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FSMTB MBLEx Exam
Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (Page 20 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026
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Performing an unassisted movement for a client during an assessment is _______________.

  1. active ROM
  2. lactive-assisted ROM
  3. passive ROM
  4. resistive ROM

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Passive ROM is when the therapist performs the movement of the client's body. This is used to determine joint versus muscular dysfunctions.



A client is complaining of tension headaches focused along the temporal region.
What should the massage therapist instruct the client to do to help locate and palpate the temporalis muscle?

  1. Client clench and relax their jaw
  2. Client open mouth and relax their jaw
  3. Pinch closed and open eyes
  4. Rotate head from side to side

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The temporalis muscle has one action and that is to clench the jaw during mastication. The best way to locate and palpate the temporalis muscle is to instruct the client to clench and release their jaw while the therapist feels for the origin and insertion of muscle fibers along the temporal bone.



A client has requested to receive visceral manipulation from a massage practitioner who has no experience or training in visceral manipulation but has a general understanding of the technique. The client has received visceral manipulation from other massage therapists and insists that he can teach the practitioner to provide the treatment. The client is not affiliated with any aspect of healthcare.

Choose the best option to proceed.

  1. Massage the client but avoid any attempt to provide visceral manipulation.
  2. Massage the client while attempting to provide visceral manipulation.
  3. Massage the client while learning from the client's experience of visceral manipulation.
  4. Refer the client to a practitioner who is trained in visceral manipulation.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A massage practitioner should never work outside of his or her scope of practice. There are many therapists with varying degrees of training and expertise. The best option is to refer the client to another therapist or medical practitioner with the proper training to better assist the client's needs.



Which muscle is flexed during forced exhalation?

  1. Abdominals
  2. Rectus femoris
  3. Diaghram
  4. llliopsoas

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

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



Systole refers to the force needed to contract blood out of the heart.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Systole or systolic pressure is the measured amount of force required by the heart to pump or squeeze blood out of its chambers.



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