MBLEx Massage Therapy Exam — All Questions
4 questions
A basic standard-precaution hygiene practice for every massage session is to:
- a.Wash hands thoroughly before and after each client✓
- b.Wash hands only if the client appears ill
- c.Reuse the same sheet for several clients
- d.Skip hand washing when using gloves
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.
A client asks the therapist to diagnose the cause of their shoulder pain. The appropriate response is to:
- a.Provide a specific medical diagnosis
- b.Explain that diagnosis is outside the scope of practice and refer to a qualified provider✓
- c.Prescribe medication for the pain
- d.Guarantee that massage will cure the condition
Diagnosing medical conditions and prescribing medication are outside a massage therapist's scope of practice. The therapist should stay within scope and refer the client to a physician or appropriate provider for diagnosis.
To maintain sanitation between clients, table linens should be:
- a.Wiped down and reused for the next client
- b.Changed only at the end of the day
- c.Replaced with clean, fresh linens for every client✓
- d.Used until visibly soiled
Fresh, clean linens must be provided for each client to prevent cross-contamination. Used linens are removed and laundered, and contact surfaces are sanitized between sessions.
A client's health intake information and session records should be:
- a.Shared freely with other clients as examples
- b.Posted publicly to build the therapist's reputation
- c.Discussed casually with friends
- d.Kept confidential and secure, disclosed only with the client's consent or as required by law✓
Client records are confidential and must be stored securely. They may be released only with the client's consent or when disclosure is legally required, consistent with professional ethics and privacy laws.