FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  Carbohydrate digestion mostly occurs at which point in the digestive tract?

  A. Mouth

  B. Stomach

  C. Small intestine

  D. Large intestine

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Carbohydrate digestions occurs mainly in the small intestine where the pancreatic digestive enzyme amylase converts starches into maltose which is then converted to glucose by the enzyme maltase. Sucrase converts sucrose to glucose and lactase converts lactose to glucose in the small intestine as well.

• Question 22:

  Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of __________________.

  A. leukocytes

  B. myocytes

  C. pathogens

  D. enzymes

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are the three types of granular leukocytes (white blood cells) of the immune system which consume infectious diseases and foreign materials.

• Question 23:

  A therapist may legally engage in sexual relations with a client if they:

  A. Obtain written permission from a lawyer

  B. Officially end the client/therapist relationship within a week before intercourse occurs

  C. Maintained a sexual relationship prior to developing a client/therapist relationship

  D. A therapist should never engage a client in intercourse

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: There are laws, rules and regulations against developing a sexual relationship with a client. If a sexual relationship existed prior to the client/therapist relationship, then continued sexual interaction is allowable. A typically safe amount of time to wait is 6 months after the client/therapist relationship has been dissolved (documented and signed by both parties) before pursuing a romantic interaction. However, the best path to preserving your career and avoiding a possible investigation is to never engage a client or previous client in any relations outside of a therapeutic environment.

• Question 24:

  Which of the following would be a possible concern for a new client?

  A. A detailed and thorough intake

  B. Low lighting in the treatment room

  C. Soft music played throughout the office

  D. Locked door for privacy

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: A locked door can put the therapist at risk of being accused for entrapment of a client. If a door must be locked be sure to ask the client for permission.

• Question 25:

  Which of the following muscles is a synergist for the biceps brachii?

  A. Triceps

  B. Posterior deltoid

  C. Pec major

  D. Brachialis

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: The synergist or assisting muscle to the biceps brachii is the brachialis muscle.

• Question 26:

  Which system is also known as the excretory system?

  A. Integumentary

  B. Digestive

  C. Urinary

  D. Respiratory

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: The purpose of the excretory system is to regulate the chemical composition of the body by removing metabolic waste and to monitor the proper amount of water, salts and nutrients. The integumentary, digestive and respiratory system all play a minor role in the excretory system. However, the urinary system is responsible for the excretion of fluid to maintain homeostasis.

• Question 27:

  How many bones comprise the shoulder girdle?

  A. 1

  B. 2

  C. 3

  D. 4

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: There are two bones that make the shoulder girdle - the clavicle and the scapula.

• Question 28:

  What is another term for kinesthesia?

  A. Proprioception

  B. Pain

  C. Mechanoreceptors

  D. Tetanus

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Kinesthesia is another term for proprioception, or the ability of a person to perceive their own movement.

• Question 29:

  What is the technical name for the Adam's Apple?

  A. Hyoid bone

  B. Larangeal prominence

  C. Esophagus

  D. Zygomatic arch

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The Adams Apple is a protrusion on the anterior portion of males named after the ancient story of Adam eating the fruit from Eve and having a piece become lodged in his throat. This protrusion is the larangeal prominence formed by an angular section of thyroid cartilage. It is present in both men and women. However, it grows in size during puberty in young men.

• Question 30:

  What does a “z-line” refer to?

  A. A spinal disorder

  B. Border of a sarcomere

  C. A cardiology report

  D. Type of bone fracture

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: A z-line is the dark band that separate sarcomeres and forms the borders where actin molecules within a muscle combine.