MBLEx Practice Test 2023: Download Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) sample question answers in printable PDF. Help you with Massage therapy exam study preparation. The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is the official authority that conducted this test online.
The actual Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) is consist of 100 multiple choice type questions and the total given time duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). You can check MBLEx Exam and Study Guide 2023 for better test prep.
MBLEx Practice Test 2023
Each of the following MBLEx Practice Test 2020 is consists of 50 questions. Unlike the actual test, you have unlimited time to think and answer our questions. Note in the actual test you are bound to attempt all questions. If you left a single question then you will fail the test.
- MBLEx Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test
- MBLEx Pathology Practice Test
- MBLEx Kinesiology Practice Test
- MBLEx Bodywork Modalities Practice Test
- MBLEx Ethics, Boundaries, Laws Practice Test
- MBLEx Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques Practice Test
- MBLEx Client Assessment Treatment Planning Practice Test
- MBLEx Guidelines for Professional Practice Test
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1. Individual bone cells.
- A). Osteoblast
- B). Osteocytes.
- C). Osteoma.
- D). Osteoclast
2. Herniation in the umbilical region, usually owing to a congenital deformity.
- A). Hiatal hernia
- B). Abdominal Hernia
- C). Inguinal hernia
- D). Umbilical hernia.
3. Cell fragments without nuclei that assist in blood clotting; have a life span of approximately 8 to 10 days.
- A). Erythrocytes
- B). Thrombocytopenia
- C). Thrombocytes (platelets).
- D). Reticulocytes
4. Tissue that lines body surfaces and cavities.
- A). Connective tissue
- B). Scar tissue
- C). Epidermal tissue
- D). Epithelial tissue.
Q5. the cutting off of a projecting part (e.g., limb, breast). Contraindication/indication: use caution around broken skin; tapotement and other tissue manipulation can increase circulation and reduce scar tissue.
- A). Amputation.
- B). Avulsion
- C). Debridement
- D). Melanin.
Q6. The benefits of touch and its effect on emotions are generally physiologic in nature but can have an energetic effect as well. Most of the effects of massage on hormones, neurotransmitters, and various systems (e.g., the nervous, circulatory, immune systems) can result in physical as well as mental and emotional changes. The connection between the physical and the emotional can be observed in the “fight or flight” mechanism of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which is based on an emotional reaction of perceived threat or stress and causes emotional as well as physical responses.
- A). Emotional reactions.
- B). Motivated behavior
- C). Sentimental reactions.
- D). No reactions.
Q7. Condition(s) used to treat: Digestive system problems.
- A). Pharynx.
- B). Rosemary
- C). Spearmint
- D). Peppermint.
Q8. Secrete serous fluid, a lubricant; cover the internal organs in the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.
- A). Mucous membrane
- B). Posterior (dorsal).
- C). Serosa membrane
- D). Serous membrane (serosa)
Q9. Muscle pain.
- A). Myalgia.
- B). Myositis
- C). Anoxia.
- D). Myopathy
Q10. A network of interconnecting nerves.
- A). Ganglion
- B). Neuropathy
- C). Nerve plexus.
- D). Gracilis.
Q11. The shock caused by bacterial infection; results in localized vasodilation and increased blood vessel permeability, and thus decreased blood pressure.
- A). Septic shock.
- B). Anaphylactic shock
- C). Cardiogenic shock
- D). Hypovolemic shock
Q12. These are mostly related to meridian concepts in Oriental medicine, in which the 14 basic meridians flow in a pattern. The practitioner can palpate the meridians at specific acupuncture points or perform pulse reading, which can be an assessment of the meridian flow at the wrists, where all basic meridians can be accessed.
- A). Energy channel blockage (Asian).
- B). energy channeling therapy
- C). energy channeling treatment
- D). All of the above
Q13. acts as the “pacemaker” of the heart; situated in the posterior wall of the right atrium.
- A). Parotid glands.
- B). Sinus node
- C). Atrioventricular node
- D). Sinoatrial (SA) node.
Q14. Drugs used to reduce vasoconstriction, thereby allowing blood pressure to lower. Common drugs in this group include enalapril (Vasotec), ramipril (Altace), and benazepril hydrochloride (Lotensin).
- A). EAC inhibitors.
- B). AEC inhibitors.
- C). ACE inhibitors.
- D). CAE inhibitors.
Q15. Position: proximal to the wrist, Origin: distal anterior ulna, Insertion: distal anterior radius, Action: forearm pronation.
- A). Mitochondria.
- B). Pronator quadratus.
- C). Pancreas.
- D). Pronator teres
Q16. softening and deterioration of the articular cartilage on the posterior patella; pain usually experienced when forcefully extending the knee Causes: instability of the knee; substantial misalignment of the patella on the femur; overuse; chronic subluxation of the patella.Contraindication/indication: obtain advice and approval of client’s doctor before performing bodywork because of potential damage (particularly in acute cases); massage to and stretching of the quadriceps would be beneficial and could relieve the pain.
- A). Craniosacral pulses.
- B). Salicylates.
- C). Chondromalacia patellae.
- D). Pharmacodynamics.
Q17. Condition(s) used to treat: Decreased energy.
- A). Research on d-aspartic acid (DAA)
- B). Fenugreek
- C). Tribulus
- D). Ginseng.
Q18. The heart chakra represents growth, love, and balance between body, mind, and spirit. It is the seat for compassion and love and can manifest pressure when a lack of love and compassion is present in the form of the immune system or heart problems.
- A). Chakra 1
- B). Chakra 2
- C). Chakra 3
- D). Chakra 4
Q19. Patches of lymphoid tissue that contain high amounts of phagocytes and produce lymphocytes; usually occur in clusters and carry the name of the region of the body in which they are found.
- A). Lymph glands
- B). Lymph nodes.
- C). Salivary glands
- D). Tonsils
Q20. a hormone produced by the alpha cells; increases blood sugar levels by various means (e.g., releasing glucose from glycogen stores in the liver).
- A). Glucagon.
- B). Insulin
- C). Cortisol
- D). Glucose
Q21. The study of the normal functioning of the body is called.
- A). Physiology.
- B). Physiotherapy
- C). Pathophysiology
- D). Psychology
Q22. The practitioner who wrote “The Art of Massage, Its Physiological Effects and Therapeutic Applications” is:
- A. Dr. Johann Mezger
- B. Per Henrik Ling
- C. Andreas Vesalius
- D. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
See also:
- MBLEx Exam Practice Test 2024 with Study Guide
- MBLEx Anatomy and Physiology Practice Test
- MBLEx Pathology Practice Test
- MBLEx Kinesiology Practice Test
- MBLEx Bodywork Modalities Practice Test
- MBLEx Ethics, Boundaries, Laws Practice Test
- MBLEx Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques Practice Test
- MBLEx Client Assessment Treatment Planning Practice Test
- MBLEx Guidelines for Professional Practice Test
- MBLEx Practice Test Free PDF 2023