FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  Where are cubital lymph nodes located?

  A. Knees

  B. Thoracic cavity

  C. Neck

  D. Elbow

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Cubital refers to the elbow and will indicate that region when used with anatomical terms as cubital fossa, cubital tunnel and median cubital vein.

• Question 102:

  Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?

  A. medial epicondylitis

  B. thoracic outlet syndrome

  C. lateral epicondylitis

  D. cubital tunnel syndrome

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The flexor carpi radailis muscle is part of the flexor muscle group of the forearm which inserts into the common flexor tendon. Medial epicondylitis is the condition which includes the flexor muscle group of the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is also called golfers elbow due to the end range of motion during a golf swing that causes the most damage to the flexor muscles.

• Question 103:

  What is the automatic muscle contraction that regulates skeletal muscle length when a client regains their balance after losing it?

  A. reciprocal inhibition

  B. ipsilateral flexion

  C. muscle memory

  D. stretch reflex

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Stretch reflex or myotatic reflex is an automatic muscle contraction in response to a stretching of muscle fibers. In this case, during the event of losing balance, muscles are stretched and triggered to automatically contract as a means of regaining balance.

• Question 104:

  What is meant by muscle flaccidity?

  A. Strength

  B. Size

  C. Flexibility

  D. Weakness

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Muscle flaccidity pertains to the weakness of a muscle.

• Question 105:

  A regular client who has been going thru a divorce has begun to share emotional details about their experience. They are staying later after their treatment and now routinely show up late for their appointment. They state they are having a difficult time and really need a friend. What can be said about the relationship between the client and therapist?

  A. The client is still learning how to be responsible.

  B. Everything is okay. The client will eventually recover.

  C. The client is testing the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship.

  D. The client is experiencing a tough time and is allowed special treatment.

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: A client who routinely presses the structure of the practice, like in this case, is testing the boundaries on what is acceptable. Regardless of a client's situation, it is the therapist's responsibility to set appropriate boundaries to ensure all participants feel safe and comfortable within the therapeutic environment.

• Question 106:

  Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?

  A. Masseter

  B. Temporalis

  C. Piriformis

  D. Illiacus

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The masseter is a dense muscle with a superficial head and a deep head both of which originate from the zygomatic arch of the temporal bone.

• Question 107:

  Which nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand?

  A. Trigeminal

  B. Median

  C. Radial

  D. Sciatic

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The median nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand.

• Question 108:

  How many arches are in a normal human foot?

  B. 2

  C. 3

  D. 4

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: There are three arches in a normal human foot. These are the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch and the transverse arch.

• Question 109:

  A 56 year old client enters the office for their appointment and complains of deep pain in their thigh. The client states that the pain feels like it is on the bone. The client also states that they have a mild fever and feel nauseous. The client is a diabetic. A closer inspection of the affected leg shows signs of redness and swelling and that the client is feverish. Which of the following actions should you take as the practitioner of this client?

  A. Massage client and suggest an NSAID

  B. Massage client and instruct to seek medical attention soon

  C. Cancel appointment and send them home

  D. Cancel appointment and have the client seek immediate medical attention

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Massage is contraindicated for fever and/or inflamed, swollen tissue. Osteomyelitis is a very serious infection that can result in amputation or possible death. Canceling the appointment and advising the client to seek immediate medical attention is the best course of action.

• Question 110:

  Quick, shallow breaths are an indication of forced inhalation. Which of the following muscles would be hypertonic from an improper breathing pattern?

  A. Rhomboids

  B. Scalenes

  C. Abdominals

  D. Diaphragm

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Scalene muscles are typically reposed during normal respiration and only come into action during heavy exertion or forced inhalation. However, in a faulty breathing pattern, the scalene (along with the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, SCMS and pec minor) become primary breathing muscles and are active with each inspiration. This additional stress leads to the development of trigger points within these muscles. Assisting the client to correct their breathing pattern is as essential to rehabilitation as is releasing the hypertonic muscles.