FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?

  A. Brain stem

  B. Cerebellum

  C. Diencephaion

  D. Cerebrum

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The brain stem which provides the sensory and motor innervations of the face and neck consists of three parts: the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain.

• Question 92:

  _____________ are the smallest blood vessels.

  A. Arteries

  B. Venules

  C. Capillaries

  D. Arterioles

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels with endothelial linings that are only one cell thick. This allows for the transfer of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and waste between the blood and surrounding tissues.

• Question 93:

  The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones?

  A. Humerus

  B. Tibia

  C. Uina

  D. Femur

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The linea aspera is comprised of three raised ridges along the posterior aspect of the femur. These ridges include a lateral, intermediate and medial and are caused by the insertion of muscles along each line.

• Question 94:

  What is the outside membrane of the myelin sheath called?

  A. Astrocyte

  B. Oligodendroglia

  C. Axons

  D. Neurilemma

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The outside layer of the myelin sheath is called the neurilemma.

• Question 95:

  Bones, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves are known as ____________.

  A. contractile tissues

  B. inert tissues

  C. soft tissues

  D. hard tissues

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Inert tissues are those that are not contractile such as bone, bursa, blood vessels, cartilage, fat, ligaments, nerves and nerve coverings.

• Question 96:

  A client has been diagnosed with a grade 3 chronic pain disorder, what would you expect to see in the client?

  A. Low disability - high intensity

  B. High disability - moderately limiting

  C. High disability - highly

  D. Low disability - low intensity

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: A client with a grade 3 disability is considered highly disabled but with moderate limitation of functionality. A good example is an injured construction worker with a crushed vertebrae who is disabled from returning to work, but has moderate limitations in daily functions like walking, sitting and eating.

• Question 97:

  Extensor pollicis longus attaches to which of the following digits?

  A. Pinky

  B. Ring

  C. Index

  D. Thumb

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: A pollicis is another term for thumb. Any question that includes the term pollicis will relate to the thumb.

• Question 98:

  What does muscle tone relate to?

  A. Muscle laxity

  B. Muscle deformity

  C. Muscle contraction

  D. Muscle atrophy

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Muscle tone relates to a continuous muscle contraction that resists stretching or elongation during a resting state. In other words, muscle tone describes a muscle that is unable to relax.

• Question 99:

  A client with a valgus deformity is also described as being ____________.

  A. knock kneed

  B. pigeon toed

  C. hump backed

  D. double jointed

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: A valgum deformity is an outward angulation of the distal segment of a joint or bone. In other words, the knees will be angled medially and the feet will be angled laterally. Reverse this scenario to laterally angled knees and medially angled feet and you will see a varum deformity also known as bow legged.

• Question 100:

  When a client asks for personal information about their friend which happens to be a client, the correct response should be _______________.

  A. to discuss the details

  B. to end the conversation

  C. to tell them some but not all details

  D. to find a way to turn the focus back on them

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: When a client asks about the private matters of a common client/friend, they are trying to fill a gap that a massage therapist, as a professional, should not fill. The massage therapist may think the client making the request for information will respect the therapist for divulging privileged information but they will ultimately grow to distrust the therapist's adherence to client confidentiality. The best answer is one that puts the focus back on them.