MBLEx Guidelines for Professional Practice Test 2023 [Massage Therapy Exam]

Which is the most important challenge for a massage professional to understand and master when offering therapeutic work in a health care environment?

When in private practice, how much of the money that a massage therapist receives must be declared to the IRS?

If a client is uncomfortable with undressing, what should you do?

What is considered to be the least effective means of preventing breath odor?

Which action would be most appropriate to take with clients who discuss personal issues and concerns not directly related to the session with the therapist?

When licensed massage therapists share an office but work independently, what must each LMT file with the IRS?

If you drop a pillowcase on the floor, what should you do?

What factors in the history of massage therapy have not made it challenging for massage to be accepted by the medical profession as a legitimate form of health care?

What is considered the most important precaution in controlling the spread of microorganisms?

What is all of the income generated by business activity considered?

Which of the following methods destroys most or all pathogens, but not necessarily all microbes?

When talking about drugs what does the acronym OTC mean?

What percentage of bartered income must be reported to the IRS?

A client is nervous about getting her first massage. While interviewing the client prior to the massage, the therapist discerns that the client is worried about taking off her underwear. Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for the massage professional to make to her?

Which of the following does not apply to the practice of standard precautions?

What is the appropriate course of action to take when a female client who prefers massage from a female therapist comes to a massage therapy business at a time when only male therapists are available?

What is the meaning of the prefix supra-?

What is countertransference?

Which of the following prefixes means joint?

How is a massage therapist’s net income calculated?

When draping the client, which statement is true?

Which of the following is considered low-level sanitation?

A massage professional cancels a client at the last minute to attend to some necessary but non-urgent personal business. What is this an example of?

What is the purpose of the 1099 tax form?

Which of the following prefixes means false?

The purpose of draping is to:

What tool is used to measure blood pressure?

If a client breaks a leg coming into the office, what type of insurance is needed?

Which of the following describes control of pathogens by sterilization?

What method cleanses but does not kill all pathogens?

A massage therapist works in both hospital and a spa. Which of the following is true?

Where are daily business expenses recorded?

As a sole proprietor, Andrea makes quarterly payments to the IRS. How often does she make payment?

Which of the following is not considered an allowable deduction for tax purposes?

Which is an example of a deductible expense?

How much of cash payments need to be reported to the IRS?

What is the purpose of draping?

Which would not be important for the massage therapist to develop draping skills?

What is the best procedure for choosing music during a massage treatment? 

What defines the practice parameters of a particular profession?

Which cleanses but does not kill all pathogens?

Magda, while interviewing a new client, finds that the client has a diagnosed circulatory disorder. The client wants to try both hot and cold hydrotherapy treatments because she has heard that it will ease her discomfort and help to stimulate her circulation. What is Magda’s best course of action?

Which should the massage therapist take into consideration when choosing a massage lubricant?

Which of the following is recommended for cleaning up leakage of body fluids?

What is transference?

What can be claimed as business exemption?

Which of the following should be avoided by a massage therapist?

Why might a therapist feel uncomfortable if a client offers a hug after a massage?

If a massage professional notices that a client exhibits signs of sexual arousal while sleeping, what would be the best course of action?

Which insurance provides coverage if a person is injured in a fall at a place of business?