FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. What nerve is being affected that gives sensation to the client's pinky and ring finger?

  A. Median

  B. Ulnar

  C. Radial

  D. Musculotaneous

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The ulnar nerve runs along the ulna and into the pinky finger and medial half of the ring finger.

• Question 192:

  At which point during a massage/bodywork session would a therapist ask about an occurrence relating to a physical complaint or injury?

  A. Intake

  B. Treatment plan

  C. Treatment

  D. Closing

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The time to collect information about a physical complaint or injury is during the intake process.

• Question 193:

  The prefix nephro- refers to:

  A. Nerve

  B. Infant

  C. Kidney

  D. Brain

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Nephro and nephr both refer to the kidneys. An example is nephritis, which is an inflammation of the kidneys.

• Question 194:

  The suffix -crine refers to:

  A. Secretions

  B. Inflammation

  C. Digestion

  D. Enzymes

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The suffix -crine refers to secretions. Endocrine gland is an example of the suffix -crine, which means an internal gland that secretes.

• Question 195:

  Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “linea“.

  A. A passage or canal

  B. A line or long ridge

  C. A hole or opening

  D. A meeting point of two or more bones

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The anatomical term “linea” refers to a line or long ridge, such as the attachment site of the hamstrings along the linea aspera on the posterior aspect of the femur.

• Question 196:

  Which of the following regulates the development of reproductive processes within the body?

  A. HRT

  B. ADH

  C. Insulin

  D. FSH

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: FSH or follicle stimulating hormone, produced by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland regulates the reproductive processes of the body, including development, growth and maturation.

• Question 197:

  Assisting your client with a concentric contraction of an antagonist to trigger the CNS to send a message to relax the agonist is a neural phenomenon called _______________.

  A. neurofibromatosis

  B. reciprocal inhibition

  C. contralateral flexion

  D. action potentials

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Reciprocal inhibition is used to relax a muscle on one side of a joint by contracting the muscle on the other side of the joint. This is used to assist the reduction of a muscular tonicity. Caution should be used to prevent a simultaneous contraction which could result in a cramp or muscle tear.

• Question 198:

  A trigger point that is painful at rest, and painful during active and passive movement, is _______________.

  A. an active trigger point

  B. a primary trigger point

  C. a secondary trigger point

  D. a latent trigger point

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: An active trigger point is a muscle knot that causes pain at all times.

• Question 199:

  A therapist must recognize ____________ when assessing and treating soft tissue conditions.

  A. changes in skin coloration

  B. soft tissue barriers

  C. breathing patterns

  D. the lifestyle of a client

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: Soft tissue barriers represent the degree to which soft tissues can be manipulated for effective treatments. Understanding soft tissue barriers is an integral part of the assessment process.

• Question 200:

  The mesencephalon is also known as the _______________.

  A. forebrain

  B. midbrain

  C. hindbrain

  D. brainstem

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The mesencephalon is also known as the midbrain, and is associated with arousal, hearing, motor control, vision, sleeping patterns and more.