MBLEx Massage Therapy Exam

The primary purpose of a pre-session health intake and interview is to:

1. AIdentify contraindications and tailor the treatment plan to the clientCorrect
2. BDiagnose the client's medical conditions
3. CDetermine the client's ability to pay
4. DFulfill a formality with no clinical value

Why: The intake gathers health history to screen for contraindications, cautions, and client goals so the session can be individualized and safe. Massage therapists do not diagnose; findings that need it are referred to appropriate providers.

A basic standard-precaution hygiene practice for every massage session is to:

1. AWash hands thoroughly before and after each clientCorrect
2. BWash hands only if the client appears ill
3. CReuse the same sheet for several clients
4. DSkip hand washing when using gloves

Why: Hand hygiene before and after each client is a fundamental standard precaution that limits transmission of pathogens. It is required regardless of how healthy a client appears.