese man informs the massage therapist that his right ankle is painfully swollen, and has been so for several weeks. What should the therapist do?

What is the reason that a therapist might feel uncomfortable if a client offers a hug after a massage? 

A massage therapist has been working with a client for several sessions. After reevaluation, the therapist concludes that the client has not displayed significant change or benefit from treatment. Which action should the massage therapist take?

What should the massage therapist do if a client comes in for a massage and states the (s)he is not feeling well?

An attractive client has been receiving massage therapy from a massage professional on a weekly basis for three months. The client arrives for a regular appointment and the therapist greets the client by saying, “Hey, sexy, how are you?” What might this be considered?

Some states have developed a “Massage Therapy Practice Act”. What is its primary intention? 

A massage professional who suspects that a client is under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance should:

If a massage practitioner suspects that a client is having a serious side effect from a medication what should the practitioner do?

According to the Massage Code of Ethics, what is the purpose of draping?

Which could be considered sexually inappropriate behavior of the massage professional?

If a client presents with chronic shoulder pain that has gotten worse over time and now includes tingling in the arm and hand, what should the massage therapist do?

Which muscle is a synergist for Piriformis?

Which of the following violates the code of ethics for massage therapists?

Which of the following is a general definition of professional ethics?

Which situation should a massage professional end a massage session? 

If a client threatens to harm himself or others, the practitioner has an ethical and legal duty to: