MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Answers

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: In almost all situations, the massage therapist needs to retain a strict confidentiality of the client's information. However, there are certain exceptions, such as when the massage therapist feels in personal danger, when there are suspicions of a client abusing a child and whenever required by law.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: Nerves that send messages to the central nervous system (CNS) are called afferent nerves. Sensory receptors are examples of afferent nerves. The nerves that send messages from the CNS to the body are called efferent nerves. Somatic nerves are an example of efferent nerves.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body. Arterioles are the connecting vessels between arteries and capillaries. Venules are the connecting vessels between capillaries and veins.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The radial nerve runs a path from the brachial plexus between the scapula and the rib cage and through the tricep muscle along the posterior arm and through the extensors of the forearm and into the back of the hand.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: During a forced exhalation, the abdominal muscles are engaged to assist the expulsion of air from the lungs.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: The infraglenoid tubercle is the attachment site of the long head of the triceps brachii and is located at the most superior aspect of the lateral border of the scapula.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: There are two primary types of circulation systems in nature, one being open and the other being closed. In humans, the blood never leaves the intricate webbing of blood vessels and is thus considered a closed circulatory system. An open circulatory system is one where blood and interstitial fluid move freely within an organism, as in the case of gastropods, otherwise known as snails.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue located just behind the tongue at the back of the throat. Tonsils are the first line of defense against inhaled or ingested pathogens and are part of the immune system.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation and Special tests. HOPS is used to assess the client's experience, provide a postural assessment, give a physical examination, and test the function and structure of the client's body.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The brachial plexus is the nerve bundle that serves the arm and most of the shoulder.