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FSMTB MBLEx Exam
Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (Page 8 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026
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PDF with 251 Questions

Which of the following determines the necessary certifications and educational requirements for licensure?

  1. State regulations
  2. AMTA quidelines
  3. HIPAA requlations
  4. Federal agency

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Licensure is handled by state massage boards that determine the minimum educational requirements and certifications needed for qualification. A massage therapist who is interested in licensure in a state that regulates massage should first contact the state massage board for regulation requirements.



A trigger point that only produces pain while palpated is _______________.

  1. active trigger point
  2. primary trigger point
  3. secondary trigger point
  4. latent trigger point

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A latent trigger point only produces pain during palpation.



Lateral epicondylitis affects the outside of the knee joint.

  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Lateral epicondylitis is the technical term for tennis elbow.



All of the following are effects of aging on the skin EXCEPT:

  1. Decrease in number of hair follicles
  2. Thinner epidermis layer
  3. Fewer melanocytes
  4. Increased sweat gland activity

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

All aspects of the integumentary system are affected by aging. These changes result in thinning of the skin layers, fewer active hair follicles, leading to thin, sparse hair and sebaceous activity, and reduced blood supply. There is also dryness due to reduced sweat.



There are moments when a massage therapist needs to disclose personal information about themselves to clients.
Which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure?

  1. Relationship difficulties
  2. Sharing information about a mutual friend
  3. Coming down with a cold
  4. Business concerns and financial woes

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Coming down with a cold directly affects the client within the therapeutic environment. The other three choices are irrelevant to a client.



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