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Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Questions 111–115 (page: 24)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A client presents with tendinitis pain that is experienced after an activity but not before or during the activity.
What injury classification grade does the client exhibit?

  1. Grade 1
  2. Grade 2
  3. Grade 3
  4. Grade 4

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The client is displaying a grade 1 injury and should heal quickly with rest and proper care. A grade 2 injury is experienced during and after an activity. A grade 3 injury is mild to moderate pain at all times with mild swelling and partial loss of functional use. A grade 4 injury is moderate to severe pain at all times with loss of functional use by a serious pathological disorder.



Choose the best example of transference out of the following:

  1. A client who is angry at the new charges proposed by a massage therapist
  2. A massage therapist who is extra friendly with a client who shares the same hobbies
  3. A massage therapist who receives extra gifts as a form of affection from a client
  4. A massage therapist asks a client to a therapeutic seminar

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A client that expresses feelings above and beyond the typical role as a client is seen as demonstrating transference. Being overly special can be seen as a red flag, especially in early stages of the therapeutic relationship.



The radial nerve divides into a deep branch called the _________________ nerve?

  1. musculocutaneous
  2. anterior interosseous
  3. palmar digital
  4. posterior interosseous

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The radial nerve divides into the superficial dorsal digital nerves and the deeper posterior interosseous nerve, located at the posterior aspect of the forearm.



Which would lead to a condition of sepsis?

  1. Excess iron in the blood
  2. A bacterial infection
  3. Insufficient carbohydrate intake
  4. Lowered glucose levels in the blood

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Sepsis is a serious immunity response and inflammation of the entire body. It is often caused by a pathogenic infection but sometimes the condition can arise from or is complicated by an organ malfunction. Some symptoms are high fever, irregular heart and breathing rate, altered mental state and edema pathology.



Which massage technique is best to work on keloids?

  1. Light
  2. trigger point
  3. Cross fiber friction
  4. None/contraindicated

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Keloids are a type of scar tissue with an overgrowth of type 3 collagen fibers, creating firm, often shiny fibrous nodules. Cross fiber friction is best suited to break up and smooth over keloid tissue.



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