FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  What condition is Phalen's test used to assess?

  A. Thoracic outlet syndrome

  B. Piriformis syndrome

  C. Radial tunnel syndrome

  D. Carpal tunnel syndrome

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The Phalen's test requires the client to firmly press the backs of the hands together for a duration up to a minute. If the client experiences pain, tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, middle and lateral half of the ring finger along the palmar side, then the test is positive for a carpal tunnel compression. The test can be done in reverse with palms pressed firmly together.

• Question 142:

  A crackling, grating or popping sound from joints is referred to as ____________.

  A. air bubbles

  B. a soft tissue barrier

  C. crepitus

  D. a degenerative disease

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Crepitus is a crackling, grating or popping sound from joints or other subcutaneous tissue.

• Question 143:

  Which of the following best describes HIPAA?

  A. Therapeutic relationship

  B. Patient rights

  C. Office safety

  D. Credentialing

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was established in 1996 to restrict access to individuals private medical records in an effort to protect patient/client rights.

• Question 144:

  A client calls a massage therapist to purchase a gift certificate for his wife who happens to be a regular client as well. The husband has a tendency to be chatty during his massage sessions. This occasion is no different than usual and he asks how his wife is doing with her massage therapy. Which of the following is the best response?

  A. End the conversation abruptly

  B. Suggest that the client talk to his wife directly

  C. Share some but not

  D. Go into detail about the client's wife

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Speaking about a client to another client, a client's friend, or even the client's family member is a violation of confidentiality. However, we do not need to be rude to maintain our professionalism. Simply suggesting that your client speak to his wife is a perfectly acceptable response.

• Question 145:

  The plasma membrane is also known as ____________________.

  A. phospholipid bilayer

  B. peripheral protein

  C. cytoplasm

  D. branching cells

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The plasma membrane is made of two layers of fat molecules that contain phosphorus and is also known as the phospholipid bilayer.

• Question 146:

  What does the term “stroma” relate to?

  A. Supportive framework of a biological cell

  B. Perceptions of the third eye

  C. Functional movement of digestive system

  D. Light sensitivity

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: A stroma refers to the connective framework that supports the cellular structure of tissue and organs.

• Question 147:

  Auditory ossicles are formed of which kind of tissue?

  A. Muscle

  B. Bone

  C. Cartilage

  D. Nervous

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body and help transmit sound to the cochlea. The term ossicles literally means “tiny bones” and are named the incus, the malleus and the stapes. An absence of these bones causes a severe hearing loss.

• Question 148:

  What best describes pain that has no known physical cause?

  A. Neuroglia

  B. Psychosomatic

  C. Visceral

  D. Phantom

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Psychosomatic pain is often caused by emotional distress and thus has no know physical cause. Psychosomatic pain can be a result from a broken heart after a break up, feelings of being inadequate or from any number of depressive thought patterns.

• Question 149:

  Malpractice insurance is a requirement by Federal law.

  A. TRUE

  B. FALSE

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Malpractice insurance is not required by Federal law. Regulations on massage vary from state to state. However, to adhere to sound business practices and for the protection of yourself and your clients, malpractice insurance is considered a necessity within the massage community.

• Question 150:

  What is the primary reason for keeping all records safe and protected?

  A. To insure you are paid from insurance

  B. To protect against being sued

  C. Client confidentiality

  D. Personal reasons

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Client confidentiality is an aspect of professional ethics and should be adhered to out of respect for the client. Also, not protecting a client's information is a violation of HIPAA.