FSMTB FSMTB Certifications MBLEX Questions & Answers

• Question 81:

  Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?

  A. Extensor carpi radialis

  B. Extensor carpi ulnaris

  C. Flexor digitorum profundus

  D. Extensor pollcis brevis

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The extensor carpi ulnaris acts to both extend and adduct the wrist.

• Question 82:

  A client walks into your office with a slight limp. He states he is experiencing pain in his right hip. He also claims to not know the origin of his discomfort. What is the best option to assess the relative discomfort that a client is experiencing?

  A. subjective pain scale

  B. objective pain scale

  C. passive range of motion testing

  D. active range of motion testing

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: A subjective pain scale is a useful assessment protocol to determine the relative discomfort that a client is currently experiencing. Often a scale between 1-5 or 1-10 is used with 1 being the lowest amount of discomfort and either 5 or 10 being an unbearable and extreme pain. Most often, a therapist wants to remain under 4 or 8 respectively for an effective yet comfortable treatment.

• Question 83:

  Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession. Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

  A. Establishing integrity

  B. Demanding respect

  C. Gaining acknowledgment from our peers

  D. Expecting loyalty from clients

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Having concise and clear boundaries is the best way to eliminate confusion and gain trust from a client, and in doing so the massage therapist establishes integrity.

• Question 84:

  What is another name for the alimentary canal?

  A. Ear canal

  B. Digestive tract

  C. Hepatic portal vein

  D. Nasal cavity

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The alimentary canal is the passageway from the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. This canal is also the digestive tract.

• Question 85:

  Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?

  A. Rectus femoris

  B. Vastus lateralis

  C. Vastus intermedius

  D. Vast medialis

  Correct Answer: B

  Explanation: The vastus lateralis is the largest quadriceps muscle with its origin starting superiorly to the intertrochanteric line and inserting into the lateral border of the patella.

• Question 86:

  Celiac refers to which location in the body?

  A. Abdomen

  B. Mouth

  C. Brain

  D. Chest

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: The term celiac describes the location of the abdomen and is used to describe the location of nerves as in the celiac plexus or the location of cardiovascular tissue as in the celiac artery. Celiac disease denotes the location of the disease located in the abdominal region.

• Question 87:

  Which muscle would be shortened in a client with an increased lordotic curvature?

  A. gluteals

  B. trapezius

  C. scalenes

  D. psoas

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Lordosis is a condition of the lumbar spine which causes and anteriorly rotated pelvis. The anterior rotation causes the hip flexors to tighten which includes a shortening of the psoas muscle.

• Question 88:

  A client has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to notice about the client?

  A. Nervousness

  B. Fatigue and dullness

  C. Weight gain

  D. Sensitivity to cold

  Correct Answer: A

  Explanation: Nervousness, a racing heart, trembling hands and anxiety are all common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is an overproduction of thyroid hormones which speed up chemical processes and metabolism within the body. The other answers are symptoms of hypothyroidism.

• Question 89:

  A massage therapist has worked with a particular client for over a year now. In the last couple of massages, the therapist has noticed a shift in the way the client responds to the treatment but is not able to discern anything specific. What could the massage therapist do to help the situation with the client?

  A. Talk with the client about intimacy issues.

  B. Be sure to adjust body language towards the client.

  C. Refer to a peer for support.

  D. Sign up for a continuing education class to deal with the client.

  Correct Answer: C

  Explanation: Discussing the issue with a peer is the best step towards gaining an unbiased view of the situation. The other choices signal that the therapist has made an assumption about the dynamics surrounding the client's behavior.

• Question 90:

  Which activity is likely to cause the most lactic acid build up in a client?

  A. A long car ride

  B. Walking up stairs

  C. A long walk

  D. Sprinting

  Correct Answer: D

  Explanation: Lactic acid buildup occurs when the demand for energy exceeds the tissues ability to process the metabolic waste. Sprinting is the only activity mentioned that can create this scenario.